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Locksmiths · Edmonton, ABLast reviewed October 2026

7 Best Locksmiths in Edmonton, AB (2026)

TenBestFind ranks 7 locksmiths in Edmonton, AB. Each company was checked against the criteria set out under How we chose. Lists name up to ten companies, and this one stops at 7 because only 7 met them. The list was last reviewed on October 28, 2026.

Edmonton Lock & Safe, All-Lock-Rescue and Royal Lock & Key lead our Edmonton list for safes, walk-in key work and restricted key systems, with Action Security Locksmiths, Aegis Locksmiths, Alberta Lock Solid and Dial Locksmith & Safeworld the picks for commercial hardware, long-running shops and 24 hour dispatch. Each has a Google rating of 4.5 or higher, at least 50 reviews and a staffed Edmonton shop, and they are shown in Google's order as read on October 28, 2026.

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The Ranking

Our top 7 locksmiths in Edmonton

Edmonton's lock trade follows its geography. Older homes in Strathcona, Garneau and Parkallen call for cylinder repairs and rekeys, west-end industrial parks house the shops serving commercial doors, and the long winters mean lockouts at minus 30 are a real emergency rather than an inconvenience. The market is also crowded with call-centre operators that list a house or a suite as an address and publish the same page for every suburb, so we kept only companies with a street address in Edmonton that we could match to a website, a phone number and a run of Google reviews. Alberta does not issue one provincial locksmith licence to every operator, so the check is largely yours. Ask for the City of Edmonton business licence, proof of insurance, a firm price on the phone and photo identification when the technician arrives. Several shops here are weekday counters with a separate dispatch line for after-hours calls, and each entry says so, so you can pick the one that fits your door and your schedule.

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  1. 01

    Best for safes, Medeco locks and business rekeying

    Edmonton Lock & Safe

    4.8(226 Google reviews)
    Best forSafes, Medeco high-security locks and business rekeying
    In business54 years
    WarrantyNot listed
    EmergencyAvailable

    Why we picked them

    4.8 from 226 Google reviews, a Medeco Security Center in business since 1972 with a staffed Strathcona showroom.

    What we like

    • Walk-in showroom with safes at 7211 104 Street
    • Medeco Security Center, also Mul-T-Lock and Abloy
    • Reviewers say technicians repair instead of upselling

    Things to consider

    • The website speaks mostly to commercial clients, so confirm residential jobs by phone.

    Services

    • Emergency lockout
    • Rekeying
    • Lock installation
    • Smart lock installation
    Key details
    Best for
    Safes, Medeco high-security locks and business rekeying
    Service area
    Edmonton
    Address
    7211 104 Street NW
    Years in business
    54 years
    Emergency service
    Available
    Credentials
    Licensed under Alberta Security Services and Investigators Act
  2. 02

    Best for walk-in key cutting, rekeying and lockouts in west Edmonton

    All-Lock-Rescue Ltd

    4.7(256 Google reviews)
    Best forWalk-in key cutting, rekeying and emergency lockouts in west Edmonton
    In businessNot listed
    WarrantyNot listed
    EmergencyAvailable

    Why we picked them

    4.7 from 256 Google reviews, a real 170 Street shop open about 30 years with walk-in key and cylinder work.

    What we like

    • Real shop with walk-in cylinder rebuilds
    • Reviewers praise clear, fair pricing
    • 24 hour emergency line for cars, homes and businesses

    Things to consider

    • No prices, warranty, licence or insurance details on the site, and the shop is closed weekends.

    Services

    • Emergency lockout
    • Rekeying
    • Lock installation
    Key details
    Best for
    Walk-in key cutting, rekeying and emergency lockouts in west Edmonton
    Service area
    Edmonton
    Address
    11709 170 St NW
    Emergency service
    Available
  3. 03

    Best for key cutting, restricted key systems and door hardware repair

    Royal Lock & Key

    4.7(237 Google reviews)
    Best forKey cutting, restricted keys and door hardware repair
    In business39 years
    WarrantyNot listed
    EmergencyNot listed

    Why we picked them

    4.7 from 237 Google reviews, a real 97 Street shop operating since 1987 per its site.

    What we like

    • Street-front shop open Saturday mornings
    • Abloy restricted key systems for homes and businesses
    • Reviewers name staff for clear, fast work

    Things to consider

    • No licence number, insurance details or stated 24 hour dispatch on the website.

