Most Ottawa, ON homes and businesses accumulate their security hardware piece by piece over years, without anyone stepping back to look at the whole picture at once. A security consultation does exactly that — a full walkthrough of every door, lock, and access point, graded against real standards rather than guesswork, with a clear written plan for what's worth fixing first. Can-Lock Security offers security consultations and audits for homeowners, landlords, and businesses across every part of Ottawa.
What the Audit Covers
- Every exterior door, including hinges, strike plates, frames, and the grade of the deadbolt and lockset installed
- Secondary entry points frequently overlooked — garage side doors, patio and sliding doors, basement walkouts, and gates
- Window locking hardware, particularly on ground-floor and easily accessible windows
- Exterior lighting around entry points
- Existing lock hardware quality, graded against ANSI/BHMA standards where identifiable — Grade 1 hardware handles serious abuse, Grade 2 is a reasonable residential standard, and Grade 3, common in Ottawa's production-built subdivisions, offers only minimal resistance
- Key control, including how many keys exist, who holds them, and whether a restricted keyway or master key system is in place
- Access control systems, including fobs, keypads, and remote-controlled gates or garage doors
How the Process Works
- Walkthrough. We go door by door, noting hardware condition, grade, and structural weaknesses like a soft jamb or under-screwed strike plate.
- Assessment against real standards, not subjective impressions.
- Written report, clearly prioritized: immediate concerns, reasonable near-term upgrades, and what's already adequate.
- Recommendations with real numbers, so decisions are based on actual budget, not vague suggestions.
For Ottawa Homeowners
Common triggers we see: moving into a new home and wanting a baseline assessment, a break-in at a neighbouring property, preparing to rent out a home, or simply wanting a second opinion before spending money on upgrades. We're just as happy to tell a homeowner their existing hardware is fine as we are to recommend an upgrade.
For Ottawa Landlords and Property Managers
Ottawa's active rental market means tenant turnover happens regularly, and each turnover is a legitimate security question. We help landlords with:
- Baseline assessments before a new tenancy begins
- Recommended rekeying schedules between tenants
- Identifying where a restricted keyway would reduce unauthorized duplication risk
- Documentation demonstrating reasonable security diligence for insurance and liability purposes
For Ottawa Businesses
Commercial audits go further than a residential walkthrough:
- Key control review, checking whether master key hierarchies still match current staffing
- Panic hardware and code compliance checks on egress doors
- Loading dock, warehouse, and after-hours access review, particularly relevant for Ottawa's industrial areas
- Recommendations on access control upgrades, such as moving from mechanical keys to fob-based systems
This connects directly with our industrial locksmith services for Ottawa facilities that decide to act on the audit's findings.
Insurance and Compliance Value
A documented audit can matter beyond physical protection — some insurance policies offer better terms with demonstrated security diligence, and a written report with photos and hardware grading gives you something concrete for an insurer, property manager, or business partner.
What We Don't Do
We assess physical locking and access hardware, not full alarm system design, cybersecurity, or camera network engineering — though we'll flag where those systems would meaningfully complement the physical hardware findings.
Scheduling Across Ottawa
A full residential consultation typically takes under an hour; commercial and industrial audits vary by facility size. We schedule around your availability and provide the written report within a few business days.
Serving All of Ottawa
Can-Lock Security provides security consultations and audits across every Ottawa neighbourhood, from downtown to the city's outer subdivisions.
Call our Ottawa line at 613-908-8815 to book a walkthrough of your property.
