The whole openingDoor, frame, strike and hinges assessed, the assembly an intruder actually meets.
Key control in writingPatent-protected keyways where it matters, with a documented policy for the property.
Residential, commercial and automotive work across south Palm Beach County.
What we secure.
Homes, businesses and vehicles across Boca Raton and south Palm Beach County. View all services
Rekeying
New tenant, lost key, or a contractor who never returned one. We rekey existing hardware so old keys stop working, usually without new locks.
Lock Replacement
Worn, forced or simply wrong-for-the-door hardware replaced with cylinders and strikes actually rated for the application.
High-Security Cylinders
Patent-protected keyways that can't be duplicated at a kiosk, with a documented key control policy for the property.
Master Key Systems
Hierarchies designed on paper first, who opens what, and what happens when one key goes missing.
Access Control
Card, fob and mobile credential systems for offices and multi-tenant buildings, with the door hardware to match.
Lockouts & Safes
Residential, commercial and vehicle lockouts opened without damage, plus safe servicing and combination changes.
The lock is half the story.
A high-grade deadbolt in a hollow frame with a half-inch strike screw is theatre. We look at the door, the frame, the strike and the hinges, because that's the assembly an intruder actually meets.
The whole opening assessed, not just the cylinder
Strikes, screws and reinforcement addressed as standard
Patent-protected keyways where key control matters
Master key hierarchies documented in writing
Residential, commercial and automotive
RekeyingNew tenant, lost key, or a contractor who never returned one.
Lock ReplacementWorn, forced or simply wrong-for-the-door hardware replaced with cylinders and strikes actually rated for the application.
High-Security CylindersPatent-protected keyways that can't be duplicated at a kiosk, with a documented key control policy for the property.
How the job actually runs.
Look at the opening
Door, frame, strike and hinges, the whole assembly.
Specify honestly
The right grade for the door, not the most expensive box.
Fit it correctly
Mortised properly, reinforced, and aligned so it closes cleanly.
Hand over control
Keys documented, duplicates accounted for, policy in writing.
Who does the work.
Security Locksmith
Assesses the whole opening, door, frame, strike, hinges, and specifies hardware rated for that application rather than the most expensive box on the shelf.
Master Key Designer
Designs the hierarchy on paper first, documents who opens what, and writes the policy for what happens when a key goes missing.
Access Control
Specifies and installs card, fob and mobile credential systems together with door hardware that actually matches the system.
How we approach every call.
Plain practices the technician follows on every call.
If the existing hardware is sound, rekeying is less costly and just as effective. We say so.
Rekey when rekeying is right
Long strike screws and reinforcement come as part of the job, because that is where forced entries actually fail.
The frame gets addressed too
You get a documented policy, so you always know how many keys exist and who holds them.
Key control in writing
Boca Raton and south Palm Beach County.
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Straight answers.
I just moved in. Should I rekey or replace the locks?
Rekey, in most cases. If the existing hardware is sound and appropriately rated, rekeying makes every previously issued key stop working at a fraction of the cost of new locks. Replacement makes sense when the hardware is worn, damaged or under-specified for the door.
What actually makes a lock high-security?
Three things: a patent-protected keyway so blanks are controlled and keys cannot be copied at a kiosk, physical attack resistance such as anti-drill and anti-pick features, and a documented key control policy so you know who holds what.
Is a strong deadbolt enough on its own?
No. Most forced entries fail at the frame, not the lock. A high-grade deadbolt with a short strike screw in a hollow jamb still gives way. We address the strike, the screws and the frame reinforcement as part of the job.
Can you set up a master key system for my building?
Yes, and it is designed on paper before any pins are touched: who opens what, which doors sit outside the hierarchy, and what happens operationally when a key goes missing.
Do smart locks actually make a property more secure?
They change the trade-offs. You gain auditability and remote control, and you take on batteries, firmware and a network dependency. We specify them where those trade-offs suit the property, and we tell you the failure modes before purchase rather than after.
