Emergency Locksmith Richmond & Vancouver - 15 to 30 Minute Response

Locked out of your home, car, or business? You don’t have time to wait around, and you shouldn’t have to. CaptainLock Locksmith provides mobile emergency locksmith service across Richmond, Vancouver, Surrey, Burnaby, and the rest of Greater Vancouver with real technicians, trained and supervised by our Red Seal Certified founder, who live across the region and typically reach you in 15 to 30 minutes, day or night.

Licensed Insured

BC Security License #B7120

Licensed Insured

BC Security License #B7120

Licensed Insured

BC Security License #B7120

Services

Our Emergency
Locksmith Service Covers

Home lockouts

locked out of your house or apartment, any time of day or night

Car lockouts

keys locked in the car, or a car door that won’t unlock

Business lockouts

commercial and storefront access, including after-hours

Broken key extraction

a snapped key removed cleanly from the lock

Jammed or stuck locks

locks that won’t turn, latch, or release

Stuck ignition keys

a key that won’t come out of the ignition

Forced-entry damage

lock or door repair after a break-in

Customer Reviews

Trusted by Our Customers

Real Training. Real Experience.

Every technician joins our team with a minimum of two years of industry experience, then completes a two-month, in-house hands-on training program under our founder, Alan Bell a Red Seal Certified Locksmith. Every technician is also licensed and insured. No call center, no routing to the nearest available contractor just someone who trained for this, showing up prepared to finish the job in one visit.

We’re a real, local, close-knit team many of us friends before we were coworkers with a real shop and real mobile service, and we actually care about doing the job right and on time.

Why CaptainLock

Why We Respond So Fast

Our technicians live across Richmond, Burnaby, Surrey, Langley, North Vancouver, and Vancouver itself so when you call, we’re usually already close by, not driving across the region to reach you. That’s the real reason our response time holds steady at 15 to 30 minutes across Greater Vancouver, not just near one location, one of our recent customers filmed us getting her back into her car, fast.

Licenses

Our Licenses

How It Works

How a Service Call Works

  • Flat $59 service call until 11pm, $250 after 11pm for a standard door most standard jobs, we quote the full price right over the phone
  • Non-standard situations– multiple locked doors, more than one lock, a high-security lock, a damaged door, or drilling/cutting/parts are priced after we diagnose it, and we always confirm the cost with you before doing any additional work
  • No hidden fees – ever
  • A licensed, trained technician arrives, usually within 15 to 30 minutes
  • We use non-destructive methods whenever possible
  • Every job comes with a 90-day warranty, extendable if you want longer coverage
  • Can’t get you back in? You don’t pay for labor. No fix, no charge.
Wentian Zhang
Alan is very professional and kind. Did a wonderful job on the same day after hour. I would highly recommend their services to anyone!
Zunair Afzal
Zunair Afzal
Very professional locksmith came on time and unlock the door without damage. Definitely recommend this locksmith in Vancouver
Marta C
I had an emergency when my car keys got stuck inside, and the locksmith service was amazing. They arrived quickly, handled the situation professionally, and had my car unlocked in no time.
Kourosh Izadi
Kourosh Izadi
Very pleasant technician. And the price was reasonable
Thao Huynh
Thao Huynh
We’re happy with the keys. Great work! Very efficient and on time.

Real, Local and Ready When You Need Us

Locked out, need a new key, or thinking about upgrading your security? Call us Alan Bell and the CaptainLock team are a phone call away.

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Come by the shop, or let us come to you. From your first call to the finished job, you’ll always know who’s coming and when no disappearing act, no guessing.

Have a question, need a quote, or want something specific handled? Reach out anytime

FAQ's

Frequently asked questions

How fast can you get to me? In most of Richmond, Vancouver, Surrey, and Burnaby, our emergency locksmith response time is 15 to 30 minutes because our technicians live across the region, not just near one shop.

