Locksmith in Hollywood, FL
Hollywood is where we are based, and it is the city we know best. We work everywhere from Hollywood Beach and the Broadwalk to Hollywood Lakes, Hollywood Hills, Emerald Hills, Harbor Islands, and the neighborhoods west of I-95, plus the commercial corridors along Hollywood Boulevard and Federal Highway. Car keys, lockouts, rekeys, door hardware, safes, and commercial access control, 24/7. We are bonded and insured with a 5.0 star rating and BBB A+ accreditation, and we quote before we start.
Salt air is the main thing that kills hardware here
On the barrier island, around Harbor Islands, and anywhere within a few blocks of the beach or the Intracoastal, hardware corrodes faster than anywhere else we work. Exterior deadbolts seize. Hinge reinforcements rust out of door frames. Panic hardware on commercial doors near the water fails years earlier than the same hardware would inland in Hollywood Hills or out west. On those properties we specify stainless as a baseline, not an upgrade, and we recommend maintenance on exterior hardware twice a year, because catching corrosion early is far cheaper than replacing a seized assembly.
The boulevard, the beach, and the businesses on both
Hollywood Boulevard and Federal Highway carry the commercial side of the city, and the beach adds a second layer: hotels, rentals, restaurants, and the businesses along the Broadwalk that run seven days a week. Commercial work here means master key systems so a manager holds one key instead of twelve, storefront hardware that takes constant traffic, panic devices that meet code, and access control for staff coming and going at all hours. We schedule around your hours, including nights, so a business does not have to close for the work.
Old doors and new doors on the same block
The housing stock varies enough that the work does too. The older homes in Hollywood Lakes and the neighborhoods around downtown often still have original hardware that is decades past its service life, and an older door usually needs prep before modern hardware will fit. The condos along the beach need different solutions than the single-family homes in Emerald Hills, and many condo buildings have their own rules about what goes on a door, so the finish and style have to match what the building allows. We fit the hardware to the door and the property, not the other way around.
Exterior doors need product approval, and Hollywood enforces it closely
Hollywood enforces the Florida Building Code, 8th Edition (2023). All of Broward sits in the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, and the entire county is a wind-borne debris region, so exterior door assemblies need product approval. Broward accepts either a Broward County Product Approval or a Miami-Dade NOA. The approval covers the complete tested assembly, not just the door, so swapping in a panic device that is not part of the approved assembly can fail inspection. The city's Building Division enforces product certification particularly closely for properties east of I-95 or near coastal flood zones.
When you need a permit in Hollywood, and when you do not
One practical note for commercial customers: Hollywood no longer requires a permit for a wireless or battery-operated alarm. That is part of why a battery-standalone access control system often makes sense for a single-door office. No wiring, no electrician, no permit. When a job does need a permit, Hollywood uses ePermitsOneStop, which pulls both the Hollywood permit and the associated Broward County permit in one process instead of a trip out to Broward's Government Center West in Plantation.
What changes the price in Hollywood
What a job costs in Hollywood comes down to the same things it does anywhere, with one local twist. For car keys, it is the year, make, and model, whether the car is locked, and whether you need one key or a spare made at the same time. For locks and door hardware, it is the grade of hardware, whether the door needs new prep, and how many doors are involved.
The Hollywood-specific factor is corrosion. On the beach side and near the Intracoastal, salt air means stainless hardware rather than standard steel, and a seized exterior lock is a bigger job than a clean one. Catching it early is always the cheaper path. We assess and quote before any work starts, so you approve the price up front.
What We Do in Hollywood
Emergency lockouts Locked out of a house, car, or business anywhere in Hollywood, day or night. We answer 24 hours and a local tech comes to you.
Car key replacement Keys cut and programmed on-site, including push-to-start smart keys, so you are not towing to a dealer.
Lock changes and rekeys New tenants, lost keys, or a move-in. We rekey every exterior door to one key in a single visit.
Door hardware installation Kick plates, closers, hinges, and thresholds on commercial doors, including the office buildings along the main corridors.
Commercial locksmith Storefronts, offices, and multi-unit buildings. Master key systems, panic hardware, and access control.
Safes Opening, servicing, and installing safes, with manufacturer accounts that let us recover codes without drilling.
What to Expect
- Call or text us: tell us what is going on and we give you an arrival window, typically 10 to 20 minutes in Hollywood.
- 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 Hollywood & Nearby
Recent work we've completed in and around Hollywood.
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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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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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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2023 Dodge Challenger Key Stopped Starting the Car After Water Damage, Pembroke Pines
Around The Lock programmed a new smart key for a 2023 Dodge Challenger in Pembroke Pines after water damage, on-site, no dealer, no tow.
Read more →Services We Provide in Hollywood
Every locksmith service we run across Hollywood, 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.
Hollywood Questions
Do you cover all of Hollywood?
Yes, the whole city, 24/7. Hollywood Beach and the Broadwalk, downtown, Hollywood Lakes, Hollywood Hills, Emerald Hills, Harbor Islands, and everything west of I-95.
Why does my exterior lock keep seizing up?
If you are on the beach side, near the Intracoastal, or around Harbor Islands, it is almost certainly salt-air corrosion. It is the most common cause of hardware failure in that part of Hollywood. Stainless hardware and regular maintenance solve it.
Do I need a permit for a lock or door hardware job in Hollywood?
For most residential lock work, no. Hollywood does not require a permit for a wireless or battery-operated alarm, which is one reason we often recommend a battery-standalone access control system for small offices. Larger commercial access control work may need a permit, and we handle that with a certified electrician.
What building code does Hollywood use?
The Florida Building Code, 8th Edition (2023). All of Broward is in the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, so exterior door hardware needs Broward County Product Approval or a Miami-Dade NOA.
Can you make a car key in Hollywood without towing my car?
Yes. We come to you anywhere in Hollywood and cut and program keys on-site, including all-keys-lost jobs. No dealer, no tow.
How fast can you get to me in Hollywood?
Hollywood is our home city, so it is usually our fastest response. We are mobile 24/7.
Nearby Areas We Serve
What our customers say
Around The Lock helped me out when I was locked out of my house in Hollywood FL. They arrived fast and got me back inside in minutes. Very dependable locksmith.
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.
Locked myself out of my car in Hollywood Florida, and found around the lock. The locksmith showed up fast, super friendly guy and got me back in within 10 minutes. Really professional service.
Got locked out late at night and wasn't sure who to call. Around The Lock answered right away and showed up faster than expected. Very reliable locksmith in Hollywood FL, made the whole situation stress-free.