Non-destructive entry first, always - and we re-key Schlage, Kwikset, and Baldwin locks on the spot while you watch
You get a price before we start. It does not change when we arrive. No surprises.
Fast, Reliable Lock Installation & Rekey Across Plantation
Lock rekeying in Plantation typically costs $18-$35 per cylinder when you have the key, and $35-$65 per cylinder when you don’t. A new deadbolt installed on a standard entry door runs $85-$185, depending on the grade and finish. These are firm prices, quoted in writing on the phone before we dispatch anyone. Call (331) 310-8471 and you’ll get a live person, a hard number, and a dispatch time.
We know Plantation’s housing stock because we’ve worked in it for years. The ranch homes off Broward Boulevard, the condos near Central Park, the gated HOA communities around Jacaranda and Lago Mar. When a deadbolt seizes or a cylinder finally gives out, the fix has to match the house. And in this city, it often has to match an association spec sheet too.
Key Takeaways
- Rekeying runs $18-$35 per cylinder if you still have a working key; $35-$65 if you don’t.
- Deadbolt installation runs $85-$185 in Plantation, quoted in writing before the job starts.
- Plantation HOA communities like Jacaranda often mandate specific lock finishes: usually brushed nickel or antique brass. Wrong finish means a callback and a possible violation.
- Humidity is the biggest silent killer of Plantation locks. We see seized pin tumblers on hardware that’s barely a decade old.
- The price we quote on the phone is the price on the invoice. That’s Haven Standard Clause 1, and it’s been the rule since 2002.
Why Novak Lock & Security Is Plantation’s Preferred Lock Installation & Rekey Company
Daniel Novak founded this company on a rule that has not changed since 2002: the price quoted on the phone is the price on the invoice. No technician is permitted to revise it at the door. That single rule separates us from the bait-and-switch operators that plague this trade, and it’s the reason homeowners in Plantation call us back when a second door needs work.
Every tech who arrives in Plantation is background-checked and uniformed, and every job ends with a documented photo record left with the customer. Not a summary. The actual photos: the cylinder removed, the new hardware installed, the strike plate alignment, the key test. If something is wrong a month later, you and we both have the record of what was done.
We have installed and serviced over 60,000 locks, keys, and access systems since founding. In Plantation specifically, our techs know which subdivisions have HOA finish requirements, which 1970s-era hollow-core doors flex under modern smart lock torque, and which impact-rated door models need a specialized cylinder rather than a standard deadbolt swap. That local knowledge is not listed on our invoice. It shows up in the work.
You can reach us at (331) 310-8471 any hour. A live person answers. No voicemail tree, no callback window.
Our Lock Installation & Rekey Services in Plantation
Rekeying
Rekeying changes the internal pins so your old key no longer works and a new one does. It’s the right call after a tenant turnover in a Plantation rental, after a roommate leaves, or after you find a missing key. We rekey cylinders in place on standard deadbolts and knobs, and we can rekey multiple locks to a single key, which most of our Plantation customers request.
Mortise Lock Installation
Mortise locks are the heavy rectangular lock bodies found in many Plantation condos and older high-rise units. They are not interchangeable with cylindrical deadbolts, and installing a mortise lock on a door that was not built for one requires precise mortising work. We stock mortise bodies and cylinders for the brands common in Broward County condo buildings, and the job is quoted flat before we cut anything.
Smart Lock Installation
Plantation homeowners are steadily moving to smart locks on front doors and garage entry doors. The installation is not just a screwdriver job. A smart lock’s deadbolt throw has to align cleanly on an impact-rated door, or the motor will strip and the lock will fail within months. We check door flex, strike plate placement, and latch alignment as part of every smart lock install, and we will tell you if your existing door cannot support the lock you want.
Keyless Entry and Keypad Lock Installation
Keypad deadbolts are common on Plantation homes where a cleaning service, dog walker, or contractor needs temporary access. We install single-code and multi-code keypads, and we program unique codes per user so you can revoke access without rekeying. In HOA communities that require specific finishes, we match the hardware before the install.
Biometric Lock Installation
For garage entry doors, home offices, and safe rooms, biometric hardware adds a fingerprint layer on top of a mechanical key. In Plantation’s humidity, fingerprint sensors need periodic cleaning and the mechanical override cylinder needs the same corrosion maintenance as any other lock. We install biometric locks with a manual key override, so you are never locked out by a dead sensor.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Trusted Brands We Service in Plantation
We do factory-authorized work on Schlage, Kwikset, Baldwin, Medeco, Mul-T-Lock, Abloy, and Yale. If your Plantation condo has an old Baldwin mortise lock that no one can get parts for, we can get those parts. If you want a Medeco high-security cylinder that can’t be picked or bumped by standard tools, we stock and install them. We carry common cylinders, pins, and replacement hardware for the brands found across Broward County housing, so a same-day repair in Plantation is normal, not a special request.
