Your 24/7 Local Locksmith in St. Augustine & the St. Augustine area
When you're standing on your porch in Lincolnville at midnight or stuck in a parking lot off US-1 with your keys locked inside, you need a real, local team that answers the phone and actually shows up. Augustine Locksmith Pro is a 24/7 mobile emergency locksmith serving St. Augustine and the surrounding communities, and we come to you — fully equipped vans, trained technicians, and honest, up-front pricing before any work begins. Call (904) 585-2997 any hour, any day, and a person who knows the Ancient City will help you sort it out.
- 24/7 emergency response
- Insured & background-checked
- Fast local mobile service
- Up-front, honest pricing
We handle everything from a jammed door knob lock on a rental near Flagler College to a worn mortise lock on a historic downtown storefront, plus car lockouts, key replacement, home rekeys, and full commercial hardware. Because we're based right here — not a distant call center farming out your job — our arrival windows are realistic, our technicians are insured, and we aim for damage-free entry whenever the situation allows. This page lays out exactly who we are, what we do, how our quotes work, and how to reach us fast.
Our services
Our locksmith services
Auto, home and business — one local team, available around the clock.
What we do
Available 24/7
Day, night, weekends and holidays — a real local locksmith answers and rolls a fully-stocked van.
Fast local response
Based in St. Augustine, we reach the St. Augustine area in well under an hour.
Insured & background-checked
Vetted technicians, up-front pricing, and no surprise add-ons when we arrive.
Damage-free entry
We pick and bypass locks the right way, so most lockouts are solved without drilling anything.
Why a Local Mobile Team Beats a National Call Center
When you call a nationwide hotline, you often reach a dispatcher hundreds of miles away who books an unknown subcontractor and can't tell you who's coming or when. When you call Augustine Locksmith Pro at (904) 585-2997, you reach people who know that traffic backs up on the Bridge of Lions during festival weekends, that the historic district has doors older than most of the country, and that a lockout in Vilano Beach is a very different drive than one in World Golf Village. That local knowledge means honest arrival windows instead of vague promises.
Being mobile is the whole point. Our vans carry the key blanks, cutting and programming equipment, replacement cylinders, and hardware needed to finish most jobs on the first visit — so you're not left waiting for a second appointment. Whether you're locked out of your house near St. George Street or need a new ignition key for a truck in the Publix lot on SR-16, we bring the workshop to your driveway or curb.
We're also accountable in a way a faceless chain never is. Our technicians are trained, experienced, and insured, and because we build our reputation street by street in this community, we treat your door — and your trust — with care. That's why so much of our work comes from repeat customers and neighbors who pass our number along.
Emergency Locksmith Services: From Car Lockouts to Mortise Lock Repair
A true emergency locksmith does far more than open a car door. We cover three broad areas: automotive, residential, and commercial. On the auto side that includes car and truck lockouts, transponder and smart key programming, key fob replacement, spare key cutting, broken-key extraction, and ignition repair for most makes and models. If you're locked out of your vehicle with a child or pet inside, tell us immediately when you call — those calls get top priority.
For homes, our services include house lockouts, lock rekeying, deadbolt and door knob lock installation, mortise lock repair and replacement on older doors, patio and sliding-door locks, mailbox locks, smart lock setup, and full re-keying after a move or a lost key. The mortise lock — the heavy, pocket-style mechanism built into so many of St. Augustine's historic and custom doors — is a specialty of ours; these units require experience to service correctly, and we repair, adjust, or replace them without butchering the door. If a key snapped off in one, we can usually extract it and get you working again.
On the commercial side, a skilled commercial locksmith keeps a business running: master key systems, high-security cylinders, panic and exit devices, storefront and aluminum-door locks, file cabinet and desk locks, keypad and access hardware, lock rekeying after employee turnover, and emergency lockouts for shops, offices, and restaurants. Altogether that's well over two dozen distinct services — auto lockouts, transponder keys, fob programming, ignition repair, broken-key extraction, spare car keys, home lockouts, lock rekeying, deadbolt installation, mortise lock service, door knob lock replacement, sliding-door locks, mailbox locks, smart lock installation, master key systems, high-security cylinders, panic bars, storefront hardware, cabinet locks, keypad locks, access-control setup, safe lockouts, lock repair, key duplication, and security consultations. Call (904) 585-2997 and describe what you need — we almost certainly do it.
Transparent, Up-Front Pricing and What Actually Affects the Cost
We never start work without giving you a clear, up-front price and getting your approval first — no surprises added at the end. When you call, we ask a few questions so we can quote accurately: what kind of lock or vehicle you have, where you're located, the time of day, and whether any parts are needed. Then we confirm the exact figure before a technician touches your door.
