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!"
The first thing worth deciding is whether you actually want Wi-Fi. A keypad deadbolt with no connection is simpler, cheaper, and has fewer things to go wrong, and for most households it does everything they need. Wi-Fi earns its place when you genuinely want remote access, notifications, or the ability to let someone in while you are not there. Plenty of people pay for connectivity they never use.
The second is environment. Coastal Broward is hard on hardware, and it is harder still on electronics. A lock on an exposed door facing salt air needs to be rated for it, and cheap units fail fast in that setting. Gate keypads take the worst of it — sun, rain and salt with no shelter at all — and choosing properly there is the difference between a few years of service and a replacement next season.
Batteries are the practical detail nobody mentions at the point of sale. Almost every residential smart lock runs on its own batteries, which means a power cut does not lock you out, but a flat battery eventually will. Change them on a schedule rather than waiting for the warning, and know where the physical override key is before you need it.
We install, program and hand over. That means codes set up the way you want them, the app working on your phone, you shown how to add and delete a code yourself, and the override key accounted for. A smart lock nobody knows how to use is just an expensive deadbolt.
Common questions
Keypad and smart lock FAQ
What people ask before going keyless.
Do smart locks work if the power goes out?
Yes. Residential smart locks run on their own batteries, so a power cut does not affect the lock. What stops working is anything that depends on your internet, like remote unlocking from an app.
Do I need Wi-Fi?
Not necessarily. A keypad deadbolt with no connection is cheaper and simpler and suits most homes. Wi-Fi is worth it if you want remote access or notifications.
What happens when the batteries die?
You get low-battery warnings well in advance. Every lock we install also has a physical override key, and we make sure you know where it is before we leave.
Can I give someone a temporary code?
Yes, on most models. That is the main reason people switch — a cleaner or contractor gets their own code that you delete when the job is done.
Will you set it up on my phone?
Yes, that is part of the job. The lock is programmed, the app is working, and we show you how to add and remove codes yourself before we finish.
Are keypad locks secure?
A good one is at least as secure as a quality mechanical deadbolt, and it removes the risk of copied or hidden keys. The grade of hardware matters more than whether it has a keypad.
Service area
We serve all of Broward County
Click your city for local locksmith information, pricing, and service details specific to your area. Not listed? We still cover you — call 954-994-1984.
