Locksmith 33314
Locksmith for 33314: Davie, Nova Southeastern and the college area
33314 is the college ZIP. Nova Southeastern University and Broward College's central campus sit here in eastern Davie, surrounded by rental houses, apartment complexes and the shops along Davie Road and College Avenue.
- Price quoted before work begins
- Ask for ID and a written estimate
- All major credit cards
01 ZIP 33314
Roommates, rentals and lost keys
Student housing creates its own kind of lock calls. Roommates come and go, keys are copied without telling the landlord, and nobody is quite sure how many are out there. Landlords who rekey between leases avoid a lot of awkward conversations.
Bedroom locks are a frequent request in shared houses. A keyed privacy lock on each bedroom door gives every tenant a bit of control. Check the lease first; some landlords want a key to every lock they own.
Lost car keys are the other big one. A key fob dropped somewhere between a lecture hall, a gym and a parking garage is hard to find and expensive to replace at a dealer. A locksmith can often cut and program a new one where the car is parked, once you prove it is yours. Bring the registration and an ID.
Davie Road, College Avenue and the semester rhythm
Calls in this ZIP follow the academic calendar. August brings move-ins and rekeys. December and May bring move-outs, lost keys in the shuffle and landlords preparing for the next lease. Booking a rekey a week or two before the rush is easier than finding a slot in the middle of it. For students, a key hook by the door and a spare with a friend in another building covers most emergencies. Landlords who own several houses near campus often standardize on one lock brand, which makes every future rekey quicker.
02 Usual calls
What people in 33314 call about
- Rekeying rental houses between student leases
- Keyed bedroom locks in shared houses
- Replacement car keys and fobs for students
- Apartment lockouts late in the evening
- Bike and locker padlocks cut off when the key is gone
03 Questions
College area questions
Can I put a lock on my bedroom door in a rental?
Ask your landlord first. If they agree, a keyed privacy lock is a small job, and the landlord may want a copy.
Is a new car key cheaper from a locksmith than a dealer?
Often, but not always. Get the locksmith's quote and compare with the dealer, including towing.
Can a locksmith cut a padlock off my bike lock?
Yes, once you show it is yours. The locksmith may ask a few questions first, and that is a good sign.
Can a landlord rekey a rental house between semesters?
Yes, and it is the cleanest way to start a new lease. Book it between move-out and move-in, and give each new tenant fresh keys at signing. Keep one labeled spare for yourself.
04 Pricing
How the price is set
Every job starts from the published price list. The contractor who takes the call looks at the lock, confirms the final figure and only then starts. Ask for ID and a written estimate, and mention any coupon up front.
05 Nearby
Other ZIP pages
- 33301Downtown & Las Olas
- 33304Victoria Park & Central Beach
- 33305Wilton Manors & Middle River
- 33306Coral Ridge
- 33308Galt Ocean Mile & Imperial Point
- 33309Cypress Creek & Executive Airport
- 33311Sistrunk & Lauderdale Manors
- 33312Riverland & Broadview Park
- 33313Lauderhill & State Road 7
- 33314Davie college area
- 33315Edgewood & airport area
- 33316Harbor Beach, Rio Vista & Port Everglades
- 33317Plantation (central)
- 33319Inverrary & north Lauderhill
- 33321Tamarac
- 33322Plantation & Sunrise (dispatch ZIP)
- 33323Sunrise & Sawgrass Mills
- 33324West Plantation & Jacaranda
- 33325West Davie
- 33326Weston (Bonaventure & Town Center)
- 33327West Weston
- 33328Davie & Cooper City edge
- 33330Davie horse country
- 33331Southwest Ranches & Griffin Road
- 33332West Weston & Southwest Ranches
- 33334Oakland Park
- 33351North Sunrise & west Lauderhill
- P.O. BoxMail-only ZIPs
06 Next step
Call or ask for a callback
Describe the lock, hear the starting price
Calls go to independent contractors; availability changes through the day, so call to check.