Several honest factors shape any locksmith quote. A simple car lockout differs from programming a modern transponder key that has to be cut and coded to your vehicle. Rekeying a single deadbolt is quicker than rekeying an entire home; repairing a standard door knob lock is different from restoring an antique mortise lock that needs a custom cylinder. Travel distance matters too — a call to the outskirts near Hastings or Ponte Vedra involves more drive time than one downtown — and after-hours or holiday service can carry a call-out component, which we always disclose before dispatch.
The bottom line: you'll know the price before we begin, and it won't change unless the job itself changes and you approve it. If you're comparing your options, ask us directly what your specific situation will cost — we're happy to explain the breakdown over the phone. Locked out right now? Call (904) 585-2997 and we'll give you a straight answer and an honest arrival window.
Service area
Areas we cover around St. Augustine
Based in St. Augustine, we reach the St. Augustine area fast — 24/7. Don’t see your street? Call us, we very likely cover it.
(904) 585-2997Reviews
What St. Augustine & the St. Augustine area Customers Say
“Super fast, definitely saved the day. Locked my keys in the car as I was going into my tattoo studio. My toolbox keys were also on that same keying. Thanks to them. I did not have to reschedule the Tattoo. Definitely recommend them”
“So quick only took 20 mins to get here thank you so much”
“Car key replacement for my Honda pilot thank you!”
“Great service”
“Quick and professional”
Brands We Service
We install, repair and rekey all major lock brands — from everyday deadbolts to high-security cylinders.
Don’t see your brand? We service virtually every make — just call.
Frequently asked questions
Answers to what our customers ask most. Still unsure? Just call.
What is the average call out fee for a locksmith, and what is a locksmith call out fee?+
A call-out fee covers a technician traveling to your location with a fully equipped van, and it can vary based on distance, the time of day, and whether it's a holiday or after-hours job. Rather than quote a vague average, we tell you the exact figure up front when you call so there are no surprises — you approve the price before any work begins.
How much does a locksmith cost in Florida?+
The cost depends on the specific job: a straightforward car or house lockout is different from programming a transponder key, rekeying every lock in a home, or restoring an antique mortise lock. Factors include lock or vehicle type, parts needed, travel distance, and time of day. Call (904) 585-2997 with your details and we'll confirm an exact, up-front price before we start.
How much should a locksmith cost per hour?+
Most locksmith work is priced by the job rather than a running hourly clock, which protects you from surprise charges if a task takes longer than expected. We quote a clear total for your specific service before beginning. If your situation is unusual, we'll explain how we've arrived at the price so you understand exactly what you're paying for.
Who is the cheapest locksmith?+
Chasing the lowest number can backfire — vague online prices sometimes balloon once a technician arrives. We focus instead on honest, up-front pricing confirmed before any work starts, trained and insured technicians, and damage-free entry where possible, so the price you're quoted is the price you pay. Call us for a straight answer tailored to your job.
What does "pop a lock" mean?+
"Pop a lock" is casual shorthand for a locksmith opening a locked door — usually a car or house lockout — using professional, non-destructive techniques rather than force. It does not mean breaking or damaging the lock. Our technicians use proper tools designed to get you back inside safely while leaving your hardware intact whenever possible.
Is there a locksmith in St. Augustine, Florida?+
Yes — Augustine Locksmith Pro is a local, mobile 24/7 locksmith serving St. Augustine and the surrounding areas, including downtown, Anastasia Island, Vilano Beach, World Golf Village, and the US-1 and SR-16 corridors. We come to you with a fully stocked van. Reach us any time at (904) 585-2997.
Can you rekey my locks instead of replacing them?+
In most cases, yes. Rekeying swaps the internal pins so your old keys no longer work while keeping your existing hardware, which is ideal after a move, a lost key, or a tenant change. We can often align several doors to a single key, and we'll advise you honestly if a worn lock is better replaced than rekeyed.
Do you handle emergency lockouts in the middle of the night?+
Absolutely. As a 24 hour emergency locksmith, we answer the phone days, nights, weekends, and holidays, and dispatch a trained technician to your location with an honest arrival window. If a child or pet is locked in a vehicle, tell us right away when you call — those emergencies get immediate priority.
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Contact details
- Phone (24/7)
- (904) 585-2997
- Address
- 68 Riberia St, St. Augustine, FL 32084, USA, St. Augustine, FL 32084
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days a week
Locked out or need a lock fixed? We are on the way.
Open 24 hours, 7 days a week · Insured, background-checked technicians · Up-front pricing
(904) 585-2997