If The padlock on the back gate has rusted shut.
Then Replace it with a weather-rated padlock.
A shrouded shackle and a drainage-friendly body cope with rain and salt far better than an indoor lock left outside.
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Being nearby changes how a job goes. It means a marked van in your driveway in Downsview, boots wiped at the door, a clear word about what we are about to do before we do it, and a locksmith who expects to see you again at the hardware store rather than never.
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Lockout ServicesLocked out of a home or business, a key snapped in the lock or a lock that has seized: entry with the least damage…
Change or Rekey LocksNew keys for the locks you have, or new locks where the hardware has worn out: rekeying, replacement, deadbolts, smart…
High Security LocksCylinders and deadbolts built to resist picking, bumping and drilling, keys that cannot be copied without…
Commercial LocksLocks for shops, offices and buildings: rekeying at turnover, commercial-grade hardware, exit devices, master key…
Plan your lock upgrade in Downsview with us
The van that comes to Downsview carries what the job is likely to need: cylinders in the common finishes, pinning kits, strike plates in several depths, blanks for house and vehicle keys, and the small screws that always seem to be missing. Being stocked means the work is finished in one visit and you can compare real parts at the door rather than photos on a screen.
Nearby Toronto and North Park
Shop rules
The neighbourhood locksmith, on your side.
- No surprises on the doorstep. What we described on the phone is what we plan to do. If the door tells us something different when we see it, we stop and talk before going further.
- Helping you choose well. Hardware ranges from basic to heavy-duty and simple to electronic. We explain the differences that actually matter for your door and leave the choice with you.
- Neat work, neatly finished. Holes drilled cleanly, hardware aligned, nothing crooked or forced. A lock should look like it belongs on the door, and we take the time to make sure it does.
- Open 24/7, same fees any hour. Call and tell us about the door.
24 years in business · Let's sort out your door: (289) 536-9733
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Locksmith services · Downsview
Below is the full menu of lock and key work available in Downsview, written for people who are not locksmiths. Each entry says what the service is, when it makes sense, and roughly how a visit unfolds, so you can arrive at the door already knowing what the technician is going to do and why.
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Car Lockout Service, Car Key Replacement, Deadbolt Installation, Seized & Jammed Lock Opening, Key Fob…
- Seized & Jammed Lock OpeningThe key turns a full circle without any resistance and the deadbolt stays exactly where it is.
- Lock RekeyingThe builder handed over your new home with a stack of identical keys, and you know the framing crew, the painters and the…
- Deadbolt InstallationThe front door has a handsome lever and a keyed knob, and that is all.
- Gate & Building Entry LocksA neighbour mentions, in passing, that the key from three tenants ago still lets him into the building's front door.
- Master Key System DesignThe new wing was built with its own brand of cylinder, so the two-year-old keys from the original building do not open a single…
- Access Control InstallationHead office wants a record of who opens the branch and when, tied to an actual name rather than a shared code scrawled on a…
- Car Lockout ServiceThe trunk is full of groceries, the cart is back in its corral, and the keys are sitting in the cup holder in plain view.
- Car Key ReplacementThe engine cranks, catches for a second and dies, and a small key-shaped light keeps blinking on the dash.
- Key Fob ProgrammingA fob went missing weeks ago somewhere between a coat pocket and a parking lot, and a spare has covered the gap since.
Which fix fits?
Tap a situation. The answer opens here.
If The shed holds the bikes and the lock is a flimsy one.
Then A hasp and a proper padlock.
The hasp matters as much as the lock; fitted with carriage bolts it resists prying.
If The mailbox key is lost and the mail is piling up.
Then Replace the mailbox lock and cut new keys.
With proof the box is yours, the cam lock swaps out cleanly and you get two keys for it. Mailbox Lock Replacement
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TorontoOntario
- Town
- Downsview, Toronto
- In business
- 24 years
- Hours
- Open 24/7
- Nights, weekends and holidays, same fees
- Phone
- (289) 536-9733
- Visits
- On-site assessment preferred. Request a visit or call.
2021 census: what it means at the door
Every square is one home in a hundred.
- 58 in 100 homes · older homes
- 23 in 100 homes · mostly attached
- About 58% of homes in Toronto were built in 1980 or earlier, according to the 2021 Census.Where housing is mostly older, many entries still have only a knob lock and no deadbolt at all. Adding one is a straightforward job on a solid wood door, and it is the single upgrade that changes most for a house of this kind.
- Single-detached houses make up about 23% of homes in Toronto (2021 Census).In buildings, the suite door often has a closer and a heavy frame, and the deadbolt sits in a metal or metal-clad door. A locksmith fitting or rekeying one brings the tools and cylinders that suit that construction rather than a wooden house door.
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Let's clear a few things up
If the cylinder is replaced, can it be keyed to my existing key?
Often, yes. A replacement cylinder in the same keyway can be pinned to the cuts on the key already on your ring, so the front and back doors stay on one key and nothing else in the house changes. If the old keyway is no longer made or the key is badly worn, the new cylinder comes with fresh keys and the other doors can be rekeyed to match in the same visit.
Do the old keys really stop working?
Yes, at every cylinder that was rekeyed. Once the bottom pins are changed, a key cut to the old combination lifts them to the wrong heights and the plug will not turn. The locksmith proves this at each door by trying the old key after the new one, because any door missed from the list would still answer to the old key. That is also why the walk around the property at the start matters: every door meant to be included has to be on the list.
I rent. Can I have a deadbolt installed on my unit door?
You can, with a conversation first. Tenancy rules in this province expect a tenant to have the landlord's consent before changing locks and expect the landlord to hold a key, so ask in writing and share the plan. Many landlords welcome a proper bolt. The locksmith can key the new cylinder to the building's existing key where the keyway allows, and leave a note of the model and keys cut for the building manager.
What can be done about salt and corrosion on outdoor gate hardware?
Choosing corrosion-resistant fasteners and a cylinder rated for weather exposure at the outset avoids most of the problem, since plain steel fittings near a driveway or walkway take the brunt of de-icing salt over a winter. For hardware that already shows early corrosion, cleaning and a dry lubricant can extend its working life, while pitted or seized parts are better replaced than fought with season after season. A rinse of the hardware after a heavy salt application is a simple habit that helps as well.
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Plan your lock upgrade in Downsview with us
(289) 536-9733, open 24/7.