Residential Locksmith Services in Sarasota

Typically, Pop-A-Lock of Sarasota can arrive within the hour. We are open Monday to Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM and we take our last call at round 4:30 PM. However, exact ETA (lead times) depends on our current schedule and current location at the time of your call.

We are a 30 minute or less drive to most addresses in Sarasota and Lakewood Ranch but it depends on your exact location. If you are in Siesta Key or Lido Key or Longboat Key, and we encounter a lot of traffic, which is very common as you know, then it may take longer.

No, because we are not open during nights and weekends and we are closed for all major holidays.

We charge an $85 service call in our core area and a lock pick is $20 per lock. If you are located on the beach or Palmer Ranch or Gulf Gate Estates, the service call is a little higher due to the travel time there and back but we will give you an exact price over the phone. The price we quote is the price we charge.

Pop-A-Lock of Sarasota has a VERY good track record of opening a door without any damage. However, in rare cases where a lock cannot be picked, then we would have to drill the lock cylinder to gain entry. If we drill the cylinder to open the door, then we can either replace the cylinder or replace the lock itself, on the spot, so that you have proper security for your home.

In our core Sarasota area, we charge an $85 service call. In addition to that, a standard rekey is $35 per lock cylinder if you currently have a working key for that lock. If you do not currently have a working key, then the rekey is $45 per cylinder. A rekey is where we make a new key for your lock so that the old keys do not work anymore. Some people refer to a rekey as “change the locks” when in fact we are not installing a new lock rather we are making a new, different key for your existing lock.

Yes, we give free estimates. We can provide a very accurate price over the phone for 95% of your needs. If we do an on-site assessment, we do NOT charge a service fee.

Yes, we accept cards, tap-to-pay, and cash and we do not add any fees either. We generally do not give a cash discount either. We have one price regardless of payment method. Personally, I hate it when businesses charge me a 3% credit card fee or convenience fee. We do NOT do that.

In Sarasota County, a specific locksmith license is not offered by any local government. We do have a business license through the State of Florida. Specifically, we filed Articles of Incorporation in 2013 (our legal name is Gulf Locksmith Corp DBA (doing business as) Pop-A-Lock, a nationwide franchise. In addition, a legitimate company like Pop-A-Lock is registered with the Florida Department of Revenue to pay sales tax and receive our tax exemption certificate (relative to buying inventory and reselling it). Regarding insurance, we carry Bond (theft), Automotive, and General Liability Policies. We provide Certificates of Insurance all the time to our key accounts, which is pretty much mandatory to do business these days.

Absolutely. We arrive in a marked Pop-A-Lock van and we are in a Pop-A-Lock uniform as well. It’s very obvious that we are a legitimate company and we do NOT arrive in unmarked cars like many of the illegitimate locksmith scammers out there. Be careful who you call and make sure the company you hire is reputable like Pop-A-Lock is!

Yes, as a condition of employment, background checks are mandatory.

Absolutely, this is one of our most common customer requests. We can make a new key for your existing lock so that your old key does not work anymore. See above “how much does it cost” question to get an idea of the pricing. Some people refer to a rekey as “change the locks” when in fact we are not installing a new lock rather we are making a new, different key for your existing lock.

In our core Sarasota area, we charge an $85 service call. In addition to that, a standard rekey is $35 per lock cylinder if you currently have a working key for that lock. If you do not currently have a working key, then the rekey is $45 per cylinder. A rekey is where we make a new key for your lock so that the old keys do not work anymore. Some people refer to a rekey as “change the locks” when in fact we are not installing a new lock rather we are making a new, different key for your existing lock. So, do the math depending on how many total locks you have as well as whether or not you have an existing key for each lock.

Yes, we can. Most homeowners have locks with the same keyway (either Kwikset or Schlage). If you have the same keyway, then we can rekey all of the locks so that one key operates all locks in your house. The way to find out if you have the same keyway is to insert your existing key into the lock. If the key fits, then it’s the same keyway. If your home locks are not on the same keyway, then we can replace some of those locks with the correct keyway so that 1 key operates all locks.

Call Pop-A-Lock right away to schedule an appointment for us to come over and make keys for your locks. We can create a new key so that your old keys do not work anymore.

We highly recommend rekeying the lock if any of these events happened to you. Call us to schedule an appointment to rekey your locks (make a new key so that the old key does not work anymore. For further information on the importance of rekeying your property, please read the following article here: https://www.popalock.com/franchise/sarasota-fl/local-locksmith-blog/the-importance-of-re-keying-your-home-or-business/

Yes, we install deadbolts all the time, including “fresh installations” where we drill the holes in the door and door jamb and then install the deadbolt. Regarding “high-security” locks, they are not very common in residential applications but if a homeowner wants high-security, then we can discuss those needs over the phone. High Security locks are EXTREMELY expensive and typically only used in high security commercial applications such as banks and government installations. High Security locks generally refer to locks that have a “restricted keyway,” meaning the key is ONLY for you and nobody else. That is why they are so expensive and extremely rare for residential use.

Pop-A-Lock of Sarasota carries residential knobs and deadbolts in our vans. Finish options include satin nickel (nickel silver), polished brass (gold-type color) and antique brass. For electronic key pad locks or smart locks like biometric, wifi and blue tooth enabled locks, we recommend the customer go to Lowes or Home Depot or Amazon to purchase those based on your needs, budget, and finish. We do not stock electronic locks because there is such a huge selection at Lowes or Home Depot (almost an entire aisle full!).

Yes, we install smart locks all the time. We can either replace your existing deadbolt, or add a new smart lock if you do not have any deadbolts on the door (ie fresh installation).

If the damage occurred to the lock, yes. If the damage is to the door or the door jamb instead of the lock, then no. If the damage is to the door or door frame, contact a door supplier and installer.

No, we only deal with locks and keys. Contact a window and door specialist.

Pop-A-Lock of Sarasota serves Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Lido Key, Siesta Key, Longboate Key, University Park, The Meadows, Gulf Gate Estates, and Palmer Ranch.

Yes, we have a pretty good track record of extracting broken keys and then making a new key on the spot if you need that too.

We can open small safes that have a key-hole (the safe takes a key to open it). We can either pick it or drill the cylinder to open it. We do not open dialed or electronic safes. Regarding mailbox locks, we open and replace those all the time – very common. We do open overhead garage doors on occasion but only if there is a keyed lock on the outside.

As a trusted and reputable locksmith company like Pop-A-Lock of Sarasota, yes in most cases but it depends on your specific key blank.