Residential Locksmith in Stuart, FL

Getting locked out of your home is the number one call we get at Stuart Locksmiths. It happens on the way back from the beach, after a grocery run, or when a door blows shut during a storm. We dispatch fast and typically have you back inside within 20 minutes of arrival, no damage to your door or frame.

Most locksmiths charge a trip fee plus a labor rate. At Stuart Locksmiths, we quote upfront, no surprises when the invoice comes. Lockout service in Stuart typically runs $65 to $115 depending on lock complexity and time of day.

Rekeying changes the internal pins of your lock so old keys no longer work. It's the right call after moving into a new home, ending a lease, losing a key, or parting ways with a roommate. You keep your existing hardware and spend about half what a full lock replacement costs.

Stuart Locksmiths rekeyes Kwikset, Schlage, Baldwin, and most other standard brands on the spot. We carry pin kits in the van. One visit and every entry point in your home operates on a single new key if you want.

Sometimes rekeying isn't enough. If your lock is old, worn, damaged from a break-in attempt, or just a cheap builder-grade unit, replacement is the better move. We stock residential-grade locks from Schlage, Kwikset, and Medeco and can swap out a standard knob or deadbolt in under 30 minutes.

Stuart's humid salt air accelerates hardware corrosion, especially on homes near the St. Lucie River or the Sailfish Point area. A lock that feels stiff or grinds when turning is telling you something. Don't ignore it until it fails completely.

A deadbolt is the single most effective upgrade you can make to a residential door. An ANSI Grade 1 deadbolt with a 1-inch throw resists kick-in attempts far better than any knob lock alone. We install single and double-cylinder deadbolts and make sure the strike plate is anchored with 3-inch screws, not the 3/4-inch ones builders typically use.

If your existing deadbolt is stiff, misaligned, or the thumb turn spins without engaging, that's a repair job before it becomes a lockout. Stuart Locksmiths diagnoses and fixes deadbolt issues on the same visit in most cases.

Smart locks let you unlock your door from your phone, assign temporary codes to housekeepers or contractors, and get notifications when the kids get home from school. Popular brands we install include Schlage Encode, Yale Assure, and August Smart Lock. Installation takes about 45 minutes and includes app setup.

One thing most people don't realize: many smart locks still have a physical key override. That matters a lot in Florida, where power outages during hurricane season are real. We make sure your smart lock setup has a backup plan.

High-security locks like Medeco, Mul-T-Lock, and ASSA Abloy offer pick resistance, drill resistance, and restricted keyways that prevent unauthorized key duplication. Standard Kwikset keys can be copied at any hardware store. Restricted keyway keys can only be duplicated by an authorized locksmith with proof of ownership.

If you own a waterfront property in Stuart, a vacation rental on SE Monterey Road, or simply want the best residential protection available, high-security locks are worth the investment. The cost runs $200 to $450 per lock installed, but the security gap between these and builder-grade hardware is enormous.

Not every lock problem requires replacement. Keys that stick, latches that won't retract, locks that feel loose in the door, mechanisms that grind -- these are usually repair jobs. Stuart Locksmiths carries common replacement parts and lubricants on every service vehicle.

Stuart's weather is hard on door hardware. Humidity swells door frames, salt air corrodes metal parts, and UV exposure degrades plastic components in lever handles. Catch these issues early and a $75 repair call saves you a $200 replacement down the road.

A home security upgrade assessment covers every point of entry: all exterior doors, sliding glass doors, windows, garage, and gates. Stuart Locksmiths evaluates what you have, identifies the weak points, and recommends hardware solutions ranked by impact and cost. We don't sell alarm systems, so there's no upsell pressure.

According to the FBI Crime Data Explorer, Florida consistently ranks in the top 10 states for property crime. Martin County is safer than the state average, but that doesn't mean your 1990s builder locks are adequate. A security assessment from Stuart Locksmiths runs about $49, credited toward any work performed.

Pool gates, fence gates, and community entrance gates all need locks rated for outdoor exposure. Standard interior-grade padlocks rust out within one Florida summer. We install weather-rated padlocks, gate latches, and combination locks built for the humidity and salt air common across Stuart neighborhoods like Yacht and Country Club, River Forest, and the barrier island communities.

Pool gate locks in Florida also have to comply with Florida Statute 515, which requires self-latching, self-closing mechanisms at a specific height to prevent child access. We make sure every pool gate lock we install passes that standard.

Most garage doors have almost no secondary lock beyond the electric opener. If the power goes out, someone trips the emergency release cable from outside through the weatherstripping gap, or the opener remote gets stolen, your garage is wide open. We install T-handle garage door locks, slide bolt locks, and garage defender systems that physically secure the door.

For homeowners in Stuart who have detached garages or workshop spaces, a proper keyed lock on the side entry door is equally important. We handle both the overhead door and the pedestrian entry in a single visit.

Mailbox locks are small but identity theft is real. A broken or missing mailbox lock gives anyone access to bank statements, prescription information, and tax documents. Stuart Locksmiths replaces individual mailbox locks, cluster box unit (CBU) locks, and multi-tenant box locks for HOA communities across Martin County.

Lost your mailbox key? We can often open the existing lock and rekey it for around $35 to $55. If the lock is too corroded to rekey, a direct replacement runs $45 to $80. Fast job, same day service in most cases.

Forgotten combinations, dead electronic keypad batteries, and jammed bolt mechanisms are the three most common safe calls we get. Stuart Locksmiths opens most residential safes without drilling, which preserves the safe's integrity. We carry specialized tools and have opened Liberty, SentrySafe, Fort Knox, and Stack-On models in Stuart homes.

When we do have to drill, we mark and document the entry point and can often restore functionality with new parts. Moving into a Stuart home and found a safe left behind by the previous owner? That's one of our most common service calls. We'll get it open.