Most Calgary locksmith services run $85 to $440. You'll get a firm quote by phone, never a "starting at" teaser. If the scope changes on site, the new price needs your approval before anything else happens.
Drew picks up personally. Quote before anyone drives anywhere.
No bait-and-switch. No surprise surcharges at your door. Honest locksmith pricing Calgary homeowners and businesses can verify before committing.
When you call Alberta Lock, Drew gathers the details of your situation: lock type, door type, location, and urgency. Based on those specifics, you receive a firm flat-rate quote before dispatch. If the scope changes on site (for example, a second lock needs attention), Drew explains the adjusted price and gets your approval first.
This flat-rate model eliminates the guesswork that frustrates Calgary homeowners who call other providers only to discover the "starting at" price doubles on arrival.
The ranges below reflect current pricing for Calgary, Airdrie, Okotoks, and Cochrane. Your flat-rate quote will fall within these ranges based on job specifics confirmed by phone.
| Service | Price Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Residential Lockout Non-destructive entry, standard hardware | $100 to $200 | Non-destructive entry, standard hardware |
| Commercial Lockout Standard storefront and office doors | $95 to $220 | Standard storefront and office doors |
| Lock Rekey (per cylinder) Discounts for 3+ cylinders at one visit | $30 to $60 | Discounts for 3+ cylinders at one visit |
| Deadbolt or Knob Replacement Hardware included, Grade 2 standard | $100 to $300 | Hardware included, Grade 2 standard |
| High-Security Lock Install Medeco, Mul-T-Lock, Abloy | $200 to $440 | Medeco, Mul-T-Lock, Abloy |
| Broken Key Extraction Door cylinders and ignitions | $85 to $165 | Door cylinders and ignitions |
| Car Lockout Most makes and models | $100 to $200 | Most makes and models |
| Transponder Key Cut and Programmed Varies by vehicle platform | $180 to $440 | Varies by vehicle platform |
| Smart Lock Installation Plus hardware; varies by model and prep | $150 to $375 | Plus hardware; varies by model and prep |
GST (BN 768797144) applies to all services. After-hours and travel surcharges quoted upfront.
Six variables move your quote up or down within those ranges:
Drew quotes these line items separately and transparently before starting any extra work.
Alberta Lock applies a $35 surcharge for calls dispatched between 8:00 PM and 7:00 AM, and a $50 surcharge on statutory holidays. This surcharge is disclosed during the initial phone quote, never added after the fact.
If you search "locksmith Calgary" and find a site advertising $19 lockouts, you're looking at a lead-generation website, not a real locksmith. These sites collect your phone number, sell it to the nearest available contractor, and that contractor typically charges $150 to $400 on arrival with no recourse.
Three red flags to watch for:
Alberta Lock Inc. (DBA Alberta Lock) publishes Drew MacIVER's Provincial Licence B001472, carries active liability insurance through Tokio Marine Canada Ltd. (Policy ZAT29863), and lists a verifiable GST registration. Every credential is checkable.
Alberta Lock accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit (tap or chip), e-Transfer, cash, and cheque. Payment is collected on site after the work is complete and you confirm satisfaction.
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
Call or text Drew with your lock issue and location. You'll get a firm price before anyone drives anywhere.
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!
The most common questions about locksmith pricing in Calgary.
Residential Locksmith
Lockouts, rekeying, deadbolt upgrades, and smart locks for Calgary homes.
Commercial Locksmith
Master key systems, high-security hardware, and exit devices for Calgary businesses.
Automotive Locksmith
Car lockouts, transponder programming, and key fob replacement on site.
Car Key Replacement
Lost car keys cut and programmed at your location, no tow required.
Emergency Locksmith
24/7 lockout response with a 20 to 40 minute Calgary arrival window.
Mobile Locksmith
Fully stocked service vehicle that travels to your home, office, or vehicle.
Smart Lock Installation
Schlage, Yale, Kwikset, August, and Level Lock installed and configured.
Key Cutting
Precision-cut keys at your door, including cut-by-code for lost originals.
