Thornhill is split down Yonge Street between the City of Vaughan on the west and the City of Markham on the east, but for a locksmith it is one community. Condo towers cluster around Yonge and Steeles and the Promenade, while the streets on either side are lined with detached homes and townhouses, and Old Thornhill keeps its heritage village character near Yonge and Centre.
Because our base is also on Yonge Street, Thornhill is one of the easier trips north of the city line: the same road, about sixteen kilometres up.
Straight up Yonge Street, or up the Allen and across Steeles for the west side. Yonge between Steeles and Highway 7 is slow at peak times, which the dispatcher allows for.
Thornhill is part of our core Toronto coverage. We operate 24/7, and the dispatcher gives you an arrival window based on where the nearest technician is when you call.
The condo buildings near Steeles and the Promenade are mid-rise and high-rise with concierge and fob systems. Many detached homes date from the 1970s to the 1990s and are now being renovated, which often means new front doors, new patio doors and new smart locks installed by different trades. Heritage homes in Old Thornhill have older doors that need a gentler approach.
After a renovation, count how many people had keys: general contractor, trades, cleaners, the designer. A rekey at the end of the job is inexpensive compared with the risk. If a new door was installed, keep the manufacturer's paperwork; it tells us the backset and bore, which determines which locks fit.
Yes. We treat Thornhill as one area regardless of which city the address is in.
It is a good idea. Contractors and trades often hold keys for weeks, and copies are easy to make. Rekeying is usually much cheaper than replacing locks.
Usually, yes. We check the door thickness, bore and backset first. Some imported doors use multipoint hardware that needs a compatible smart lock.
Usually. Most residential hardware comes in common finishes such as satin nickel, matte black and bronze. Tell us the finish and we will bring matching options.
Yes, for unit locks and lockouts, working with the building's concierge and management rules.
Call Better Call Locksmith Toronto on (416) 240-0593. We operate 24/7; the dispatcher will explain the service call and give you an honest arrival window for Thornhill before anyone is sent.
