Fort Lauderdale, FL locksmith
Commercial locksmith work for Fort Lauderdale shops, offices and warehouses
A shop on Las Olas, a dental suite off Cypress Creek Road, a marine supply warehouse near State Road 84. Each has its own door hardware. Say what you have, and a contractor quotes the job before starting.
- Price quoted before work begins
- Ask for ID and a written estimate
- All major credit cards
01 Work
Commercial jobs that come up most
Rekey after staff changes
When a manager leaves with a key, rekeying the cylinders is quicker and cheaper than buying new hardware.
Storefront and aluminum doors
Mortise cylinders, narrow-stile locks and the pivots that loosen on busy glass doors.
Panic bars and exit devices
Repair or replace push bars on rear and side exits, and fit the outside trim and cylinder.
Master key plans
One key for the owner, limited keys for staff. The locksmith maps doors to keys before cutting anything.
Office suite lockouts
Locked out of a suite or a back office. Expect to show you have authority to enter.
Filing cabinets and desks
Cabinet locks, drawer cores and replacement keys for office furniture.
02 Planning
Before you call about a business door
A few details save a second trip. Note the brand stamped on the lock face, whether the door is glass, steel or wood, and whether the lock is on a fire exit.
- Photo of the lock face and the edge of the door
- Count of doors and how many keys each person needs
- Who in the company can approve the work and sign the estimate
- Landlord rules on changing cylinders in a leased space
Leased spaces in strip centers and office parks often require the landlord to hold a working key. Check your lease before you rekey. Prices start where the price list says, and the final number is set on site.
03 Questions
Commercial questions
Can the work happen outside business hours?
Often, yes. Call to check current availability for the time you want, and mention it is a business so the right contractor is matched.
Do you install access control systems?
Ask on the call. Some contractors in the network handle keypad and card systems; for large networked systems you may need a specialist installer.
Is there a discount for multiple doors?
The price is set per job by the contractor. Ask for an itemized written estimate that lists each door.
What do I need to show for a business lockout?
Usually ID plus something that ties you to the business, such as a lease, a business card with your name, or a manager on the phone.
04 Next step
Plan the commercial job
Talk it through first
Give the call desk the address, number of doors and the hardware type to hear a starting price before a locksmith is sent.