Commercial service
Commercial rekeying in Ottawa
Commercial rekeying changes the pins inside your existing cylinders so old keys stop working.
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How it works
Commercial rekeying changes the pins inside your existing cylinders so old keys stop working. Consequently the hardware stays and the cost stays low. Urban Locksmith rekeys offices, retail units and industrial premises across Ottawa, and works around your trading hours rather than through them.
- Step 1
Doors counted
Every cylinder, including back-of-house.
- Step 2
Scheme designed
Who needs access to what.
- Step 3
Cylinders rekeyed
Old keys stop working immediately.
- Step 4
Keys issued
Numbered and recorded against holders.
When a business should rekey
Staff departures top the list, particularly anyone who held keys to more than one door. Similarly, a lost key set justifies immediate action because you cannot know where it went. Furthermore, a change of tenancy or ownership should always trigger a rekey. Consequently the honest test is simple: if you cannot name every person holding a working key, it is time.
Rekeying versus replacing cylinders
Rekeying suits sound hardware and costs a fraction of replacement. However, commercial cylinders take far more use than residential ones. Therefore a lock cycled hundreds of times daily eventually wears past saving. Urban Locksmith inspects before quoting and gives both figures. Above all, we would rather rekey ten cylinders than sell fourteen new ones you did not need.
Typical starting price
Quoted
Yes, at the same rate.
Keying schemes that actually help
Most premises benefit from more than a single key. Specifically, front-of-house staff rarely need access to server rooms or stock areas. Consequently a simple two-level scheme removes most risk without complexity. Moreover a master for management opens everything. Therefore we design the hierarchy first and cut afterwards, because retrofitting structure onto a random set of locks is far harder.
Timing around your business
Rekeying a shop mid-afternoon costs more in lost trade than the work costs. Consequently Urban Locksmith schedules commercial rekeys early, late or at weekends with no premium. Additionally we can phase larger sites so no area is ever fully out of use. Naturally emergencies are different and get handled immediately rather than booked.
Questions about commercial rekeying
How quickly can you rekey our premises?
Usually same or next day. Moreover we can work outside trading hours at no extra cost.
Can we have different keys for different areas?
Yes. A simple two-level scheme covers most businesses.
Is rekeying cheaper than new locks?
Considerably, provided the cylinders are sound.
Do you keep a record of our keys?
Yes, if you want one. Consequently future changes start from knowledge.
Can you work at night?
Yes, at the same rate.
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Where we cover
Across Ottawa and every community within an hour’s drive — 47 areas in total, from downtown out to Kanata, Barrhaven, Carleton Place, Kemptville and Rockland. You get an honest arrival window on the phone rather than a number chosen to win the booking.