Is One Call Locksmiths the locksmith?

No. We are a referral and scheduling service that arranges the work with an independent locksmith. You call (866) 690-5848, and the locksmith gives you the price before anything starts.

Does the locksmith need to see identification for a rekey?

Yes. The locksmith asks for identification and proof that you are entitled to the property before opening or changing anything. In Florida, a lease, deed or utility bill is the usual proof.

Does Melbourne's salt air change whether I rekey or replace?

It can. Corrosion is common on beachside and riverfront homes, and on older hardware in general. If a lock is badly worn or mismatched, the locksmith may recommend replacing it instead of rekeying it.

My new home is in a gated community. Is that included?

Your own exterior locks, garage side door and any gate or shed you control can be included. Shared entry points and amenity locks are often managed by the HOA or property manager, so check with them separately.

Does Florida require locksmiths to be licensed?

Not at the state level. Florida has no statewide locksmith license, and rules are set by the county or city. You can verify current requirements with the local office where the work is performed.

Who to call for rekeying in Melbourne, FL

If you just moved into one, you have no way of knowing who still holds a key. One Call Locksmiths is a referral and scheduling service. We arrange rekeying with an independent locksmith in Melbourne. We are not the locksmith, and we do not do the work ourselves. Look for a locksmith who gives you the price before starting, asks for identification, and can tell you which local rules apply.

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Florida does not issue a statewide locksmith license. The trade is regulated by county or city, so rules vary from place to place. It is fair to ask the locksmith about this, and you can check current requirements with the county or city office where the work is done. A previous owner, a contractor, a former tenant or an agent may still have a working key. You cannot know how many copies exist. Rekeying makes every one of them useless.

While you wait — please don't

Do not assume the old keys are gone. The keys handed over at closing are rarely the only ones, and the number of copies cannot be known.
Do not copy the old keys. Every copy you make keeps the old key working, so the problem stays.
Do not forget the side doors. The garage side door, any gate and any shed can also be opened with old keys.
Do not leave it until after you unpack. Until the locks are changed, anyone holding an old key can still use it.

What the technician does

Identification is checkedThe locksmith asks for identification and proof that you are entitled to the property before touching any lock. A lease, a deed or a closing document usually does the job.
Every exterior lock is countedFront door, back door, patio door, garage side door, and any gate or shed. Nothing gets missed.
Rekeyed or replacedEach exterior lock is rekeyed to one new key. Where the hardware is worn or mismatched, it is replaced instead.
Old keys stop workingOnce the work is done, the keys the previous owner and others held no longer open anything.
Keys for everyone in the householdYou get new keys cut for each person who lives there, all from the same single key.
Price first, then your approvalThe estimate is free. The locksmith gives you the price before any work starts, and you approve it first.

Why this happens in Melbourne, FL

Melbourne's salt air is hard on exterior hardware. Locks, hinges and gate hardware corrode faster on the beachside and in riverfront neighborhoods than a few miles inland. High humidity does the same across the whole city. That is why worn locks in older homes near Historic Downtown or Eau Gallie are sometimes replaced rather than rekeyed. Humid Florida summers can also swell wood doors and frames, so a deadbolt may bind against its strike plate. Mention it when you call.

The mix of housing here shapes the job. Older block ranches may have decades of wear on their locks. Newer homes around Suntree and Viera often come with gated or HOA-governed access, so ask whether any shared or management-controlled locks sit outside your own doors. Timing matters too. Summer is moving season in Florida, and Melbourne also sees demand in late spring before hurricane season and again when seasonal residents return and open long-vacant homes between October and April. Booking early is better than waiting.

Questions people ask

Is One Call Locksmiths the locksmith?: No. We are a referral and scheduling service that arranges the work with an independent locksmith. You call (866) 690-5848, and the locksmith gives you the price before anything starts.
Does the locksmith need to see identification for a rekey?: Yes. The locksmith asks for identification and proof that you are entitled to the property before opening or changing anything. In Florida, a lease, deed or utility bill is the usual proof.
Does Melbourne's salt air change whether I rekey or replace?: It can. Corrosion is common on beachside and riverfront homes, and on older hardware in general. If a lock is badly worn or mismatched, the locksmith may recommend replacing it instead of rekeying it.
My new home is in a gated community. Is that included?: Your own exterior locks, garage side door and any gate or shed you control can be included. Shared entry points and amenity locks are often managed by the HOA or property manager, so check with them separately.
Does Florida require locksmiths to be licensed?: Not at the state level. Florida has no statewide locksmith license, and rules are set by the county or city. You can verify current requirements with the local office where the work is performed.

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Call (866) 690-5848 and we will arrange an independent locksmith in Melbourne to rekey your new home. The estimate is free, and the price is agreed with you before any work starts.

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