House & Condo Lockout in Pompano Beach, FL
Getting back into a house or condo in Pompano Beach, FL starts at $95, and most standard-lock jobs finish between $95–160 — the same at noon or at 3 a.m. David E. tells you the figure on the phone before he starts the van. A door that's not what was described means a revised quote first, never a surprise bill.
A child, an older adult or a pet shut inside on a hot day? Call 911 first, then us.
Service is fully bilingual: David E. quotes, explains and invoices in English or Spanish, whichever you speak (en español).
- Licensed & insured
- 6-month workmanship warranty
- About 20 min to you
What does a lockout cost here?
| Door and lock | From | Usual total |
|---|---|---|
| Standard knob, lever or deadbolt (house, villa or condo unit) | $95 | $95–160 |
| Keypad or smart lock whose batteries died | $95 | $95–160 |
| High-security cylinder, or an impact door's multi-point lock | phone quote before driving | — |
| Keys lost, not just left inside: rekey during the same visit | $47 per lock, the extra-lock rate | $47–62 |
Included: the drive, opening one standard lock without drilling, and a check that it still locks afterwards. We charge no extra for weekends, holidays or the middle of the night.
What pushes it up: a knob and a deadbolt both thrown, a cylinder broken inside, patented high-security keys, multi-point hardware, or a long hold at a building's front desk.
How does David E. open the door?
- On the phone: your address, which door, the kind of lock (a texted photo helps), and the price.
- At the door: he shows you his ID before he starts.
- No-drill methods first. Most home locks give way to picking or a bypass tool, with no marks left.
- Dead keypad: many smart locks can be powered for a moment from outside, or opened with their override key.
- Drilling comes last. We use it only when a cylinder is broken or high-security, and only once you've said yes to what the new lock costs. Say no, and the attempt costs you nothing; refuse the price he gives at the door, and the visit is free.
What ID do you need?
A photo ID that shows this address. If your license still has an old address, show a power bill, deed or lease naming you. Papers locked inside? Show them to him right after entry. Renters get into their own unit with proof they live there. We will not change a lock to keep a tenant out; Florida's landlord-tenant statute prohibits that (F.S. 83.67).
Condo towers and buildings with a front desk
Pompano leans toward condos: in 2025, 1,093 condos and townhouses sold here, against 610 single-family houses (Miami REALTORS). Ask security or the manager first. Many associations hold a unit key, because condo documents often require owners to hand one over (Siegfried Rivera). Palm Aire and Leisureville residents: see condo & 55+ locksmith. From a tower on A1A to a villa off Cypress Grove Drive, David E. usually needs around 20 minutes to reach you, and he confirms that on the call.
Seasonal homes and rentals
Roughly 29% of Pompano Beach housing units are not anyone's main home (Census Reporter). Flew in and the keypad died over the summer? That's a lockout too; the snowbird page shows how to prevent it next year. When a guest is stuck outside a rental, the host or the local representative should call us; see vacation-rental hosts.
Older and salt-worn locks
The median house or condo here was built in 1974 (City-Data), and the city's own housing study found 78% of its homes went up before 1979 (2005 Census survey data, City of Pompano Beach Housing Element). Many doors have been through several lock swaps, and cylinders near the ocean collect salt. A gritty lock may not pick cleanly; David E. tells you before any drill comes out. See the salt-air guide.
Lockout questions
What does a condo lockout cost at night?
The same as by day: from $95, and $95–160 covers most standard unit doors — trip and labor both included, nothing added after dark. A Medeco, Mul-T-Lock or other high-security cylinder, or a keypad lock with no working override, is priced on the call before David E. leaves.
Door open only, or new keys on the spot?
Your choice. If the keys are simply inside, we open the door and that's the job. If they're lost or stolen, he can rekey right after opening, at $47 a lock, and hand you two fresh keys before he goes.
I lost the keys instead of locking them inside. Does that change anything?
The way in is the same. Afterwards we rekey the locks, so whoever picks up those keys can't use them.
Will the door get damaged?
Seldom, with standard locks. Only drilling leaves damage, and it never happens without your OK on the price.
Is there an after-hours fee?
No. A 3 a.m. call costs what a 3 p.m. call costs.
Anything to do before he gets there?
Get into shade, keep your phone charged, read the locked-out checklist. All rates: prices.
Locked out? Call — the price comes first.
Same price at any hour. A Pompano Beach technician comes to you.
Call (954) 906-3733