Home Lock Rekeying

Rekeying reconfigures the pin tumbler inside your existing lock cylinder so that only a newly cut key operates it. The lock body, the strike plate, and all the hardware already installed on your door stay in place. A full lock change means removing the entire lock assembly and installing new hardware. Rekeying is the right choice when your existing lock is in good working condition and you simply need previous keys to stop functioning. A lock change makes more sense when the mechanism is worn, damaged, or you want to upgrade to a higher-security grade — such as moving from a basic door knob lock to a mortise lock. Our technicians assess each lock on arrival and give you an honest recommendation before any work begins.

Several variables shape the final quote: the number of locks being rekeyed, the type and grade of each lock (a standard deadbolt differs from a multi-point mortise lock in parts and labour time), whether any locks need replacement rather than rekeying, the time of day the work is performed, and the travel distance to your address in Toronto. We confirm an exact price with you before touching a single lock — there are no charges added after the fact. When you call 437-367-0836, our team gathers the details upfront so the quote you receive is accurate and complete.

Yes — a mortise lock can be rekeyed in most cases, and our technicians are specifically experienced with the mortise lock format common in Toronto's older homes and heritage buildings. The cylinder is removed from the mortise body, repinned to a new key, and reinstalled. The only scenarios where replacement becomes necessary are when the cylinder is severely worn, damaged, or a non-standard size that no longer accepts available replacement pins. If that situation arises, we carry compatible cylinders and mortise lock sets on the vehicle for an immediate swap.

Absolutely. A home lockout and a rekey request are handled together all the time. Our emergency locksmith technicians use non-destructive entry methods wherever possible to get you back inside first, then complete the rekeying so you walk away with a new key and a door that the old key will no longer open. If you are experiencing a home lockout service situation right now, call 437-367-0836 — we dispatch 24 hours a day across Toronto and surrounding areas, and our team will let you know an estimated arrival time before we hang up.

This is exactly the right question to ask. A professional locksmith will always ask to see proof of residence or identity before rekeying or opening a lock — if someone offers to work without that step, that itself is a warning sign. Look for a mobile technician who arrives in an identifiable vehicle, carries professional tools, and is prepared to show you documentation of their insurance. At Liberty Lock Toronto, our trained and insured technicians carry ID, follow a verification process on every job, and provide a written record of the work completed and parts installed upon request. When you call us at 437-367-0836, you reach our own dispatch — not a call centre — and we confirm the technician's details before they arrive.

Yes. Liberty Lock Toronto operates around the clock every day of the year, including weekends, statutory holidays, and overnight hours. Our mobile service covers all Toronto neighbourhoods — from the Beaches to Rexdale, from Lawrence Park to the waterfront — with technicians stationed across the city to keep response times practical. There is no surcharge surprise for off-hours calls; any time-of-day factor is included transparently in the up-front quote you receive before work begins.