Mike’s Locksmith
Key Tips

Serving Hamilton, Burlington, Dundas, Ancaster, Stoney Creek and surrounding areas  since 2004.  Click for areas we serve. 

Monday – Friday:
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday/Sunday
Closed
mikeslocksmith@primus.ca

 

Re-keying a Lock

Re-keying a Lock

I recently received a call from a new homeowner on the Stoney Creek Mountain asking for a price to have the locks changed as she had just moved in and wanted to be sure no one else had a key to her new home. The homeowner asked me what the cost would be to install new...

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Spare Car Door Keys

Spare Car Door Keys

Did you know that you can have a car key made specifically to unlock your car door in an emergency? Instead of getting an expensive key with a transponder that operates your vehicle and unlocks the door, you can opt for a standard key. This key is much cheaper and can...

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Garage Security

Garage Security

Parking your vehicle in the driveway overnight with your remote control for your garage door opener in view can lead to a break and entry. A Prowler can break into your vehicle press the remote control and enter into your garage and if you have a door leading inside...

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Don’t Give Car Thieves Opportunity

Don’t Give Car Thieves Opportunity

Just a reminder, not to leave your keys visible just inside the door of your home, for opportunistic car thieves, they can often look in through your front door window or sidelight and it’s a quick smash and grab for your car keys. Not only is your car gone but keys...

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Tips for Students Renting a Room

Tips for Students Renting a Room

All too often, students lock their room door by turning the small button the back of the lock and closing the door behind them, and then accidentally leave their keys inside the room. A call to a locksmith so you can get back into your room can be costly. However with...

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Old Locks Can Be Repaired

Old Locks Can Be Repaired

Do you have an older home with old locks sets? Some of the homes in the region are century homes with these older locks still intact. Mike's Locksmith can repair and can replace parts to make your old lock set work properly again! [gallery link="file"...

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Key Tips

Key Tips

Always have duplicate keys made from original keys. This should be done immediately upon the purchase of a new car, padlock, door lock or any other possessions that require the use of a key. This is important for the following reasons: Keys made from copies are NOT as...

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