A-1 Locksmith

Your go-to locksmith in Kitchener-Waterloo.

Whether it’s your commercial property, rental unit, home or car, we know that security matters.

You want quality locks installed by a quality locksmith that you can trust.

With over 30 years of experience, A-1 has serviced thousands of people in Waterloo Region and helped to keep them safe.

Not one for talking on the phone?

Text us at 519-742-0505

“Amazing service, friendly guy, always available, never a doubt.”

— Andrew Hopper, Google Review

A Local Locksmith for 30+ Years

Marty Cote runs his business the same way he lives his life: with honesty, fairness and the goal of keeping people safe and happy. In 2022, his son Michael joined the family business.

Once you work with A-1 Locksmith, you’ve found a locksmith for life.

With many long-term customers, the client base for A-1 is a loyal one. And this happens for one reason: they’re always thrilled with the work done and enjoy working with A-1.

a-1 locksmith owner marty cote arriving on a job site getting out of his truck
A-1 Locksmith changing door lock

General Locksmith Services Include…

Residential homes

Key Cutting

Rekeying

Deadbolts

Commercial properties

Panic Bar Installations

Lockouts

High security locks

More

Residential and Home Locks

We’re here to make your home feel safe.

What we can do for you:

  • New home rekeys

  • New deadbolts

  • Rekeying existing locks

  • Installations

  • Front doors, back doors, garage doors and safe locks

Commercial Locks

We work with all types of property management companies and have services all sorts of commercial properties. These include”

  • Apartment buildings

  • Housing complexes

  • Small businesses

  • Corporate offices

We can be there for any lock needs including rekeys, installations and more.

Diamond Winner in the 2023 Readers Choice Awards by The Record newspaper.

Recognized by name, this award speaks to the relationships A-1 as built in the region.
We’re really proud of this award and are excited to win it all over again in 2024.

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Was very responsive, personable, and found time to help me out even though the timing was probably quite inconvenient. Awesome guy, will be seeking Marty's help again.

— Sebastian Mocny, Google Review

Locksmith Services Available In:

Kitchener

Waterloo

Cambridge

Listowel

Elmira

Ayer

New Hamburg

Baden

Your location not on this list?

We’re a mobile lock company so our entire business revolves around coming to you.

 

“We have used A-1 Locksmith for a variety of projects from residential, commercial, development and after-hours service calls. A-1 Locksmith has been exceeding all our expectations in terms of service and performance over the many years we have used them. In summary, we found A-1 Locksmith incredibly punctual and professional regardless of setting, environment or tenant. We would recommend A1-Locksmith to anyone seeking efficient and professional service.”

— Mark Godin, Property Manager