EZ Locksmith Inc. is based right here in Fort Lauderdale — our shop sits at 5088 SW 38th Way, just minutes from downtown, Las Olas Boulevard, and the beach. When you call us from anywhere in the city, you're not waiting on a locksmith driving in from two counties away. Our vans are mobile across all of Fort Lauderdale, and for most neighborhoods we're close enough to reach you fast.

We do it all: emergency lockouts day and night, residential rekeys and lock upgrades, commercial work and access control, and car keys and fobs cut and programmed on the spot. Here's what that looks like across Fort Lauderdale's neighborhoods.

Emergency lockouts anywhere in the city

Lockouts don't keep office hours, and neither do we — we're open 24 hours Sunday through Thursday and Friday mornings, so most of the week there's a locksmith on call around the clock. A few calls we get constantly:

  • Car keys at the beach. Keys locked in the car in a beach parking lot off A1A, or a fob that went swimming with you. We open cars without damage and can cut and program replacement keys and fobs on site — even when the original is somewhere out in the Atlantic.
  • Downtown and Las Olas at night. Locked out of your apartment or your car after a night on Las Olas Boulevard or in the downtown district? We come to you — just get somewhere safe and well-lit while you wait.
  • Condo and high-rise lockouts. Beachfront towers and downtown high-rises mean unit doors, parking garage gates, and fob headaches. We work within each building's access rules so you get back in without drama.
  • House lockouts across the neighborhoods — from Victoria Park to Coral Ridge, Rio Vista to Middle River and Tarpon River. Locked out, lost keys, or a key snapped off in the lock: one call and we're on the way. (Our emergency lockout page covers how it works.)

Locked out right now? (954) 534-1003 — we'll give you an upfront price on the phone before we head out.

Residential locksmith work in Fort Lauderdale's neighborhoods

Fort Lauderdale's housing is a mix of everything — historic bungalows in Victoria Park, waterfront homes in Rio Vista and along the Middle and Tarpon Rivers, ranch houses in Coral Ridge, and towers full of condos along the beach and A1A. Every one of them has its own lock quirks.

  • Rekeys after moving in. New home, new keys. If you just bought or started renting, rekeying is the cheapest peace of mind there is — the old keys simply stop working. See our rekey service.
  • Smart locks for homes and rentals. Keypads and phone-controlled deadbolts are big here, especially for waterfront homes and short-term rentals — hand out a code instead of a key, and change it between guests. See our smart lock installs.
  • Lock upgrades and break-in repairs. After a break-in or an attempted one, we replace damaged hardware, upgrade to stronger deadbolts, and get your doors securing properly again — fast.
  • Key duplication. Spares for family members, roommates, and the housekeeper, cut while you wait.

Our full residential locksmith page covers everything we do for homes.

Commercial locksmith for Fort Lauderdale businesses

From the shops and restaurants on Las Olas Boulevard to offices downtown, warehouses out toward Port Everglades, and businesses serving Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, we keep local businesses keyed and secured:

  • Rekeys after staff changes — a quick, affordable reset when someone leaves or a key goes missing.
  • Master key systems — one key for you, limited keys for everyone else. Ideal for offices, restaurants with multiple areas, and rental properties.
  • Access control — keypads, card and fob systems, and video intercoms for offices and multi-unit buildings. See our access control page.
  • Emergency openings — locked out of your own shop or office before opening time? We get you in without damaging the door or frame.

Details on our commercial locksmith page.

Automotive keys and fobs, made on the spot

Dealerships charge dealership prices — and make you tow the car to them. We come to the car. Our vans carry the equipment to cut and program most car keys, transponder keys, and key fobs on site, whether you're at the beach, in your driveway, or in a downtown garage:

  • Replacement keys and fobs, cut and programmed on site
  • Keys lost at the beach — sand and saltwater kill fobs; we make you a new one
  • Broken keys extracted and ignitions repaired
  • Spare keys made while you wait — much cheaper than a dealership

Full details on our automotive locksmith page, or just (954) 534-1003.

Jobs we do most often in Fort Lauderdale

  • Home and apartment lockouts — 24 hours Sunday through Thursday
  • Car lockouts at the beach, downtown, and in parking garages
  • Rekeys after moving, breakups, roommate changes, or lost keys
  • Smart lock installs for homes, condos, and rentals
  • Commercial rekeys, master keys, and access control
  • Key fobs and transponder keys cut and programmed on site

Practical tips for Fort Lauderdale locks

  • Salt air is hard on hardware. Near the beach and the waterways, locks corrode faster. Stainless steel or coated hardware lasts longer, and a shot of silicone-based lubricant once or twice a year keeps cylinders turning smoothly. (Skip the WD-40 inside a lock — it gums up.)
  • Moving into a condo? Rekey the unit the day you move in, and sort out the fob situation with building management early — guest and parking fobs often come with deposits and paperwork.
  • Beach days: keep the car key somewhere it can't get sandy or wet — a sealed pouch, a lockbox, or with a friend on the blanket. Sand in an ignition is an expensive problem.
  • Know our hours. We're open 24 hours Sunday through Thursday and Friday from 12:00 AM to 1:00 PM. We're closed Saturdays for Shabbat — plan non-urgent work around that.

Whether you're locked out on A1A at midnight or need your new Coral Ridge home rekeyed, one call does it all: (954) 534-1003.