Tamarac, northwest of our Fort Lauderdale shop, is a city of condos and quiet residential neighborhoods — anchored by the big 55+ communities like Kings Point and lined with condo buildings along University Drive, McNab Road, and Commercial Boulevard. It's the kind of city where the most common locksmith calls aren't dramatic: a unit door that won't open, a fob that stopped working, a new place that needs rekeying, a spare key for a family member.

We do those everyday jobs with patience and care — especially for older residents who deserve a locksmith that doesn't rush and doesn't upsell. We're usually about 20 minutes away.

Condo lockouts and rekeys

Condo living comes with its own lock puzzles: unit doors, building fobs, parking garage remotes, and storage lockers — and when one piece stops working, the whole routine breaks down. We handle unit lockouts, rekey condo doors (with your association's rules in mind), and troubleshoot fob and keypad issues. If you're locked out, (954) 534-1003 — we're open 24 hours Sunday through Thursday and Friday mornings.

See our emergency lockout service.

One more note for condo residents: if you're locked out of your unit, have your ID handy and, if possible, let building security or the front desk know we're coming. It smooths everything out. And if your building uses fobs, ask us about getting a spare programmed — a backup fob in a drawer beats a midnight lockout every time.

Residential neighborhoods

In Tamarac's single-family neighborhoods, the work is the reassuring kind: rekeying after a home purchase so the old keys stop working, upgrading deadbolts, and installing smart locks. Smart locks are a particular favorite here — a keypad code for a visiting family member or caregiver beats hiding a key or making endless copies, and codes can be changed in seconds.

Details on our residential locksmith page, our smart lock installs, and our rekey service.

Key duplication and everyday jobs

Not every locksmith visit is an emergency. We cut spare keys while you wait — for family members, for the neighbor who waters the plants, for the "just in case" drawer. Mailbox keys, cabinet locks, and padlocks for storage units are all quick jobs we do on the spot, and we'll tell you honestly when a cheap fix beats a replacement.

Common jobs we do in Tamarac

  • Condo unit lockouts
  • Rekeys for new homeowners and condo buyers
  • Fob and keypad troubleshooting in condo buildings
  • Smart locks with temporary codes for caregivers and visiting family
  • Deadbolt upgrades
  • Key duplication — spares for family and trusted neighbors

Practical tips for Tamarac

  • Condo buyers: rekey the unit on move-in day. Previous owners, their family, their dog walker — you don't know who has copies.
  • For older residents: a keypad deadbolt means no more fumbling with tiny keys at night, and family members can each have their own code. If the power or batteries ever confuse you, we service what we install — just call.
  • Beware the upsell: if another locksmith tells you every lock in the house "must" be replaced, get a second opinion. Most locks can be rekeyed for a fraction of replacement cost. We'll always tell you which one makes sense.
  • Our hours: 24 hours Sunday through Thursday, Friday 12:00 AM–1:00 PM, closed Saturdays for Shabbat. (954) 534-1003.