You should feel at ease with the person working on your locks. After all, this is your front door. Your car. The shop you lock up at the end of a long day.
At Locksmiths Aurora ON, we bring more than 20 years in the trade to those everyday jobs. We help people across Aurora, ON with lost keys, worn locks and doors that won't quite behave. We also take care of planned work, so you don't have to wait for something to break before you call.
And no, you don't need to know the name of the part that's giving you trouble.
"The little bit on the side won't go in" is a fine place to start. So is "I've just bought a house and I don't know who has keys." We can work through the details with you. You have enough to sort out without learning a whole new set of terms first.
What matters to us is that the work makes sense to you. If a lock can be repaired, that is worth a look. If it needs to be changed, you should know why. A good lock is one you can use with ease, day after day. The most costly option isn't always the one your door needs.
We know a visit has to fit into real life. There may be a dog to keep out of the hall or a baby asleep upstairs. You might be on a work call when we arrive. Small things like that are useful to know. We want the visit to be easy to manage, with room for you to get on with your day.
Lift the handle. Pull the door towards you. Turn the key, but not all the way.
It's easy to get used to a routine like that. Then a friend tries to lock up and has no luck at all. You find yourself saying, "Oh, you have to do it like this."
That is a good time to get the door checked. A key that turns well with the door open but sticks when it's shut gives us a useful clue. The lock and the frame may not line up. Wear in the hinges can play a part, too. Putting in a new lock without checking the door could leave you with the same daily struggle.
This is where time in the trade helps. We look at how the parts work together, then explain what we find. You might need a small repair. You might need new hardware. Either way, there should be a reason for the work.
We care about the less obvious things as well. Can your dad grip the handle? Does the key turn without a hard twist? Will the new lock suit the way your family comes and goes? Those details belong in the conversation.
Our service is mobile. We come to the home, business or vehicle where help is needed, with both planned visits and 24/7 emergency help available.
That could mean a house in Aurora Heights, a front door in Regency Acres or a car near Aurora GO. There is no need to bring a faulty door lock somewhere before we can see how it works. In fact, seeing it in the door often tells us much more.
A little local detail helps with the visit. A side entrance can be hard to spot from the street. A shared building may need a buzzer code. And "at the station" can still mean a fair walk around a parking lot. Near Aurora GO on Wellington Street East, the parking area and a clear meeting point help us find you.
Timing matters, too. You may have a school pickup to fit around or a shop that needs its front entrance clear. We can talk about the job and the time you have. For urgent calls, we can check who is available and give an estimated arrival time. Road conditions and other calls can affect that estimate.
Calling on behalf of someone else? We can discuss who will meet us and who will give the go-ahead for the work.
Looking for a local locksmith just outside Aurora? We also cover nearby areas. For Newmarket, Oak Ridges, Richmond Hill or King City, call with your address to check service and timing.
Moving day has a lot of lists. Keys tend to land somewhere between the internet setup and finding the kettle.
They deserve a spot near the top.
Imagine you've moved into a home in Aurora Heights. You like the front door. The handles are in good shape. But you have no way to count the key copies made over the years. Changing who can open the door doesn't always mean throwing out the locks.
Rekeying may be enough. On a suitable lock, we can change the parts inside so it works with a new key. The old key then stops working in that lock. You keep the hardware you like and start fresh with the keys.
Damaged locks are a different matter. So are locks that don't suit the door. We can look at what is there before you spend money on new parts. If you would like one key for more than one door, we can check that too. It depends on which locks you have.
One small thing worth doing before a planned visit: gather the keys you use now. The front door key, the spare in the drawer and the one that only works if you wiggle it. Keep them apart so you can show us which is which. It can help us spot a worn copy or see where two locks could share a key. No neat system needed. A few notes on a scrap of paper will do.
There are days when a lock problem is a nuisance. There are other days when it brings everything to a stop. We handle both.
Our emergency locksmith service is available 24/7 for urgent problems at homes, businesses and vehicles. If you're outside right now, start with where you are and what has happened. We'll go from there.
You don't need a perfect account of how the keys went missing. We do need to check that you have the right to enter. If your ID is inside with your keys, let us know on the call so we can discuss how to confirm access.
Of course, you want to know what will happen to your door. We can discuss ways to open it without damage, where the lock allows. If drilling or a new lock is needed, you should know why before you agree.
You can see them on the seat. That somehow makes it worse.
A vehicle lockout is one reason to call our car locksmith. We also help with replacement car keys and key programming, depending on the vehicle. The make, model and year help us check which options are available. Whether you still have a working key matters as well.
A key that opens the door but won't start the car is a different job from a key locked in the trunk. Some cars need a key with the correct chip to start. Describe what the key does, even if the fault seems odd. It helps us narrow things down.
If you're down to one working key, a spare is worth planning for. You can check the cost and pick a time while the car is still usable. It's one of those dull little jobs that can save a lot of bother later.
For work around the house, our residential locksmith service covers lock repair, lock changes, rekeying and suitable lock upgrades. A broken lock is an obvious reason to call. A door that your mom finds hard to use is a good reason, too.
Thinking about a keypad? It can make life easier when family members get home at different times. It still needs to fit the door, and someone will need to keep up with the batteries. We can discuss backup entry as well. You should know how you'll get in if the keypad stops working.
Business doors have their own demands. People come and go all day, keys change hands, and a latch may get far more use than one at home. Our commercial locksmith work includes worn locks, rekeying and problems with doors that won't secure. A lost staff key may call for a change even if the lock itself works well.
Then there is the garage. We handle garage door repair, with the next step based on what has gone wrong. A faulty access lock, a remote that won't respond and a door that hangs crooked need different checks. If the door looks unsafe, leave it alone and keep people clear until it can be checked.
"What will it cost?" is a fair first question.
The answer depends on the job. Opening a locked door involves different work from fitting a new lock or making a car key. Parts, labour and the time of the visit can affect the total. Some faults need a closer look before the price can be confirmed.
Before booking, it helps to be clear about three things:
You should have time to understand the answer. If the job turns out to need more work, the new work and price should be clear before you give the go-ahead.
Budget is part of the conversation here. So is keeping things you like. There may be no need to replace a whole set of handles just to deal with one faulty part. On the other hand, putting more money into worn-out hardware may not be wise. We can help you weigh it up in plain language.
Once the work is done, try the door yourself. Turn the key. Close it at your normal pace. If it still feels awkward in your hand, that is worth a question while the details are fresh. With a new keypad or smart lock, make sure you know how to change the code and use the backup entry method.
You don't have to wait until you're standing outside to get in touch. Call Locksmiths Aurora ON at 905-231-0997 about the lock that's been sticking, the keys for your new home or the spare you keep meaning to get. We're happy to start with a question.
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