Locksmith in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Around The Lock is a 24/7 mobile locksmith serving all of Fort Lauderdale, from the downtown and Las Olas corridor to the beach along A1A and the residential neighborhoods inland. We are bonded and insured with a 5.0 star rating and BBB A+ accreditation, and we come to you: homes, cars, and businesses. We handle automotive keys, lockouts, rekeys, commercial door hardware, and safes, with upfront pricing you approve before we start.
Coverage across the whole city, not just downtown
Fort Lauderdale is bigger and more varied than most Broward cities, and we work all of it. Downtown and the Las Olas commercial corridor bring high-rise condos and office towers. The beach side along A1A is hotels, rentals, and Intracoastal properties. Inland you have established neighborhoods like Victoria Park, Coral Ridge, Rio Vista, Flagler Village, and Sailboat Bend. Each of these means different locks, different doors, and different problems, and we carry the tools and stock for all of them in the van.
The coast is hard on hardware here
A large part of Fort Lauderdale sits on the water: the beach, the Intracoastal, and the canal neighborhoods east of the city. Salt air is rough on door hardware near the water. It corrodes hinges, seizes locks, and eats the reinforcements that hinges bolt into. On coastal doors we recommend stainless hardware and, where a door keeps sagging, a continuous hinge that does not rely on the corroded anchor points. It is the same lesson we have carried out of jobs all along the Broward coast.
Commercial work is a big part of this city
Fort Lauderdale has the largest commercial base in Broward County, from the downtown office towers to the marine industry, Port Everglades, and the corridors along Sunrise Boulevard and Federal Highway. That means a lot of the work here is commercial: panic bars and exit devices, access control, master key systems, and door closers on high-traffic entrances. We do commercial hardware to Florida building code, and we work nights and weekends so a business does not have to close for it.
Permits and product approval in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale runs its own building department and permit portal, LauderBuild, separate from other Broward cities. All of Broward sits in the High Velocity Hurricane Zone, so exterior doors and their hardware have to carry a Broward County Product Approval or a Miami-Dade NOA. That approval covers the complete tested assembly, so swapping in the wrong hardware can void it. On exterior and code-driven work we install to that standard. On interior residential work like a rekey or a lock swap, a permit usually is not in play, and we will tell you honestly which side of that line your job falls on.
What changes the price in Fort Lauderdale
A straight residential rekey or lockout is at the low end. Cost climbs with the hardware and the door: a coastal door that needs stainless or a continuous hinge, a storefront door with a dead latch and electric strike, a commercial opening that needs a code-compliant closer or panic device, or a high-security lock. Access control and master key systems are bigger jobs because they involve planning, not just parts. We quote upfront and you approve before we start. No dollar guesses over the phone that change when we arrive.
What We Do in Fort Lauderdale
Commercial locksmith The largest commercial base in Broward, from downtown offices to the marine industry. Master key systems, storefront hardware, and service that works around your hours.
Access control Keypads, fobs, and electric strikes wired to your panel, for offices, restaurants, and multi-tenant buildings.
Panic bars and exit devices Code-compliant exit hardware for businesses, installed to Florida building code and HVHZ product approval.
Door hardware installation Coastal doors need stainless. Near the beach and the Intracoastal we install hardware that survives salt air instead of failing in a season.
Door hinge repair Sagging, grinding, and dropped doors. On corroded coastal openings a continuous hinge is the fix that lasts.
Emergency lockouts 24 hours across the whole city, from the beach to the western neighborhoods. Homes, cars, and businesses.
What to Expect
- Call or text us: tell us what is going on and we give you an arrival window, typically 15 to 20 minutes in Fort Lauderdale.
- On-site diagnosis: we find the real problem before we quote, so you fix it once.
- Upfront pricing: you approve the price before we start. No surprises.
- Done right and tested: we finish the job, test it, and stand behind the work.
Recent Jobs in Fort Lauderdale & Nearby
Recent work we've completed in and around Fort Lauderdale.
A Fort Lauderdale School's Double Doors Were Grinding and Close to Falling
A Fort Lauderdale school's double door was sagging and overlapping. The hinges on both sides were worn, and the door was close to falling. We replaced the hinges and had it closing smoothly in two hours.
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Office Building Doors Kept Getting Scratched by Cleaning Carts in Hollywood
A Hollywood office building's doors were getting scratched by cleaning carts daily. We installed stainless steel kick plates on one door, and the client asked us to do the entire building.
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A Step at a Sunrise Stockroom Door Was Blocking Dollies and Carts
A stockroom back door at a Sunrise facility had a step that blocked dollies and carts. We installed a threshold ramp matched to the door jamb height, so employees now push straight through without stopping.
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Beachfront Building Door Kept Sagging No Matter How Many Times the Hinges Were Replaced, Hallandale Beach
A Hallandale beachfront building's door had been sagging for years. Corroded hinge reinforcements meant standard hinges kept failing. A full-length continuous hinge was the permanent fix.
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Members-Only Cigar Lounge Needed Keyless Door Access Without Staffing the Door, Hallandale Beach
A members-only cigar lounge in Hallandale Beach wanted keyless member access without staffing the door. We fit an Adams Rite 4900 dead latch with an HES C5000 outdoor-rated electric strike, wired into their access panel so members get in by fob, phone app, remote, or button.
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Bagel Shop Door Was Dragging on the Floor in Hallandale Beach
A bagel shop in Hallandale had a door dragging on the floor. The top pivot hinge was completely worn. We replaced both pivot hinges so the door is reliable for years, not back for a second call.
