It could be a key left on the kitchen counter, a lock that decided today was the day to stop cooperating, or a door that swung shut behind you. Whatever happened β being locked out of your home is stressful, and it never happens at a convenient time.
Lock-Tech provides 24/7 residential lockout service across Ottawa and surrounding areas. We arrive fast, open your door without damaging the frame whenever possible, and tell you the price before we start. No surprises on the bill.
π Call (613) 777-7348 β we answer immediately, any hour.
Locked Out of Your House? We'll Be There in 30 Minutes.
When Do People Call Us?
We handle lockouts in every situation β not just "forgot my keys." Here are the most common reasons people reach us:
Keys locked inside the house
Lost or misplaced keys β and you're not sure if they'll turn up
Key broken off inside the lock
Lock jammed, frozen, or seized from weather
Locked out of an apartment or condo unit
Garage keypad failure with no other way in
Kids or pets inside and no one can get to the door
Late-night or early-morning lockouts when no one else is available
If your situation isn't on this list β call anyway. If there's a way in that doesn't involve breaking something, we'll find it.
What We Work On
We handle residential lockouts for every type of home entry:
Front and back doors with standard deadbolts and knob locks
Apartment and condo units, including interior hallway doors
Basement suite and secondary entry points
Garage doors β both keypad and mechanical
French doors and multi-point locking systems
Patio sliding doors
How We Get You Back Inside
We use professional, non-destructive entry methods in the vast majority of lockouts. That means your door, your frame, and your lock come out of the job undamaged and still working. The tools and techniques we use β lock picking, tension wrenching, impressioning, and others β are the same ones used by licensed locksmiths worldwide. They leave no trace and take minutes, not hours.
We only resort to destructive entry when the lock itself is damaged beyond opening any other way, and we'll tell you that upfront before we do anything.
How It Works β Start to Finish
1. You call (613) 777-7348
Tell us your address and what's happened. We'll confirm we can help and give you an arrival estimate.
2. We dispatch immediately
The closest available technician heads to you. No waiting on hold, no callback queues.
3. We assess the situation on arrival
We look at the lock, the door, and the best way in before touching anything.
4. We give you the price
You hear the number before we start. You decide. No pressure.
5. We open the door
Professional entry, non-destructive where the lock allows. Most residential lockouts are resolved in under 15 minutes once we arrive.
6. We verify your identity
A quick ID check β photo ID, utility bill, or proof of residency β before we hand access back to you. This is standard practice and it protects you too.
7. We give you options for what's next
If there's something worth addressing β a worn lock, a key that needs replacing, an upgrade worth considering β we'll mention it. No hard sell.
Once You're Back Inside β What Next?
Getting locked out is a good reminder to look at your overall door security. We can do any of the following right after the lockout, during the same visit:
Rekey your locks β your existing locks, new keys, old ones no longer work. Ideal after a lost key.
Replace the lock β if the existing hardware is worn, old, or low quality, now's a good time to upgrade.
Install a smart lock β no more keys to lose. August, Schlage Encode, Yale Assure, and Weiser Halo are all options we carry and install.
Repair the door β if the frame or strike plate has damage from age or weather, we can address that too.