Broward County, FL
Locksmith for HOAs and Condo Associations — Common Areas, Gates, Mailboxes and Master Keys
Clubhouse doors, pool gates, gyms, storage rooms and mailbox banks. Joe works directly with boards and property managers across Palm Beach and Broward County, 9 AM–7 PM, 7 days, and you deal with the same person on every visit.
Lock Problems Associations Call Us About
A community has more locks than anyone has counted, and more people holding keys than the board would like. Most calls from associations in South Florida come down to one of these:
Nobody knows who has keys
Former board members, old vendors, a management company from two contracts ago. If the list is a guess, a rekey resets it in one visit without replacing any hardware.
The pool gate will not latch
A gate that does not close and lock on its own is a safety problem and an insurance one. Salt air and slamming wear these out faster than any other lock on the property.
A common-area door is failing
Clubhouse, gym, laundry, trash room. Heavy daily use loosens levers and wears latches, and residents notice long before it is reported.
Residents keep losing mailbox keys
We replace the lock on a single compartment, or work through a list of units in one trip. See mailbox locks for how that works.
The management company changed
New manager, new maintenance staff, new vendors. It is the right moment to rekey the offices and service rooms and issue a clean set of keys.
Codes have been shared too widely
The clubhouse keypad code that every resident, guest and delivery driver knows. We reprogram it and set up separate codes for staff and vendors.
What We Do for Communities
Rekeying common areas
Offices, clubhouses, storage and service rooms put onto fresh keys, keyed alike where that helps. See rekeying for what it involves.
Master key systems
One key for the manager, limited keys for maintenance, landscaping and pool vendors. Planned on paper first. See master key systems.
Gate and amenity locks
Pool, tennis, pickleball and beach access gates. Mechanical pushbutton and weather-rated keypad locks suited to outdoor use.
Keypad locks for shared rooms
Clubhouse, gym and card room doors on codes, so no keys are handed out and a code can be changed in a minute. See keypad and smart locks.
Mailbox banks
Compartment locks replaced one at a time or as a batch, with each set of keys labelled by unit for the office.
Exit hardware
Panic bars and exit devices on clubhouse and gym doors repaired or replaced. See panic bars and exits.
Keys, Codes or Restricted Keys?
There are three sensible ways to control who gets into shared spaces. Most communities end up using two of them.
Ordinary keys, rekeyed on a schedule
The cheapest option. It works when few people hold keys and the board rekeys whenever a manager or key vendor changes.
Keypad codes
Best for doors many people use. No keys to collect, and changing the code takes a minute. Mechanical keypads need no batteries or wiring.
Restricted, high-security keys
Keys that cannot be copied at a hardware store or kiosk, so the count you issue is the count that exists. See high-security locks.
One thing worth knowing: a key log matters as much as the lock. A simple sheet showing who was issued which key, and when it came back, is what keeps a new system clean. We hand one over with every master key job.
Before You Call
- Walk the property and count the doors. Offices, clubhouse, gym, pool gates, storage, trash and service rooms. A rough list gets you an accurate quote the first time.
- Decide who needs to open what. Manager, maintenance, each vendor. That list is the design of a master key system.
- Check who can approve the work. Some associations need a board vote or a manager’s purchase order. We can send a written quote for the meeting.
- Tell us about unit doors. Rules for residents’ own doors differ by community. Our guide to HOA lock rules covers the usual limits.
- Text photos of anything unusual. Gate latches, old mortise locks and mailbox banks are far easier to quote from a picture.
We do not publish prices because every building is different, and the hardware drives most of the cost. You get a specific, itemised quote by phone or on site, free, before any work starts, and the number you agree to is the number on the invoice. Everything we install carries a 1-year parts and labor warranty.
Related Services
We also work with property managers and landlords, offices and medical practices, restaurants and bars, retail stores and warehouses across Palm Beach and Broward County.
What customers say
"As the HOA President in my community, we needed our common area door lock issue addressed as soon as possible. Joe from PBC came the next day and immediately addressed the situation. Joe was extremely friendly and loves what he does. I'm aware many companies take advantage of a HOA, but Joe charged us what he would charge any other customer. His prices are reasonable and the job was well done."
"I needed a locksmith in a hurry! Recently bought a villa in a community and had no way to get my mail as the HOA said the PO did not supply keys! Awesome guy and very knowledgeable!"
"I needed a postbox lock put on my box in a shared condo group of boxes. PBC Locksmiths answered my enquiry, knew it was urgent as I was going away and came the next day, exactly on time."
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do you work directly with HOA boards and property managers?
Yes. Joe deals with whoever the association appoints, whether that is the board president, the property manager or the maintenance lead, and it is the same person on the phone and on site every time. Written quotes can be sent ahead of a board meeting.
Can you rekey all our common-area locks in one visit?
Usually, yes. Rekeying keeps the existing hardware and changes the key, so a clubhouse, office and a handful of service rooms are normally done in a single visit during our 9 AM to 7 PM hours. Larger properties are split across two visits by area.
Can you replace mailbox locks for several units at once?
Yes, when the mailbox bank belongs to the association, which is the usual case. A batch visit costs the community less than separate calls, and each set of keys is labelled by unit. Boxes owned by the Postal Service are handled by the post office.
What kind of lock should a community pool gate have?
One that latches by itself every time the gate swings shut, and that is built for weather. A mechanical pushbutton lock is a common choice because it has no batteries and the code can be changed. Your county or insurer may have specific pool barrier requirements, so check those first.
How do we stop keys being copied?
Use a restricted keyway. Those keys cannot be duplicated at a hardware store or a kiosk, and copies are only made on proper authorisation. Combined with a key log, it means the board always knows how many keys exist.
Do you service individual condo unit doors too?
Yes. Residents call us for lockouts, rekeys and new locks on their own units. Many associations have rules about the finish or style of hardware on unit doors, so residents should check with the office before choosing a new lock.
Can you invoice the association?
Yes. Tell us the billing name and whether a purchase order number is needed, and the invoice is made out to the association or the management company.
What areas do you cover for associations?
All of Palm Beach County and Broward County, from Jupiter and West Palm Beach through Boca Raton, Delray Beach and Boynton Beach, down to Coral Springs, Pompano Beach and Fort Lauderdale.
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