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School Door Students Use Hundreds of Times a Day Had a Broken Hinge, Aventura
A school door in Aventura that kids use hundreds of times a day had a broken hinge. We installed a continuous (piano) hinge with through-bolts for years of reliable, high-traffic use.
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Exterior School Doors Stopped Closing After an HVAC Change in Aventura
After HVAC changes at an Aventura school, exterior doors stopped closing properly. We replaced six door closers on three double-door sets with LCN units, adjusted to code for student safety.
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Every locksmith service we run across Fort Lauderdale, 24/7.
Emergency Locksmith
Locked out? Our bonded & insured 24/7 mobile locksmiths reach you fast: homes, cars, businesses. Upfront pricing, no surprises.
Learn more about Emergency LocksmithLock Change & Rekey
Moving in, lost a key, or want to upgrade your security? We rekey or replace your locks fast and affordably.
Learn more about Lock Change & RekeyCar Key Replacement
Lost your car key or need a spare? We cut and program replacement keys for most makes and models on the spot.
Learn more about Car Key ReplacementIgnition Lock Repair
Key won't turn or stuck in the ignition? We diagnose and repair ignition lock cylinders on-site.
Learn more about Ignition Lock RepairBroken Key Extraction
Key snapped off in your lock? We extract it cleanly without replacing the lock.
Learn more about Broken Key ExtractionAll Keys Lost
Lost every key to your car? We originate and program new keys on-site across Broward. No working key needed, no dealer, no tow.
Learn more about All Keys LostDoor Hardware Installation
New deadbolts, knobs, levers, or smart locks. We install door hardware correctly the first time.
Learn more about Door Hardware InstallationDoor Hinges Repair
Sagging, squeaking, or damaged hinges? We repair or replace door hinges to restore proper function.
Learn more about Door Hinges RepairDigital & Smart Locks
Upgrade to keyless entry. We supply and install digital and smart locks for homes and businesses.
Learn more about Digital & Smart LocksSafe & Lock Box Installation
Protect your valuables. We install and service residential and commercial safes and lock boxes.
Learn more about Safe & Lock Box InstallationCommercial Locksmith
Master key systems, access control, rekeying, and emergency lockouts for businesses of all sizes.
Learn more about Commercial LocksmithPanic Bar / Exit Device
Commercial panic bars and exit devices: installation, repair, and HVHZ hurricane code compliance across Broward.
Learn more about Panic Bar / Exit DeviceAccess Control
Keypads, fob and card readers, electric strikes, and maglocks for commercial doors across Broward. Standalone or wired.
Learn more about Access ControlAutomotive Locksmith
Car keys made on-site, ignition repair, lockouts, and all-keys-lost jobs across Broward. No dealer, no tow.
Learn more about Automotive LocksmithResidential Locksmith
Lock changes, rekeys, lockouts, digital locks, door hardware, and safes for homes across Broward.
Learn more about Residential LocksmithWhy Choose Us
Bonded and insured, answering 24 hours a day, and rated 5.0 across 59 Google reviews.
Available 24/7
Nights, weekends, and holidays included. When other locksmiths send you to voicemail, we answer and we come out.
Bonded & Insured
Fully bonded and insured, a real local company, not an anonymous dispatcher routing your call to whoever's closest.
Upfront Pricing
You hear the price and approve it before we start. No surprises, no inflated on-site invoice.
We Come to You
Fully mobile across Broward. We cut and program on-site with professional equipment, no tow, no dealership wait.
5.0 Stars · BBB A+
59 verified Google reviews at a perfect 5.0, plus BBB A+ accreditation, proof in a category crowded with fakes.
Local Since 2021
Broward-based and Broward-focused. We know the neighborhoods, the buildings, and the local codes.
Fort Lauderdale Questions
Do you cover all of Fort Lauderdale, including the beach and downtown?
Yes. We are mobile and cover the whole city 24/7: downtown, the Las Olas corridor, the beach along A1A, and the inland neighborhoods. We come to you, whether it is a home, a car, or a business.
Are you available 24/7 in Fort Lauderdale?
Yes. We answer nights, weekends, and holidays. A local Fort Lauderdale tech comes to you, not an out-of-town call center. Call (954) 371-5674 any time.
Why do locks and hinges fail faster near the water in Fort Lauderdale?
Salt air corrodes steel hardware and the reinforcements hinges bolt into. On coastal and Intracoastal doors we use stainless hardware and, for doors that keep sagging, continuous hinges that bypass the corroded anchor points, so the fix actually lasts.
Do I need a permit for locksmith work in Fort Lauderdale?
Interior work like a rekey or a lock change usually does not. Exterior doors and their hardware fall under HVHZ product approval, which needs a Broward County Product Approval or Miami-Dade NOA. We install to that standard and tell you upfront which applies to your job.
Do you do commercial locksmith work for Fort Lauderdale businesses?
Yes, it is a big part of what we do here. Panic bars, access control, master key systems, and commercial door closers, all to Florida building code. We work nights and weekends so your business does not have to close for it.
Nearby Areas We Serve
What our customers say
These guys were amazing!! Great service and knowledge. Project completed when agreed to and will use every time we need. thank you Danny
Great experience with Around The Lock. Fast response, friendly technician, and very reliable service. If you need a locksmith in Hollywood FL, this is the one.
Thank you so much, Daniel, for helping me with my vehicle. You made the process so much easier and provided a great deal for the work I needed. I got a new key fob, a key cut, and programming done. He was nearby and the wait was only 15 minutes
Great service ! I've got a new car key for a reasonable price. Wonderful people that work with smile. Thank you !