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 Hamilton, 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. The same crew covers Bewdley, Harwood, Baltimore, Camborne, Cold Springs, Creighton Heights, Gores Landing, Halstead Beach, Plainville, Precious Corners, Rossmount, Taits Beach, Canton, Dale, Davidson's Corners and Welcome.
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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…
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Rekeying is our favourite answer in Hamilton because it keeps good hardware in service. The lock stays, the pins change, the old keys stop working and the new ones are cut on the spot. It suits a move, a lost key or a staff change, costs less than replacement, and leaves the door looking exactly as it did.
Nearby Cobourg, Alnwick/Haldimand, Brighton, Cramahe, Gosport, East Colborne, Coverdale, Norham, Codrington, Orland and Smithfield
Shop rules
Locksmithing without the drama.
- Identity checked, politely. For openings and key work we confirm you have the right to be there. We explain why we ask, and we ask everyone.
- Work you can watch. There is nothing hidden about what we do. Stand beside us, ask questions, and we will show you what the lock looks like inside.
- Clean hands, clean floor. We put down a mat where there is drilling, wipe the hardware down and leave the area as we found it, only with a working lock.
- Open 24/7, same fees any hour. Call about rekeying your new home.
13 years in business · Send a photo of the lock: (289) 677-1674
Hamilton
Locksmith services · Hamilton
Here is the range of lock work we do for homes and businesses in Hamilton: opening doors when the key is missing, rekeying and changing locks, fitting deadbolts and high-security cylinders, servicing commercial hardware, opening and resetting safes, and cutting keys, including the occasional vehicle key when a household needs one.
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Deadbolt Installation, Break-In Damage Lock Repair, Safe Installation & Servicing, Mailbox Lock Replacement…
- Home Lockout ServiceAfter a week of humid weather the back door has swollen in its frame.
- Break-In Damage Lock RepairThe shop's aluminum door has a bent meeting stile and the hookbolt is jammed half out.
- Lock RekeyingThe previous owners left a coffee tin of keys on the counter, some labelled, most not.
- Deadbolt InstallationYou moved in three weeks ago.
- Lock Replacement & UpgradeThe century home's original mortise lock takes a key the size of a spoon, sticks in humid weather and has worn its strike to a…
- Mailbox Lock ReplacementThe property manager mentioned that half the compartments in the lobby's mailbox panel are original to the building and are…
- Safe Installation & ServicingA dinner service ends with a stack of bills and a handful of credit slips, and right now they sit in an unlocked cash box on a…
- High Security LocksA colleague showed you a video of a lock being opened with a bump key in a few seconds.
- Vehicle Lock RepairEvery door drops into place together when the fob is pressed, except the driver's door, which stays unlocked while the rest click…
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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NorthumberlandOntario
- Town
- Hamilton, Northumberland
- In business
- 13 years
- Hours
- Open 24/7
- Nights, weekends and holidays, same fees
- Phone
- (289) 677-1674
- 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.
- 55 in 100 homes · older homes
- 95 in 100 homes · mostly houses
- About 55% of homes in Hamilton were built in 1980 or earlier, according to the 2021 Census.Layers of paint build up on older doors and frames, and a lock that seemed to fail is sometimes a latch glued shut by the last coat. Part of the visit in an older area is freeing hardware, cleaning the edges and checking the door swings true.
- Single-detached houses make up about 95% of homes in Hamilton (2021 Census).Detached homes are exposed to weather on every side, so exterior locks see rain, salt and freezing air directly. Choosing hardware with a good finish and a cylinder that tolerates cold, then lubricating it properly, keeps every door turning through winter.
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Short answers to common questions
I am a landlord. Can you open a unit my tenant is living in?
A locksmith will want to understand the situation first, because a tenant's right to their home is protected and a lockout of a tenant is something only a sheriff enforcing a Landlord and Tenant Board order may carry out. Legitimate reasons do come up: a tenant has asked you to let them in, a vacated unit needs securing, or an emergency requires access. Bring ownership records and be ready to explain the circumstances, and the locksmith will help you handle it properly.
What should I have ready when I call about a break-in?
Whether the police have been called and any occurrence number; whether everyone is safe and the property is empty of intruders; which opening was forced and whether it closes at all; whether the damage is to the lock, the frame, the door or the glass; whether keys, remotes or codes were taken; whether you own, rent or manage the property; and whether there is glass beside the door. Photos on your phone help the locksmith bring the right hardware.
What happens to my old keys?
They become ordinary pieces of brass. Once the cylinders are pinned to the new combination, the old keys turn nothing on your property, so there is no security reason to keep or hide them. Hand them to the locksmith for disposal or drop them in the metal recycling. If a former roommate or contractor still has one, it no longer matters, which is the whole reason for the visit. Keep only the new set, counted and tagged.
How long does a deadbolt installation take?
A replacement into existing holes is generally the shorter visit, and boring a fresh door with a new strike takes longer, roughly an hour or two per door including the frame work and testing. Steel doors, keying alike, frame repairs after a forced entry and fitting a jamb reinforcer each add time. The locksmith can give a realistic estimate once the door and frame have been looked at.
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(289) 677-1674, open 24/7.