Broward County, FL
Locksmith for Warehouses and Industrial Units — Keypad Locks, Rekeys and Gate Hardware
Personnel doors, office doors, cages, storage rooms and gates. Joe works with owners and operations managers across Palm Beach and Broward County, 9 AM–7 PM, 7 days.
Lock Problems in Warehouses
Warehouse doors are heavy, exposed to weather and used by people in a hurry. Add drivers, temporary labor and shift changes, and keys become hard to control. These are the calls we get most:
Too many people need to get in
Every worker with a key is a key that may not come back. A keypad replaces all of them with a code.
A door only has a knob
Common on older bays. Anyone who needs to enter has to carry a key, and the knob itself is easy to force.
An employee or contractor left
Rekey the doors they had keys to, or change the code. Either takes minutes compared with the cost of missing stock.
Padlocks keep disappearing
Gates, cages and containers secured with whatever padlock was to hand. Keyed-alike padlocks put them all on one key.
A door is damaged or will not latch
Steel personnel doors get hit by carts and pallets. A bent latch or a loose lock leaves the building open.
You are locked out of the unit
The key holder is unavailable or a lock has seized in the heat. See business lockouts.
What We Do for Warehouses
Mechanical keypad locks
Pushbutton locks with no batteries and no wiring, ideal for back doors and bay entrances. See keypad and smart locks.
Rekeying
Offices, personnel doors and storage rooms on new keys in one visit. See rekeying.
Heavy-duty door hardware
Commercial-grade lever sets, deadbolts and latch guards on steel doors that take abuse.
Cages, storage rooms and gates
Locks for inventory cages, tool rooms and yard gates, including padlocks keyed alike or to a master key.
Exit devices
Panic bars on personnel exits repaired or replaced. See panic bars and exits.
Master key systems
One key for the owner, limited keys for supervisors and office staff. See master key systems.
Keys, Mechanical Keypads or Electronic Keypads?
For a door that crews use all day, the choice of lock matters more than the brand. Each option suits a different door.
Keys
Fine for offices and rooms that two or three people open. Rekey when any of them leaves.
Mechanical keypads
No batteries, no wiring, nothing to fail in heat or rain. One code for the crew, changed when you choose. The best fit for most warehouse doors.
Electronic keypads
Individual codes for each person, so one can be removed without telling everyone else a new number. Better on sheltered doors and offices.
One thing worth knowing: we did exactly this job on a local warehouse. A door that only had a knob now has a mechanical pushbutton lock, staff get in with a code, and when someone leaves the code changes and the locks stay. Photos are on our recent work page.
Before You Call
- Text photos of each door. Both sides and the edge. Steel doors vary, and a photo tells us what will fit.
- Say which doors are exposed to weather. It decides between mechanical and electronic hardware.
- Count who needs access and when. Day crew, drivers, office staff, cleaners.
- Check with the landlord or park management. Some industrial parks hold a key to each bay or have rules on exterior hardware.
- Mention gates, cages and containers. Adding padlocks on the same key is easy to do in the same visit.
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 retail stores across Palm Beach and Broward County.
What customers say
"Outstanding customer service, completed the project and looks very good on our custom entrance gates, and he explained in detail how to use the smart lock system for multiple users and vendors that come and go."
"Terrific experience all around. Efficient , professional and took extra time to explain the workings of our new electronic lock !"
"Was punctual for appointment and returned promptly after getting the necessary parts. I would highly recommend their services if you are in need of a locksmith."
A few of our 270+ five-star reviews — Thumbtack · Google · Yelp
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best lock for a warehouse door?
For a door crews use all day, a mechanical pushbutton keypad is hard to beat. It has no batteries or wiring, it stands up to heat and rain, and the code can be changed whenever staff change. Offices and sheltered doors can take an electronic keypad with individual codes.
Can you put a keypad on a steel door that only has a knob?
Yes. That is a common job. The door is prepared for the new lock and the keypad is fitted in place of the knob, usually in a single visit. Send a photo of both sides of the door so we bring the right lock.
How do I stop former employees getting in?
Change what they had. If they held a key, rekey those doors. If they knew a code, change the code. Both are quick, and a keypad makes it something you can do yourself in future without a visit.
Can all our padlocks work on one key?
Yes. Padlocks can be supplied keyed alike, so gates, cages and containers all open with the same key, or tied into a master key system so supervisors carry one key.
Do you repair damaged personnel doors and latches?
We repair and replace the lock, latch, strike and exit hardware, and fit latch guards. If the steel door or frame itself is bent, that needs a door company, and we will tell you so.
Can you rekey a warehouse and its offices in one visit?
Usually, yes. Rekeying keeps the hardware and changes the keys, so the offices and personnel doors of a typical bay are done in one visit during our 9 AM to 7 PM hours, seven days a week.
We are locked out of our unit. Can you open it?
Yes. We open commercial doors without damage wherever possible. Before opening we confirm you are authorised, with ID and something tying you to the unit, or a call to the owner or landlord.
What areas do you cover for warehouses?
All of Palm Beach County and Broward County, including the industrial areas of Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, West Palm Beach, Riviera Beach, Deerfield Beach, Pompano Beach and Fort Lauderdale.
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