Broward County, FL
Locksmith for Retail Stores and Storefronts — Storefront Locks, Rekeys and Stockroom Security
Glass entrance doors, back doors, stockrooms, offices and display cabinets. Joe works with shop owners and store managers across Palm Beach and Broward County, 9 AM–7 PM, 7 days.
Lock Problems Shops Call Us About
A store that cannot be locked cannot be left, and a store that cannot be opened is losing sales. These are the calls we get most from retailers in South Florida:
The front door will not lock tonight
The most urgent call we get from shops. Read what to do when a storefront door will not lock, then call. It is usually a worn latch or a loose cylinder.
A key holder quit
An employee who opened and closed still has a key. Rekey the store the same day and stop thinking about it.
The key turns but the door stays locked
The lock inside a glass door has a small cam that wears or slips. It is a repair, not a new door.
You are taking over a unit
Previous tenants, their staff and the landlord’s contractors may hold keys. Rekey before stock goes in.
Stock is leaving through the back
A stockroom that everyone can enter is hard to control. A separate key or a keypad code narrows it down.
Nobody can get in
The only key is with someone who is away. See business lockouts.
What We Do for Retail Stores
Storefront door locks
Cylinders, hook and latch locks and thumbturns on aluminum and glass doors repaired or replaced.
Rekeying
Front, back, stockroom and office on new keys in one visit. See rekeying.
Back door security
Solid locks and latch protection on steel rear doors, the usual target because nobody sees them from the street.
Stockroom and office locks
Keyed separately from the entrance, or on a keypad so staff use a code. See keypad and smart locks.
Display, cabinet and drawer locks
Showcase, cabinet and cash drawer locks opened, re-keyed or replaced when keys go missing. See cabinet locks.
Exit hardware
Panic bars on rear and side exits repaired or replaced. See panic bars and exits.
Signs a Storefront Lock Is About to Fail
Storefront locks almost always give warning. Catching it early is the difference between a planned repair and standing by an unlocked shop at closing time.
The key needs a wiggle
Wear in the cylinder or a worn key. Cheap to fix now, and the cause of most snapped keys later.
The door needs a push or a lift to lock
The door has dropped on its pivots and the bolt no longer lines up. That is an adjustment, not a new lock.
The cylinder turns in the door
The cylinder has worked loose. It will eventually stop operating the lock at all, usually at the worst moment.
One thing worth knowing: most storefront problems are fixed without replacing the door or the whole lock. The parts inside are standard across most aluminum doors. More warning signs are in our guide to commercial lock warning signs.
Before You Call
- Text a photo of the door edge and the lock. It tells us the lock type and the part to bring.
- Say whether the door locks at all right now. If the store cannot be secured tonight, tell us first.
- Count the doors and decide who gets keys. Fewer key holders means fewer rekeys later.
- Check with the landlord or mall office. Some require a key to your unit or approve changes to the storefront.
- Have proof you run the store. For a lockout we confirm you are authorised before opening the door.
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, offices and medical practices, restaurants and bars and warehouses across Palm Beach and Broward County.
What customers say
"He showed up the next day with all the parts to fix my old buzzer lock. He likes his job. You can tell. He even tried to save me money by fixing it and not replacing it with new. Great service"
"PBC Locksmith was the best value and had the best availability. The gentleman who came to help arrived promptly on time and quickly assessed what needed to be done. He shared a few options for how to help me."
"Joe did a great job helping us with our door lock problem. He responded quickly and provided a solution that was both economical and thorough. I would highly recommend PBC!"
A few of our 270+ five-star reviews — Thumbtack · Google · Yelp
Frequently Asked Questions
My store door will not lock. Can you come today?
Usually, yes. A storefront that cannot be secured goes to the front of the day. We work 9 AM to 7 PM, seven days a week. Send a photo of the lock and the edge of the door so the right parts are on the van.
Can a glass storefront door lock be repaired?
In most cases, yes. These doors use a narrow lock inside the aluminum frame, and the parts that wear, the cylinder, the cam and the latch, are replaced without touching the glass or the door.
How quickly can you rekey a shop after an employee leaves?
Usually the same day or the next. A typical store with a front door, back door, office and stockroom is rekeyed in a single visit, and you choose how many new keys are cut.
Can you make keys that staff cannot copy?
Yes. Restricted keys cannot be duplicated at a hardware store or a kiosk. Copies are made only on your authorisation, so the number of keys you issued is the number that exists.
Do you open display cases and cash drawers?
Yes. We open showcases, cabinets and cash drawers when the key is lost and can re-key or replace the lock so you have working keys again.
Should the stockroom be on a separate key?
Usually. It lets sales staff open and close the store without access to stock, and it costs little to set up while the store is being rekeyed. A keypad is an alternative if several people need access.
We are locked out of the store. What do you need from us?
Something showing you run the business, such as ID with a business card, a lease, a utility bill for the unit, or a call from the owner or landlord. We check before opening any commercial door.
What areas do you cover for retail stores?
All of Palm Beach County and Broward County, including Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, West Palm Beach, Wellington, Coral Springs, Pompano Beach and Fort Lauderdale.
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PBC Locksmith covers Palm Beach and Broward County — same-day appointments, 9 AM to 7 PM, 7 days a week. Call or text and you will reach Joe directly.
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