Do you handle car keys as well?
Yes, including transponder keys, remotes and proximity smart keys for most makes and models, alongside residential and commercial work.
A lock is only as good as the door it's mounted in. We look at both.
Let's secure it properly.
An honest look at the opening and hardware specified for the door you actually have.
Proof of ownership.
Before we open anything or change any lock, we have to establish that the property or vehicle is yours. This is not paperwork for its own sake. It is the reason nobody can call us and have your locks changed either.
Photo ID, matching the property or vehicle
Government-issued ID plus a document tying you to the address or the VIN, deed, title, registration, lease, utility bill or similar.
You must be there in person
We cannot open a property or change locks for someone who is out of state, out of the country, or sending a friend, a relative or a contractor on their behalf. No exceptions, however reasonable the request sounds.
Tenanted property, we cannot let you in
If the property is rented and the tenant is in possession, an owner cannot have us open it or change the locks. That is a matter for the courts, not a locksmith.
Evictions, the Sheriff must be on site
We carry out lock changes on an eviction only with the Sheriff physically present and the court paperwork in hand. We do not attend evictions on a landlord's word alone.
The same rule applies to vehicles
Car lockouts and key work require ID and proof the vehicle is yours, title, registration or equivalent. A key in your hand is not proof.
Commercial premises
Business lockouts require proof of ownership or documented authority to act for the business.
We may ask for documents before we dispatch
If anything about a request does not sit right, we will ask you to send ID and proof of ownership over the phone, before a technician leaves. If you are not willing to provide it up front, we will not attend. That is not suspicion of you personally, it is the same check that keeps anyone from doing this to your property.
If you cannot produce it, we will not open itand we will still charge for the call-out, because our technician still traveled. Bring the documents and it is a two-minute conversation.
Locksmith Near Me in Boca Raton
Getting locked out never happens at a convenient time. If you have been searching locksmith near me in Boca Raton, here is how it works with us: you call, you tell us what happened, and we give you the price before anyone gets in a van. That number is agreed with you first, and it is the same number at the end.
We are mobile across Boca Raton and the surrounding area, so the technician comes to the car or the door rather than the other way round. Call (954) 906-9567 and tell us where you are.
ZIP Codes We Cover in Boca Raton
33428, 33431, 33432, 33433, 33434, 33486, 33487, 33496, 33498
Additional Local Resources
Permits, parking and city services for Boca Raton are handled by the city itself: Boca Raton Official Website
Checking your own doors before you call anyone
You can learn a lot about your home's security in ten minutes with nothing more than your keys and a screwdriver. Start at the front door. Close it and turn the deadbolt. It should slide fully into the frame without you lifting, pushing or pulling the door. If you have to lean on the door to get the bolt to throw, the door has sagged or the strike is out of line, and the bolt is probably not seating its full length. That is one of the most common problems we find in Boca Raton homes, and it is usually a quick adjustment.
Next, open the door and look at the strike plate on the frame. Remove one of its screws and look at the length. If it is short, the plate is only fixed to the thin trim, not the framing behind it. Put the screw back and make a note. Then check the hinges for loose screws and, on doors that swing outward, whether the hinge pins can be pulled from outside. Repeat the same checks on the garage entry door, any side doors and the slider to the pool or patio. Doors people rarely use are often the ones in the worst shape.
Finally, count your keys. Lay out every key you have for the house and try each one in each lock. Note which keys work where, which locks need more than one key, and any lock where you have no idea how many copies exist. That short list tells you whether you need rekeying, a replacement, some reinforcement work or nothing at all, and it makes the phone call much faster.
What we find in different kinds of homes
Older single family homes east of Interstate 95, many built in the middle of the last century, often have original wooden doors, older knob locks and deadbolts that were added later. The doors themselves are frequently solid and worth keeping, but the hardware and strikes usually need attention, and salt air has often worked into the cylinders. Careful repair and reinforcement there can make a big difference without changing the look of the home.
