Master Key & Restricted Key Systems
In St. Johns County — one of the fastest-growing counties in Florida, stretching from the historic streets of St. Augustine to the master-planned communities of Nocatee and Ponte Vedra — property access isn't one-size-fits-all. Whether you manage a multi-tenant commercial building on US-1, a resort-style HOA near World Golf Village, or a private estate in Julington Creek, the reality is the same: different people need different levels of access, and handing out identical keys to every staff member is an open invitation to security gaps. That's exactly the problem a properly designed tiered keying system solves.
Open 24 hours, 7 days a week · Licensed, bonded & insured
All Points Locksmith is a 24/7 mobile locksmith serving St. Johns County and the surrounding area. Our trained, insured technicians come directly to your property — no shop drop-off, no waiting around — and we specialize in designing, installing, and maintaining master key and restricted key systems built around how your operation actually runs. From mortise lock cylinders in historic downtown commercial spaces to high-security door knob lock replacements in modern mixed-use developments, we engineer access control at every level of your organization.
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. Johns County, we reach the St. Johns County 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.
Frequently asked questions
What is a locksmith call-out fee and does All Points Locksmith charge one?
A call-out fee (sometimes called a service fee or trip charge) is the baseline cost a locksmith charges simply to dispatch a technician to your location, separate from the cost of the actual work performed. At All Points Locksmith, we factor travel distance within St. Johns County and time of day into a single transparent quote that we confirm with you before starting any work — so you know exactly what you're paying and why, with no hidden charges added at the end.
How much should a locksmith cost per hour for a master key system installation?
Hourly rate is only one component of what you'll pay for a master key system. The total scope — number of locks, hardware type (mortise lock vs. door knob lock), whether restricted keyways are needed, and the complexity of the keying chart — matters far more than a raw hourly figure. Rather than estimate in isolation, we assess your property and provide a firm, itemized quote before work begins. That's the only number that matters for your budget.
Is there a locksmith in St. Johns, Florida who can design and install a full restricted key system?
Yes — All Points Locksmith is a mobile locksmith based in St. Johns County, FL, and we serve the full county including St. Johns, St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra, Nocatee, Fruit Cove, and surrounding areas. Our trained, insured technicians handle everything from single-door rekeying to multi-building master key system design and installation, including restricted keyways that prevent unauthorized key duplication.
What is the difference between a master key system and a restricted key system?
A master key system is a keying hierarchy where certain keys operate multiple locks while others operate only one — giving you tiered access for staff, managers, and owners. A restricted key system controls who can duplicate the keys themselves: the key blank is proprietary and only available through an authorized locksmith like All Points Locksmith, not at a hardware store. The two systems are often combined so your hierarchy is both operationally tiered and physically protected against unauthorized copying.
Can a mortise lock be integrated into a new master key system if it's already installed?
In most cases, yes. A mortise lock uses a separate cylinder that can be re-pinned or replaced to fit into a new keying system without removing the entire lock body from the door. This is one reason mortise hardware is the preferred platform for commercial master key systems — the cylinder is modular. Our technicians will inspect your existing mortise lock hardware and advise whether re-pinning, a cylinder swap, or a full lock replacement is the right approach for your property.
What happens to my master key system when an employee leaves or a key is lost?
With a conventional master key system using standard keyways, a lost key at any level of the hierarchy is a serious problem — you may need to re-pin some or all cylinders. With a restricted key system, the risk of unauthorized duplication is eliminated because the key blank isn't commercially available, but a lost key still warrants a security review. We recommend having a key-control log from day one and calling us promptly when a key is unaccounted for. We can selectively re-pin affected cylinders or reissue keys at the appropriate access tier without overhauling your entire system.