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.
How Much Does Locksmith Cost in Miami?
Most locksmith work in Miami runs $65 to $250, depending on the job. A simple lockout typically lands between $65 and $150. Rekeying a standard knob lock usually costs $20 to $35 per lock, and full lock replacement ranges from $150 to $400 installed, hardware included.
Those numbers assume a daytime call and a standard residential door. Emergency calls after midnight, high-security hardware, and commercial cylinders push the range higher. What shouldn’t change is how you get the price: in writing, before anyone touches your door. That’s how we’ve worked since 2007 at our locksmith shop, and it’s the reason customers who are nervous about who shows up at their door tend to call us instead of the first listing they see.
Locksmith Cost Breakdown (2026)
Here’s what Miami customers actually pay for the jobs we get called for most. These are real ranges for the Miami market as of 2026, not national averages pulled from a template.
| Service | Typical Price Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| House lockout (daytime) | $65 – $150 | Non-destructive entry preferred; most doors open without damage |
| House lockout (after midnight) | $120 – $250 | Weekend and holiday rates run higher |
| Car lockout | $75 – $180 | Depends on vehicle make; some require specialty tools |
| Rekey, standard knob lock | $20 – $35 per lock | Cheapest way to retire old keys after a move or roommate change |
| Rekey, deadbolt | $25 – $45 per lock | Often bundled at a lower per-lock rate for 3+ locks |
| Lock replacement, standard | $150 – $400 | Includes hardware and labor |
| High-security cylinder install | $250 – $600 | Medeco, Mul-T-Lock, Abloy hardware; priced per door |
| Commercial master key system | $400 – $1,500+ | Scales with door count and access hierarchy |
| Broken key extraction | $95 – $200 | Higher if the cylinder has to be replaced |
| Smart lock installation | $120 – $300 | Labor only if you supply the lock |
| Mailbox or cabinet lock | $35 – $90 | Common in condo buildings |
Two things drive that range more than anything else: the time of day and the hardware. A standard Kwikset deadbolt on a Brickell condo door is a different job than a Medeco cylinder on a Little Havana storefront. We carry both, and we quote both before we start.
What Affects Locksmith Pricing in Miami
- Time of day. A 2 a.m. call in South Beach costs more than a 2 p.m. call in Coral Gables. That’s true across the trade, and any shop that tells you otherwise is building the surcharge into the base rate somewhere else.
- Hardware grade. Builder-grade Kwikset and Schlage locks cost less to work on than high-security cylinders from Medeco, Mul-T-Lock, or Abloy. The tools and pin kits are different, and the labor reflects it.
- Door type and construction. Miami’s mix of older wood-frame homes in neighborhoods like Little Havana and newer reinforced steel-frame condos downtown means entry difficulty varies block to block.
- Access and parking. A brickell high-rise with valet-only garage access takes longer to reach than a driveway in Kendall. Some shops fold that time into the rate; we’d rather tell you upfront.
- Weather. Miami’s salt air and humidity corrode lock cylinders faster than dry climates do. A lock that’s been sitting through three hurricane seasons may need replacement rather than rekeying, and that changes the price.
- Whether the job is scheduled or emergency. A planned rekey on a Tuesday morning is always the cheapest version of the same job. Call ahead when you can.
How Locksmith Pricing Works (And Why It Varies)
Locksmith pricing breaks into three parts: a service call or trip charge, the labor for the specific job, and the hardware if new parts are needed. Some shops advertise a low “starting at” number that turns out to be the trip charge alone. By the time you’re standing on your porch at 11 p.m., the total has tripled and you’re in no position to argue.
We don’t work that way. Every job gets a written price before any work starts. If the number changes because we find something unexpected once the door is open, we stop and tell you before continuing. That’s not a policy we invented for marketing – it’s the standard Threshold Group was built around back in 2007, when the whole premise was simple: you should know exactly who is coming to your door and exactly what they’ll charge.
The name Dunmore comes from old words for a great fort, a stronghold built to keep what’s inside safe. It’s a fitting name for a trade where the whole point is keeping the wrong people out.
Who We Send to Your Door
Price is only half the concern for most of our customers. The other half is the stranger standing on the porch. We take that seriously enough to build a whole system around it.
