Alberta Lock has been owner-operated since 2021. Every call is answered by Drew, every quote is given by Drew, and the company is accountable for the job start to finish. The 171 five-star reviews are the result.
Drew picks up personally. Quote before anyone drives anywhere.
B001472
Provincial licence
Valid through Jan 27, 2027
$5M
Liability insured
Tokio Marine Canada Ltd.
2021
Owner-operated since
Incorporated April 1, 2021
171
Five-star reviews
All from real Calgary neighbours
Founded
April 2021
Built to be the opposite of the dispatch model
The owner-operator
Alberta Lock Inc. (doing business as Alberta Lock) is a licensed, insured, and owner-operated locksmith business serving Calgary, Airdrie, Cochrane, and Okotoks. Drew founded the company in 2021 and runs it personally.
He launched it after watching the Calgary market fill up with lead-generation websites, call centres, and dispatchers who had never cut a key in their lives. These operations collect your call, mark up the price, and send out whoever happens to be available.
Alberta Lock is the opposite: one licensed local company that answers its own phone, does the work, and stands behind it. Drew answers every call himself, and the company is accountable for the job start to finish. The Alberta Corporate Registry lists Drew MacIVER as the agent for service.
Calls
Drew answers
Quotes
Drew gives
Service
Drew does
What "licensed" actually means
A locksmith licence is not a marketing badge. It is a legal authorization that distinguishes a vetted tradesperson from someone carrying tools the Criminal Code restricts.
Provincial
Alberta regulates locksmiths through Alberta Public Safety and Emergency Services. Holding a valid licence requires background checks, training requirements, and renewal on schedule. The licence confirms the holder has been vetted by the province and authorized to perform locksmith services legally.
Many operators advertising in Calgary do not hold this licence. Some operate under business registrations that carry no regulatory oversight at all.
Alberta Lock holds licence B001472
Valid through January 27, 2027. The company also holds a journeyman locksmith licence.
Federal
Section 351 makes it an offence to possess break-in instruments without lawful excuse. Section 353 addresses the selling, purchasing, and possession of automobile master keys.
Licensed locksmiths hold lawful authorization to carry and use these tools. Unlicensed operators carrying the same equipment face potential criminal liability, and hiring them puts you in an unclear legal position.
Proof of licensing comes to every call
Ask to see it on-site. If a locksmith can't show proof, walk away.
Insurance, in plain English
Alberta Lock Inc. carries commercial general liability insurance through Tokio Marine Canada Ltd., brokered by Zensurance Brokers Inc. (Policy ZAT29863). The policy covers property damage and third-party claims that could arise during a service call.
Property managers and strata corporations can request a certificate of insurance directly from Drew before any work begins.
Coverage
$5M
Commercial general liability
Insurer
Tokio Marine
Canada Ltd.
Broker
Zensurance
Brokers Inc.
Policy
ZAT29863
Active
Owner-operated, not a call centre
The lead-gen and call-centre model looks legitimate online but functions as a broker layer. Alberta Lock competes by doing the actual work and letting verifiable credentials speak for themselves.
Verify everything
Searching for a locksmith in Calgary returns a mix of legitimate businesses, lead-gen operations, and outright scams. Every credential below can be confirmed through public government and insurer records. If something looks off, call Drew directly and ask.
Business Legal Name
Alberta Lock Inc.
DBA: Alberta Lock
Owner / Operator
Drew MacIVER
Personally handles every call
Provincial Locksmith Licence
B001472
Valid through January 27, 2027
Corporate Access Number
2023370154
Alberta Corporate Registry
Canada Business Number
768797144
Federal CRA registration
Incorporated
April 1, 2021
Business Corporations Act (Alberta)
Liability Insurance
$5,000,000
Tokio Marine Canada Ltd., policy ZAT29863
Service Area
Calgary + region
Airdrie, Cochrane, Okotoks
Confirm the corporate registration through the Alberta Corporate Registry. Verify the locksmith licence (B001472) through Alberta Public Safety and Emergency Services. Request an insurance certificate directly from Drew.
On the job
No call centres. No dispatchers. Drew answers the phone himself, and Alberta Lock arrives with proof of licensing, the insurance certificate, and the tools for the job.
Provincial Licence B001472 | $5,000,000 liability | Owner-operator: Drew MacIVER
Every review below comes from a real customer who called Drew personally. No call centres, 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!
