Residential Locksmith in Port St. Lucie

Why Port St. Lucie Homeowners Call Us

You're standing in your driveway. Your keys? Inside. On the counter. Right next to your phone.

Or maybe you just bought a house in Tradition. The sellers handed you two keys. You have no idea how many copies they made over the years.

Maybe your door lock's been sticking for months. You've been wiggling the key, jiggling the handle, doing this weird twist thing that only you know. Until today, when it just stopped working.

I've seen it all. Over 2,400 homes in Port St. Lucie since 2009. St. Lucie West developments with builder-grade locks that fail after 5 years. Tradition homes with smart locks that stop talking to Wi-Fi. River Park houses with original 1980s deadbolts held together by prayer and WD-40.

We fix them all. Fast. Same day. No appointment needed for most jobs.

What We Do for Homeowners

House Lockouts (We're Good at These)

Locked out? We'll get you back inside in 10-20 minutes. No drilling unless absolutely necessary.

Your lock stays intact. Your door frame stays undamaged. You're back inside watching TV before your neighbor even notices you were locked out.

Lock Rekeying (The Smart Move)

Just moved in? Just broke up? Just fired a contractor who had your keys?

Rekeying is faster and cheaper than replacing locks. We change the pins inside your existing locks so old keys don't work anymore. Takes 15-20 minutes per lock. You get new keys. Problem solved.

Deadbolt Installation (Better Security)

Builder-grade locks are junk. I've seen them kicked in with one good boot.

We install Grade 1 deadbolts—the same ones commercial buildings use. Schlage B60 or Kwikset 980. Solid brass. Anti-pick pins. Strike plates that actually bite into studs, not just the door frame.

Smart Locks (Welcome to 2026)

Lost your keys? You can't lose your fingerprint. You can't forget your phone.

We install Schlage Encode, Yale Assure, and August smart locks throughout Port St. Lucie. Lock your door from work. Give your dog walker a code that expires at 3 PM. See who came home and when.

Lock Repair (When It's Fixable)

Not every sticky lock needs replacement. Sometimes it's just dirt, worn springs, or misaligned strike plates.

I'll tell you straight—repair or replace. If it's repairable, we fix it. If it's toast, we replace it. I'm not here to sell you locks you don't need.

How Fast Can You Get Here?

Depends where you are. St. Lucie West? 15 minutes. Tradition? 20 minutes. Out in Port St. Lucie Gardens? 25-30 minutes.

We run 3 trucks during the day, 2 at night. Someone's always close. Always stocked. Always ready.

Call us at 10 AM, we're there by 10:30. Call us at 2 AM, we're there by 2:30.

Real Stories from Real Lockouts

The Tradition New Build Nightmare

Woman called me on a Saturday. Just closed on her house Friday. Went to grab mail from the mailbox. Door closed behind her. Locked. Keys inside. Baby inside.

Baby was fine—watching Bluey in the playpen. But mom was losing it.

We were there in 14 minutes. Inside in 8 more. Baby never knew anything happened. Mom cried from relief. We rekeyed all her locks right there so it wouldn't happen with the old keys floating around.

The St. Lucie West Break-In

Guy came home from work. Front door was kicked in. Lock was shattered. Door frame was split.

Cops came, took their report, and left. He's standing there with a house that won't lock. It's 8 PM.

We reinforced the strike plate with 3-inch screws into the studs. Installed a new Grade 1 deadbolt. Added a security door bar for the night. He was secure again by 9:30.

The "I Just Want My Stuff" Rekey

Woman's ex moved out. He "forgot" to return his keys. She asked twice. He kept "forgetting."

She called us. We rekeyed everything—front door, back door, garage door. Cost her $140. Peace of mind? Priceless.

He showed up two days later with his key. Didn't work. He left. Problem solved.

How Much Does Residential Locksmith Service Cost?

House lockout? Usually $85-150. After midnight, add $35 for emergency hours.

Rekey one lock? $35-45. Rekey your whole house (4-6 locks)? $140-180.

New deadbolt installed? $120-180 with the lock. Just labor if you already bought one? $65-85.

Smart lock installation? $200-350 depending on which lock and how complicated your door is.

We tell you the price before we start. No surprise charges. No "oh by the way" fees at the end.

Should You Rekey or Replace Your Locks?

Rekey if your locks work fine but you want new keys. It's faster and cheaper.

Replace if your locks are old, broken, or low-security builder-grade junk. Or if you want to upgrade to smart locks.

Not sure? We'll look at your locks and tell you what makes sense. We're not salespeople. We're locksmiths.

What About Smart Locks? Are They Worth It?

Yes. If you're tired of keys.

I've installed over 300 smart locks in Port St. Lucie. Schlage Encode is the most popular—works with Alexa, Google, and Apple HomeKit. Battery lasts about a year. Holds up great in Florida humidity.

Yale Assure is good too. August is great if you're renting and can't replace the whole lock—it attaches to your existing deadbolt.

The app notifications are clutch. "Front door unlocked at 3:47 PM"—you know exactly when your kids got home from school.

Common Questions About Home Locksmith Service

Do I really need to rekey after moving into a new house?

Yes. You don't know who has copies of those keys. The previous owner. Their relatives. Their house cleaner. Their contractor. Their ex-boyfriend.

I've rekeyed houses where the new owner found 8 keys under doormats, in fake rocks, in the mailbox. Eight keys. That they found. Who knows how many they didn't find?

Can you unlock my door without breaking anything?

95% of the time, yes. I pick locks. I use tension tools. I manipulate pins. I've been doing this 15 years.

High-security locks might need drilling. Broken locks might need drilling. But standard Schlage and Kwikset residential locks? I'm in without damage.

How long does it take to rekey a house?

15-20 minutes per lock. Most houses have 4-6 exterior locks. Figure an hour, give or take.

We do it right there on your porch. You watch if you want. You get all your new keys before we leave.

Will my smart lock work if the Wi-Fi goes out?

Yes. Smart locks work offline. You won't get app notifications, but your code still works. Your key still works. The lock still locks.

When Wi-Fi comes back, everything syncs up.

What's the difference between Grade 1, Grade 2, and Grade 3 locks?

Grade 1 is best—commercial-grade, toughest security. These cost $100-150.

Grade 2 is middle—fine for most homes, decent security. These cost $50-80.

Grade 3 is builder-grade cheap locks. They meet minimum code requirements. That's about it. These cost $20-35.

I recommend Grade 1 for front doors, Grade 2 for back doors and garages.

Service Areas for Residential Locksmith

We provide residential locksmith service throughout Port St. Lucie and the Treasure Coast:

• Port St. Lucie
• Saint Lucie West
• Tradition
• Fort Pierce
• Jensen Beach
• Stuart
• Palm City
• Port Salerno
• Rio

Why Choose Doctor Lockout for Your Home?

Because we show up. We fix it. We don't upsell you on stuff you don't need.

Because I've been doing this since 2009. I've seen every lock, every door, every "oh crap" situation Port St. Lucie homeowners deal with.

Because we're local. We live here. We raised our kids here. We're not some national franchise with a call center in Nebraska. We answer our phones. We know where Torino Parkway is. We know the traffic patterns. We know which neighborhoods have which locks.

Call us. We'll be there.

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