Pool gate failing inspection. Pedestrian gate at the gated community entrance won't latch. Side-yard gate keyed lock seized from salt air. We install and service gate locks across every gated community in PSL plus pool gates citywide - Florida-pool-code compliant, same-day for stocked hardware.
Gate locks in Port St. Lucie - mechanical keypad (Lockey 2210 / 2500, Codelocks CL400 / CL600), magnetic gate locks (MagnaLatch / D&D LokkLatch), traditional keyed gate locks. Pool gates per Florida Building Code self-closing + self-latching.
Cost: $140-380 per gate including hardware and labor. Magnetic + electronic systems with access control run higher.
Stocked on the van: Lockey, Codelocks, D&D Technologies LokkLatch and MagnaLatch, plus universal weatherproof padlocks for chain-link and field gates.
A pool-safety gate failing code is a 7-figure liability problem, not a hardware problem. Florida residential code requires self-closing, self-latching pool-gate hardware mounted at least 54 inches above grade with the release on the pool side. The D&D Technologies MagnaLatch and LokkLatch are the standard, and they fail when the magnet seats wear out or the spring tension dies. We see this constantly on the pool-cage gates around Magnolia Lakes and on the gated-driveway pedestrian doors at the upscale residences in Village at PGA Verano.
Vehicle gates are a different problem. LockeyUSA combination locks lose their code, Linear gate-operator hardware seizes, and the pedestrian access lock next to a sliding driveway gate gets vandalized or worn out. We carry D&D, LockeyUSA, and standard padlock-shrouded gate hardware so most gate work is a single-visit fix.
Call (772) 284-5142 for code-compliant pool gate hardware and driveway gate locks.
We install D&D MagnaLatch and LokkLatch hardware per Florida residential pool-safety code. Self-closing, self-latching, correct height, release on pool side.
Standard LockeyUSA combination lock around $120 to $180. D&D MagnaLatch pool gate package around $220 to $340 installed.
D&D MagnaLatch series 3 and LokkLatch on the van, plus LockeyUSA 2210 and 2435 mechanical combination locks for pedestrian gates.
Lost the combination on a LockeyUSA? We reset the code on site, no replacement needed. Lower cost than swapping the lock.
Pool-gate failures are urgent. We prioritize same-day dispatch for failed-inspection gate hardware.
Written work order showing exact code references and installed hardware. Hand it to your pool inspector or HOA without question.
Fence companies will not service the lock. Pool-cage installers will not work outside their scope. We do gate hardware as a discrete service.
We know FBC residential pool-safety code by section. The hardware we install passes inspection the first visit.
MagnaLatch series 3, LokkLatch, and LockeyUSA combination locks ride on every truck. No waiting on a distributor.
Most LockeyUSA combination changes are done on the existing lock for less than half the cost of a new lock.
Gated communities and HOAs love our written work orders. Hardware model, serial, code reference, and photos.
Florida Building Code (FBC), the Florida Residential Swimming Pool Safety Act, and most PSL HOA pool standards all require the same three things on a pool gate:
1. Self-closing. The gate has to close on its own from any open position without anyone pushing it. Hinges with built-in spring closers (D&D TruClose, hydraulic dampers on larger gates) do this. If your gate sits open when you let go, it fails.
2. Self-latching. When the gate closes it has to latch on its own without anyone lifting or pressing the handle. Magnetic latches like D&D MagnaLatch are the standard - the gate slams shut, magnet pulls the latch arm into the keeper. If you have to push the handle down to latch, it fails.
3. Latch height + opening direction. Florida code requires the latch release to be 54 inches above grade (so toddlers can't reach it), and the gate has to swing AWAY from the pool. If your latch is below 54 inches you need a self-locking magnetic latch that can only be released with a key or magnet card from the pool side.
The most common failures we see on PSL pool gate inspections: builder-installed gravity latch with no magnetic latch, latch height under 54 inches with no key cylinder, and broken or seized self-closing hinges. The full retrofit (MagnaLatch + TruClose hinges) runs $260-440 installed.
PSL has more gated communities than almost any city its size in Florida. Tradition (PGA Verano, Bedford Park, Hammock Bay), St Lucie West (Magnolia Lakes, Lake Forest, PGA Village), Sandpiper Bay, Torino, and the older 55+ communities like Castle Pines and Spanish Lakes all have pedestrian access gates separate from the main entry. We service every one of them.
Lockey 2210 / 2500 series. Mechanical keypad gate locks - no batteries, no wiring. Industry standard for pedestrian gates at golf courses, pools, dog parks, and side-yard residential gates. Code change is a simple internal procedure (10 minutes). $180-280 installed.
Codelocks CL400 / CL600 series. Similar to Lockey but with weatherproof tubular shape and easier code rotation. Common on newer Tradition and Telaro pedestrian gates. $200-320 installed.
