Home Rekeying & Lock Change

Rekeying reconfigures the internal pin tumblers of your existing lock cylinder so that old keys no longer work — only the new keys you receive will operate the lock. A full lock change goes one step further: the entire lockset, deadbolt, or mortise lock assembly is swapped out for a brand-new unit. Both services solve the same core problem — unauthorized key access — but the right choice depends on the age and condition of your hardware, your security goals, and whether the existing lock is worth keeping. Our technicians will assess your doors honestly and recommend whichever option genuinely serves you better, not whichever costs more.

The most common triggers we respond to across Etobicoke include: moving into a previously occupied home, a tenant vacating a rental property, a relationship breakdown where key access needs to be revoked, a lost or stolen key set, and post-break-in security restoration. Each scenario carries its own urgency. A lost key near a street like Burnhamthorpe Road or Royal York Road — busy corridors where opportunists know the neighbourhoods well — warrants faster action than many homeowners assume.

Not all locks are created equal, and not all doors take the same hardware. A mortise lock — the rectangular, deep-set assembly commonly found in older Etobicoke homes, heritage properties, and commercial storefronts — requires a skilled technician who understands how the lock body, cam, and trim interact within the door pocket. A poorly fitted mortise lock can leave a door weaker than before, which is exactly what our qualified team is trained to prevent. We stock and install mortise lock units from trusted hardware brands including Schlage and Kwikset, and we can match period-appropriate trim on older properties where aesthetics matter.

For newer construction, door knob lock sets and cylindrical deadbolts are far more common. These are faster to rekey or replace, but the quality of the lockset still varies enormously. A builder-grade knob lock on its own offers minimal security; paired with a properly installed deadbolt and reinforced strike plate, it becomes significantly more robust. Our technicians will evaluate the full door frame and hardware configuration — not just the cylinder — and flag any vulnerabilities while they are already on site. If you have a Defiant lock and need a code change, or a Honeywell door lock that needs a code reset alongside a cylinder rekey, we can walk you through both the electronic and mechanical sides of the job.

Security emergencies do not wait for business hours. A kicked-in door on a weeknight, a stolen bag with keys and an ID showing your Etobicoke address, or a tenant who refuses to return keys at the end of a lease — these situations demand an immediate response. As a 24/7 mobile locksmith team, we dispatch to residential and commercial addresses across Etobicoke around the clock, including weekends and statutory holidays. Our goal on every emergency lock change call is to restore your security the same night, using damage-free techniques wherever the door and frame allow it.

When you call (437) 367-0310 for an emergency, our dispatcher will ask a few quick questions — your address, the type of door and lock, and whether there is any visible damage to the frame or hardware. This lets us load the right parts before arriving, which means fewer delays on site. The price we quote you on that call is the price you pay — no after-hours surcharge reveal at the door. Factors that go into the final figure include the type of lock being replaced or rekeyed, the number of doors, any additional hardware needed, and travel distance from our current location, but you will know the total before we begin.

Secure Nest Locksmith Experts handles a wide range of lock and security hardware needs for both homeowners and business owners across Etobicoke. Our services include: residential deadbolt rekeying, residential deadbolt replacement, mortise lock installation and repair, door knob lock rekey, door knob lock replacement, cylindrical lever lock replacement, padlock rekeying, padlock replacement, master lock combination change, high-security cylinder upgrades, Schlage keyway rekeying, Kwikset SmartKey rekeying, electronic keypad lock installation, smart lock installation and pairing, door lock change after tenant turnover, emergency lock change after break-in, post-eviction lock change, lost key lock rekey, multi-unit residential building rekey programs, commercial deadbolt replacement, commercial storefront door lock change, office suite rekeying, restricted keyway commercial lock change, mailbox lock replacement, and sliding door lock repair and replacement. Whether the job is a single apartment door knob lock or a full commercial lock change across multiple suites, our mobile team brings the hardware and expertise to complete it in one visit where possible.

We never quote a vague range and adjust it at the door. Before any work begins, a trained technician reviews the job in person and confirms a single fixed price. Several factors shape that number: the type of lock involved (a basic cylindrical rekey is different in scope from a full mortise lock replacement), the number of doors or cylinders, the brand and grade of replacement hardware you choose, the time of day the call comes in, and the distance our technician is travelling at dispatch time. There are no hidden fees for after-hours arrivals — any time-of-day factor is disclosed upfront as part of the confirmed quote. If you want a ballpark before we arrive, our dispatcher can provide a realistic estimate over the phone based on the details you share, with the final number confirmed on-site once the technician sees the hardware firsthand.