Fast, Reliable Lock Installation & Rekey Across Kendall
Lock installation and rekeying in Kendall typically runs $120-$450 depending on hardware type, with smart lock upgrades on impact-rated doors at the higher end. Most standard rekeys are completed same-day, and our Lock Installation & Rekey team carries the specialized cylinders and multi-point hardware that post-1992 Kendall homes require. We’re familiar with the area from Dadeland to The Hammocks, and we quote a flat price before the truck rolls. Call (844) 956-4715.
Kendall’s not like other suburbs. After Hurricane Andrew, the Miami Building Code rewrote how doors get built here. That means most houses in the 33156 zip and surrounding areas run PGT, Andersen, or CGI impact-rated slabs with multi-point locking systems - hardware that’s more complex than the standard deadbolt you’ll find in Miami or Atlanta. We’ve been serving South Florida long enough to remember when that transition happened, and we’ve stocked the parts ever since.
Why Strongbox Lock & Safe Co. of Miami Is Kendall’s Preferred Lock Installation & Rekey Company
We’ve worked in Kendall for decades. Randall Odom built this company on the idea that a locksmith should be the most verifiable person you ever hire - background-checked, uniformed, ID at the door. That’s not marketing. It’s how we’ve operated for over 42 years.
Kendall customers call us back because we understand their homes. We know the difference between a Hammocks HOA rekey and a single-family job on SW 88th Street. We know that pre-Andrew wood-frame pockets near the western edge, closer to the Everglades, swell differently than CBS construction. That local knowledge saves time and prevents callbacks.
Our technicians carry Schlage, Medeco, Yale, Baldwin, and Kwikset hardware on the truck, plus the specialized multi-point components that Kendall’s impact doors demand. No waiting for parts. No “we’ll come back next week.” We answer live, 24/7 - nights, weekends, holidays - and the price quoted on the phone is the price on the invoice. A square deal, backed by our 90-Day Done Right Promise in writing.
Response time to Kendall averages under 45 minutes from confirmation. We’re already working in Pinecrest, Glenvar Heights, and South Miami daily, so your call doesn’t route from across the county.
Our Lock Installation & Rekey Services in Kendall
Smart Lock Installation
Smart locks on Kendall homes require more than screwing a Wi-Fi deadbolt into a standard door. Post-1992 impact-rated slabs with multi-point hardware often won’t accept retrofit smart deadbolts without adapter plates or full lockset replacement. We assess whether your PGT or Andersen door can take a smart conversion, or whether the multi-point system needs integrated electronic access instead. Our Lock Installation & Rekey in Kendall includes Yale and Schlage smart options that communicate with existing HOA access control where compatible. Typical smart lock installation in Kendall runs $280-$520.
Keyless Entry
Keyless entry in Kendall serves two distinct needs: the homeowner who wants keypad convenience at the front door, and the HOA or property manager managing hundreds of units under centralized access. For single-family homes, we install Baldwin and Schlage keypads that withstand the humidity that destroys cheaper units in eighteen months. For gated communities, we coordinate with property management to ensure new keyless hardware integrates with existing master-key hierarchies. Keyless entry installation in Kendall typically costs $220-$380.
Keypad Lock
Standalone keypad locks work well on Kendall’s CBS construction where door slabs are stable and strike alignment holds. We see problems when they’re installed on pre-Andrew wood frames without addressing jamb swelling first. Our keypad installs include humidity-rated components and strike plate adjustment. Most keypad jobs in Kendall fall between $180-$320.
Biometric Lock
Biometric locks - fingerprint readers - are growing in Kendall’s newer construction and high-end renovations. These require clean, stable mounting surfaces that post-1992 impact doors provide, but they also demand power solutions since battery-only biometrics struggle in high-humidity environments. We hardwire where possible or specify extended-life battery packs. Biometric installation in Kendall runs $340-$580.
Electronic Lock
Electronic locks bridge smart, keypad, and biometric functions. In Kendall, we specify Medeco and Mul-T-Lock electronic cylinders for commercial and high-security residential applications, particularly in HOA-managed properties where audit trails matter. These integrate with existing multi-point hardware more cleanly than consumer-grade options.
Key Duplication
Key duplication in Kendall isn’t always straightforward. Multi-point lock keys, HOA fob programming, and high-security Medeco or Mul-T-Lock blanks require specialized equipment. We duplicate on-site for standard Kwikset and Schlage, and coordinate with our shop for restricted keyways. Basic key duplication runs $4-$12; high-security or fob programming runs $35-$85.
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.
