About Marty Cote &
A-1 Locksmith
Marty established A-1 Locksmith in 1990 after branching off from the family lock business to pursue his dream of owning and operating his own lock service.
With his first truck and a family behind him,
A-1 Locksmith was born!
A local Locksmith You Can Be Proud Of
A Locksmith With 30 Years Experience.
The Only Locksmith You’ll Ever Need
A Commitment to Security & His Community
Since starting A-1 Locksmith in 1990, Marty has grown his business and local presence throughout Kitchener - Waterloo and surrounding communities.
He has developed close and trusting relationships with large businesses though contract work, as well as getting to know his neighbours by always being there to help when they lock themselves out of their houses and cars on early Sunday mornings.
Today, A-1 Locksmith is one of the most popular locksmith businesses in Waterloo Region.
You can always trust that when you call A-1, you can expect quality service, secure locks and friendly service.
30 Years in Business
In 2020, Marty celebrated 30 years in business!
The Mayor of Kitchener Berry Vrbanovic mailed in a congratulations certificate to celebrate 30 years as a local owned and operated business.
30 years is a huge achievement for him. We’re proud to share these photos and celebrate this huge win for a KW locksmith!
This certificate means a lot to Marty. He prides himself on being a go-to locksmith for many businesses and homeowners in the region.
Way to go, Marty!