Residential Locksmith

Al & Gord’s Lock & Key have been providing the superior service as Durham Region residential locksmiths for over 25 years.

Residential service in Durham Region since 1999.

As residential locksmiths we have been making homes secure in Durham Region for over 30 years.

We service locks, repair locks, and rekey your home should the need ever arise. Make sure to have our number stored away before the need arises.

We hear many stories regarding predatory residential locksmiths and they almost always deal with the homeowner side of the business.

Take comfort that we have been helping Durham Region residential customers for many years, licensed and insured for all locksmith and security work, with many positive reviews on Google.

As residential locksmiths we know that your locks and security is important.

We only use quality locks and mechanisms to ensure years of secure trouble free service.

When you deal with our residential locksmiths we’ll explain and answer any questions you have and provide you with advice about how best to protect your home.

Our lock products include names you’ll be familiar with like Schlage, Weiser Locks, Kwikset Entry Locks, Yale Lock Systems, Mul-T-Lock Security Systems, Baldwin Lock Hardware, Master Lock Padlocks & Security Products, Guard, Corbin, and Sargent Locks.

Happy I called these guys! Had a quote immediately on the phone, they came to me, the service was fast, I paid a fair price. Overall, extremely easy and great service! Would highly recommend. A Alexopoulos, Whitby GoogleReviews

Whatever your home locksmith services needs, we can supply and help you.

Our goal is to provide the best in residential locksmith services for Durham Region. We don’t say we’re the best, but our customers do! We are the best reviewed residential locksmith in Durham Region.

We’ve been serving Durham Region since 1997.  We’re professional, licensed and bonded for your security.

We pride ourselves on customer satisfaction and guarantee our services.

Our services are fast and accurate.  Give us a call today.

 I called several places before deciding on Al & Gord’s services. The other company’s had no interest in seeing photos of the door/locks for our business and were unwilling to provide me with a quote. Gord was pleasant to speak with and sent me a quote within less than half an hour, with a reasonable cost which he did not veer from. This company is honest, reliable and very professional. Crystal Langis GoogleReviews

Many times our residential customers ask for help with their home locks.

Here are a few tips we give out to residential customers looking for lock and security guidance:

• New Homes
  • always replace or re-key locks when you buy a new home
    • you never know who has previous copies of keys
• Deadbolt Locks
  • install deadbolt locks for superior home protection,
    • make sure that it has been installed correctly
    • inexperienced contractors don’t know how to install locks the right way, so call us for best results
• Windows near deadbolt locks
  • if there is a window near a deadbolt lock, criminals can break that window unlock the deadbolt
    • outsmart criminals by employing a double cylinder lock that needs a key
    • make sure you don’t leave the key sitting in the lock,
      • but keep one nearby in the case of a fire!
• Secure Doors
  • guard what’s behind that door – make sure the door is a solid door made of solid wood or steel
    • doors that are flimsy or hollow can be broken by a strong criminal kicking it or breaking it down
    • properly guard your home with secure doors with a good lock
• Don’t leave keys where someone will look
  • never hide keys under a doormat
    • never leave the keys to your car on the sun visor
    • if a criminal wants to get into your home, they will search obvious places for a spare key
      • they will check doormats, pots, planters, mailboxes, rocks, and fake rocks, all very common places for hiding keys

Where you want to hiding a key, find somewhere that is further away from your door and more protective. Or even better, give the spare to a friend, relative or a neighbour you trust.

Locksmiths are the professionals to help you as a homeowner.  It’s not uncommon to lock yourself out of your home or misplace your home keys.  A residential locksmith has the answers to your lock problems their specialized tools and experience.

To help you choose here is our list you should consider when looking for a locksmith for your residence.

Recommendation: Experience Counts
Look for a locksmith with experience. You want to know they know what the locksmith is doing with your locks and doors.When choosing a locksmith, how long have they been in the locksmith business. The longer they’ve been working on locks, the higher the quality of service should be.

Recommendation: Online presence
Does the locksmith have an online presence, social media, and reviews you can read. An online presence can tell you a lot about a business especially reviews. Look for reviews on Google Business Reviews or similar rating sites to read reviews from past clients about their workmanship and customer satisfaction.

Recommendation: Check for multiple services
Range of services, where a locksmith has a broader range of services the more you can expect them to be specialized and skilled in their trade. Many locksmiths will offer residential and commercial lock services. But, it’s essential to check what these services are for your needs.

Recommendation: Confirm bookings & prices
Before hiring a locksmith, check and confirm the rates they quote to ensure so there are no surprises once the work is completed.  Unscrupulous locksmiths may quote cheap prices, but lack knowledge and experience which can increase the bill. Be aware there is a problem in the industry of poor quality and fly-by-night locksmiths.

Recommendation: Recognize professionalism
Pay attention to how your locksmith technician shows up. Are they in a company truck, are they uniformed, do they have a business card and give you a receipt?. Qualified licensed locksmiths will be in a small van or truck clearly marked with the company name. The locksmith will have an inventory of lock products and tools.

Our locksmiths are Durham Region’s top locksmiths due to our focus on excellent customer service, skill and quality products.

With our strong reputation and outstanding customer response, our service is second to none.

Keeping your locks maintained is as important as knowing a good locksmith.

Lock maintenance should be performed at least once a year, you’ll be thankful for locks that work properly year after year.

1. Always check your locks for wear and tear. If you are having to put your key in the lock and wiggle and jiggle it to get it to work, then it needs to be replaced. It is better to take the time and have the repairs done then having to stand out in the cold when you are locked out of your home.
2. Lubricating your locks with a light oil or WD40 at least once a year. Spray the lubricant in the lock and put your key in the chamber. Move your key in and out of the lock and wipe off excess lubricant from the key. This will keep the lock running smoothly.
3. Check the door frames throughout your home. If a door is not on the hinges right it can cause too much weight on the lock itself. If the door is sagging towards the lock it can bind and not allow you access. This type of binding can cause you to be locked out or inside of your home. Being locked out or in is never fun and can be avoided.
4. Make duplicate keys when you first have the locks installed. This will come in very helpful when you lose your keys. Losing keys is something that happens to the best of us and can happen to you too. If you have a spare set in a safe place you will save yourself both time and money. There will be no running around trying to get another set to allow you back into your home.
5. The same holds true for those who have vehicle keys. Always have a spare set somewhere that is safe and that you can get to. There are times when you misplace your car keys and do not have time to be searching for them. By having an extra set, you can always look for the misplaced set after you have finished what you need to do.

When lubricating your locks make sure that you are using what is recommended for the lubricant. There have been issues with customers using other products like petroleum jelly in the locks which causes more damage than good.

If you are experiencing trouble with your locks because someone has used the wrong type of lubricant, then give us a call. We are happy to come out and help to clean the lock and get it working properly.

We are happy to help with any type of lock problems you may be experiencing.

Give us a call and and we’ll give you the price to come to your location for commercial locksmith service.

We guarantee the price quoted and we don’t upsell or mislead our customers. We pride ourselves on professional locksmith services and guarantee your satisfaction.