Lock Change & Rekey North Vancouver — Fast Locksmith North Vancouver

A lock change swaps out the entire cylinder or lockset with new hardware. A rekey changes the internal pins so your current key no longer works — same lock body, brand-new key. Both leave you in full control of who holds a working key to your home or business.

Most North Vancouver residents call us after moving into a new place — strata units in Lower Lonsdale, heritage houses in Edgemont Village, newer builds in Lynnmour. Previous owners, contractors, cleaners, and real estate agents may all have copies of the old key. A rekey costs less than a lock change when the hardware is still solid; a full lock change makes sense when the existing deadbolt is worn, low-grade, or simply not what you want.

We carry a range of grade-1 and grade-2 residential deadbolts, knob-sets, and lever handles on the truck, so if you're upgrading we can show you the options on site. We also cut new keys from scratch and verify every lock before we leave.

What's included

On-site assessment — we look at existing hardware before recommending rekey vs. replace
Rekey service: pin tumbler re-pinned to a new key, old key disabled immediately
Lock change: full removal of old lockset, fitting and installation of new hardware
New keys cut and tested on the spot (2 copies standard; more available)
Multi-lock keying — up to 4 doors keyed alike on one visit if requested
Deadbolt and knob/lever coordination (front door + back door on the same key)
Disposal of old hardware if replaced
Written confirmation of work completed — useful for strata or insurance records

Typical price ranges

These are ranges, not quotes. Exact cost depends on the lock brand, the number of doors, and whether you supply hardware or we do. Call us and we'll quote you on the phone in under two minutes.

Job type	Typical range
Rekey — single deadbolt	$45 – $85
Rekey — per additional lock (same visit)	$25 – $45
Lock change — supply & install (mid-grade)	$120 – $220
Lock change — supply & install (high-security)	$200 – $380
Keyed-alike set (2–4 doors)	$120 – $280
After-hours / weekend	Add $40 – $80

How it works

Call or book

Phone us or use the online booking form. We'll confirm the job type, ask about your current hardware, and quote a range before dispatch.

Mobile tech arrives

A licensed technician drives to your North Vancouver address — typically within 18–30 minutes for same-day calls. We bring stock hardware so no second trip is needed for most jobs.

Work completed, keys tested

We rekey or install, cut your new keys, test every lock, and confirm the old key is dead before we close up. You're secured before we leave the driveway.

After a move in North Vancouver

North Vancouver's rental market moves fast — strata units in Central and Upper Lonsdale turn over frequently, and detached homes in Lynn Valley and Deep Cove often have years of accumulated key copies floating around. We see this daily: a new owner or tenant calls us because the property manager can't confirm how many key copies were issued. A rekey on move-in day is the cheapest insurance you can buy. We can rekey every exterior door in a typical three-bedroom townhouse in under an hour.

Landlords with multiple units in the Lonsdale corridor or Norgate can ask about a master key arrangement — one key for you, unique keys per unit. See our master key systems page for details.

Lost key or security concern

A lost key is an open question about who else might use it. We rekey first and ask questions later. If the lock was compromised in a break-in, the cylinder may need replacement — we'll say so honestly. For frame or door damage beyond the lock, see our door repair service.

What's the difference between a rekey and a lock change?

A rekey changes the internal pins inside the existing lock cylinder so only a new key works. The lock body, the door hardware, and the bolt mechanism all stay in place. A lock change removes the entire lockset and replaces it with new hardware. Rekeying is cheaper and faster when the lock itself is in good condition; a full change makes sense when the hardware is worn, low-grade, or you want to upgrade security.

How fast can you get to me in North Vancouver?

For same-day calls anywhere from Lower Lonsdale to Deep Cove or West Vancouver, we typically arrive within 18–30 minutes. Remote areas like Horseshoe Bay or the upper British Properties may take a few minutes longer. We'll give you an honest ETA on the phone.

Can you key multiple doors to the same key?

Yes. Keying two to four exterior doors alike is a standard request — front door, back door, garage side door, suite entry. We handle this on a single visit. The cost depends on how many locks and whether they're the same brand and keyway.

Do I need to be home?

For exterior lock changes, yes — someone needs to let us in and hand over the old keys. For a rekey on a door you can prop open from outside, some landlords arrange access remotely, but we always recommend someone present to receive the new keys and confirm the job.

Will you work on strata-managed buildings?

Yes. We work frequently in North Shore strata buildings — suites, storage units, and parkade pedestrian doors. If strata approval is required for hardware changes, that's your responsibility to arrange beforehand; we'll document the work for your strata records.

What lock brands do you carry?

We typically stock Schlage, Kwikset, and Weiser on the truck — the three most common North American residential keyways. We can also source Medeco, Mul-T-Lock, and other high-security cylinders with short lead times. Let us know at booking if you have a preference.

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