Last updated: June 14, 2026
Locksmith after hours cost in Etobicoke is priced per job, depending on the lock mechanism, your location within the service area, and what time you call. You get the exact price before any work starts.
After hours locksmith needs can include emergency lockouts, lock changes, rekeying, and broken key extraction.
- After hours locksmith services are priced per job
- Emergency locksmith work is confirmed before work starts
- Lock changes and rekeying are available
- Door hardware and smart lock work are available
- You get the exact price before any work starts
At-a-Glance Pricing Table
Here’s what you’ll see on a typical Etobicoke locksmith invoice, broken into components. These ranges reflect standard pricing across Etobicoke, Lakeshore, Mississauga, and neighboring areas like Long Branch and Mimico.
| Service | Standard Hours (9 AM,5 PM) | After Hours (6 PM,8 AM) | Sunday or Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Call Fee | Priced per job | Priced per job | Priced per job |
| Emergency Service | Price confirmed before work | Price confirmed before work | Price confirmed before work |
| Rekeying | Exact price before work starts | Exact price before work starts | Exact price before work starts |
| Lock Change | Priced according to the work required | Priced according to the work required | Priced according to the work required |
| Lock and Door Hardware | Price confirmed before work | Price confirmed before work | Price confirmed before work |
| Lock Installation | Priced per job | Priced per job | Priced per job |
| HST (13% Ontario) | Calculated on all labor + parts | Calculated on all labor + parts | Calculated on all labor + parts |
| Service Area | Pricing confirmed before work starts | Pricing confirmed before work starts | Pricing confirmed before work starts |
After hours service pricing is confirmed before work starts.
What Drives the Price Up (or Down)
Service needs, lock type, and timing can affect the work required. You get the exact price before any work starts.
1. Time of the Service Call
Timing can affect the availability of emergency locksmith service. The exact price is confirmed before work starts.
2. Lock Type and Complexity
Lock type and complexity can affect the work required. Etobicoke Locksmith provides lock changes, smart lock service, and door hardware work.
3. Location Within the Service Area
Etobicoke Locksmith provides mobile locksmith service across Etobicoke and West Toronto. The exact price is confirmed before work starts.
4. Labor Complexity
Lock changes and rekeying are priced per job, and you get the exact price before any work starts.
5. Tax Applied to Everything (13% HST)
Any applicable taxes are discussed before work starts, along with the exact price for the job.
Understanding What Your Service Includes
Numbers in isolation don’t tell the whole story. Here are three realistic scenarios that show exactly how a locksmith invoice gets built, line by line.
Scenario 1: Residential Re-key at 11 PM (Long Branch)
A homeowner in Long Branch loses her keys. The lock is fine; she just needs to be re-keyed so the lost key no longer works. Call comes in at 10:56 PM on a Wednesday. The technician arrives in 18 minutes.
The exact price for emergency lockout service is confirmed before work starts.
Scenario 2: Cylinder Replacement with High-Security Lock (Mississauga, 1:47 AM)
A property manager at a small office building in Mississauga (east of Dundas) has a tenant complaint: the deadbolt is sticking, won’t turn smoothly. Decision made to replace the cylinder with a Mul-T-Lock MT5+. Call comes in at 1:47 AM on a Friday. Distance: 5.8 km from the dispatch hub.
The exact price for commercial locksmith work is confirmed before work starts.
Scenario 3: Weekend Lockout with Door Damage (Islington Village, Sunday 3 PM)
A homeowner in Islington Village gets locked out on a Sunday afternoon. The tenants before them didn’t leave a key, so he calls a locksmith. The technician has to pick the lock (standard pin-tumbler Kwikset). Sunday rate applies.
The exact price for lockout service is confirmed before work starts.
Hidden Costs to Watch For
Ask for the exact price before any work starts.
Before booking, ask how any service fee applies to the work you need.
Ask which lock hardware is suitable for your door and confirm the exact price before work starts.
A few locksmiths charge an after-hours surcharge, then add a second “emergency response” fee, then add a third “night service” fee. These are three names for the same thing. Legitimate after-hours pricing includes one surcharge, not three. Confirm: “Is there one emergency surcharge or multiple?”
Ask whether travel is included when you confirm the exact price for the job.
Ask what is included when old lock hardware is removed or replaced.
How to Save Without Cutting Quality
You can’t eliminate the after-hours surcharge or change the time of your lockout. But here are three tactics that actually reduce your final bill without sacrificing security or workmanship.
1. Plan Lock Changes During Business Hours
If you are moving into a new apartment in Mimico or need rekeying after a tenant move out, schedule service at a convenient time.
2. Use Standard-Grade Locks for Non-Critical Doors
Lock hardware options are priced per job. A professional mobile locksmith technician can discuss suitable options for your door.
3. Ask About Bulk Discounts for Multi-Unit Properties
Commercial rekeying is priced per job, with the exact price confirmed before work starts.
4. Verify Your Lock Type Before Calling
Take a photo of your lock cylinder and check if it’s a standard pin-tumbler or something unusual (mortise, smart lock, keypad). When you call, you can quote the technician the lock type instead of saying “I don’t know.” This prevents surprise add-ons for unfamiliar complexity and lets the technician quote accurately the first time.
Frequently Asked Questions About Locksmith Pricing
Why is there an emergency surcharge if I’m just locked out at 2 AM?
Emergency lockout service is priced per job, with the exact price confirmed before work starts.
Can I get a quote over the phone before the technician arrives?
Share details about your lock and the service you need. The exact price is confirmed before work starts.
Does the service charge apply if the technician can’t open my lock?
At Etobicoke Locksmith, the service fee is credited toward the final invoice if the lock is opened and work is completed. If the lock is damaged and cannot be opened without replacement (not a picking scenario), the service fee applies but you only pay labor for the replacement, not an additional callout charge. Always confirm this policy before the technician arrives.
What’s included in the price: is the new lock part of the total?
You get the exact price before any work starts.
The Real Invoice: A Final Word on Transparency
Locksmith pricing can be unfamiliar when you need help. Each job is priced per job, and you get the exact price before any work starts.
Etobicoke Locksmith doesn’t hide fees on invoice page three or pile on surprise charges at the end. The service fee, the emergency surcharge (if applicable), the parts, the labor, and the tax all appear line by line. You see exactly where your money goes.
During an emergency lockout, the focus is on professional help with opening the lock safely.
Etobicoke Locksmith
Etobicoke Locksmith provides residential, commercial and automotive locksmith services across Etobicoke and West Toronto.