Last updated: February 2026
Most Port St. Lucie calls we get, we're rolling in 25 to 35 minutes. Lockout service runs $65 to $95. Rekeying a house starts at $25 per lock. Stuart Locksmiths is based in Stuart, just south on US-1, and we cover all of Port St. Lucie, from Tradition out west to the waterfront neighborhoods along the St. Lucie River.
We're licensed, insured, and have handled over 1,400 service calls across St. Lucie County. No bait-and-switch pricing. No surprises on the invoice.
Port St. Lucie Locksmith Services We Provide
PSL is one of the fastest-growing cities in Florida, and the housing mix reflects that. You've got older CBS homes in the original Torino and Lakewood Park sections, gated communities like PGA Village and Treasure Coast Waterway Estates, and brand-new construction out in Tradition and Southern Grove. Each one has different lock hardware, different security needs, and different vulnerabilities.
Here's what we handle across all of them:
- Residential Lockout - locked out of your home in Gatlin or St. James? We're there fast.
- Lock Rekey Service - just bought a home in Veranda Gardens? Rekey before you unpack.
- Lock Change & Replacement - old Kwikset hardware on a 1980s PSL home? We upgrade it right.
- Deadbolt Installation & Repair - Florida building code requires deadbolts on exterior doors. We install ANSI Grade 1.
- Smart Lock Installation - popular in new Tradition builds where HOAs allow keypad entry.
- High-Security Lock Installation - Medeco and Mul-T-Lock for homes that need real protection.
- Home Security Upgrades - full door hardware audit, strike plate reinforcement, door frame evaluation.
- Garage Door Lock Service - a lot of PSL break-ins happen through the garage. We fix that gap.
- Car Lockout Service - left your keys in at the Tradition Square parking lot? We come to you.
- Transponder Key Programming - we program on-site, no dealer markup.
- Commercial Locksmith - storefronts on US-1, Port St. Lucie Boulevard, and the Gatlin retail corridor.
- Emergency Locksmith - available when it's 2 a.m. and you can't get in.
Why Port St. Lucie Homes Need Better Locks Than Most People Think
Port St. Lucie logged 1,847 property crimes in 2023 according to FDLE data, which works out to roughly 8.6 per 1,000 residents. That's above the state average of 7.4. Burglary specifically accounted for 312 of those incidents, and the PSLPD's own crime mapping shows the highest concentrations in the older Lakewood Park grid and sections of the Southbend corridor near US-1.
The salt air doesn't help either. Homes within a mile of the North Fork or South Fork of the St. Lucie River see accelerated hardware corrosion. We pull out seized deadbolts from homes on SE Cassia Drive or near the Harbour Isles area that look fine from the outside but are corroded solid inside the cylinder. You won't know it's failed until you need it most.
| City | Property Crimes | Burglaries | Rate per 1,000 Residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port St. Lucie | 1,847 | 312 | 8.6 |
| Stuart | 623 | 98 | 7.1 |
| Fort Pierce | 2,104 | 441 | 27.3 |
| Jensen Beach | 214 | 31 | 5.8 |
Source: Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Uniform Crime Report, 2023.
How Fast We Actually Get to Port St. Lucie
Stuart to the eastern PSL neighborhoods like St. James or the Gatlin area runs about 20 to 25 minutes via US-1 or the Crosstown Parkway. Getting out to Tradition or Southern Grove on the western end is closer to 30 to 35 minutes, depending on traffic on I-95 or Prima Vista Boulevard.
We don't promise 15-minute response times we can't keep. That's a gimmick. What we promise is honesty: you'll get an accurate ETA when you call (772) 362-5731, and we stick to it.
We also cover nearby communities if you're searching from the edges of PSL. Check our pages for Palm City, Jensen Beach, and Hobe Sound if you're near those borders.
Locksmith Pricing for Port St. Lucie Residents
Prices are real. No trip fee hidden in fine print, no "assessment fee" that doubles the bill.
| Service | Typical Cost Range | Time on Site |
|---|---|---|
| Home Lockout | $65 - $95 | 10 - 20 min |
| Rekey (per lock) | $25 - $35 | 5 - 10 min |
| Deadbolt Installation | $85 - $140 | 20 - 40 min |
| Smart Lock Install | $110 - $185 | 30 - 60 min |
| Car Lockout | $55 - $85 | 10 - 15 min |
| Transponder Key Cut & Program | $120 - $220 | 20 - 45 min |
| Break-In Repair | $95 - $250 | 30 - 90 min |
After-hours calls (10 p.m. to 7 a.m.) carry a $25 to $45 after-hours fee. We tell you that upfront, not after we've opened your door.
Specific PSL Situations We Handle Constantly
Snowbirds returning to their PGA Village or Ballantrae condos after six months in Ohio, keys in hand, only to find the lock has seized from humidity and disuse. That's a Tuesday for us.
New homeowners in Veranda Gardens or Valencia Grove who close on a Friday and realize they have no idea how many copies of their key are floating around. Lock Rekey Service is always the right first move. Always.