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
Locksmith work in Miami runs on two clocks: the schedule you planned, and the one humidity hands you. Salt air off Biscayne Bay corrodes lock cylinders in two to four years that dry-climate hardware would shrug off for fifteen. Concrete-block ranches in Hialeah, high-rise condos in Brickell, and post-Andrew impact doors in Kendall all need different tools, different parts, and different training. We stock for all three. Call (910) 714-4287 any hour.
Why Miami Homes Are Different
Miami’s post-Hurricane Andrew building codes mandate impact-rated exterior doors on virtually all new and renovated construction. Those doors almost universally use European-style multipoint locking systems with euro-profile cylinders that are rare in most U.S. cities. A Miami locksmith who can’t diagnose and rekey a multipoint mechanism or source a euro-cylinder on short notice is effectively locked out of a large share of the local market. We handle those systems weekly.
The housing stock splits three ways. Inland neighborhoods like Little Havana, Miami Gardens, and Hialeah are heavy with 1950s-to-1970s concrete-block construction: solid walls, aging hardware, and door frames that have settled enough to throw off latch alignment. Brickell, Edgewater, and Downtown run vertical, where lock work means coordinating with condo associations, building-wide master-key systems, and key-fob access. And the coastal strip from Coconut Grove north to Bal Harbour gets the worst of the salt air, where even recently installed deadbolts show corroded pins and frozen plugs far sooner than anyone expects.
Our Main Miami Services
Most Miami callers reach us for one of two reasons: they can’t get into their home, or they no longer trust the people who have keys to it. Both roads run through the four services below.
Residential Locksmith in Miami
Home lock work in Miami means rekeying after a tenant or contractor has had access, fresh deadbolts on older CBS homes, and multipoint servicing on newer impact doors. We carry euro-profile cylinders and the common Hoppe, Fuhr, and GU multipoint components in the van, so we’re not waiting on a supplier while your door hangs open. Full details are on our Residential Locksmith in Miami page.
Door Lock Repair in Miami
The two most common repair calls in Miami are seized deadbolts from salt corrosion and misaligned latches from settled concrete-block door frames. Both are fixable on the first visit in most cases, and every repair carries our 365-Day Done Right Promise. See what repair looks like in practice on our Door Lock Repair in Miami page.
Change Door Locks in Miami
Changing locks in Miami often means more than swapping a cylinder. Impact-rated doors frequently tie the deadbolt into a multipoint rail system, so the new hardware has to match the existing euro-profile. We quote the full price in writing before any work starts, and we never surprise you with an install fee at the end. Read the full breakdown on our Change Door Locks in Miami page.
Commercial Locksmith in Miami
Miami’s commercial lock work is shaped by the condo market. Property managers in Brickell, Edgewater, and the Upper East Side call us about master-key rekeying, storefront latch replacement, and access-control installation across dozens of units at once. We schedule a walkthrough, deliver a written scope and flat per-lock pricing, and work on the association’s timeline, not ours. Learn more on our Commercial Locksmith in Miami page.
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’re factory-authorized on Schlage, Kwikset, and Medeco hardware, and we keep common cylinders, latches, and multipoint components in local Miami stock so turnaround stays same-day for most repairs. Browse our brands to see the full list of what we install and service.
Pricing for Locksmith in Miami, FL
| Service | Typical range in Miami |
|---|---|
| Standard lockout (basic cylinder deadbolt) | $65 – $95 |
| Lockout on a multipoint or high-security door | $95 – $160 |
| Rekey one standard knob or deadbolt | $20 – $40 per cylinder |
| Rekey after a move or tenant change (3 – 5 locks) | $90 – $180 |
| High-security cylinder rekey (Medeco, Mul-T-Lock) | $45 – $75 per cylinder |
| Replace a standard deadbolt (parts + labor) | $95 – $185 |
| Replace a mortise or rim lock on an older Miami door | $150 – $300 |
| Multipoint lock repair (hinge side or euro-cylinder) | $180 – $340 |
| New euro-profile cylinder supplied and installed | $75 – $140 |
| Master-key system setup for a condo or office building | $25 – $45 per cylinder, plus survey |
Salt corrosion and multipoint complexity push Miami jobs toward the upper end of these ranges more often than in inland cities. Whatever the number, it goes in writing before work starts and it is the number on the invoice.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Miami
We cover the full metro area, from inland communities to the coastal barrier islands. Response time for most of Miami is 30 to 60 minutes, with the coastal neighborhoods sometimes running a bit longer during post-hurricane demand spikes.
- Brickell
- Little Havana
- Coral Way
- Upper East Side
- Kendall
Service Area – Cities Near Miami
Dunmore Locksmith serves Miami and the surrounding municipalities from a single South Florida dispatch office. If you’re nearby, we cover Miami Beach, FL, Coral Gables, FL, Key Biscayne, FL, and Hialeah, FL with the same pricing and the same background-checked technicians.
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 of Miami sees a technician within 30 to 60 minutes. Coastal neighborhoods and post-storm surges can stretch that. Call (910) 714-4287 and the person who answers will tell you exactly who is coming, what they look like, and when they’ll arrive.
In most Brickell, Edgewater, and Downtown buildings, yes, and the association often requires a specific cylinder profile or keyway. We work directly with property managers and handle the approval paperwork as part of the quote, so the job meets the building’s master-key system from day one.
Yes. Within two to four years near Biscayne Bay or the Atlantic, exterior lock cylinders can seize with corroded pins and frozen plugs. We recommend a simple cleaning and lubrication check once a year for ocean-facing doors, which costs far less than an emergency replacement at 2 a.m.
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
"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."We moved into a new house and wanted to know nobody else had a key. He rekeyed every exterior door and showed me how the pins work. Clear and patient."
- Anita P."Our storefront door lock was worn and tough to turn. He repaired it on the spot and left us extra keys cut properly."
- Camille W.