Fast, Reliable Lock Installation & Rekey Across Plantation
Lock installation and rekeying in Plantation typically runs $120-$380 depending on hardware grade and door condition, and most jobs are completed same-day with a flat price quoted before we arrive. We’re familiar with the uniform lock hardware found in Plantation’s planned communities from Nob Hill Road to Pine Island Road, and we carry the specific key blanks and pin kits that match those original 1960s-1980s installations. Call (844) 956-4715 for a free estimate - a live person answers, 24/7.
Plantation’s older housing stock keeps us busy. The concrete-block ranch homes and two-story builds that line streets like Broward Boulevard and Sunrise Boulevard were finished with builder-grade Kwikset and Schlage locksets that are now 40 to 60 years old. Humidity seeps into those brass cylinders year after year. By June, when homeowners test their locks ahead of hurricane season, we see a spike in calls for seized keyways and binding deadbolts. We’ve been serving Broward County for over 42 years, and our Lock Installation & Rekey team knows the difference between a straightforward rekey and a retrofit that needs custom strike-plate work.
Why Strongbox Lock & Safe Co. of Miami Is Plantation’s Preferred Lock Installation & Rekey Company
We’ve built our reputation in Plantation by showing up when we say we will and quoting the real price on the phone. No $19 bait-and-switch. No subcontractor who won’t show ID. Our technicians are background-checked, uniformed, and present company identification at every door - because the person who opens your locks should be the most verifiable person you hire.
Plantation customers tell us they chose us after a bad experience with a cut-rate operator who doubled the price on arrival. Our 90-Day Done Right Promise backs every job in writing: if it’s not right, we come back. No paperwork to file, no argument.
Response time to Plantation is typically under 45 minutes from dispatch during business hours, and our phones are answered by a live person around the clock - nights, weekends, holidays included. We know the ZIP 33388 area and the gated communities off West Broward Boulevard well enough to navigate without delay.
Randall Odom has led Strongbox Lock & Safe Co. with a steady hand, and that consistency shows in how we treat Plantation homeowners. We’re not trying to sell you hardware you don’t need. We plan to be serving this community in thirty years, and we act like it.
Our Lock Installation & Rekey Services in Plantation
Smart Lock Installation
Smart locks make sense for Plantation’s empty-nesters who travel seasonally and want to let in a house-sitter or check who’s at the door from Bradenton. We install Schlage Encode and Yale Assure models that integrate with existing deadbolt prep in CBS construction, though we often need to deepen or shim the strike pocket to match older frame depths. Wi-Fi connectivity can be spotty in Plantation’s concrete-block walls, so we test signal strength before we mount anything and recommend a Wi-Fi extender if needed. Our flat price covers installation, setup of your app, and a walkthrough before we leave.

Electronic Lock & Keypad Lock Solutions
Keypad locks eliminate the need to hide a key under the planter - a common practice in Plantation’s quiet cul-de-sacs that we strongly discourage. We install Medeco and Schlage electronic deadbolts with programmable codes, which work well for families with adult children who visit from Lauderhill or Fort Lauderdale. The humid climate means we specify models with sealed keypads and corrosion-resistant internals. Battery life runs 8-12 months in normal use; we include a low-battery warning test before we finish.

Key Duplication
Key duplication in Plantation carries a local wrinkle: many HOA communities used restricted keyways for their original master-key systems, and those blanks are often discontinued or require locksmith credentials to purchase. We stock Medeco, Schlage Primus, and standard Kwikset blanks, and we can identify whether your key is a consumer-grade copy or a restricted original. For Plantation’s phased subdivisions, matching one neighbor’s working key often lets us cut duplicates for the whole block from the same blank series - a efficiency that saves everyone time and money.

Biometric Lock Installation
Biometric locks appeal to Plantation homeowners who want keyless entry without remembering a code. We install fingerprint-enabled deadbolts from select manufacturers, though we caution that Miami’s humidity can affect sensor reliability on cheaper units. We specify models with capacitive sensors rather than optical, and we test enrollment in both dry and humid conditions before we consider the job done.

