Broward County, FL
Locksmith for Offices and Medical Practices — Staff-Change Rekeys, Master Keys and Keypads
Suite doors, private offices, records rooms, supply closets and file cabinets. Joe works with office managers across Palm Beach and Broward County, 9 AM–7 PM, 7 days, and plans the visit around your quietest hours.
Why Offices Call a Locksmith
An office rarely has a break-in problem. It has a key problem: people leave, keys stay out, and nobody is sure which door each key opens. These are the calls we get most from offices and practices in South Florida:
An employee left with keys
Whether they parted on good terms or not, a rekey is cheaper than wondering. It takes one visit and nobody’s hardware changes.
You are moving into a new suite
The last tenant, their staff, the cleaners and the landlord’s contractors may all hold keys. Rekey on day one, before the equipment arrives.
Too many keys, no system
A drawer of unlabelled keys and a manager carrying fifteen of them. A master key system fixes that for good.
A room needs to be restricted
Records, medication, samples, the server closet, payroll. A separate key or a keypad code limits it to the people who need it.
You are locked out
The key holder is on vacation or the lock has failed. See business lockouts. We open the suite without damage and confirm you are authorised first.
A file cabinet key is missing
We open and re-key filing cabinets and desk locks, or replace the lock core. See file cabinet locks.
What We Do for Offices
Rekeying
Every lock in the suite onto new keys in one visit, with only the copies you ask for. See rekeying.
Master key systems
One key for the owner or manager, limited keys for staff and cleaners. See master key systems.
Keypad locks on interior doors
Supply rooms, records and staff-only areas on a code, so nothing has to be collected when someone leaves. See keypad and smart locks.
Restricted keys
Keys that cannot be copied without your sign-off, so the number issued is the number that exists. See high-security locks.
Cabinets, desks and storage
File cabinets, desk drawers, supply and sample cabinets opened, re-keyed or fitted with new locks.
Suite and exit door hardware
Lever sets, storefront-style cylinders and exit devices repaired or replaced. See panic bars and exits.
How Much Key Control Does an Office Need?
Not every office needs a master key system. The right level depends on headcount and on what is behind the doors.
Under ten people
A rekey whenever someone with a key leaves, plus a keypad on the one room that matters. Simple, and enough for most small offices.
Ten to fifty people
A master key system, so staff open only their areas and a manager opens everything. It removes the key ring and makes every later change easy.
Records, medication or valuables
Add restricted keys on those rooms. Practices that store patient records or medication usually want to show exactly who can get in.
One thing worth knowing: medical and dental practices have their own rules on protecting records and medication. We fit the locks and key control you specify, and we can explain the options, but your compliance adviser decides what the practice requires.
Before You Call
- Count the doors and the cabinets. Suite entrance, private offices, storage, records, plus any cabinets you want on the same visit.
- List who needs to open what. Even a rough sketch on paper is the starting point for a master key plan.
- Check your lease. Some landlords require that building management keeps a key to the suite or approves hardware changes.
- Pick your quiet time. We work 9 AM to 7 PM, seven days a week, so a weekend or late-afternoon visit is easy to arrange.
- Have authorisation ready. For a lockout we confirm you are entitled to be let in, by ID, a business card with the suite address, or a call to the manager.
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 HOAs and condo associations, property managers and landlords, restaurants and bars, retail stores and warehouses across Palm Beach and Broward County.
What customers say
"Joe went above and beyond to make sure I was satisfied. He took his time and showed me how to correctly operate a few locks throughout my business. His attitude is professional and his work speaks for itself."
"He was able to provide a gimmick free quote and showed up exactly at the time we agreed. Joe was forthright, honest and did not try to do any sort of bait and switch. I highly recommend him."
"PBC Locksmith did a great job. They were responsive, reasonably priced, punctual, and personable. The work done was top notch, and I would absolutely recommended them to anyone needing a locksmith."
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Frequently Asked Questions
How quickly can you rekey an office after someone leaves?
Usually the same day or the next. Rekeying keeps your hardware and changes the keys, so a typical suite is finished in one visit during our 9 AM to 7 PM hours, seven days a week. You decide how many new keys are cut and who receives them.
Can staff use codes instead of keys?
Yes. Keypad locks work well on staff entrances and interior rooms. Each person or role can have a code, and a code is deleted in seconds when someone leaves. Mechanical keypads need no batteries or wiring, which suits storage and records rooms.
What is a master key system?
It is a planned set of keys where each person’s key opens only the doors they need, and a master key opens all of them. A manager carries one key instead of a ring, and adding or removing access later does not mean starting again.
Can you make keys that employees cannot copy?
Yes. Restricted keys cannot be duplicated at a hardware store or a kiosk. Copies are made only with the authorisation of the person you name, so you always know how many keys exist.
Do you open locked file cabinets and desks?
Yes. We open filing cabinets, desks and storage cabinets when the key is lost, usually without damage, and can re-key the lock or fit a new core so you have working keys again.
Can you work without disrupting patients or clients?
Yes. Most lock work is quiet and a door is out of use for only a few minutes. We can start with back-office doors, or come at the beginning or end of your day or at the weekend, within our 9 AM to 7 PM hours.
We are locked out of our office. Can you help?
Yes. We open office and suite doors without damage wherever possible. Before opening we confirm that you are entitled to be let in, which protects your business as much as anyone’s.
What areas do you cover for offices?
All of Palm Beach County and Broward County, including Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Coral Springs, Pompano Beach and Fort Lauderdale.
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