D&D LokkLatch Magnetic / LokkLatch Pro. Magnetic-trigger pedestrian gate latches with optional key cylinder. The Pro model is the heavier-duty version for high-traffic community gates. $220-360 installed.
Padlock + chain. Old-school but common on field gates, RV gates, and back-yard service gates. Master Lock Excel weatherproof padlocks (M825, M825XKAD) hold up to salt air better than the gold-shackle cheap ones. $80-160 for hardware + install of weather-proof staples.
Electrified mag locks + access control. For HOA-managed pedestrian gates with proximity readers or keypads tied to a Brivo or OpenPath cloud system. Full install (mag lock, REX sensor, keypad, controller wiring) runs $880-1,640 per gate.
Salt air note: every gate lock in PSL needs corrosion-resistant hardware. Stainless steel only on hinges and latches. Brass-cylinder padlocks rust through in 18 months on a coastal property. We carry the right hardware on the van.
| Service | Typical Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Pool gate retrofit (MagnaLatch + TruClose hinges) | $260 - $440 | FBC compliant - self-closing + self-latching. |
| Pedestrian keypad lock (Lockey 2210 / Codelocks CL400) | $180 - $320 | Mechanical, no batteries. |
| D&D LokkLatch Magnetic install | $220 - $360 | Magnetic pedestrian latch with optional key. |
| Keyed gate cylinder rekey or replace | $140 - $240 | Weatherproof keyed gate locks. |
| Padlock + weatherproof staples / chain set | $80 - $160 | Field gates, RV gates, service gates. |
| Electrified mag lock + access control (per gate) | $880 - $1,640 | Brivo / OpenPath / Verkada integration. |
| Self-closing hinge replacement only | $120 - $220 | Without changing the latch. |
| Decision | Doctor Lockout | Fence / pool company | Big-box DIY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pool code compliance built into the quote | Yes | Yes (often pricier) | Up to you to figure out |
| Mechanical keypad locks (Lockey / Codelocks) | Stocked, installed same-day | Sometimes sub-contracted | Hardware only, no install |
| Stainless / corrosion-resistant hardware default | Yes - PSL coastal-spec | Yes | Varies, often plain steel |
| Cost per gate (typical pedestrian retrofit) | $180-320 | $280-540 | $80-180 hardware + your time |
| Access control / mag lock integration | Yes | No - separate vendor | No |
Real person on the phone in under 2 rings. Locksmith on-site in 15-30 minutes. Honest price before any tools come out.
Call (772) 284-5142Three things: the gate has to be self-closing (closes on its own), self-latching (latches without you pushing the handle), and the latch release has to be 54 inches above grade so toddlers can't reach it. The gate also has to swing away from the pool. The standard hardware combo that meets all three is a D&D MagnaLatch self-latching magnetic latch plus D&D TruClose self-closing hinges - we install this combination weekly across PSL.
Mechanical keypad gate locks (Lockey 2210, Lockey 2500, Codelocks CL400): $180-320 installed including hardware. Electronic gate keypad locks with battery and audit trail: $280-460. Full electrified mag lock tied to a cloud access control system (Brivo, OpenPath): $880-1,640 per gate including wiring.
Yes. Vinyl gates need a backing plate or through-bolts (not screws) because the PVC alone won't hold long-term. We use stainless backing plates with through-bolts for keypad locks and LokkLatch installs on vinyl. Adds 10-15 minutes per gate. Standard practice on the Tradition and Telaro communities where most pool fences are vinyl.
Stainless steel hardware end-to-end. D&D Technologies (LokkLatch, MagnaLatch, TruClose) is the gold standard for coastal Florida - their housings are polymer over stainless internals. Lockey 2210 has a marine-grade variant for ocean-facing properties. Avoid plain steel or zinc-plated hardware on anything within five miles of the Intracoastal - it'll rust through in 18-30 months.
Yes if it's a keyed lock - we rekey it like any other cylinder ($60-120 per cylinder). If it's a mechanical keypad (Lockey, Codelocks), we change the code instead - usually no charge if we installed it, $40-80 service call if we didn't. HOAs typically need authorization from the property manager before we'll change codes on a community gate.
Generally no for like-for-like replacement on an existing fence with an existing pool. Permit IS required for a new pool installation, a new fence around an existing pool, or any change of pool barrier configuration. The pool inspector signs off on the gate hardware as part of the broader pool/fence permit, not as a separate lock permit.
Gate lock work is concentrated in PSL's gated communities - PGA Verano, Magnolia Lakes, Lake Forest, Sandpiper Bay, Torino - plus pool gates in every single-family neighborhood from Bayshore to Tradition. Coastal salt air drives more service calls in Hutchinson Island, Jensen Beach, and the canal-front Sandpiper Bay homes.
Last updated: 2026-05-18