The cost of hiring a locksmith depends on several factors, including the type of service, the lock or hardware involved, your location, and whether the service is scheduled or an emergency. Below are general price ranges for some of our most common locksmith services throughout the Lower Mainland.

  • Service Call: Starting from $59 during regular business hours. Service call fees may increase depending on travel distance, time of day, weekends, holidays, or emergency response, up to $299.
  • Home Lockout: $95–$250, depending on the type of lock, security level, and the complexity of the opening.
  • Vehicle Lockout: Most vehicle lockouts range from $50–$150. Luxury vehicles, trunk lockouts, commercial vehicles, heavy trucks, boats, helicopters, and other specialty vehicles may require additional labour or specialized tools and can exceed $250.
  • Lock Rekeying: Walk-in rekeying starts at $29 per lock. Mobile rekeying typically starts at $195, which includes the first standard lock rekey and two new keys. Additional locks are generally $29–$90 each, depending on the lock type.
  • Lock Replacement: Standard residential lock replacement typically ranges from $95–$250 per lock. High-security locks generally start at $250, while smart locks, keypad locks, and electronic locks usually start at $299, plus the cost of the selected hardware where applicable.
  • Key Cutting & Duplication: Standard house keys start at $5. Mailbox keys, restricted keys, high-security keys, specialty keys, and other key types vary depending on the keyway and manufacturer.
  • High-Security Lock Installation: Most high-security lock installations range from $250–$600. Some commercial locks, panic hardware, electric locks, restricted key systems, and premium security brands may cost significantly more depending on the product selected and installation requirements.

The prices above are provided as general estimates only and are not fixed quotations. Every job is unique, and the final cost depends on the hardware required, the condition of the existing door or lock, labour involved, and any additional work necessary to complete the service safely and professionally. Emergency, after-hours, weekend, and holiday services may be subject to additional charges.

At CaptainLock Locksmith, we believe in honest and transparent pricing. Whenever reasonably possible, our technician will explain the available options and provide the total cost for your approval before any work begins. We never perform additional work without your authorization, and there are no hidden fees. Our goal is to help you make an informed decision while delivering professional, reliable locksmith service every step of the way.

 

We handle home lockouts across Richmond and the Lower Mainland every day. Every technician is licensed and completes our two-month, in-house training under founder Alan Bell, a Red Seal Certified Locksmith  so you’re getting someone who knows how to get you back in using non-destructive entry whenever possible, without damaging your lock or door frame.

We remove broken or jammed keys cleanly this is a routine call for our technicians, not a rare one. We start with a specialized key extractor tool, which works in about half of cases. If that doesn’t clear it, and the door is open, we can remove the cylinder directly, extract the broken key, and rekey it on the spot so the pins align properly with your spare key often the same visit. We get calls for this almost daily from staff at YVR alone, where frequent key use means broken keys are a regular part of the job.

This happens more often than people think worn keys, damaged ignition cylinders, or a key cut slightly wrong can all cause it. We can often free a stuck ignition key on-site. If the ignition cylinder itself is damaged, we’ll tell you honestly whether it needs a specialist for ignition repair rather than forcing a fix that won’t hold.

Yes every job comes with a 90-day warranty, with the option to extend it. If we genuinely can’t get you back in, you don’t pay for labor. No fix, no charge. For larger commercial or strata projects hinges, gears, automatic door operators, access control, and more — we offer extended warranty terms as part of our ongoing work with property and strata management companies. 

Still You Have Doubts?

Visit Our Locksmith Shop or Call for Mobile Locksmith - We're Ready Either Way

Lost keys, a lock stopped working, can’t lock your door, need a lock change, or locked out in Richmond, Vancouver, Surrey, Burnaby, or anywhere across Greater Vancouver? Our mobile team is on call 24/7, or come see us in person.

We’re the CaptainLock Locksmith team supervised by a Red Seal Certified founder, licensed, insured, and real local people ready anytime to come and save your day.

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