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!"
Rekeying swaps the small pins inside the cylinder so a new key fits and every old key stops working. The hardware stays on the door, which keeps the cost down and the visit short.
Deerfield Beach has two very different housing stocks. East of Federal Highway and around The Cove and Crystal Lake, a lot of locks have been breathing salt air for years. If a cylinder is pitted or gritty, we say so and price a replacement rather than rekey something that will fail next season.
West of I-95, in the newer communities off Hillsboro Boulevard and Powerline Road, most locks are in good shape and rekey quickly. Those homes are often where we key the whole house, garage entry included, to one key.
In condo buildings and big associations, management sometimes keeps a key to every unit. Rekeying does not change how the door looks, but give the office a heads-up so their records match.
Common questions
Deerfield Beach rekeying FAQ
The questions people ask before booking a rekey in Deerfield Beach.
What is the difference between rekeying and new locks?
A rekey changes the key that works; new locks change the hardware. If your lock works smoothly, rekeying is almost always the cheaper choice.
How long will it take?
Minutes per cylinder. A typical Deerfield Beach house or condo is finished in under an hour.
Can my house work on one key?
Usually, as long as the locks share a compatible keyway. We will tell you if any door cannot match.
Does my condo need to approve a rekey?
Rarely, because nothing on the door looks different. If the building holds a master key, let the office know.
My locks are corroded. Can you still rekey them?
Sometimes. If the cylinder is badly pitted, replacing it is the better spend, and we will show you why before quoting.
Can you come today?
Often, yes. Call or text how many locks you have and we will give you a price on the phone.
Service area
We serve all of Broward County
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