Making a new key without the original, based solely on the lock, is a fairly simple procedure that any certified locksmith can do in minimal timing. About the costs- it could be 20$ and up to 350$- depending on the lock and where your locksmith came from to get the job done!

Your Local Miami locksmith:

If you’re in Miami you’re in luck! As Quickly Locksmith offers re-keying, done by the highest standards, 100% insured, without the original key needed, at a price that’s unbeatable around Miami– and rest assured, we’ve checked around! Re-keying a lock without working the pins at all is the easiest job a locksmith can do- it costs around 15-30$ (depending on your location and how many keys you’d want eventually). This is a simple, on site, job- and still we recommend you won’t settle for just any available locksmith and make sure you choose a certified locksmith, as our work is 100% insured.

Your door- Your Pins- Your New Key:

When we’re working on your lock in order to make a new set of keys it is a delicate job; sometime a locksmith would have to re arrange the locks’ pins so any old keys wondering around the world would be irrelevant now (it’s the safest way to go about it when moving to a new property etc.) that is a craft that might add a sum to the total amount required to get the job done- a sum that ranges between 5o$ in case we’re dealing with an old school simple lock, and might even be 90$. The reason would be that newest innovative smart locks pins are harder to re-shape and might damage the entire lock.

Key cutting is also very cheap- 5$ to 20$ for a new smart key!

You can recall the old movies, where the janitor / building super walks around carrying a bunch of keys, making a distinguish noise that alarms everyone he’s around? Well…. That’s just because he didn’t have a master to back him up… the master key’s sole purpose is to open a few doors with one key.

Who needs a master key?

You shouldn’t worry someone has the key to your home / business, as this person can access not to your property, but also- all your neighbors’ property as well – so he (or she) must be highly reliable….

Most times in which someone has one mater key to open a few locks, it is his responsibility to watch over these very properties; it could either be a shopping mall general manager / apartments super / real estate agents etc. 

Should you get a master key?

Is your business is rapidly growing? Start needing more and more space (offices / storage / private facilities, such as: kitchen & toilets for your employees only)? 

you want to have that master key in your back pocket… you surly don’t want anyone with access to storage could also access your office – so your master keeps you covered and in control.    

Master key for homes and apartments:

If you are a homeowner and you notice you have more then 4-5 different locks in your property – maybe you should consider having a master key… to be honest it’s more about convenience; in case you’ll ever lose a key and don’t really have the time to deal with in right then and there- you have your master and you can open & lock everything.

To sum up, a master key is a key that can open several doors, even a hundred is you need it to – so keep it in high quality and in a safe place!   

Contact us for any situation regarding your master key systems!

Hey! We’ve all been there! And still… Losing your key could be frustrating as hell! 

Now the good thing is if you remain calm, this is a completely manageable situation and the good news are- in most central locations, you’ll be back on you marry way in less than one hour. How? What should you do? 

Here’s our locksmith tips on how to make a spare key when you don’t have the original!

Central location – Call a locksmith ASAP!

When you’re stuck outside your car / house / work without a key and you’re currently in a central location just call a certified locksmith company! Why? Well a certified locksmith can make a spare key without the original, with no damage to your locks- on the spot, in less than 20 min… 

So we’d highly recommend you take all this frustration out- away from the actual lock, we’re going to need it in perfect shape so we can match a new key!

Remote location – look for a hardware store nearby:

If you’re locked out and lost your key when you’re in a remote location that a locksmith might take a few hours to get to- you’ll need to dismantle your lock from the door its attached to; the first thing you’ll need is a screwdriver- look for a way to dismantle your door knob and when it’s out- you’ll see your lock inside the internal mechanism, gently loosen whatever it is attaching it and take your lock to the nearest hardware store. Please be aware this is a temporary solution as the keys made there are very cheap (sometimes even made in an automated machines- that is, when you have to original and want to make a spare) and not reliable… it would be wise to take that key to a proper locksmith company and make a solid key ASAP.       

To simplify things – locks snapping equals cylinder snapping; it requires absolutely no skills and any burglar who set his (or her…) mind to it -could do it, and do it well! 

As strong as your lock might be, it still has one soft spot, more vulnerable to damages, the locks’ cylinder! 

Here’s all you need to know about lock snapping- and most importantly, how you can easily prevent it in your property!