    Services

    • Emergency lockout
    • Lock installation
    Key details
    Best for
    Key cutting, restricted keys and door hardware repair
    Service area
    Edmonton
    Address
    3215 97 St NW
    Years in business
    39 years
  4. 04

    Best for access control, master keying and high-security cylinders

    Action Security Locksmiths

    4.7(164 Google reviews)
    Best forBusinesses and facilities needing access control, master keying and high-security cylinders
    In business50 years
    WarrantyNot listed
    EmergencyNot listed

    Why we picked them

    4.7 from 164 Google reviews and a west-end showroom open since 1976 with strong commercial work.

    What we like

    • Showroom since 1976 with mobile vans
    • Abloy and Medeco dealer plus card access
    • BBB A+ and PLAA member

    Things to consider

    • Counter hours are weekdays 8 to 5 and after-hours calls are for account holders only.

    Services

    • Emergency lockout
    • Rekeying
    • Lock installation
    Key details
    Best for
    Businesses and facilities needing access control, master keying and high-security cylinders
    Service area
    Edmonton
    Address
    11216 142 St NW
    Years in business
    50 years
    Credentials
    Better Business Bureau accredited, A+ rating
  5. 05

    Best for a long-established shop with 24 hour mobile lockout service

    Aegis Locksmiths

    4.6(250 Google reviews)
    Best forEdmonton homes and businesses wanting a long-established shop with 24-hour mobile lockout service
    In business45 years
    WarrantyNot listed
    EmergencyAvailable

    Why we picked them

    4.6 from 250 Google reviews, a real 82 Avenue shop serving Edmonton since 1981.

    What we like

    • Real shop with a counter, key cutting and safes
    • Five journeyman locksmiths on staff
    • Reviewers praise Glenn and Dok by name

    Things to consider

    • One 1-star review says they declined to order an easily available part, and the shop is closed weekends.

    Services

    • Emergency lockout
    • Rekeying
    • Lock installation
    • Smart lock installation
    Key details
    Best for
    Edmonton homes and businesses wanting a long-established shop with 24-hour mobile lockout service
    Service area
    Edmonton
    Address
    7020 82 Ave NW
    Years in business
    45 years
    Emergency service
    Available
    Credentials
    Licensed by the Government of Alberta
  6. 06

    Best for home, business and vehicle lock work on the south side

    Alberta Lock Solid

    4.7(259 Google reviews)
    Best forHome, business and vehicle lock work from a real south-side shop
    In business27 years
    Warranty1-year warranty on parts and labour
    EmergencyAvailable

    Why we picked them

    4.7 from 259 Google reviews, with a staffed 51 Avenue shop open since 1999 and a one-year parts and labour warranty.

    What we like

    • Staffed shop and showroom on 51 Avenue
    • 24/7 dispatch line with GPS-tracked vans
    • Reviewers praise Vlad's quick key and fob work

    Things to consider

    • Most reviews describe car keys and fobs, so home and commercial feedback is thinner.

    Services

    • Emergency lockout
    • Rekeying
    • Lock installation
    • Smart lock installation
    Key details
    Best for
    Home, business and vehicle lock work from a real south-side shop
    Service area
    Edmonton
    Address
    9816 51 Ave NW
    Years in business
    27 years
    Warranty
    1-year warranty on parts and labour
    Emergency service
    Available
    Credentials
    Technicians licensed by the Solicitor General of Alberta
  7. 07

    Best for high-security locks, master keys and safes near downtown

    Dial Locksmith & Safeworld

    4.6(233 Google reviews)
    Best forHigh-security locks, master key systems and safes
    In business60 years
    WarrantyNot listed
    EmergencyAvailable

    Why we picked them

    4.6 from 233 Google reviews, in business since 1966 with a 5,200 square foot showroom and Medeco centre status.

    What we like

    • 5,200 square foot showroom with safes in stock
    • Authorized Medeco Security Centre
    • Published $102 service call

    Things to consider

    • Closed Sundays, invoices only existing accounts and offers no mobile automotive service.

    Services

    • Emergency lockout
    • Rekeying
    • Lock installation
    Key details
    Best for
    High-security locks, master key systems and safes
    Service area
    Edmonton
    Address
    10771 101 St NW
    Years in business
    60 years
    Emergency service
    Available
    Credentials
    Authorized Medeco Security Centre

Side by Side

Compare the top locksmiths in Edmonton

Ranking position reflects our editorial review, not customer ratings.