Trusted Brands We Service in Kendall
We install and service Kwikset, Medeco, Yale, and Baldwin throughout Kendall, with full inventory on our trucks for same-day completion. Medeco’s high-security cylinders hold up better than most in our humidity, which is why we recommend them for coastal-exposed homes near the western edge. Yale’s smart lock line integrates cleanly with home automation systems common in newer Hammocks construction. We don’t push brands that won’t survive here. The right lock goes on the right door - that’s the Strongbox way.
Common Lock Installation & Rekey Problems We See in Kendall Homes
- Corrosion in Schlage and Kwikset pin-tumbler cylinders. Kendall’s humidity rarely drops below 70%, and the Everglades proximity means salt-tinged air reaches western neighborhoods. We regularly extract broken keys from corroded cylinders in homes off Hammocks Boulevard and SW 120th Street. Annual lubrication with graphite, not oil, extends life.
- Swollen door jambs in pre-Andrew wood-frame homes. The minority of Kendall’s housing stock that predates 1992 - pockets near the western boundary - experiences seasonal jamb swelling that throws strike plates out of alignment. A new lock won’t fix this; we plane and reseat strikes as part of proper installation.
- Smart lock incompatibility with post-1992 impact doors. Homeowners buy Wi-Fi deadbolts online, then discover their PGT multi-point slab won’t accept standard backset drilling. We retrofit with adapter hardware or recommend integrated electronic multi-point systems instead.
- HOA master-key hierarchy conflicts. In The Hammocks and similar gated communities, unauthorized cylinder changes can break the property management’s master-key system. We coordinate all rekeying with HOA specifications, programming new fobs and maintaining audit documentation.
Pricing for Lock Installation & Rekey in Kendall, FL
| Service | Typical Range in Kendall |
|---|---|
| Standard rekey (single cylinder) | $120-$180 |
| Rekey with master-key system | $180-$320 |
| Standard deadbolt installation | $160-$260 |
| Multi-point lock cylinder replacement | $220-$380 |
| Smart lock installation | $280-$520 |
| Keyless entry / keypad installation | $220-$380 |
| Biometric lock installation | $340-$580 |
| HOA fob programming (per unit) | $45-$85 |
| Key duplication (standard) | $4-$12 |
| Key duplication (high-security / fob) | $35-$85 |
What moves the needle: multi-point hardware costs more than standard deadbolts; smart locks need adapter plates on impact doors; HOA-coordinated work requires documentation time. We quote flat before we drive. No bait, no switch. Seniors and veterans receive a permanent 5% discount. Repairs over $250 qualify for $50 off. Call (844) 956-4715 for your exact number - estimates are free.
We Also Serve Cities Near Kendall
Our trucks run daily through Pinecrest, Glenvar Heights, South Miami, and Cutler. If you’re near the Dadeland border or out toward the western edge by the wetlands, we’re already in your neighborhood. Same flat pricing, same live answer, same written guarantee.
Serving Kendall, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Kendall 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 - Lock Installation & Rekey in Kendall
Humidity corrodes the pin tumblers. Kendall’s year-round 70-80% moisture, especially near the Everglades edge, accelerates oxidation inside Schlage and Kwikset cylinders. We see this weekly in western Kendall homes. Graphite lubrication helps short-term; replacing with humidity-rated or high-security cylinders solves it long-term. Call (844) 956-4715 - we’ll diagnose whether a rekey or upgrade makes sense, and estimates are free.
Sometimes, but rarely with a standard retrofit kit. PGT impact-rated slabs with multi-point hardware often lack the clean 2-1/8″ bore that consumer smart deadbolts require. We assess whether an adapter plate works, or whether you need an integrated electronic multi-point system. Most smart lock installs we do in Kendall run $280-$520 because of this complexity. Call for a flat quote before you buy hardware that won’t fit.
The Hammocks HOA manages fob programming through their property management office or an approved locksmith. We hold several Hammocks contracts and can reprogram fobs on-site, coordinating with the community’s master-key hierarchy. Typical fob programming runs $45-$85 per unit. Call (844) 956-4715 with your building number - we’ll confirm authorization and schedule.
A new lock will fit, but it won’t latch properly unless we address the jamb first. Pre-1992 wood frames in Kendall swell seasonally, throwing strike plates out of alignment. We plane jambs, reseat strikes, and then install hardware that works year-round. Most swollen-jamb jobs run $180-$320 total. Call for a flat quote - we’ll measure before we cut.
Yes. Previous owners, contractors, cleaning services, and HOA maintenance staff may hold keys. In Kendall’s HOA communities, previous tenant fobs often remain active in gate systems until formally purged. We rekey cylinders and coordinate fob deactivation with property management. Standard home rekeying runs $120-$180; HOA-coordinated work runs higher. Call (844) 956-4715 to schedule - estimates are free.
Written by Randall Odom, Owner at Strongbox Lock & Safe Co., serving Kendall and South Florida communities for over 42 years.