Lockouts, rekeying, lock repairs, and non-destructive entry across all four Calgary quadrants. Drew handles every job personally, quotes a fair flat rate before he leaves the shop, and finishes 95% of calls in one visit.
Drew picks up personally. Quote before anyone drives anywhere.
When you need a residential locksmith in Calgary, Alberta Lock delivers four core services to keep your home secure: lock changes, rekeying, lock repairs, and non-destructive lockout entry. Whether you just moved in or locked yourself out at midnight, Drew responds across all four Calgary quadrants and surrounding communities.
Common scenarios
Most people searching for a residential locksmith in Calgary find themselves in one of these situations:
Core services
Lockout entry (non-destructive). Your door and frame stay intact. Pick-and-decode techniques authorized under Criminal Code s.351 and s.353 keep your existing key working once you're back inside.
Lock rekeying. Changes the internal pin configuration of your existing locks. Old keys stop working; you receive new ones. All major brands (Schlage, Yale, Kwikset, Weiser).
Lock replacement and installation. Grade 1, 2, and 3 deadbolts and knob sets supplied and installed.
Lock repair. Sticky deadbolts, misaligned strike plates, loose handles, frozen cylinders. A 20-minute adjustment often restores full function.
Key duplication. Precise spares cut on site for standard and high-security keyways. More on key cutting.
Rekey vs replace
Choose rekeying when:
Choose replacement when:
Drew inspects on arrival and explains both options with the price difference. You decide. There's never pressure to replace hardware that still performs.
Why licensed matters
Alberta regulates locksmith services under the Security Services and Investigators Act. A provincial licence confirms the locksmith passed a criminal background check, meets training standards, and operates within the legal framework that protects homeowners.
Drew holds Provincial Locksmith Licence B001472, which authorizes non-destructive entry under Criminal Code s.351 and s.353. Alberta Lock also carries $5,000,000 in general aggregate liability insurance through Tokio Marine Canada Ltd..
An unlicensed individual working on your locks creates three risks: no regulatory accountability, no insurance to cover property damage, and potential Criminal Code issues around possession of lock-picking tools. Verifying a licence number takes 30 seconds and eliminates all three.
Transparent pricing
Upfront pricing before work starts. No hidden service fees on the invoice.
Lockout entry
$100 to $200
Non-destructive, no replacement required
Rekeying
$30 to $60
Per cylinder, discounts on 3+
Lock replacement
$150 to $375
Hardware and installation included
Lock repair
$80 to $190
Adjustment, parts as needed
See the full pricing page for the complete rate card.
How it works
Call or text
Describe your situation. Drew responds directly.
Get a quote
Price range over the phone, exact for most lockouts.
Approve the work
Nothing starts until you agree to the price.
Work gets done
Most jobs take 15 to 45 minutes.
Pay and go
E-transfer, credit card, debit, or cash.
All four Calgary quadrants plus surrounding communities.
NW Calgary
Kensington, Brentwood, Tuscany, Scenic Acres, Dalhousie, Varsity
NE Calgary
Bridgeland, Rundle, Marlborough, Saddle Ridge, Skyview Ranch
SW Calgary
Altadore, Marda Loop, Lakeview, Killarney, Signal Hill, Aspen Woods
SE Calgary
Inglewood, Ogden, Mahogany, Cranston, Auburn Bay, New Brighton
Also serving Airdrie (15 min north), Cochrane (20 min west), and Okotoks (25 min south). Travel surcharges, if any, are quoted before dispatch.
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 directly. You will get a flat-rate quote 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!
