Licences pour Serrurerie en Ontario

Locksmithing is a voluntary (non-compulsory) trade in Ontario. No provincial licence is legally required to operate as a locksmith. However, an apprenticeship program is available through Skilled Trades Ontario, requiring 6,000 hours (approximately 3 years) of training including at least 480 hours of in-school instruction. A Certificate of Qualification is available but not mandatory. Locksmiths should carry a clean criminal background check, and reputable locksmiths will voluntarily undergo one. Some municipalities may require a business licence.

Ask if they hold a Certificate of Qualification. A reputable locksmith will have a clean background check.

(1) Quotes an extremely low price over the phone then dramatically increases it on arrival (2) Cannot provide identification or a business card with a verifiable local address (3) Insists on drilling the lock immediately without attempting non-destructive entry first (4) No marked vehicle or professional appearance - many scam locksmiths operate from unmarked cars (5) Demands cash-only payment and cannot provide a receipt

(1) What is the total cost including the service call fee, and will there be any additional charges? (2) Do you attempt non-destructive entry before drilling? (3) Do you carry liability insurance? (4) Can you provide a receipt and warranty on the work? (5) What brand and grade of lock do you recommend for my situation?

Bien que cela ne soit pas exigé par la loi, il est fortement recommandé que les serrureries détiennent une assurance responsabilité. Demandez une preuve de couverture avant d'embaucher.

Les tarifs habituels pour les serrureries en Ontario varient de $80-$150/hour. Time of day (emergency and after-hours calls carry surcharges of 1.5-2x standard rates), lock type and security grade (standard vs. high-security brands like Medeco or Mul-T-Lock), number of locks, service call/trip fee ($50-$100 typically included), whether the lock needs to be drilled out (destructive entry adds cost), and location (GTA rates are higher than rural Ontario). Most locksmiths charge a flat rate per job rather than hourly for residential work.