Common Lock Installation & Rekey Problems We See in Plantation Homes
- HOA finish mismatches. A homeowner installs a polished chrome deadbolt on a Jacaranda unit and receives a violation notice within a week. The association’s architectural spec requires brushed nickel or antique brass. We match the finish before the first screw goes in.
- Rekeying a deadbolt on a warped frame. After a hurricane season, the wooden door frames on older Plantation ranch homes swell and shift. A fresh cylinder installed without aligning the strike plate binds within days. We check the frame, shim the strike plate if needed, and test the throw before we call it done.
- Smart lock on a hollow-core door. Many 1970s-era Plantation homes still have their original hollow-core entry doors. Those doors flex enough that a motorized deadbolt will jam or strip. We measure the flex before recommending a smart lock, and sometimes the honest answer is: install a reinforced strike plate first, or replace the door.
- Seized pin tumblers from humidity. Broward County’s humidity runs above 80% most of the year. Over time, that moisture corrodes the tiny brass pins inside a cylinder until the key will not turn. We see this constantly in Plantation on locks that are only 10 to 15 years old. The cylinder looks fine from the outside. It’s dead inside.
Pricing for Lock Installation & Rekey in Plantation, FL
A standard rekey in Plantation runs $18-$35 per cylinder when you have a working key, and $35-$65 per cylinder when you don’t. If we have to pick the lock or disassemble the cylinder to rekey it, that additional labor is included in the higher range. New deadbolt installation, including hardware, runs $85-$185 depending on grade: basic Kwikset single-cylinder at the low end, high-security Schlage or Baldwin at the top, and Medeco or Mul-T-Lock above that.
Smart lock installation runs $120-$250 in labor, not including the lock itself, and that range assumes the door is sound. If your door needs a reinforced strike plate or frame repair, we tell you before we start and add it to the written quote. There is no call-out surcharge and no fee added on arrival. The number on the phone is the number you pay.
Call (331) 310-8471 for a free estimate, quoted in writing before we schedule anything.
We Also Serve Cities Near Plantation
Our crews handle Lock Installation & Rekey jobs across Broward County, including Fort Lauderdale, Margate, Coconut Creek, and Pompano Beach. If you’re in a neighboring city or in a Plantation subdivision not named here, call and ask. Dispatch and scheduling are coordinated from our Miami area office, and crews serve Plantation locally.
Serving Plantation, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Plantation area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs - Lock Installation & Rekey in Plantation
Yes, many Plantation HOA associations, including Jacaranda, have architectural guidelines that specify deadbolt and handle finishes, typically brushed nickel or antique brass. Installing polished chrome or a mismatched finish can trigger a violation notice and a required correction. Call (331) 310-8471, tell us your subdivision, and we will match the finish before we install.
Yes. Multi-point locking systems on impact-rated doors use a central cylinder, and that cylinder can be rekeyed or replaced without removing the door or disturbing the multi-point track. The key point is that the new cylinder has to be compatible with the lock body’s gear alignment. We do this work in Plantation regularly, and the price is quoted flat before we start. Call (331) 310-8471 for a written quote.
Broward’s year-round humidity above 80% causes the brass pins inside lock cylinders to oxidize and seize over time. That is why a key that worked fine last year may refuse to turn now. The cylinder has not been tampered with; it has corroded internally. In Plantation we routinely replace or rekey seized cylinders on locks that are only a decade old. If your key is sticking, call (331) 310-8471 before it stops turning completely.
Call a locksmith who picks the lock rather than drilling it. In a Plantation apartment, the door belongs to the building owner, and drilling means a repair bill and possibly a violation under your lease. We pick standard pin tumbler locks non-destructively in most cases, and if a lock must be drilled because it is too corroded to pick, we tell you before we touch the door. The price is quoted on the phone. Call (331) 310-8471.
Usually not. If the deadbolt mechanism is sound and only the cylinder is seized, we can replace or rekey the cylinder alone for $35-$85. That is much less than replacing the entire deadbolt assembly. We will show you the removed cylinder and the new one before we close the door on the job. Call (331) 310-8471 and we will give you a firm price before we dispatch.
Written by Daniel Novak, Owner at Novak Lock & Security, serving Plantation since 2002.
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