Locks snapping around the world:

With smart locks and security cameras attached to security systems, personalized entry systems, restricted entry and other innovative locks & security measurements- you’d be surprised lock snapping is picking up momentum as much as it did, this decade. Of course if we look deeper, immigration and refugees has definitely transformed major cities around the world, and now in almost any big city you can find a ‘downtown‘ area where most population is poor and crime is bound to hit roots… You know your neighborhood and you know its surrounding areas nature – if you hear about burglaries around and you hear the police visiting frequently, be smarter and secure yourself! How? Great question!

Anti-Snap locks:

The safest way to make sure you’re not exposed to lock snapping is checking your lock. Euro locks are tested and approved as either SS312 Diamond or TS007. In most wooden or uPVC the euro locks are highly reliable. 

How can you identify your locks anti snap security level? Look for the SS312 Diamond, that’s the highest level of strength approval for a euro cylinder lock / The three Star Kite-Mark Logo – indicates the lock is tested and approved to prevent locks snapping / A 1-star kite Mark cylinder, along with a 2-star kite mark on the furniture (handles, cylinder guard) match a three star kite mark as well.    

Today, smart locks are more common and effective than ever before. Their efficiency in easily and securely limiting access as well as the flexibility they provide in where and how they can be installed make them a must-have security feature for businesses of any size. It’s not only businesses that can benefit from the advanced security and flexibility of smart locks though and residential and vacation properties can also reap the benefits.

However, like any technology, smart locks can suffer from technical glitches from time to time, getting either locked shut or open. Don’t panic though, here are our top locksmith tips on how to fix these issues!

Check the door and smart lock alignment

Due to the way they are designed, we cannot simply look inside a smart lock. Beneath these smart mechanisms though, lies a lock much like you would see on any other door and this needs to be perfectly aligned in order to function properly. Any misalignment can potentially wear out the smart software that works inside every time the door is operated so if you spot any issues, try to realign it. This can often get the door to working as expected.

Don’t do anything more than 3 times

Most smart locks have an automated locking mechanism to increase security against burglary. This means that any action tried more than 3 times could engage this safety feature and operate the lock for half an hour or in some instances, more. If, however, you’ve already gone past this point and you’ve already tried operating the mechanism with an access code, hand or voice ID too many times, you will have to wait for the lock to reboot.

When you need to reboot

Batteries are the first thing you should check when your smart lock fails to work as expected. When batteries are weak, the lock might get stuck in the locked or open position. A red indicator means that one of the batteries is weak and you should have it replaced as soon as possible to avoid any problems.

Weak signals can also be problematic as most smart locks are connected wirelessly to a security system. When this connection is weak, the lock may need to reboot in order to reassign itself to the network and improve signal strength.

Keys seem to have an annoying tendency of jamming when we most need them and least expect them to. If you’ve experienced this, you’re not alone. When this annoyance strikes, the biggest locksmith pro-tip to remember is to stay calm! Try to put your frustration aside and be gentle with your lock as being overly eager with a stuck lock often leads to more problems.

Why won’t my car key turn?

When a car key is stuck inside the lock and won’t turn, it is usually down to one of two problems; either you didn’t put it in the right way or there is a security mechanism at play.

If you suspect it is because the key has been inserted the wrong way around, try to gently pull the key out, moving from side to side. Sometimes a little bump can help you to slide the key out without causing damage to both the lock and/or the key. If that isn’t the case, then it’s likely that you’re experiencing some sort of security feature. For example, a steering lock requires you to gently turn the key and steering wheel at the same time. If this doesn’t work, then it’s possible the car’s security system is involved and it may require 10-15 minutes in order to reboot.

Why won’t my home door key turn?

It is extremely rare for a key to get stuck with most modern smart locks. However, if you mistakenly use the wrong key or accidentally insert the key incorrectly, many smart locks will identify this as a ‘dangerous’ action and automatically activate the locking mechanism. The good news that in this situation, you will just have to wait and the key will come out easily within 5 minutes once the automatic locking mechanism has rebooted.

With traditional locks, just like the lock itself, the problem is often much simpler. Rust inside the lock can degrade the internal workings, just as a rusty key can cause problems too. In this case, a good quality lubricating spray, squirted inside the lock and/or on to the key will help to break down the rust and get things working again. A word of warning, though – if rust is present this method is only a temporary fix and if left unchecked, the metals will continue to degrade. Speak to your local locksmith company in order to have the problem resolved properly as soon as possible.