PSL is full of $19-call-scam locksmith ads. Here's our actual price list, in writing, for every service we offer - so you know exactly what real local locksmith pricing looks like.
Honest 2026 pricing from Doctor Lockout - house lockout $85-$165, car lockout $85-$245, lock re-key $185-$285 for 4-6 locks, key fob replacement $185-$385, deadbolt install $165-$385, commercial closer replacement $385-$895. After-hours adds 20-40%.
If a locksmith advertises a $19 service call, walk away. Real PSL locksmith service calls run $75-$135 before any labor or parts. The $19 ads are out-of-state dispatchers who quote $400-$900 on arrival.
Every Doctor Lockout job is quoted in writing on-site before any work starts. Real 772 area code, real PSL address (2701 SE Bishop Ave), real licensed locksmith. Call (772) 284-5142.
Pricing transparency is rare in the locksmith trade. Most websites give you ranges so wide they're useless ("$50 to $400 depending on the job"), or they bury the actual numbers behind a "call for quote" button.
The reason real prices are hard to find is that out-of-state dispatch scams have flooded the market with fake $19-call ads. They show up when you Google "locksmith Port St. Lucie" or "locksmith near me." The $19 is bait - the real bill on arrival is $400-$900 after they add diagnostic fees, drilling charges, and "premium service" surcharges.
Doctor Lockout puts the real numbers on the page so you can compare. If a competitor's quote is dramatically lower, ask why. If it's dramatically higher, ask why. Honest pricing is honest in both directions.
Residential lockouts (house lockout, condo, apartment):
Automotive lockouts:
Commercial lockouts:
For lockout details and what's included, see our emergency locksmith, car lockout, and house lockout pages.
| Service | Daytime PSL | After 8pm / Weekend | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lockout - house or car | $95-$150 | $125-$199 | Picked entry, no damage. Most jobs finish in 8-15 minutes. |
| Lockout - commercial | $125-$250 | $125-$250 | Office, retail, restaurant, warehouse. |
| Rekey - first lock | $125 service call | Same | Includes dispatch + first cylinder rekey. |
| Rekey - each additional lock | $45 / lock | Same | Same-key match. Whole-house scales linearly. |
| Smart-lock install (labor only) | $150-$299 | Same | Wi-Fi pairing + app walkthrough. Hardware extra. |
| Car key replacement | $150-$450 | Same | Cut + programmed on-site. Basic transponder up through modern smart key. |
| Commercial Adams Rite / Detex panic bar | $220-$650 | Same | Fire-marshal compliant install with documentation. |
Re-keying changes which key works your existing lock - cheaper than replacement when you just need to change who has access.
See our lock re-key service page.
Real locksmith, real ETA, honest price quoted before any tools come out. 15-30 minute arrival across the Treasure Coast.
Call (772) 284-5142Residential deadbolts and door locks:
Commercial locks:
See deadbolt installation, smart lock installation, and high-security locks.
| Service | Typical Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Lockout - house or car (daytime) | $95-$150 | Picked entry standard. Most jobs finish in 8-15 minutes on-site. |
| Lockout - commercial | $125-$250 | Office, retail, warehouse. Verification of authority required. |
| After-hours premium (after 8pm + weekends) | $125-$199 | Replaces the standard lockout fee for off-hours dispatch. |
| Rekey - first lock | $125 service call | Includes dispatch + first cylinder rekey. |
| Rekey - each additional lock | $45 / lock | Same-key match across all cylinders. |
| Smart-lock install (labor only) | $150-$299 | Wi-Fi pairing + app walkthrough. Hardware additional. |
| Car key replacement | $150-$450 | Basic transponder up through modern smart / proximity keys. |
| Commercial Adams Rite / Detex panic bar | $220-$650 | Fire-marshal compliant install with documentation. |
Car key replacement (cut and programmed on-site):
Other automotive services:
See automotive locksmith, car key replacement, key fob programming, and ignition repair.
Door closers:
Panic bars / crash bars:
Hinges and thresholds:
See door closer repair, crash bar repair, and commercial door hinges.
See safe opening service.
Honest disclosure:
All surcharges are disclosed on the phone before the truck rolls. The price you hear is the price you pay.
Every Doctor Lockout quote includes:
What's NOT included by default:
Anything that adds to the original quote is discussed with you before any work happens. No surprise add-ons.
Red flags when you're calling a locksmith you found through search:
If you see any of these signs, you can hang up at any point - you owe nothing until work begins. A real local locksmith will give you a written quote in writing on-site and will respect your right to walk away.
Doctor Lockout: real address at 2701 SE Bishop Ave, Port St. Lucie, FL 34952. Real 772 phone number. Registered Florida business with general liability + property damage insurance (certificate available on request). Real owner Michael Maixner takes a lot of the on-call shifts personally. (Heads up: Florida doesn't issue a state locksmith license. Anyone offering you their "FL locksmith license number" is making something up - that's a useful red flag to know.)
The quoted price on the phone is final, assuming the job matches what you described. If we arrive and discover something genuinely different (you said "locked out" but the lock is actually drilled out and needs replacement), we stop, call you with the revised quote, and you approve before any extra work. No surprise add-ons.
Phone estimates are free and reasonably accurate. On-site estimates without service are $35-$65 in PSL - we'll waive this if you hire us for the work. We don't do free on-site estimates that turn into upsell pressure - it's a trap pattern we won't run on customers.
Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, cash, Venmo, Zelle, and Cash App. No checks (industry-wide issue with stop payments on rush calls). Payment is due on completion, in person.
Yes - 10% off labor for seniors (65+), active military, veterans, police, fire, EMS, and teachers. Show any reasonable ID. The discount applies to labor, not to parts at-cost.
Yes. 30-day labor warranty on all installations - if the lock starts malfunctioning within 30 days due to our installation, we return for free and fix it. Parts are covered by the manufacturer warranty (typically 1-5 years depending on brand). Schlage and Yale carry the longest residential warranties at limited lifetime mechanical.
Yes, always. Every job gets a written quote on-site before any tools come out. You sign it before work begins, which protects both you and us. If we discover something after starting, we stop and revise the quote with your approval.
Doctor Lockout runs 24/7 across the Treasure Coast. Real person on the phone in under 2 rings, locksmith on-site in 15-30 minutes, honest quote before any work starts.
Call (772) 284-5142Doctor Lockout serves Port St. Lucie and the entire Treasure Coast 24 hours a day, including these neighborhoods and surrounding cities:
Last updated: 2026-05-18
