Calgary's 5-star emergency locksmith. Drew personally answers calls 24/7 and arrives in 20 to 40 minutes with a flat-rate quote you already agreed to on the phone. No drilling, no surprise charges, no call centres.
Drew picks up personally. Quote before anyone drives anywhere.
Right now? Talk to Drew.
365 nights a year
Alberta Lock Inc. holds Provincial Locksmith Licence #B001472 under the Security Services and Investigators Act of Alberta. Drew MacIVER carries active liability insurance through Tokio Marine Canada Ltd. and holds Criminal Code authorization under sections 351 and 353. Every credential is verifiable before you let anyone touch your lock.
What we cover
How it works
Non-destructive entry
The number one fear callers share: "Please don't drill my lock." That fear exists because unlicensed operators frequently drill locks they lack the skill to pick, then charge $300 or more for a replacement cylinder on top of the service call.
Non-destructive entry preserves your existing hardware. Your lock continues to work with the same keys. Your door frame stays intact. You avoid a follow-up appointment, a second invoice, and a week of waiting for replacement parts.
Drew carries specialized bypass tools authorized under s.351 of the Criminal Code of Canada and trains continuously on modern lock mechanisms. That combination of legal authorization, proper tooling, and practiced technique means your lock almost always survives the process unharmed.
If a lock genuinely cannot be opened without drilling, Drew explains why before touching a drill bit, and you approve the approach before any destructive work begins.
Spot the scam
Calgary, like most major Canadian cities, has a lead-generation scam problem. A U.S.-based call centre buys dozens of Google Business Profiles under fake local names, dispatches an untrained subcontractor, and charges three to five times the quoted price.
After-hours pricing
Full price on the phone before dispatch
Service call fee plus estimated labour, fully disclosed before Drew leaves the shop.
After-hours rate windows
8 p.m. to 7 a.m. and statutory holidays. Premium covers fuel, vehicle maintenance, and the reality of working through the night.
No hidden fees
Mileage within Calgary proper included. Trips to Airdrie, Okotoks, or Cochrane quoted upfront.
Quoted price holds
If the job takes longer than expected, that's our problem, not yours.
Emergency calls across Calgary and surrounding communities, every night of the year.
Calgary
20 to 40 minutes
All four quadrants plus downtown core and Beltline.
Airdrie
30 to 45 minutes
15-minute drive north of Calgary city limits.
Cochrane
35 to 50 minutes
West of Calgary along Highway 1A.
Okotoks
30 to 45 minutes
South of Calgary along Highway 2A.
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
You found this page because you need help right now, not tomorrow morning. Alberta Lock answers emergency calls 24 hours a day.
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!