Editorial comparison of the 7 ranked companies. Customer ratings, where shown, come from the source named on each company profile.
RankCompanyBest forKey servicesService areaGoogle ratingEmergencyProfile
01Edmonton Lock & SafeSafes, Medeco high-security locks and business rekeyingEmergency lockout, Rekeying, Lock installationEdmonton4.8(226)YesView
02All-Lock-Rescue LtdWalk-in key cutting, rekeying and emergency lockouts in west EdmontonEmergency lockout, Rekeying, Lock installationEdmonton4.7(256)YesView
03Royal Lock & KeyKey cutting, restricted keys and door hardware repairEmergency lockout, Lock installationEdmonton4.7(237)Not listedView
04Action Security LocksmithsBusinesses and facilities needing access control, master keying and high-security cylindersEmergency lockout, Rekeying, Lock installationEdmonton4.7(164)Not listedView
05Aegis LocksmithsEdmonton homes and businesses wanting a long-established shop with 24-hour mobile lockout serviceEmergency lockout, Rekeying, Lock installationEdmonton4.6(250)YesView
06Alberta Lock SolidHome, business and vehicle lock work from a real south-side shopEmergency lockout, Rekeying, Lock installationEdmonton4.7(259)YesView
07Dial Locksmith & SafeworldHigh-security locks, master key systems and safesEmergency lockout, Rekeying, Lock installationEdmonton4.6(233)YesView

Coverage

Locksmith companies serving Edmonton and nearby areas

Most companies in this ranking work across Alberta and the surrounding suburbs. Coverage and travel fees vary, so confirm your address is inside the service area before scheduling.

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Nearby rankings

Service coverage across Edmonton. Individual company areas are listed on each profile.

Methodology

How we chose the best locksmiths in Edmonton

We searched Google Maps for locksmiths in Edmonton on October 28, 2026, kept companies that were open, rated 4.5 or higher with at least 50 reviews, and checked each website and address. We rejected home addresses, office suites, doorway sites with one template per city, car-key-only companies and shops without a real logo. Companies are listed in the order Google showed them. No company paid for a place on this list. Fewer than ten companies passed, so the list has seven.

Read our full ranking methodology
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Hiring

How to choose a locksmith in Edmonton

  1. Get a firm price on the phone

    Ask for the full cost of the job, call-out included, before anyone drives over. A real shop can quote a lockout or a rekey in one call.

  2. Ask for the business name

    Write down the registered name and the address. Many listings are call centres that pass the job to whoever is closest.

  3. Check ID when they arrive

    The technician should match the company you called, with a marked vehicle or ID. A reputable locksmith will also ask for proof that you live there.

  4. Ask about the method

    Most lockouts can be opened without drilling. If the first move is to drill and replace the lock, ask why before you agree.

  5. Get a written invoice

    The invoice should name the company, the parts used and the labour. Keep it in case the new lock fails.

  6. Ask about the warranty

    New hardware usually carries a manufacturer warranty, and the work should carry the locksmith's own. Get both lengths in writing.

Questions to ask before hiring

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Red flags

  • A very low quote on the phone that grows once the door is open
  • No business name, only a generic 'locksmith service' answer
  • Drilling the lock as the first and only option
  • An unmarked car and no ID
  • Cash only, with no invoice

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FAQ

Locksmith companies in Edmonton FAQs

Do locksmiths need a licence in Edmonton?

Alberta does not issue one provincial locksmith licence to every operator, so the check is largely yours. Ask for the City of Edmonton business licence, proof of insurance, a firm price on the phone and photo identification when the technician arrives. Some technicians hold an SSIA pick licence, which you can ask to see.

How much does a locksmith cost in Edmonton?

Prices vary by job, hour and lock type, so get a quote before work starts. Dial Locksmith & Safeworld publishes a $102 City of Edmonton service call that includes rekeying two household locks. Be wary of anyone who quotes only a low starting figure and will not explain the final bill.

Who can help with a lockout in an Edmonton winter night?

Edmonton Lock & Safe, All-Lock-Rescue, Alberta Lock Solid, Aegis Locksmiths and Dial Locksmith & Safeworld all advertise 24 hour emergency lines, while the shop counters close in the late afternoon. Call first, ask for the call-out fee and an arrival time, and confirm the price again when the technician arrives.

Editorial Record

About this ranking

Originally published
October 2026
Last reviewed
October 2026
Companies evaluated
7

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