Mike LOCKSMITHS
Service Area

Locksmith in St. Augustine, FL

St. Augustine's mix of centuries-old Spanish colonial buildings, busy tourist corridors, and quiet residential streets — stretching from the shadow of Castillo de San Marcos all the way out to Anastasia Island — means locksmith needs here are anything but one-size-fits-all. Whether you've just returned from a walk along the St. Augustine Beach Pier and locked your keys inside, or you run a small B&B and need every guest-room lock rekeyed the moment a long-term tenant checks out, Mike Locksmiths sends a trained, fully equipped technician directly to your door.

Open 24 hours, 7 days a week · Licensed, bonded & insured

We're available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, because lock problems don't wait for business hours — and neither do we. Every job comes with straightforward, up-front pricing quoted before we touch a single lock, so there are no surprises when the work is done. One call, one visit, and a local pro handles it on the spot.

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177 Google reviews
Insured Technicians
Background-checked pros
24/7 Service
Day, night & weekends
Up-Front Pricing
Clear quote before work starts

Why neighbors call us first

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Available 24/7

Day, night, weekends and holidays — a real local locksmith answers and rolls a fully-stocked van.

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Fast local response

Based in Palm Valley, we reach the Palm Valley area in well under an hour.

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Insured & background-checked

Vetted technicians, up-front pricing, and no surprise add-ons when we arrive.

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Damage-free entry

We pick and bypass locks the right way, so most lockouts are solved without drilling anything.

Full-Spectrum Locksmith Services Brought to Your Door in St. Augustine

Mike Locksmiths is a fully mobile, 24/7 locksmith operation based in Palm Valley, FL — and St. Augustine is firmly within our service territory. Whether you're locked out of a centuries-old Lincolnville bungalow, need a mortise lock replaced on a Spanish Colonial-style front door near the historic district, or require a complete commercial rekeying at a business along US-1, our trained and insured technicians drive directly to you, fully stocked and ready to work. There is no dispatch center, no franchise layer, no hold music — just a skilled mobile locksmith en route. Call (904) 529-0398 and we'll get moving.

Our service list is built for the full range of lock and security needs St. Augustine residents, property owners, and visitors actually face. That includes: mortise lock installation and repair (a specialty for historic homes with period-appropriate hardware), door knob lock replacement, deadbolt installation, smart lock programming, keypad lock setup, high-security lock upgrades, master key system design, lock rekeying, residential lockouts, commercial lockouts, automotive lockouts, car key cutting and duplication, transponder key programming, key fob programming and replacement, ignition lock cylinder repair, broken key extraction (door and ignition), safe opening and combination changes, padlock removal, sliding door lock service, window lock installation, access control system entry, panic bar and exit device service, garage door lock service, commercial-grade deadbolt installation, storefront glass door lock repair, and multi-point locking system service. Whether the job is on a beach cottage near Anastasia State Park or a retail storefront on San Marco Avenue, we bring the right tools for the exact lock in front of us.

Emergency Locksmith St. Augustine: Why Response Time Is Everything Here

St. Augustine isn't a typical Florida suburb. It's the oldest continuously occupied European-established settlement in the United States, which means its streets were designed centuries before the automobile and its housing stock includes architectural styles — Spanish colonial, Victorian, Flagler-era masonry — that demand a locksmith who understands period hardware, not just modern deadbolts. When you're stranded outside a property steps from the Castillo de San Marcos or locked out of your rental car on A1A heading to St. Augustine Beach Pier, waiting 90 minutes for a technician from two counties away isn't just inconvenient — it's a real safety and liability concern. Our Palm Valley base puts us within a short drive, and our mobile units carry mortise lock components, high-security cylinder cores, automotive transponder equipment, and extraction tools so we don't need a second trip.

As an emergency locksmith serving St. Augustine, we prioritize lockouts, break-in damage repairs, and lock failures at any hour. Our technicians are trained to handle urgent situations with both speed and composure — verifying your ownership or authorization first, then getting to work efficiently. If you're dealing with a damaged lock after a forced entry, a snapped key in a cylinder, or a jammed mortise lock on a historic-district property, call (904) 529-0398 right now — we answer every call, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including holidays.

What to Expect When Your St. Augustine Locksmith Arrives — and How Pricing Works

From the moment you call (904) 529-0398, the process is built around transparency and speed. We'll ask a few quick questions — your location, the type of lock or vehicle involved, and the nature of the problem — and give you an exact up-front price before any work begins. There are no surprise fees added after the job. The factors that shape your quote include the type of lock or vehicle (a standard door knob lock differs significantly from a multi-point mortise lock system), the time of day the service is needed, the travel distance to your specific address, and any parts required — such as a new cylinder, a replacement lock body, or a cut-and-programmed transponder key. Once you accept the quote, our technician gets to work. Nothing changes on the invoice.

When our mobile unit arrives, you'll meet a trained, insured technician — not a subcontractor you've never vetted. We carry a professional identification process: we'll confirm the nature of the job and, for lockouts, verify your connection to the property or vehicle before proceeding. This is standard practice, not a formality — it protects you as much as it protects your neighbors. Our vehicles are stocked with a wide inventory of lock hardware, key blanks, and programming equipment, which means most jobs are completed in a single visit. Whether you need a new mortise lock fitted on a Flagler-era front door or a key fob reprogrammed in a parking lot off Riberia Street, we work cleanly, efficiently, and with full respect for the property in front of us.

