Non-destructive entry first, always - and we re-key Schlage, Kwikset, and Baldwin locks on the spot while you watch
You get a price before we start. It does not change when we arrive. No surprises.
Locksmith in Miami, FL
Calling a locksmith in Miami usually means one of three things: you’re locked out, a lock just gave out in salty coastal air, or you’re moving into a place and want every key that came before you to stop working. Pricing for most jobs lands between $85 and $340, and we put the exact number in writing before any work starts. Kevin Yoon and the team at Preston Locksmith & Security cover the whole city, from a deadbolt swap in a Brickell condo to rekeying every office door in a Doral warehouse suite. If you need someone right now, call (409) 405-4485 and a live person answers, day or night.
Why Miami Homes Are Different
Miami locks get hit with humidity, salt, and sun in ways hardware sold in other markets never anticipated. Steel and brass components corrode faster here, especially on doors that face the bay or sit within a mile of Biscayne Bay. We regularly see deadbolts seize up in buildings less than five years old. That’s a Miami-specific lifecycle problem, and it changes what we recommend: marine-grade hardware, different lubricants, and strike plates that won’t rust through before the lock itself wears out.
Housing stock varies wildly by neighborhood. Coral Gables has original mid-century locks and oversized solid-wood doors that need longer tailpieces. Brickell and Edgewater are dominated by high-rise condos where the building’s master-key system adds complexity to even a simple rekey. Little Havana’s older casement doors and aging mortise locks need parts we keep on hand in the Miami van specifically because they’re so common in that corridor. HOA rules also come into play in many condos: you’ll often need the association’s sign-off before exterior hardware changes, and we’ll tell you that upfront rather than wait for the board to reject the work mid-job.
Our Main Miami Services
Most calls to our Miami dispatch are about either getting into a home safely or changing who can open a door. Here’s what each involves locally.
Commercial Locksmith in Miami
Miami’s commercial work runs from Wynwood storefronts to warehouse rows near the airport. We handle storefront mortise locks, exit devices, and access hardware for offices where the bolt has failed after years of humidity and hard use. Rekeying a commercial space so departing staff no longer have access is a frequent call, especially in buildings with high tenant turnover. Kevin Yoon’s team handles master-key systems and high-security cylinders for properties that need controlled access without replacing every lock. Commercial Locksmith in Miami
Rekey Locks in Miami
Rekeying is swapping the internal pins inside the cylinder so old keys no longer turn, while the outside hardware stays exactly the same. It’s faster and cheaper than replacing the lock, and it’s the first thing we recommend after you buy, rent out, or lose a key in Miami. Condo owners in Edgewater and Brickell ask for this on move-in day constantly; property managers in Little Havana do it between tenants as a rule. We confirm the new key count, write the price, and finish most rekeys on the spot. Rekey Locks in Miami
Door Lock Repair in Miami
Door lock repair near the coast usually means one of three things: a bolt that won’t extend, a key that turns but won’t open, or a latch that’s worn so loose the door rattles with the wind off the bay. We disassemble the hardware, replace the failed internal parts, and test it with the door actually closed and latched. Many Miami repairs are quick fixes done on the first visit; if the cylinder is beyond saving, we’ll tell you what a replacement costs before touching anything. Door Lock Repair in Miami
Residential Locksmith in Miami
From Kendall single-family homes to Miami Shores bungalows, residential work here is about securing entries that face relentless salt air and sometimes intruders who test doors before windows. We install deadbolts, repair latches, rekey every exterior cylinder to one key, and upgrade to hardware that actually holds up in this climate. Homeowners ask us most often for a single key that works every lock in the house, plus a new deadbolt on a side door that’s been ignored for years. Residential Locksmith in Miami
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Brands We Service in Miami
We stock parts for Schlage, Kwikset, and Medeco on every Miami service call, and our team is trained on Abloy high-security cylinders for commercial work. If your lock is a name we know, we can usually fix it on the first visit without waiting on a distributor. See our brands for the full list.
Pricing for Locksmith in Miami, FL
| Service | Typical range in Miami |
|---|---|
| House lockout | $85 – $130 |
| Rekey a single cylinder | $20 – $30 per cylinder |
| Install a deadbolt (supplied) | $65 – $120 |
| Install a deadbolt (customer-supplied) | $50 – $80 |
| High-security deadbolt installation | $90 – $180 |
| Commercial locksmith call | $65 – $120 per hour |
| Door lock repair | $65 – $120 |
| New lock installation | $80 – $150 |
| Rekey service call fee | $45 – $75 |
What pushes a Miami price toward the top of any range is access and hardware condition. A corroded cylinder in a 60-year-old Coral Gables door takes more time to extract than a clean deadbolt in a new building, and we quote accordingly. The price Kevin Yoon’s team writes before the work starts is the price on the invoice, full stop. No arrival fees, no overnight surcharge, no number that moves after the van shows up.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Miami
Our Miami crews cover the entire city, including the neighborhoods where lock trouble looks a little different from block to block.
- Brickell and Edgewater: high-rise condos, master-key systems, and common-area door closers that see constant use.
- Coral Gables: older solid-wood doors and vintage mortise locks that need specialty parts.
- Little Havana: aging casement doors and a lot of rental turnover rekeys.
- Kendall: single-family homes, side-door deadbolts, and garage entry upgrades.
- Doral: commercial suites, warehouse roll-up doors, and office rekeys.
Average response time across Miami runs 45 to 60 minutes depending on traffic and where the nearest van is when you call.
Service Area – Cities Near Miami
We also run calls just beyond the city line for clients who live or work in Miami Beach, FL, Coral Gables, FL, Key Biscayne, FL, and Hialeah, FL. Same written pricing, same live tracking, same Miami-based dispatch.
Serving Miami, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Miami area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs About Locksmith in Miami
Most Miami calls see a uniformed technician arrive within 45 to 60 minutes. During peak traffic windows or extreme weather, that can stretch, but your live arrival link updates as the van moves. Call (409) 405-4485 and you’ll know your ETA before you hang up.
No. The price written before dispatch is the price on the invoice. We don’t add an arrival fee, an after-hours surcharge that wasn’t disclosed, or a “minimum” that appears at the door. The only thing that changes a quote is finding unexpected damage inside the lock, and we stop and re-quote before proceeding if that happens.
Often yes, if you’re changing exterior hardware or anything visible from the hallway. Many Brickell and Edgewater buildings require the property manager to sign off before new deadbolts go on. We’ll flag that before we start so the board never rejects work you’ve already paid for.
If you’re locked out, moving in, or just tired of a deadbolt that fights you every time the humidity spikes, call Preston Locksmith & Security at (409) 405-4485. We’ll give you a written price, a live arrival time, and a lock that works in Miami’s climate. That’s the Relay Visibility Guarantee, and it’s on every job we do in this city.
What happens when you call
- 1A real person answersNo phone trees - talk to a local locksmith pro.
- 2You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched. No surprises.
- 3We come out and measureLicensed & insured, at a time that suits you - the visit and the quote are both free.
- 4You get the price in writingLine-itemed, yours to keep, and nothing starts until you say go.
What Miami Customers Say
"Showed me how to rekey a lock myself for the next time."
- Omar W."Commercial office lock replacement. Booked in the app, got a confirmation and a text with ETA. Quick and tidy."
- Jake L."Re-pinned the locks at our rental. Convenient and quick."
- Tina D.