Broward County, FL
File Cabinet Locks & Keys. Small Locks, Same Professional Care.
Lost the key to a file cabinet, desk, or cupboard? We open, rekey, and replace small locks of all kinds — for homes and offices across Palm Beach and Broward County — without damaging your furniture or its contents.
Locked Cabinets and Desks Opened
Important documents shouldn't stay locked away because of a lost key. We open small locks cleanly, then rekey or replace them so you have working keys again — all in one visit.
How File Cabinet Locks Actually Work
Cabinet and desk locks are a different animal from door hardware. A few minutes of checking on your end often saves a call out entirely, so here is the honest version.
Your lock probably has a code on it
Most office cabinets use a coded cam lock, and the code is stamped in small characters on the face of the lock plug, on the bow of the original key, or inside the drawer housing. It usually looks like a letter and three digits. If you can read that code, a working key can often be cut without ever opening the cabinet.
The brand narrows it down fast
HON, Steelcase, Global, Anderson Hickey, Meridian and Hirsh each run their own code series, and the manufacturer name is normally on a label inside a drawer or on the back panel. Telling us the brand and the code on the phone is usually enough to arrive with the right key already cut.
Barrel length is what matters for replacement
If the lock is broken rather than just locked, it gets replaced rather than repaired. The measurement that counts is barrel length, commonly five eighths, seven eighths or one and one eighth of an inch, and it has to match the thickness of the drawer face. The cam shape and which way it turns matter too. A photo of the old lock removes the guesswork.
Be clear-eyed about what it protects
Cabinet cam locks are privacy locks, not security locks. They stop casual access and curious hands, and that is genuinely useful in a shared office. They will not stop someone determined who has time and tools. If you are storing medical, legal or HR records that must be properly secured, a rated cabinet or safe is the right answer and we are happy to talk it through.
Frequently Asked Questions
I'm locked out of my file cabinet — can you open it?
Yes. We open file cabinets and desks without destroying them, then replace the lock so you get a fresh set of keys. Your paperwork stays safe and the cabinet stays usable.
Do you also handle desk and furniture locks?
Yes — desk drawers, credenzas, and most office furniture locks. If it takes a key and it's in your office, chances are we can open it, repair it, or replace it.
Will you come to our office?
Of course — we come to you, anywhere in Palm Beach or Broward County, 7 days a week from 9am to 7pm. Most office lock jobs are finished in a single short visit.
Can you cut a key from the code stamped on my cabinet lock?
Usually, yes. Most office cabinets use a coded cam lock with the code stamped on the face of the lock or on the original key. Give us that code and the brand and we can often arrive with a working key already cut, which means the cabinet never has to be opened by force.
Is a locked file cabinet secure enough for confidential records?
Honestly, no. Cabinet cam locks are privacy locks. They stop casual access, which is worth having in a shared office, but they will not stop a determined attempt with time and tools. For medical, legal or HR records that genuinely must be secured, a rated locking cabinet or a safe is the right choice, and we can walk you through the options.
What if the lock is broken rather than just locked?
Then it gets replaced rather than picked. The critical measurement is the barrel length, most often five eighths, seven eighths or one and one eighth of an inch, which has to match the thickness of the drawer face, along with the cam shape and turning direction. Send a photo of the old lock and we will bring the correct replacement first time.
File cabinet lock service Across Palm Beach & Broward
We handle file cabinet locks throughout both counties, 7 days a week from 9 AM to 7 PM. Pick your city below for local details, or just call — you'll reach Joe directly.
Need a Cabinet or Desk Opened?
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