Locksmith services are always 10% OFF for ALL SENIORS.
Locksmith services are always 10% OFF for ALL SENIORS.
GTA Lockman Mobile Locksmith Services provides specialized lock rekeying services across Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area. When keys are lost, stolen, or tenancy changes, rekeying allows you to change the key pattern inside your existing locks without replacing the entire hardware assembly. Our mobile technicians travel directly to your property in fully stocked vans, carrying colour-coded key pins, cylinder plug followers, and specialized decoding equipment. We provide a confirmed service window and quote an upfront, flat-rate price before any work begins, ensuring cost-effective entry security.
Lock rekeying is the process of altering the internal mechanism of a lock cylinder so that a different key cut pattern operates it while the old keys no longer work. Every lock cylinder features a series of small chambers containing tiny brass pins of varying heights. When you slide a key into the keyway, the cut depths lift these pins to align along a horizontal shear line, allowing the cylinder plug to rotate. By extracting the cylinder core, removing the original pins, and loading new brass pins that match a new key cut profile, a locksmith changes the access key without removing the lock housing from the door panel. This is a highly efficient security solution for properties with functional lock hardware.
However, rekeying is only recommended if the mechanical structure of the lock is in good physical condition. If the lock handle wobbles, the deadbolt latch binds, or the internal cylinder casing is worn out from decades of use, rekeying will not restore physical security. In these situations, replacing the entire lock assembly is necessary to prevent hardware failure. GTA Lockman evaluates the wear of your deadbolts, commercial mortise cylinders, and handle sets on-site. If rekeying is viable, we perform the process efficiently using mobile service vans, replacing worn-out springs and lubricating the plug chamber to ensure smooth, reliable key turning.
We work with all major lock brands, matching pin tolerances for Weiser, Schlage, Yale, Kwikset, Medeco, and Baldwin systems. Every rekey service call includes two duplicate keys, key rotation testing, and our standard 90-day parts and labour warranty.
When purchasing a pre-owned home or moving into a new rental unit, you have no way of knowing how many duplicate keys were distributed to previous owners, contractors, real estate agents, or cleaners. Rekeying the cylinders ensures that you are the sole keyholder, providing complete security and peace of mind on-site.
If your keys are misplaced, stolen, or fall into the wrong hands, your property is vulnerable to unauthorized entry. Rekeying the lock cylinders renders the lost keys useless professionally. This is an efficient, cost-effective alternative to purchasing expensive new designer handle sets.
Carrying a heavy ring of different keys for your front door, back door, side entry, and garage is inconvenient. If your locks share the same keyway profile (e.g. all Weiser or all Schlage), we can rekey all cylinders to match a single key, streamlining your everyday access control.
Cylinder rekeying requires specialized tools and technical training to prevent cylinder damage. When our locksmith extracts the lock cylinder, they insert the original key and use a plug follower tube to slide the plug core out of the outer housing shell. This follower tube holds the upper top pins and delicate compression springs securely inside the housing. If the cylinder is pulled out without a follower, the upper pins and springs will shoot out of their chambers, causing complete mechanical locking of the assembly.
Once the plug is removed, we decode the pin heights using a key cut gauge. We clean out any old oil residue and load new bottom pins into the plug chambers, verifying that they lie perfectly flush with the shear line. We replace damaged springs, slide the plug back into the cylinder shell, and secure it with the tailpiece retention clip. We test the rotation with the new keys and apply dry graphite lubrication to ensure smooth key operation. All work is performed on-site inside our mobile vans.
Flat-Rate Pricing
All rates are confirmed upfront before any work starts.
90-Day Warranty
Parts and labour on residential and commercial work.
Flat-Rate Pricing
Confirmed on-site before any work starts.
Flexible Scheduling
Available Mon-Thu & Sun to fit your timetable.
We perform precision cylinder re-pinning, master key configuration, and lock alignments directly at your residential or commercial property.
Ensure your home remains secure after moving or losing key rings. We re-pin front deadbolts, back doors, sliding glass doors, and garage handles. This service prevents previous keyholders from accessing your property without replacing expensive lock hardware.
Protect commercial assets during employee turnover or lease transitions. We rekey heavy-duty mortise cylinders, rim locks, and panic bar bypass cylinders. We can match your locks to existing business keyways, maintaining restricted key controls.
Establish multi-level access hierarchies for office blocks, apartment complexes, or retail units. We set up master keying where managers access all areas using one key, while employees carry individual keys limited to specific offices or store rooms.
If you have lost all original keys, we pick and extract the lock plug core on-site. We decode the pin chambers, match them to a new key profile, and cut new keys. This service saves you from buying expensive replacement locks when keys are completely missing.
Our mobile technicians provide on-site lock rekeying and master key setup services across the GTA with a confirmed arrival window.
GTA Lockman Mobile Locksmith Services provides reliable lock rekeying, cylinder pinning, and master key system setup across Toronto and the GTA. Call us to confirm a service arrival window. All parts and labour carry a 90-day warranty.
