Locksmith Prices in Calgary
How much does a locksmith cost in Calgary? At Always Affordable Locksmiths, a typical on-site job within Calgary city limits costs about $180, and most jobs total $125 to $250 plus GST. A weekday service call is $75, a house lockout is $95, a car lockout is $75, and rekeying is $20 per lock cylinder. Every mobile visit inside Calgary has a $5 fuel charge. We give you an estimate before we come, and your invoice shows every line.
Prices updated September 2026. All prices are in Canadian dollars, plus 5% GST. Prices apply within Calgary city limits and do not apply on statutory holidays.
Calgary Locksmith Price Table
These are our standard prices for Calgary homes, businesses and vehicles. Parts, hardware and keys are extra.
| Service | Price (plus GST) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| House or Business Lockout | $95 | Standard locks. No service call added. Plus fuel charge. Smart locks: $75 service call + $50 labour + parts. |
| Car Lockout (weekdays) | $75 | Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. Plus fuel charge. |
| Car Lockout (evenings and weekends) | $95 | After 5 PM and weekends. Plus fuel charge. |
| Lock Rekey (per cylinder) | $20 to $25 | $20 with a working key, $25 without. Priced per lock cylinder, not per door. $50 minimum. Keys $3.50 each. Service call extra. |
| Master Key Rekey (per cylinder) | $25 | For locks on a master key system. |
| Mul-T-Lock High-Security Rekey (per cylinder) | $35 | Mul-T-Lock keys are $18 each. |
| Service Call (weekdays) | $75 | Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. |
| Service Call (evenings and weekends) | $85 | After 5 PM and weekends. |
| Locksmith Labour | $100 per hour | $50 minimum. |
| Fuel Charge | $5 | Every mobile visit within Calgary. No charge in store. |
| Service Outside Calgary | Call for a price | Some nearby towns have set prices. Others are the service call, a $10 fuel charge and drive time to and from Calgary city limits. |
| House Key Cutting (in store) | From $3.50 per key | Standard Kwikset, Schlage and Weiser keys. Other keys depend on the key blank. |
| Key Cut by Code | $25 | When you have the key code but no key. |
| Mailbox Lock Replacement | From $125 | Depends on the lock required. |
| Car Key or Fob Programming | $100 | In our shop. Hyundai and Kia: $150. On site: from $225. |
| Cut and Program Your Own Car Key or Fob | $125 | In our shop, with a key or fob you supply. On site: from $200. |
| Transponder Key Copy | $125 | In our shop, copy of a working chip key. On site: from $200. |
| Push-Button Lock Combination Change | $35 | Mechanical push-button locks. |
What Common Jobs Cost
Typical totals for everyday jobs within Calgary city limits, before GST. Keys are extra at $3.50 each.
- Locked out of your house (weekday, standard lock): $95 lockout + $5 fuel = $100
- Locked out of your car (weekday): $75 lockout + $5 fuel = $80
- Rekey 1 lock: 1 cylinder at $20, raised to the $50 minimum, + $75 service call + $5 fuel = $130
- Rekey 3 locks with working keys: 3 cylinders × $20 = $60 + $75 service call + $5 fuel = $140
- Rekey 6 locks with working keys: 6 cylinders × $20 = $120 + $75 service call + $5 fuel = $200 (about $33 per lock, all in)
- New deadbolt, supplied and installed: $75 service call + deadbolt ($65 to $92) + labour + $5 fuel = about $195 to $225 for a standard install
How Our Pricing Works
- Estimate first. Call us and we give you an estimate before a locksmith drives anywhere. The final price depends on the labour time and how many keys you need.
- Every line on the invoice. Service call, labour, parts, keys and fuel are listed separately, so you can see exactly what you paid for.
- No surprises on site. If the job turns out bigger than expected, we explain the new price and get your OK before doing more.
- Parts are extra. Locks, deadbolts and keys are priced separately.
- Within Calgary city limits. Outside Calgary, call us for a price.
- Plus GST. All prices on this page are before 5% GST.
Evening and Weekend Prices
After 5 PM and on weekends, service calls are $85 instead of $75, and car lockouts are $95 instead of $75. The fuel charge stays the same. Statutory holidays are priced separately, so please call us.
Watch Out for "$19 Locksmith" Ads
Some websites advertise a $19 or $29 locksmith call. These are often call centres that pass your job to whoever is available, and the final bill is usually far higher. Always Affordable Locksmiths has served Calgary since 1998 from our shop at 4114 Macleod Trail SE. The prices on this page are what we actually charge.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a locksmith cost in Calgary?
A typical on-site locksmith job with Always Affordable Locksmiths within Calgary city limits costs about $180, and most jobs total $125 to $250 plus GST. Lockouts are $75 to $95, a weekday service call is $75, and rekeying is $20 per lock cylinder, plus a $5 fuel charge.
How much does it cost to rekey a lock in Calgary?
Rekeying is $20 per lock cylinder if you have a working key, or $25 without one, with a $50 minimum. Keys are $3.50 each. On-site rekeys also have a $75 weekday service call and a $5 fuel charge. Rekeying 3 locks with working keys totals $140 plus keys and GST.
Do you charge per door or per lock?
We charge per lock cylinder, not per door. A door with a doorknob and a deadbolt has 2 cylinders.
Is it cheaper to rekey or replace a lock?
Rekeying is almost always cheaper. Rekeying costs $20 to $25 per cylinder, while a new deadbolt starts at about $65 for the hardware plus installation. Rekey if your locks work well and you just need old keys to stop working. Replace if the lock is damaged, worn out or you want better security.
How much does it cost to unlock a house or car?
Within Calgary city limits, a house or business lockout is $95 for a standard lock. A car lockout is $75 on weekdays and $95 after 5 PM and on weekends. Add a $5 fuel charge and GST. Smart locks are priced differently: a $75 service call, $50 labour and parts.
Do you charge extra for evenings and weekends?
Yes. After 5 PM and on weekends, service calls are $85 instead of $75, and car lockouts are $95 instead of $75. Statutory holidays are priced separately.
Is there a fuel or travel charge?
Yes. Every mobile visit within Calgary has a $5 fuel charge. Outside Calgary, some nearby towns have set prices, and others are charged the service call, a $10 fuel charge and drive time. There is no fuel charge when you visit our shop.
How much does it cost to cut a key?
Standard house keys start at $3.50 each in our shop, depending on the key blank. Mul-T-Lock high-security keys are $18, and a key cut from a code is $25.
Are your prices plus GST?
Yes. All prices on this page are before 5% GST.
Get a Price for Your Job
Call 403-272-8923 or visit us at 4114 Macleod Trail SE, Calgary. Tell us what you need and we will give you an estimate before we come.
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