Frequently Asked Questions

Our average response time throughout Sanford and Seminole County is 20 to 30 minutes. We have mobile technicians stationed throughout the area to minimize your wait time — day or night.

Yes. Daniel Cerda Locksmith is fully licensed in the state of Florida and carries comprehensive liability insurance. Your home, vehicle, and business are protected throughout our service.

We accept cash, all major credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover), and debit cards. We never charge hidden fees — our technician provides a full quote before any work begins.

Yes. We provide comprehensive automotive, residential, and commercial locksmith services. Whether you need a car unlocked, house rekeyed, or a business master key system installed, we handle it all.

Rekeying changes the internal pins of your existing lock so old keys no longer work — it's less expensive and just as effective when your locks are in good condition. Replacing means installing entirely new hardware, which is better when locks are worn, damaged, or you want to upgrade security.

Yes. Our trained locksmiths use professional picking, bypassing, and opening tools to gain non-destructive entry in most situations. In cases where non-destructive entry is not possible, we will discuss all options with you before proceeding.

Absolutely. Locksmith emergencies don't follow business hours. We provide 24/7 service including nights, weekends, and all major holidays throughout Sanford and surrounding areas.

Yes. Using your vehicle identification number (VIN) and proof of ownership, we can cut and program a new key for most vehicles on-site. Some luxury or specialty vehicles may require additional equipment or dealer coordination.

We serve all of Seminole County including Lake Mary, Longwood, Oviedo, Winter Springs, Casselberry, and DeBary. We also cover parts of Volusia and Orange Counties. Call us to confirm coverage for your specific location.

Pricing varies by service. Lockouts typically start at $65, rekeying at $25 per lock cylinder, and car key replacement from $75. We always provide a firm quote before starting any work — no surprises on the bill.

Do not try to pull the key out with pliers — this often pushes it further in. Call a locksmith immediately. We have professional broken key extraction tools that remove the key in most cases without damaging the lock.

A legitimate locksmith will arrive in a marked vehicle (or professional appearance), provide identification, quote you the price BEFORE starting work, give you an itemized receipt, and have a local address. Beware of companies that quote a very low price on the phone and then inflate it dramatically on-site. Daniel Cerda Locksmith is fully licensed by the state of Florida — ask to see our license.

For many homeowners and businesses in Sanford, yes. High-security locks like Medeco and Mul-T-Lock are significantly more resistant to picking, bumping, and key duplication. If you have high-value property or security concerns, the investment is worthwhile. We provide free security assessments.

Most smart locks use AA batteries and last 6-12 months with normal use. You will receive low battery warnings through the app. Smart locks also typically have a physical key backup and/or emergency USB power port so you are never truly locked out.

Yes, depending on the type of safe. We can open many residential and small commercial safes. Highly specialized or very large commercial safes may require specific safe-cracking equipment. Call us to discuss your specific situation.

Yes. We offer key duplication and replacement for mailbox keys, storage unit locks, padlocks, and many specialty keys. Some HOA mailbox systems require specific coordination — call us to discuss.