Home Rekeying Service
Moving into a new home on Concession Street, settling into a Westdale bungalow, or realizing your house keys are gone — any of these situations puts your household security at risk the moment someone else might still have a working copy of your key. Rekeying your locks is the fastest, most cost-effective way to restore control over who can enter your home, without replacing the entire lockset. Our mobile home rekeying service brings a trained, insured technician directly to your door anywhere in Hamilton, from the Ancaster suburbs to the Crown Point neighbourhood, so you never have to haul hardware to a shop or leave your home unsecured while you wait.
Open 24 hours, 7 days a week · Licensed, bonded & insured
At Hamilton ON Locksmith, we rekey all types of residential locks — including traditional door knob locks, deadbolts, and the more complex mortise lock systems found in older Hamilton homes — so that a single new key operates every entry point. That means one key for the front door, back door, garage entry, and any secondary entrance, giving you both convenience and peace of mind. We operate 24/7, and our technicians carry the tooling and key blanks to handle most jobs on the spot, right in your driveway or at your front step.
What we do
Available 24/7
Day, night, weekends and holidays — a real local locksmith answers and rolls a fully-stocked van.
Fast local response
Based in Hamilton, we reach the Hamilton area in well under an hour.
Insured & background-checked
Vetted technicians, up-front pricing, and no surprise add-ons when we arrive.
Damage-free entry
We pick and bypass locks the right way, so most lockouts are solved without drilling anything.
Why Rekeying Beats Replacing Locks After a Move or Lost Key
When you move into a previously owned home, there is no way to know how many copies of the original key are floating around — with former owners, real estate agents, contractors, or neighbours. The same uncertainty applies after a key goes missing. Replacing every lockset sounds like the obvious fix, but rekeying accomplishes the same security outcome at a fraction of the time and disruption. The internal pins inside the lock cylinder are reconfigured to a new cut pattern, rendering all old keys permanently useless while the hardware itself stays exactly as it is. For Hamilton homeowners who have quality Schlage or Kwikset deadbolts already installed, there is rarely any reason to throw that hardware away.
Rekeying also makes this the right moment to move to a keyed-alike setup, where every lock in the house responds to one master key. That single-key convenience is something many homeowners do not realise is achievable without buying all-new hardware. Our technicians can assess your existing locks during the visit and recommend whether rekeying, upgrading the cylinder, or in some cases replacing a worn lockset is the right call for each individual door — honest advice based on the condition of your specific hardware, not a one-size push toward upsells.
Our Home Rekeying Service: Every Lock Type, One Visit
Our mobile home rekeying service covers the full range of residential lock hardware found across Hamilton's housing stock. Older detached homes in communities like Durand or the North End often feature mortise lock assemblies — large, rectangular lock bodies set deep into the door edge that require a different rekeying process than a standard cylindrical lockset. Mortise lock rekeying demands precision: the cylinder must be removed, repinned to the new key cut, and reinstalled so that the multi-point latch and bolt mechanism continues to operate smoothly. Our technicians are experienced specifically with mortise lock work, which means no fumbling, no damage to your door edge, and no need for a return visit.
Beyond mortise lock systems, we handle door knob lock cylinders, single and double-cylinder deadbolts, sliding door locks, padlocks, and mailbox locks. If your home has a mix of brands — a Kwikset knob on the back door and a Schlage deadbolt on the front — we can rekey them all to the same key during a single appointment. We also carry common high-security cylinders if you want to upgrade a weak spot while we are already on site. Because we are fully mobile, there is no depot drop-off and no waiting days for a callback. Call 289-802-7153 any time — day, night, or on a holiday — and we will dispatch a technician to your Hamilton address.
What Determines the Cost of Rekeying Your Home Locks
We never quote a flat price sight-unseen, because several real variables affect the final figure. The number of locks being rekeyed is the most obvious factor — a single front-door deadbolt is a different scope than a whole-house rekey covering six entry points. Lock type matters significantly too: a standard door knob lock cylinder is simpler to repin than a mortise lock body, which involves more disassembly steps. If your locks are older, worn, or non-standard brands, sourcing the correct key blanks and pins may add to the work involved. Time of day is another factor, as overnight and holiday calls carry a service-hour component. Travel distance within the Hamilton area also plays a small role for calls at the outer edges of our coverage zone.
What we commit to without exception is transparency: before any work begins, your technician will give you a firm, all-inclusive price and will not proceed until you have agreed to it. There are no hidden fees added after the job is done, and no surprise charges for parts used during the rekey. If anything changes mid-job — for example, a lock turns out to need a replacement cylinder rather than a simple repin — we will explain the situation and confirm the revised price before continuing. That upfront honesty is something customers across Hamilton consistently tell us they appreciate.