Reviews

What Palm Valley & the Palm Valley area Customers Say

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Roxanna Weekley
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“Okay this is what made me happy! I walked into that store and the focus was on making good keys.All keys. Also very fair pricing. I actually paid eight dollars for keys and a desperation, which is way too expensive. If I could have got to Mike's, they would have been less than three dollars each. Other places couldn't make a storm door key for me.But Mike's did! $2.79 each !! I will truly go back there for any of my key needs!”
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michael fawcett
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“Fantastic local business. Had key fob replaced in 20 minutes for hundreds less than the dealership quoted. They genuinely care about customers and have a excellent level and attitude of going the extra mile and getting things done right. Totally recommend!”
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Marvin Ellsworth
12 months ago
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“I took a smart key fob in to have it programed to work in my vehicle. Within 30 minutes, I was in & out of the shop, with a spare working key fob. They were very pleasant & knowageable . Yes, I do recommend their work.”
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Henry Carnaby
5 months ago
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“Nice combination locksmith and used book store. Had them make ten keys and none of them worked fine. Went back and the regroup the last one. Less expensive than hardware or big box stores.”
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Ana Soloviov
a year ago
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“Amazing service, best prices, super friendly, informative and most accommodating! They have a library too!”

Neighborhoods we serve in St. Augustine

Our mobile locksmith vans cover all of St. Augustine — including these neighborhoods and the streets around them.

  • Lincolnville
  • Uptown
  • North City
  • Anastasia Island
  • Vilano Beach
  • St. Augustine Beach
  • Davis Shores
  • Lighthouse Park
  • West Augustine
  • Moultrie
  • Butler Beach
  • Crescent Beach
  • Flagler Estates
  • Elkton
  • Hastings

Don't see your neighborhood? If it's in or around St. Augustine, a locksmith can still reach you — just call.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a local locksmith charge in St. Augustine?

There is no single flat answer, because the final price depends on several variables specific to your situation: the type of lock or hardware involved (a standard door knob lock costs less to service than a full mortise lock assembly), whether it is a residential, commercial, or automotive job, the time of day (after-hours emergency calls involve different logistics than daytime appointments), the travel distance to your location in St. Augustine, and the parts needed — for example, a rekeyed cylinder versus a fully replaced high-security lock body. What we guarantee is that you receive an exact, confirmed price before any work begins. There are no add-ons after the fact. Call (904) 529-0398 and we will give you a straight quote in about 60 seconds.

What is a locksmith call-out fee, and does Mike Locksmiths charge one?

A call-out fee — sometimes called a service call fee — is a base charge that covers a technician's travel and the time spent diagnosing the job before any hands-on work begins. Practices vary widely across the industry. At Mike Locksmiths, we are fully transparent about what your call will cost: when you call (904) 529-0398 and describe your situation, we factor travel distance from our Palm Valley base to your St. Augustine address into one clear up-front quote. Nothing is hidden inside vague line items. You know the full price before you commit.

Can a locksmith reprogram my key fob in St. Augustine?

Yes — our mobile technicians are experienced with key fob programming across a wide range of vehicle makes and models, and we carry the equipment to handle this on-site throughout St. Augustine, from the beach communities along A1A to neighborhoods further inland. The cost depends on your specific vehicle, whether we also need to cut a new key blade, and whether the fob itself needs to be replaced or just re-synced. We'll confirm the exact scope and price before we begin. Key fob and transponder key service is one of our most frequently requested automotive jobs, and it is completed right at your location — no tow required.

What should I actually do if I'm locked out of my home or car in St. Augustine?

Stay calm, stay safe, and avoid anything that could damage the lock or the door frame. Before calling a locksmith, it is worth checking whether a spare key is accessible — with a trusted neighbor, a property manager, or a family member — or whether another entry point to the property is unlocked. For vehicles, check all doors and the trunk. Do not attempt to force a lock open yourself; improvised methods can damage hardware that is then more expensive to repair and can raise questions about your authorization. Once you've ruled out easy options, call (904) 529-0398. We'll verify your connection to the property, then get to work with the right tools. If it is late at night and you are near a busy area like the historic district or St. Augustine Beach, stay in a well-lit public spot while you wait.

Do you service historic homes with mortise locks in the St. Augustine area?

Absolutely — mortise lock service is one of our specialties and a frequent request in St. Augustine given the large number of historic and period-style properties throughout the city. A mortise lock is a lock body that is recessed into a pocket (the 'mortise') cut into the door edge, and it requires a different approach than surface-mounted deadbolts or cylindrical door knob locks. Our technicians are experienced with mortise lock disassembly, cylinder replacement, case repair, and full unit swaps — including sourcing hardware that suits both the function and the aesthetic of a historic door. Whether your property is in the historic district, Lincolnville, or an older neighborhood near downtown, we bring the right parts and knowledge directly to you.

Locked out or need a lock fixed? We are on the way.

We answer 24/7 — talk to a real local locksmith now.

(904) 529-0398