Locked out in Waterloo? Call (519) 489-2331 — we answer 24/7 and most Waterloo calls are on site within 30 minutes.
Xpress Locksmith & Doors has been serving Waterloo Region since 2015 from our shop at 457 Albert St #6, Waterloo, ON N2L 5A7. We are a licensed, bonded and insured mobile locksmith — not a call centre. When you phone us you reach a technician who works this city, knows the difference between an Uptown condo fob and a student-rental deadbolt, and can tell you the price before he leaves the van.
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Waterloo & Kitchener: (519) 489-2331
Toll free across Ontario: (866) 350-4614
Waterloo locksmith services we provide
Emergency lockouts — home, car and business
House lockout, car lockout, office lockout, mailbox, storage unit. We open the lock without damaging the door or the cylinder in the large majority of cases — drilling is a last resort, not a shortcut. Available at 3am on a Sunday the same as 3pm on a Tuesday.
Lock rekey
Just bought a house on Erb Street? Tenant moved out of your Northdale rental? Rekeying keeps your existing hardware and changes the pins so old keys stop working. It is significantly cheaper than replacing locks and takes about 10 minutes per cylinder.
Lock repair and replacement
Sticking deadbolts, frozen winter cylinders, handles that spin, doors that no longer latch after the frame shifted. We carry Schlage, Kwikset, Weiser, Yale and Medeco on the van, plus smart locks if you want keypad or app entry.
Car keys and key fobs
Lost your only car key? We cut and program transponder keys, remote-head keys, laser-cut (sidewinder) keys and push-to-start smart fobs on site — no tow to the dealership. See our dedicated page: car key replacement in Kitchener-Waterloo.
Commercial and master key systems
Storefront and office work across Waterloo: panic bars and exit devices, door closers, commercial-grade cylinders, master key systems so one key opens what a manager needs and staff keys open only their own areas, plus access control and buzzer entry.
Break-in and door repair
After a forced entry we secure the door the same visit — new cylinder, repaired or reinforced frame, strike plate upgrade — so you are not waiting overnight with a door that will not lock.
Waterloo locksmith prices — 2026
Real numbers, published up front. The final price depends on the lock and the hour, but nothing on this list is a surprise once we arrive.
| Service | Typical price |
|---|---|
| House lockout | $70–$220 |
| Car lockout | $80–$190 |
| Office / business lockout | $100–$290 |
| Lock rekey (per cylinder) | $70–$120 |
| Rekey a 3-door house | $150–$200 |
| Lock replacement | $90–$260 |
| Deadbolt supply & install | $155–$245 |
| Smart lock installation | $155–$355 |
| High security lock (Medeco, Mul-T-Lock) | $190–$390 |
| Break-in / damaged lock repair | $80–$170 |
| Master key system | $140–$400+ |
| Car key / fob replacement | $140–$480 |
| Service call, business hours | $35–$90 |
| Service call, after hours (6pm–7am) | $60–$119 |
Prices in CAD, current for 2026. We quote before we start work — you approve the number before a tool comes out of the van.
Where in Waterloo we work
Uptown Waterloo, Northdale, Beechwood, Lakeshore, Colonial Acres, Eastbridge, Conestoga Mall area, Westmount, Clair Hills, Vista Hills, Laurelwood, the university district around UW and Laurier, and the industrial parks along Northfield and Weber.
Outside the city we also cover Kitchener, Cambridge, Guelph, Elmira, St. Jacobs, Elora, Wellesley, New Hamburg, Stratford, Brantford, Woodstock and London.
Student rentals and tenant turnover
Waterloo runs on lease turnover. Around May 1st and September 1st we rekey hundreds of student units for landlords and property managers across Northdale, Philip Street, Hickory, Lester and Albert. If you manage more than a handful of doors, book the block in advance — we schedule the whole building in one visit and price it per cylinder rather than per call-out. Ontario landlords are required to provide a working lock and cannot change it without giving the tenant a new key, so keep a record of every rekey; we provide one with the invoice.
Why Waterloo customers call us back
- A real address. 457 Albert St #6 — you can walk in. Many "local" locksmiths in this market are call centres routing to whoever is closest.
- Licensed, bonded and insured. Ask for it. A locksmith who will not show credentials should not be opening your door.
- Price before work. A quote on the phone and a firm number on arrival. No "the lock was harder than expected" at the end.
- Non-destructive entry first. We pick, bypass or shim before we ever consider drilling.
- Since 2015 in Waterloo Region, with a full technician van — not a car with a slim jim in the trunk.
Locked out in Waterloo right now?
We answer 24 hours a day, including weekends and holidays. Most Waterloo calls are on site within 30 minutes.
Frequently asked questions
How fast can you get to me in Waterloo?
Most calls inside Waterloo city limits are 20–40 minutes. If you are near Uptown or the university district it is usually closer to 20. We give you an honest ETA on the phone rather than an optimistic one.
Do you actually work at 3am?
Yes. Emergency lockouts are answered 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including holidays. After-hours calls carry a higher service call fee, which is stated on the phone before we dispatch.
Will you damage my door?
In most residential lockouts we open the lock without damage using picking or bypass tools. Drilling is only used when the cylinder is high-security, seized or already damaged, and we tell you before we do it.
Should I rekey or replace my locks?
If your hardware is in good shape, rekey — it is cheaper and takes minutes. Replace if the lock is worn, low grade, damaged, or you want to upgrade to a deadbolt, high-security cylinder or smart lock.
How do I know you are legitimate?
Our technicians carry ID, arrive in a marked vehicle, and give you an itemized invoice. We can confirm our Waterloo address and licence before we dispatch. If a locksmith quotes you $19 on the phone and $300 at the door, that is the scam this industry is known for — we do not run it.
Can you make a car key if I lost every copy?
Yes. All-keys-lost is one of our most common jobs. We originate a new key from the vehicle and program it on site. Bring proof of ownership and ID.
Do you replace locks after a break-in?
Yes, and we prioritize those calls. We can also repair or reinforce the frame and strike plate in the same visit so the door is secure before we leave.
Get a Waterloo locksmith on the way
Call (519) 489-2331 for Waterloo and Kitchener, or use the form on this page and we will call you straight back. Toll free anywhere in Ontario: (866) 350-4614.
Xpress Locksmith & Doors · 457 Albert St #6, Waterloo, ON N2L 5A7 · Open 24 hours, 7 days a week · Page last updated August 2026.