Search locksmith near me in Broward and you get a screen full of listings. A lot of them are dispatch networks that pass your job to whoever is closest. Here is the honest difference.
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You get Joe, not a subcontractor
Call 954-994-1984 and you reach Joe, the owner. Joe is also the person who turns up at your door. No call centre, no voicemail, and nobody bidding your job out to a stranger.
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Licensed & insured in Florida
Fully licensed and insured to work throughout Broward County. Ask for the license number any time. A locksmith who gets cagey about that question is telling you something.
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The quote is the price
The oldest trick in this trade is a cheap number on the phone that triples once your lock is already drilled. You get a clear quote before any work starts, and that is what you pay. No dispatch fee bolted on at the end.
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One county, since 2012
KSB works Broward, and only Broward, and has done since 2012. That is over a decade of knowing which buildings run which hardware, where the gate offices are, and how long it really takes to cross the county at five on a Friday.
Straight pricing
What it costs
Starting prices, published up front. Not a teaser rate and not a flat rate: whatever number you are quoted before work begins is the number you pay.
Car lockout
from
$95
House lockout
from
$95
Rekey, per cylinder
from
$59
Lock change
from
$95
Keypad install
from
$139
Why every price says from
Because a standard residential deadbolt is not the same job as a high-security cylinder or a multipoint patio door, and five cylinders keyed alike is not the same as five separate rekeys. Tell us the lock and the door when you call and you get a firm number before anyone touches anything. There is no dispatch fee, and no charge for turning up and quoting.
What customers say
5 stars across South Florida
Don't take our word for it — read our verified customer reviews on Google and Yelp.
★★★★★
"Friendly and speedy service. I was able to get a same day appointment which helped tremendously because of my work schedule. Very reasonably priced, I would recommend this company anytime. Joe was phenomenal."
Jaffia L. — Yelp review
★★★★★
"What a great experience. I was so nervous getting new locks installed but Joe is a professional with a wonderful personality. Arrived promptly on time, knew exactly what would work for me. Was so conscientious- even made sure the locks matched the doors! Pricing was reasonable and he was so quick and efficient. I would recommend this company to all my loved ones and friends! Great service, great company, thank you!!!"
Kaya G. — Yelp review
★★★★★
"He is extremely professional and had my office door opened in less than a minute without any damage to the door or lock. I would highly recommend KSB Locksmith! Thanks Joe!"
Margate’s businesses are mostly in strip plazas along State Road 7, Atlantic Boulevard and Margate Boulevard. Storefront locks there wear out from constant use, and the call usually comes when a key will not turn at opening time. Replacing a tired cylinder before that happens costs less than a morning closed.
Restaurants and small retailers deal with steady staff turnover. A rekey after someone leaves is quick, and for anything over a few doors a master key system keeps it manageable: managers open what they need, you open everything.
The 55-plus villa communities are a big part of commercial work here. Clubhouses, pool gates, laundry rooms and mail areas need hardware that works for older residents and a key plan that the board and management can actually keep track of.
Exit doors must open from inside in one motion, with no key. Extra locks added to a back door to stop theft can make it unsafe, and we will show you a compliant way to keep it secure.
Common questions
Margate commercial locksmith FAQ
What Margate business owners and boards ask us most.
Can you work around our hours?
Yes. Our hours are Sun–Thu 9 AM–7 PM, Fri 9 AM–5 PM and Sat 9 AM–6 PM, and we schedule into your quietest window.
An employee left with a key. What now?
Rekey every door that key opens, usually the same day.
Do you work with villa associations?
Yes. Clubhouses, pool gates, laundry and mail rooms, and master keying for board and management.
Do you repair panic bars?
Yes, installation, repair and adjustment.
Can you set up a master key system?
Yes, planned before any key is cut.
Our storefront lock sticks. Can you replace just the lock?
Almost always. Storefront doors take standard mortise cylinders and lock bodies.
Service area
We serve all of Broward County
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