Drew MacIVER owns and runs Alberta Lock himself. He picks up, shows up on time, and quotes fair pricing before anyone drives anywhere. 164 five-star reviews from neighbours who've been there.
Drew picks up personally. No call centres, no dispatchers.
Licence
B001472
Insured
$5,000,000
Owner
Drew MacIVER
Del Poho
"Couldn't have taken more than five minutes. Absolutely no damage to the car, and he was polite the whole time. Use this company."
5.0★
164 Google reviews
B001472
Provincial licence
Valid through Jan 27, 2027
$5M
Liability insured
Tokio Marine Canada Ltd.
2021
Incorporated in Alberta
Corp. Access 2023370154
20–40 min
Emergency response
Across all four Calgary quadrants
What we do
Every job below is performed personally by Drew MacIVER. No subcontractors, no dispatch model. The person who answers your call is the person at your door.
Lockouts, rekeying, deadbolt upgrades, smart lock installation.
Learn more 🏢Master key systems, high-security hardware, access control, panic bars.
Learn more 🚗Car lockouts, transponder programming, key fob replacement, broken key extraction.
Learn more 🚨Same-night response across Calgary with a 20 to 40 minute arrival window.
Learn more 🚐Fully stocked service vehicle that travels to your driveway, office, or roadside.
Learn more 🔐Schlage Encode Plus, Yale Assure 2, Kwikset Halo, August, and Level Lock.
Learn more 🔑Precision cuts at your door, including cut-by-code for lost originals.
Learn more 🗝️Lost car keys cut and programmed on-site for most makes and models.
Learn more 💲Published price bands. Confirmed by phone before anyone drives anywhere.
Learn moreResidential
A home lockout at 11 p.m. feels stressful. A broken deadbolt after a break-in attempt feels worse. Alberta Lock handles both, plus the proactive upgrades that prevent problems before they start.
Every residential job complies with applicable provisions of the Criminal Code of Canada (s.351 and s.353), which regulate possession and use of break-in instruments. Drew's licence (B001472) verifies that authorization.
Commercial
Commercial properties demand hardware that balances security, fire code compliance, and daily operational flow. Alberta Lock works with Calgary businesses, from single-storefront retailers to multi-tenant office buildings, to design and maintain lock systems that accomplish all three.
Automotive
Losing your only car key in 2024 doesn't mean a tow to the dealership and a $600 wait. Drew programs transponder keys and key fobs on-site using professional-grade diagnostic tools, typically within 30 to 60 minutes.
Drew stocks key blanks for the 40 most common vehicle platforms on the road in Calgary, which means most replacement keys finish in a single visit.
Mobile by design
Alberta Lock operates as a fully mobile service. Drew's vehicle carries the tools, key blanks, and hardware inventory needed to complete 95% of jobs on the first visit, with no second trips and no "we'll order the part" delays.
Coverage spans all four Calgary quadrants plus Airdrie (15 min north), Cochrane (20 min west), and Okotoks (20 min south). Emergency lockout response targets a 20 to 40 minute arrival window depending on quadrant and traffic.
A small travel surcharge applies outside Calgary city limits. Drew quotes the exact amount before dispatching, so there are zero surprises on your invoice.
Every credential below is verifiable through the relevant government registry or insurer. We list them because transparency eliminates doubt before you ever pick up the phone.
Provincial Licence
B001472
Security Services and Investigators Act
Insurance
$5,000,000
Tokio Marine Canada Ltd., policy ZAT29863
Incorporated
April 1, 2021
Corp. Access 2023370154
Owner-Operator
Drew MacIVER
No subcontractors, ever
Why Calgary chooses Alberta Lock
Alberta Lock Inc. operates as a registered Alberta corporation (Corporate Access #2023370154). Drew MacIVER serves as sole director, a structure that ties personal accountability directly to business performance.
Most locksmith websites hide pricing because vague quotes create room to inflate the bill on-site. Alberta Lock takes the opposite approach: flat-rate pricing bands published here, confirmed before work begins, and collected only after you approve the finished job.
Price varies within each band based on hardware type, time of service, and complexity. Drew confirms your exact price by phone or text before driving to you. No hidden call-out fees. No "diagnostic charges" added on-site.
Whether you're locked out right now or planning a security upgrade for next month, the process is one phone call: one honest quote, one licensed technician who does the work personally.
Provincial Licence B001472 | $5,000,000 liability | Owner-operator: Drew MacIVER
Every review below comes from a real customer who called Drew personally. No subcontractors involved, no rotating technicians, no review brokering.
Gurdeep P
8 reviews
Worked with Drew to rekey our new-to-us home, ran into some trouble with a bad cylinder and despite a small wait, he managed to get everything sorted out and in clean working order. I would vouch for him and recommend him to others for his transparent pricing and commendable workmanship. Thanks for taking care of our family Drew!
Ian Thielsen
10 reviews
On time, friendly, knows what he's doing, priced competitively, what else could you want? I strongly recommend Drew and Alberta Lock!
Alex Memedovich
7 reviews
Called Drew late afternoon and he was able to come over on his way home to have a look at fixing the mechanism on my antique door handle assembly. Drew was not familiar with the style of the handle but through troubleshooting and persistence, he was able to resolve the issue saving me several hundreds of dollars in a new handle mechanism. Works great now. I would definitely call them again and recommend his services to family and friends.
Melissa M Pineda
Local Guide · 31 reviews, 7 photos
I would highly recommend this company. Professional, efficient, and excellent customer service. Drew even vacuumed my front mat afterwards and cleaned up after the job was done!
Del Poho
5 reviews
A silly whoops, left the keys in the car. But this beauty of a man came in decent time, even when delayed he called us to let us know. When he arrived it couldn't have taken more than five minutes. Absolutely no damage to the car, and he was polite the whole time. Take it from a girl who's used to scams and shady people, if you're panicking and don't know what to do, use this company. Any car locksmith is expensive, but this one is reasonable. Again, thank you.
Neta Pyasi
5 reviews
I highly recommend Alberta Lock! Drew was extremely knowledgeable and helpful. All the other places I called expected me to be an expert on security and locks. They gave me so much overwhelming information and asked me a lot of questions. But when I called Drew and explained what I was looking for, he guided me to the right solutions really quickly and easily. He was available when we needed him, provided updates on arrival time and throughout the job, and got the work done quickly and with great quality. Drew was also very polite and professional, and I would definitely hire him again!
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