Every technician is background-checked, identity-verified, and sent to you by name and photo before the visit. They arrive in a clean marked uniform with a photo ID badge they show at the door. If anyone arrives who you weren’t told to expect, that visit is covered at no charge. We call it The Threshold Standard, and it applies to every job, every time.
Every repair is also covered by our 365-Day Done Right Promise. If the repair fails within a year, we come back at no charge. That’s not a vague satisfaction pledge – it’s a written guarantee stamped on the job.
How to Save on Locksmith Work in Miami
- Schedule during the day when you can. A planned rekey or lock replacement during business hours runs $40 to $80 less than the same job after midnight.
- Bundle multiple locks. Rekeying three locks in one visit usually costs less per lock than rekeying one, because the trip charge is spread across the whole job.
- Rekey instead of replace when the hardware is sound. If your existing locks are decent quality, rekeying at $20 to $45 per lock is far cheaper than a full replacement at $150 to $400.
- Ask for the written price before work starts. Not a verbal estimate. A written number. Any shop that resists this is telling you something.
- Get a free estimate. We quote every job at no cost. Call (910) 714-4287 and you’ll get a straight answer before anyone is dispatched. Phones are answered by a live person, 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
FAQs – Locksmith Cost in Miami
How much does a locksmith cost in Miami?
Most jobs run $65 to $250. A standard daytime house lockout is $65 to $150, a rekey is $20 to $45 per lock, and a full lock replacement with hardware is $150 to $400 installed. Call (910) 714-4287 for an exact quote on your door – estimates are free.
Is it cheaper to repair or replace a lock?
Repair or rekey is almost always cheaper when the lock body is sound – $20 to $45 per lock versus $150 to $400 to replace. Replacement makes more sense when the cylinder is corroded or the hardware is builder-grade. We’ll tell you which one you’re looking at before we start, in writing.
Can you come today?
Yes, same-day service is available across Miami. Emergency calls after midnight run $120 to $250, while a scheduled daytime visit stays in the $65 to $150 range. Call (910) 714-4287 and a live person will give you a written price before anyone heads your way.
Do you charge extra for after-hours calls?
After-hours calls typically add $50 to $100 to the base rate. A daytime rekey at $20 to $45 per lock becomes $70 to $145 per lock at 3 a.m. If it can wait until morning, it’s worth waiting – and we’ll tell you that when you call.
What does rekeying cost, and do I need new keys?
Rekeying runs $20 to $35 per standard knob lock and $25 to $45 per deadbolt. Your old keys stop working the moment the internal pins are swapped. You’ll get new keys cut on the spot, usually at no extra charge when bundled with the rekey.
Do you work on high-security locks like Medeco or Mul-T-Lock?
Yes. We’re factory-authorized to install and service Schlage, Kwikset, Medeco, Yale, Baldwin, Mul-T-Lock, Sargent, and Abloy hardware. High-security cylinder installation typically runs $250 to $600 per door, depending on the model and door construction. Call (910) 714-4287 for a written quote specific to your setup.
Why Miami Customers Call Us
We’ve served customers as part of the Threshold Group family of independent local locksmith businesses since 2007. That means we’re not a franchise running a national script – we’re a local shop held to a network standard that most independent locksmiths don’t meet.
The trade-off is real. You may find a shop that quotes $20 less on a lockout. What you won’t get is a guaranteed written price, a background-checked technician sent to you by name and photo, a 365-day guarantee on the repair, or a live person on the phone at 3 a.m. For customers who are home alone, or have kids in the house, or are opening the door to a stranger for the first time, those things are worth the difference.
If you’re comparing shops, ask two questions: What’s the written price, and who exactly is coming to my door? If they can’t answer both, keep calling. We answer both before we hang up.
Pricing reflects the Miami market as of 2026. Dunmore Locksmith offers free estimates – call (910) 714-4287. Written by Perry Osgood, Owner at Dunmore Locksmith, serving Miami since 2007.
What Our Customers Say
"Good work installing a keypad lock on our back office. Showed up fifteen minutes late, but he called first. Programming codes took a while, but he made sure I understood it."
- Mitchell K."Deadbolt on the front door was sticking and wouldn't throw all the way. He cleaned it, adjusted the strike plate, and it works smoothly now. Charged very little."
- Victor S."The fact that he was background checked and carried ID made me comfortable letting him into the home. Changed out two worn deadbolts for new grade 1 ones."
- Brenda Z.