A mobile van, not a hardware counter. We come to you anywhere in Richmond — Steveston, City Centre, Broadmoor, or Sea Island — and cut & duplicate house, mailbox, padlock & high-security keys on the spot, each one tested in your lock before we leave.
A key copied on a worn machine is a key that sticks, jams, or snaps in the lock — usually at the worst moment. Our mobile technicians cut every duplicate to your original's exact bitting, gauge it, and test it in the lock on-site, so a spare from us behaves exactly like the key you already trust.
When you search for key cutting in Richmond, most results send you to a hardware aisle where a self-serve machine copies the blade and hopes for the best. We do it differently: a licensed locksmith comes to you with calibrated cutting equipment and a wide blank inventory, reads the key, and cuts a clean, accurate duplicate at your home, office, or strata lobby. Whether you need one spare for a roommate, a fresh set for a new tenant, or a hard-to-find dimple key copied, we handle it in a single visit — no trip to the store, no "we don't carry that blank."
| Key type | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Standard house / door key (per copy) | $5–$15 |
| Mailbox / padlock / cabinet key | $8–$20 |
| Multiple copies (per key, 5+) | $4–$10 |
| Dimple key (Mul-T-Lock, Kaba, etc.) | $20–$45 |
| High-security / restricted key (with authorization) | $30–$70 |
| Key cut from lock or by code (no original) | $40–$90 |
Ranges cover the blank and the labour. Standard house keys sit at the low end; patented and high-security profiles cost more because the blanks are controlled and the cuts are tighter. A mobile call-out for on-site cutting is quoted upfront on the phone — no surprises when we arrive. Car keys are a separate service with chip programming; see the note further down.
Snap a photo of the key head or read us the brand stamped on it. We confirm we carry the matching blank — including dimple and high-security stock most stores don't stock — before we roll out.
The mobile van meets you at home, the office, a mall parkade, or the strata lobby anywhere in Richmond. No queuing at a hardware counter, no leaving your key behind with a stranger.
Each duplicate is cut to your original's bitting, checked on a key gauge, and tested in your actual lock. If a copy sticks or feels off, we recut it on the spot — you only keep keys that turn cleanly.
Some keys are stamped "Do Not Duplicate," and many high-security systems — Mul-T-Lock, Medeco, Abloy, Kaba — use patented, restricted blanks that can't legally be copied without the keyholder's permission. That restriction is a feature, not a hassle: it's the reason nobody at a hardware store could quietly copy your office or strata key. We honour it. For a restricted or patented key we verify that you're the authorized holder (proof of address, tenancy, or a property manager's written OK) before cutting, and for a genuine restricted system we source the blank through the proper channel. If your key is stamped restricted, call first and we'll walk you through exactly what we need.
The cheapest key you'll ever buy is the one you cut before you need it. A single house key means one bad day — a lost coat, a key left inside, a snapped blade — turns into a full lockout call at emergency rates. A five-dollar spare tucked with a trusted neighbour or a family member turns that same bad day into a two-minute detour. If you've just moved into a place in Steveston, taken over a rental in Brighouse, or added a roommate in City Centre, having us cut a proper set of tested copies in one visit is far cheaper than a callout later.
We come to you across Richmond — the strata townhomes and towers along No. 3 Road and City Centre, the single-family streets in Broadmoor and Seafair, the newer subdivisions in West Cambie and Hamilton, and the waterfront apartments near Steveston and Bridgeport. Because we're local, you're not paying travel time from across the city; a Richmond van reaches a Richmond address fast, whether it's a quick spare-key run or a full set for a new tenant.
Modern car keys are more than a blade — they carry a transponder chip that has to be programmed to your vehicle's immobiliser, so a plain-cut copy won't start the car even if the metal fits. That's a different job with different equipment. If you need a spare or replacement car key, fob, or push-to-start remote cut and programmed, head to our car key replacement service instead — same mobile van, same licensed tech, on-site programming included.
We cut keys across Richmond — pick your neighbourhood for local detail on response times and common calls.
Cutting a spare is just the start. Everything else — on the same truck, same licensed tech.
Pick-, drill- and bump-resistant cylinders with keys that can’t be copied at the hardware store. Cut, pinned and registered in-shop.
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Car keys are priced by vehicle. Pick what you need and we’ll collect your make, model & year to text you an exact quote.