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Locksmith FAQs: Answers to Common Lock and Key Questions
We offer a wide range of locksmith services, including emergency lockouts, lock installation and repair, key duplication, rekeying, and security system installation.
Yes, all our locksmiths at Speed Locksmith & Security Inc are fully licensed and insured, ensuring you receive professional and secure services.
Absolutely. We offer round-the-clock availability to assist with any emergency lockout situations or urgent locksmith needs.
Our average response time for emergency lockouts is within 20-30 minutes, ensuring you regain access quickly and safely.
We provide a range of commercial locksmith services, including lock repair, re-keying, and keyless entry systems to improve your business's security.
Rekey if your locks work well and you only want old keys to stop working. Rekeying changes the pins inside the lock, costs far less than new hardware and takes only a short visit. Replace the lock if it is worn, damaged or too weak for an exterior door.
Yes, for most vehicles. A mobile automotive locksmith can cut a new key from the lock or VIN, program the transponder chip on site and erase the lost key from the car. You will need your ID and vehicle registration to prove ownership.
The price depends on the job, the lock or vehicle, the hardware needed and the time of day. Speed Locksmith gives a quote by phone and confirms it on site before any work begins, so there are no surprises on the invoice.
In most cases, no. Technicians start with non-destructive methods such as picking and bypass tools, which leave the door, frame and lock intact. Drilling is a last resort for high-security or broken locks, and it only happens with your permission after the options are explained.
A legitimate locksmith gives a clear quote before starting, arrives in a marked vehicle, asks for proof that you live at the property or own the car, and can show a business name and phone number that match online listings. Be careful with anyone who refuses to quote a price or asks for payment before arriving.
Yes. Keypad and Wi-Fi deadbolts can be installed on most standard doors, set up with your codes and connected to your phone. They let you share access with family, cleaners or tenants without copying keys, and you can delete a code at any time.
Yes, if the locks share the same keyway or can be fitted with matching cylinders. Rekeying the front door, back door and garage entry to one key is common after a move, and it saves carrying a ring of different keys.
Yes. Landlords and property managers often schedule rekeys between tenants, master key systems for multi-unit buildings and regular lock maintenance. Multiple units can usually be done in one visit to keep turnover fast.
Speed Locksmith & Security Inc. covers Palm Beach County, Broward County and nearby areas, from Jupiter and West Palm Beach south to Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale and Hollywood. The full list of cities is on the service areas page.
A knob lock has a short spring latch that can be slipped or forced, while a deadbolt has a solid bolt that extends about an inch into the door frame and cannot be pushed back without the key. Every exterior door should have a deadbolt, ideally ANSI Grade 1 or Grade 2, with a reinforced strike plate and long screws.
Yes. A locksmith can extract a broken key piece with special tools, usually without damaging the lock, and then cut a new key from the broken part or by code. Do not try to push the piece out with glue or a pin, because that often jams the cylinder and turns a quick fix into a lock replacement.
For a lockout, yes, because the technician must confirm with photo ID that you live at the property or own the vehicle. For scheduled work such as rekeying or installing new locks, an adult with authority over the property should be present to approve the work and test the new keys.
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These locksmith FAQs answer the questions our dispatchers hear most from homeowners, renters, business owners and drivers across Palm Beach and Broward County. If you do not see your question here, call (561) 200-2828 and a real person will help, day or night. We update these locksmith FAQs as new questions come in, so check back before your next call.
Locksmith FAQs: Quick Answers Before You Call
- Lockouts: we open most doors without damage and check photo ID before entry. Learn more about our home lockout service.
- Rekeying: the cheapest way to make old keys stop working after a move. See our re-keying service.
- Car keys: transponder keys, flip keys and smart fobs cut and programmed on site with our automotive locksmith service.
- Businesses: master key systems, restricted keys and exit devices from our commercial locksmith team.
- Smart locks: keypad and Wi-Fi deadbolts installed and set up through our keyless entry service.
Locksmith FAQs About Home Lockouts
Most home lockout questions come down to speed, cost and damage. These locksmith FAQs cover all three: a technician confirms an arrival window by phone, quotes the price before work starts and opens most doors without damage.
Locksmith FAQs About Car Keys
Car key questions usually involve lost keys, spare keys and smart fobs. Our locksmith FAQs explain that most keys can be cut and programmed at your vehicle, and a spare made from a working key costs far less than replacing every lost key.
Locksmith FAQs for Businesses and Landlords
Business owners and landlords ask about master keys, restricted keyways and fast rekeys between tenants. These locksmith FAQs show how one visit can secure several doors or units at once.
Why These Locksmith FAQs Matter
Knowing what to expect makes a stressful lockout easier. A licensed locksmith should always give you a price before work starts, ask for proof that you live at the property or own the car, and use non-destructive entry first. If anyone on the phone refuses to quote a price or asks for payment before arriving, be careful. If these locksmith FAQs did not cover your situation, just call and ask. You can see every city we cover on our service areas page.
Home Security Tips From Our Technicians
Beyond these locksmith FAQs, a few simple habits keep your home much safer. Use a Grade 1 or Grade 2 deadbolt on every exterior door, and make sure the strike plate is held with screws at least 3 inches long so they reach the wall stud. Most forced entries break the door frame, not the lock itself.
Do not hide a spare key under a mat, rock or planter, because burglars check those spots first. Give a spare to a trusted neighbor or switch to a keypad lock. Sliding glass doors should have a secondary lock or a bar in the track, and garage entry doors deserve the same deadbolt as your front door.
Rekey after any move, after a roommate or tenant leaves, and after losing a key. It is quick, it costs far less than new hardware and it gives you certainty about who can get in.
Our technicians wrote these tips and locksmith FAQs from real jobs, not from a script.
Car Key and Vehicle Tips
Keep a spare car key at home, because a spare made from a working key is much cheaper than replacing every key after they are lost. If your fob battery is weak, replace it before it fails, and keep the physical blade key inside the fob for emergencies. Never leave a spare key inside the vehicle.
Business Security Tips
Businesses should track who holds each key and rekey when an employee leaves. A master key system with restricted keyways stops staff from copying keys at hardware stores, and keypad or access-control locks let you change codes instead of collecting keys. Check that panic bars and door closers work, because exits must open in one motion during an emergency.
Still Have a Question?
If your question is not covered in these locksmith FAQs, call (561) 200-2828 or use our contact page. A real person will answer, explain your options and give you a price before any work begins.
At Speed Locksmith & Security Inc, we provide fast, reliable, and professional locksmith services with 24/7 availability, ensuring your security needs are always met.
We are a licensed and insured company, offering expert solutions for residential, commercial, and automotive locksmith issues with a focus on customer satisfaction.
Check out this Link to ALOA document about the Associated Locksmiths of America (ALOA). It discusses the organization’s mission, membership benefits, and how to become a member. Some important points from the doc include: ALOA’s mission is to ensure professional excellence and ethics in the locksmith/security industry, create a public demand for professional locksmith services, represent and speak for the locksmith/security industry, and expand the exchange of trade information and knowledge with other related organizations to preserve and enhance the industry. 1 The website also provides information on how to join ALOA, including an online membership application. Additionally, the website features a section on frequently asked questions about ALOA membership.