Emergency Locksmith Response and Damage-Free Entry for Hamilton Residents
A lost key situation can cross into emergency locksmith territory quickly, especially if you are locked out at the same time you need the locks rekeyed. Our 24/7 availability means that whether you call at 2 a.m. from a Stoney Creek address or on a Sunday afternoon from a Binbrook property, a trained technician is reachable at 289-802-7153 and can be dispatched promptly. We aim to handle lockouts using damage-free methods wherever the lock condition allows, so your door hardware is preserved and the rekeying can proceed on the same visit without any repair work first.
For situations where someone has moved out of a shared home, a landlord needs access restored between tenants, or a family member's key must be deactivated after a relationship breakdown, our team handles those calls with discretion and professionalism. We will verify ownership or authorization before beginning any work — a standard step that protects every legitimate homeowner we serve. Hamilton has a large rental market, particularly around McMaster University and along Main Street West, and we regularly assist both landlords and tenants with authorized lock changes and rekeys between occupancies. If your situation has any complexity around authorization, just explain it when you call and we will walk you through what documentation makes the process straightforward.
25 Specific Residential and Commercial Lock Services We Provide
Our team handles a wide range of lock and security needs beyond a standard home rekey. Here is a detailed look at what we offer: mortise lock rekeying and cylinder replacement, door knob lock rekeying, single-cylinder deadbolt rekeying, double-cylinder deadbolt rekeying, keyed-alike setup for whole-house convenience, high-security cylinder upgrades (Schlage B-series, Kwikset SmartKey), padlock rekeying and replacement, sliding glass door lock service, garage entry door rekeying, mailbox lock replacement, lock installation for new construction, lock replacement for worn or damaged hardware, residential lockout service with damage-free entry, emergency locksmith response for after-hours lockouts, tenant move-out rekeys for landlords, lock upgrades for rental suites and basement apartments, commercial locksmith service for storefronts and offices, commercial mortise lock installation and service, master key system setup for multi-unit properties, electronic keypad and smart lock installation, door reinforcement hardware installation (strike plates, security bars), window lock installation, safe unlocking and combination changes, car lockout service for vehicles locked on residential property, and lock re-pinning for newly installed door hardware to match an existing household key.
Frequently asked questions
Answers to what our customers ask most. Still unsure? Just call.
How long does a whole-house rekey typically take?+
For most Hamilton homes with four to six standard locksets — deadbolts and door knob locks on the main entry points — the job takes roughly 45 minutes to an hour and a half on site. Homes with mortise lock assemblies on multiple doors may take a bit longer because the cylinder removal and reinstallation process is more involved. Your technician can give you a realistic time estimate when they assess the locks at the start of the visit.
Do I need to replace my locks, or is rekeying enough to secure my home after a move?+
In most cases, rekeying is completely sufficient. The rekeying process replaces the internal pin tumblers so that the old keys — including any copies that may have been made — will no longer work. The only time replacement is a better choice is if the existing hardware is damaged, severely worn, or a very low-quality lock that would benefit from an upgrade. Our technician will be honest with you about the condition of each lock during the assessment so you can make an informed decision.
Can you rekey all my locks to a single key in one visit?+
Yes — this is one of the most common requests we handle. As long as your existing locks are from the same manufacturer and keyway family, or can be retrofitted with compatible cylinders, we can rekey the entire house to one working key during a single appointment. We carry a broad selection of key blanks and pin kits in our mobile units to cover most brands and keyway types common in Hamilton homes.
What if I have an older Hamilton home with a mortise lock?+
Older homes across Hamilton neighbourhoods like Durand, Kirkendall, and the North End frequently have original or vintage mortise lock hardware in the doors. These locks require a specific rekeying process that is different from a standard cylindrical deadbolt, but our technicians are experienced working with mortise lock assemblies of various ages and brands. We work carefully to avoid any damage to the door edge or the lock body, and we can also source replacement cylinders if the original is worn beyond rekeying.
Is your home rekeying service available on weekends and late at night?+
Yes — we operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including weekends and statutory holidays. Lost keys and move-in situations do not follow a Monday-to-Friday schedule, and neither do we. Simply call 289-802-7153 at any hour and we will arrange a technician to come to your Hamilton home. Time of day is one of the factors that affects the final quote, and we will confirm the exact price before any work begins.
How do you verify I have the right to have my locks rekeyed?+
Ownership or authorization verification is a standard part of every job we do — it protects you as a homeowner and upholds the integrity of the service. Typically we ask to see a piece of government-issued ID and something that connects you to the property, such as a utility bill, lease agreement, or property tax document. For landlords arranging a rekey between tenants, a copy of the lease and ID is standard. If you have questions about what documentation works for your situation, just ask when you call.