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 Plantation
We carry and install Abloy, Schlage, Kwikset, and Medeco hardware, with common parts stocked for same-day finish on Plantation calls. That means when your 1970s Kwikset deadbolt seizes on a Saturday evening, we likely have the replacement cylinder or full assembly on the truck. We don’t show up to “take a look” and order parts. We quote the flat price, carry the hardware, and complete the job. For specialty items like Mul-T-Lock high-security cylinders or Baldwin estate hardware, we coordinate direct supply and schedule installation once confirmed - still at the flat price quoted upfront.
Common Lock Installation & Rekey Problems We See in Plantation Homes
- Humidity-corroded cylinders. Plantation’s year-round humidity above 70% oxidizes exterior brass lock cylinders, especially on north-facing doors that never fully dry. The key starts to catch, then binds, then seizes completely - usually discovered in late May when homeowners test everything before storm season.
- Non-standard backsets from impact-door retrofits. After Hurricane Andrew, many Plantation owners upgraded to impact-rated entry doors. The new frames often have 2-3/8″ or 2-3/4″ backsets that don’t match the original lock, or strike-plate depths that leave the deadbolt short of full extension. Direct replacement fails; we machine the frame or specify a compatible lock.
- Discontinued HOA master-key profiles. In Plantation’s gated communities, a single broken clubhouse lock can cascade into a complex-wide rekey if the original cylinder profile is no longer manufactured. We maintain relationships with legacy suppliers and can sometimes source NOS (new old stock) cylinders to avoid full system replacement.
- Swollen wood and warped aluminum frames. Summer rains swell Plantation’s original wood door frames and warp aging aluminum replacements, binding deadbolts that once operated smoothly. We plane, shim, or deepen strike pockets as needed - never force a lock into a frame that won’t accept it properly.
Pricing for Lock Installation & Rekey in Plantation, FL
We quote flat prices on the phone before any truck rolls. No bait, no switch, no “plus parts” surprises. Typical ranges in Plantation’s market:
| Service | Typical Range |
|---|---|
| Standard rekey (per cylinder) | $25-$45 |
| Lock installation - grade 2 residential deadbolt | $120-$195 |
| Smart lock installation (includes setup) | $220-$380 |
| Electronic keypad lock installation | $180-$295 |
| Key duplication - standard | $4-$8 |
| Key duplication - restricted/high-security | $15-$35 |
| Strike plate / frame modification | $45-$85 |
| Emergency lockout response (Plantation) | $95-$145 |
Factors that move the needle: frame condition requiring modification, discontinued hardware needing special sourcing, and master-key system complexity. Seniors and veterans receive a permanent 5% discount. Repairs over $250 qualify for $50 off. Estimates are free - call (844) 956-4715 and we’ll give you the exact number.
We Also Serve Cities Near Plantation
Our service area covers Lock Installation & Rekey in Plantation and extends to Broadview Park, Lauderhill, Lauderdale Lakes, and Fort Lauderdale. We know the lock hardware patterns in each - from Lauderhill’s 1970s apartment conversions to Fort Lauderdale’s mixed-vintage coastal construction - and we carry the corresponding key blanks and parts.
Serving Plantation, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Plantation 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 Plantation
Seized keyways from humidity-corroded brass cylinders, especially in original Kwikset and Schlage hardware from the 1960s through 1980s. The key catches, then binds, then won’t turn at all. We replace the cylinder or full deadbolt, matching the original keying if neighbors need compatibility. Call (844) 956-4715 for a free estimate - we’ll tell you whether it’s a rekey or replacement before we drive.
Often yes, if your subdivision was built in a single phase with identical hardware - common along Nob Hill Road and Pine Island Road. We identify the cylinder profile from one home and can frequently rekey multiple homes using the same key blank and pin kit. Not every HOA allows this; we verify your association’s requirements first. Call (844) 956-4715 to discuss your specific community.
Usually, with frame modification. Post-Andrew impact doors in Plantation often have non-standard backsets or strike-plate depths that don’t accept direct replacement. We machine the frame, deepen the strike pocket, or specify a compatible lock with adjustable backset. We quote the full cost, including modification, before we start. Call (844) 956-4715 for an exact quote - estimates are free.
Yes, though concrete-block construction can weaken Wi-Fi signals. We test connectivity at your door before installation and recommend solutions if needed. Schlage Encode and Yale Assure models with external antennas perform best in Plantation’s CBS walls. We include app setup and a full walkthrough. Call (844) 956-4715 to schedule.
We first attempt to source the original blank through legacy suppliers or NOS inventory - something our 42 years in the trade makes possible. If the profile is truly extinct, we work with your HOA to design a transition rekey that maintains security without replacing every cylinder at once. We quote both paths upfront. Call (844) 956-4715 to discuss your specific key.
Written by Randall Odom, Owner at Strongbox Lock & Safe Co., serving Plantation and Broward County since 2013.