Homes in the planned communities of West Boca and along the Glades Road and Yamato Road corridors tend to have builder hardware installed across a whole development at the same time. It is often in reasonable condition, which makes rekeying a practical choice. The weak points are usually strikes fixed with short screws and double entry doors whose inactive leaf is held by flush bolts that no longer engage fully.
Condominiums along the Intracoastal, on the barrier island and throughout the city bring building rules into the picture. The unit door is usually the owner's responsibility, while corridor appearance, emergency access and common doors fall under the association. Before changing a unit lock, check whether the building needs a copy of the new key and whether there are restrictions on the hardware visible from the hallway.
Offices, practices and storefronts
Boca Raton has a large number of professional offices, medical and dental practices, and retail shops, from the plazas along Federal Highway and Military Trail to the office towers near Town Center and the research park area off Yamato Road. For these businesses, the lock questions usually revolve around people rather than hardware. Staff come and go, cleaning crews and vendors need access after hours, and owners want to know who opened which door and when.
The answer depends on size and turnover. A small office with steady staff may only need its keys rekeyed when someone leaves and a restricted keyway so keys cannot be copied. A practice with several rooms and different levels of access often benefits from a master key system, designed on paper first. A business with frequent turnover or multiple shifts may be better served by card or fob access on the main doors, so a departing employee's credential can be switched off in seconds. We are glad to walk through the options and tell you honestly which one your business needs, including when the simplest option is enough.
Preparing a Boca home for summer and storms
Many Boca Raton homes and condos are closed up for part of the year, and hurricane season overlaps with those months. Before you leave, make sure every exterior door latches and locks without force, replace batteries in keypad and smart locks, and decide exactly who will hold a key while you are gone. If a property watch service or a neighbor will be checking the house, consider giving them a key to a single secondary door rather than the front door, so your main key stays private.
When you return, try every key in every lock and pay attention to anything that feels stiff or gritty. Humidity and salt air do their work while a house sits closed, and a lock that is slightly stiff in October can fail completely by spring. If keys changed hands during the summer, the start of the season is also the natural moment to rekey and begin the year with a clean list of who has access.
One spare key saves a hard day
Many drivers in Boca Raton get by with a single key or fob for their car, often because the second one was lost years ago or never came with a used vehicle. As long as that key works, nobody thinks about it. When it is lost at the beach, dropped in a parking garage or dies after a battery swap goes wrong, replacing it becomes a much bigger job, because the new key has to be cut where applicable and programmed to the car with no working key to copy from.
Having a spare made while you still have a working key is simpler. Bring the car's registration or title and your ID, and keep the spare somewhere safe at home rather than in the vehicle. If a key is ever lost, many cars can also have the missing key erased from their memory once a new one is programmed, so the lost key will no longer start the engine if someone finds it.
Small habits that keep keys under control
Most security problems with keys are not dramatic. They come from keys lent and never returned, spare keys hidden in predictable places and key tags that name the address. Keep a simple note of who holds a key to your home. Ask for keys back when a contractor finishes, a housekeeper leaves or a relative no longer needs one. Avoid hiding spares under mats, in fake rocks or above the door frame, which are the first places anyone looks. A neighbor you trust, or a lockbox with a code only you know, is a far better option.
If you have a keypad or smart lock, treat the codes the same way as keys. Give each person their own code where the lock allows it, remove codes when they are no longer needed and change the battery before it dies. And when something changes in the household, whether a move, a separation or a new tenant, remember that rekeying is quick and costs far less than dealing with a key you cannot account for.
Describe the situation by phone and we will tell you what the job involves. Quotes are given by phone. Jobs that cannot be quoted without seeing them need a technician on site, and the service call charge is explained on the phone before anyone is dispatched.
(954) 906-9567