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Locksmith Prices in Florida

Every job starts at the price shown below. Final quote depends on your vehicle, lock type, or brand — we tell you the exact number on the phone before dispatching a technician. No trip fee, no bait and switch.

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How much does a locksmith cost in Florida?

Locksmith work in Florida starts from $55. Lock rekey is $70 per lock. Car lockout is $90. Key replacement starts at $120. Smart key programming is $180. Emergency lockouts are $120 any time day or night. Exact quote given on the phone before dispatch.

from $70

Lock Rekey (per lock)

from $90

Car Lockout

from $120

Car Key Replacement

from $180

Smart Key Programming

Why Prices Start "From $X"

Locksmith work is not one-size-fits-all. Two customers call with the same problem and end up with completely different invoices because the hardware underneath is different. We show starting prices so you have a real baseline, and we quote the exact number on the phone once we know the details.

The two things that move the price are hardware and programming time.

A 2005 Honda Civic transponder key starts at $120 because the chip is basic and the programming takes ten minutes. A 2022 BMW X5 smart fob starts at $320 because the blank alone runs $180 wholesale, and the encrypted CAS4+ programming takes specialized equipment plus thirty to forty minutes at your car. Same job title. Different reality.

Call us with your year, make, and model for automotive work, or with the brand and type of lock for residential and commercial. We give you the exact number in under two minutes. If it works for you, we dispatch a tech. If it does not, you hang up. No trip fee either way.

Category One

Automotive Locksmith

Cars, trucks, SUVs, motorcycles. Every replacement key is cut, programmed, and tested on-site. Nothing goes home with you until it starts the engine.

Car Keys, Lockouts, Ignitions

Car Lockout (standard)
from $90
Toyota, Honda, Ford, Chevy, Nissan. Final price depends on year, model, and lock type.
Car Lockout (luxury / exotic)
from $120
BMW, Mercedes, Audi, Porsche, Range Rover — higher complexity.
Regular Key Cutting
from $90
No chip, just a mechanical cut. Older vehicles and house keys.
Transponder Key Programming
from $90
Fixed-code older models cheapest; encrypted newer keys higher.
Key Fob Replacement
from $150
Remote with buttons. Blank + programming on-site.
Smart / Push-to-Start Key
from $180
Proximity fob with OBD programming. Price varies by brand.
European Car Key (BMW/MB/Audi)
from $300
AVDI / Autel required. Mercedes EIS and BMW CAS4+ higher.
Ignition Repair / Replacement
from $250
Honda Civic/Accord 2000-2010 most common. Some brands higher.
Motorcycle Key
from $75
Honda, Yamaha, Harley, Ducati, BMW. HISS keys cost more.

Category Two

Residential Locksmith

Home rekeys, lockouts, smart locks, deadbolts. Rekeying is the move when you just bought a house. Replacement is the move when your hardware is beat up or you want a security upgrade.

Home Locks and Rekeys

Lock Rekey
from $70
Per lock. Additional locks in same visit drop to $50-65 each.
House Lockout
from $90
Front door, back door, patio slider. High-security locks higher.
Bedroom / Bathroom Lockout
from $75
Privacy lock or interior keyed lock. Mortise locks higher.
Lock Install / Change
from $90
Parts separate. Schlage, Kwikset, Yale, Baldwin stocked.
Deadbolt Installation
from $120
New install with hole drilling higher. Grade 1 locks higher.
Smart Lock Installation
from $150
Hardware separate unless bundled. Wi-Fi setup included.
Garage Keypad Lockout
from $95
Reset code, replace battery, or rekey. Genie/LiftMaster higher.
Mailbox Lock Replacement
from $45
Community cluster boxes and curbside. USPS-approved hardware.

Category Three

Commercial Locksmith

Office, retail, restaurant, warehouse. Master key systems get cheaper per door the more doors you have. Access control is where most business owners overpay — ask for a real quote before signing with a vendor.

Business, Office, Access Control

Commercial Lockout
from $120
Office, retail, warehouse. High-security cylinders higher.
Master Key System
from $200
Depends on door count, tier depth, and key control level.
High-Security Locks (Medeco/Mul-T-Lock)
from $200
Per lock, pick and drill resistant. ASSA premium higher.
Panic Bar Installation
from $250
Fire code check included. Surface vs concealed rod higher.
Access Control / Keypad / Fob
from $300
Single door entry. Multi-door networks quoted separately.
Magnetic Locks / Maglock
from $350
Commercial-grade electromagnet. Includes power supply check.
File Cabinet / Desk Lock
from $55
Open, repair, or swap cylinder. HON, Steelcase stocked.
Safe Opening / Combination Change
from $95
Sentry, Winchester, Master Lock, Liberty. Gun safes higher.

After Hours Note

Emergency Rates

Same price at 3 AM as at 3 PM. No "after-hours surcharge" ambush when we show up. If a Florida locksmith quotes you $19 to unlock your car over the phone, hang up. That is the oldest scam in the book and it ends at $350 every single time.

Emergency After-Hours

Emergency Lockout (any time)
from $120
Same rate day, night, weekend, holiday. No surcharge.
Broken Key Extraction
from $120
Key snapped in lock or ignition. Deep breaks higher.
Emergency Lock Repair (break-in)
from $120
After vandalism or forced entry. Hardware replacement separate.
Emergency Board-Up
from $150
Secure damaged door or window. Storm aftermath higher.
Safe Lockout
from $120
Manipulation before drilling. Time-locked safes higher.

The "No Surprise" Promise

You get the exact price on the phone before we dispatch. If the tech arrives and finds something different than what you described, we explain why and give you the option to cancel at zero cost. You only pay for work you approved.

Zero trip fees. We do not charge for driving to you.
No quote, no work. You approve the number before we start.
90-day warranty on every cut key, rekey, and lock install.
Cash, card, Venmo, Zelle — pay however works for you.
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Pricing Questions We Hear a Lot

How much does a locksmith cost in Florida?
Locksmith work in Florida starts from $55 for a simple file cabinet lock and goes up depending on hardware and complexity. Lock rekey starts from $70 per lock. Car lockout starts from $90. Car key replacement starts from $120 for basic transponder keys. Final price quoted by phone after we know the details.
Do you charge a trip fee or service fee?
No trip fee. No dispatch fee. No diagnostic charge. The price we quote on the phone after you describe the job is the baseline. If you do not like the quote, hang up — there is no charge for calling.
Why do prices vary so much for the same service?
Hardware cost and programming time. A 1998 Ford F-150 takes a $90 transponder. A 2024 BMW X5 needs an encrypted smart fob starting at $300 with specialized programming. Same service name, different reality. We explain the breakdown when you call so the number makes sense.
Is there a minimum charge?
Minimum job starts at $55 for a simple file cabinet or desk lock. Most residential and automotive calls start from $70 to $90. We do not pad small jobs with show-up fees the way chain locksmiths do.
Do you price match other locksmiths?
Yes, with a catch. If a real insured Florida locksmith quoted you a lower price in writing, we will match it. Google Ads bait ads that promise $19 and then charge $400 at the door do not count — those are scams, and we will not compete on a fake number.
What about after-hours and weekends?
Same rate. A 2 AM car lockout starts from the same $90 as a 2 PM car lockout. We do not surcharge for nights, weekends, or holidays. Emergency means fast response, not an inflated invoice.

Still not sure what your job will cost?

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