Fast Locksmith Vancouver dispatches a licensed technician around the clock — whether you're standing on your porch at 2 a.m., dealing with a break-in aftermath, or staring at a car you can't get into. Average on-site time: 20–30 minutes.
An emergency lockout is one of those situations where every minute feels longer than it should. You want someone on the phone, a real ETA, and a tech who shows up — not a callback queue. Our mobile trucks cover Vancouver and the surrounding areas continuously, so when you call, we're not starting from scratch.
Emergency locksmith service covers the full range of urgent situations — not just lockouts. Here's what a call can handle:
Every job is quoted on the phone before the tech arrives — no surprise charges when the work is done. Ranges below reflect the most common emergency scenarios in Vancouver. Final cost depends on lock type, time of call, and any hardware needed.
| Service | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Residential lockout (standard deadbolt) | $95 – $160 |
| Residential lockout (high-security / smart lock) | $135 – $220 |
| Car lockout (most makes) | $85 – $150 |
| Car lockout (newer push-start / complex entry) | $130 – $200 |
| Break-in emergency re-secure (lock replaced) | $160 – $300 |
| All keys lost — rekey cylinder | $110 – $185 |
| Broken key extraction | $90 – $150 |
| Commercial lockout (office / retail) | $120 – $250 |
Late-night and weekend calls carry a standard after-hours rate, included in your phone quote. No separate trip fee buried in the invoice.
The process is straightforward by design. No app, no wait for a callback queue.
Tell us what you're locked out of, your exact address, and whether there's any visible damage. We give you an upfront quote and a realistic ETA on the phone — not after the tech arrives.
Our mobile units are spread across Vancouver — Downtown, East Van, the West Side, Burnaby, Richmond. The closest available tech heads to you immediately, typically arriving in 20–30 minutes.
The tech confirms the quote, checks the situation, and uses the appropriate non-destructive method to gain entry. For break-ins or damaged locks, they secure the property before leaving — whether that means a new cylinder, a temporary padlock, or a deadbolt swap.
Vancouver's housing stock runs the full range — 1920s Craftsman houses in Kitsilano with old Kwikset hardware, 1960s walk-ups in Mount Pleasant with worn deadbolts, and glass-and-steel towers in Yaletown with Schlage B-series or electronic fob entry. Older cylinder hardware in heritage homes is generally straightforward to open non-destructively. Condo buildings sometimes have a concierge or building manager on call — worth checking first if you're in a managed tower. For strata townhomes in Fairview or False Creek, the entry door lock is typically the resident's responsibility, not the strata's.
If you've had a break-in or a pry attempt, do not wait to re-secure the door. A damaged deadbolt throw or a compromised strike plate is an invitation for another attempt. We carry common lock hardware on the truck and can replace a cylinder or full lock set on the spot.
Coverage includes all Vancouver neighbourhoods from Point Grey to Hastings-Sunrise, plus Burnaby, Richmond, New Westminster, and Coquitlam. If you're not sure whether we reach your location, ask on the call. For after-hours commercial emergencies — restaurant kitchens locked at midnight, retail lockouts before an early open — we work with building managers and strata contacts as well as individual tenants. Same process, same upfront quote.
Average on-site time is 20–30 minutes for most Vancouver addresses. Rush hour on the Granville Bridge is different from a 3 a.m. call, and we'll tell you honestly. For more distant locations — Coquitlam or south Richmond — expect 35–45 minutes. We give you the real number based on where the nearest truck is, not a flat promise.
Non-destructive entry is always the goal. For most residential deadbolts and car doors, it's also the standard outcome. If a lock has been damaged — by a break-in attempt, rust, or a broken key deep in the cylinder — we'll explain what we're dealing with before touching it and discuss whether to drill (and replace) versus attempt picking. You make the call.
For a residence: photo ID matching the address or a piece of recent mail — utility bill or lease. For a condo where the ID address doesn't match, a copy of your lease or a call to your building manager helps. For a vehicle: registration in your name. Identity verification is required on every job; it's part of being a licensed locksmith in BC.
Yes. Break-in re-securing is one of the most common emergency calls we take. The tech assesses the damage to the door, frame, and hardware, replaces the cylinder or full lock set as needed, and can add a temporary padlock or deadbolt if the frame is compromised. We carry common hardware on the truck. If the door frame needs carpentry work, we'll advise on next steps, but we make sure the property is locked before we leave.
There is an after-hours rate for calls outside standard business hours, and it's included in the quote you get on the phone — not added to the invoice as a surprise. We'd rather you know what you're paying before the truck rolls. The rate is consistent: no holiday surcharge on top of the after-hours rate.
Yes. We rekey the cylinder on the same visit so any previously cut key no longer works. We carry common keyway blanks for the most popular residential brands. If you'd prefer to replace the hardware entirely, we can do that too and walk you through the cost difference.
Emergency calls answered across all Vancouver neighbourhoods and the surrounding Metro area.
Beyond emergency calls — planned work, upgrades, and automotive handled by the same team.