Started With a Toolbox,
Built on Trust
In 2016, Mike Reyes left a decade-long career as a licensed locksmith for a national franchise to start something he could be proud of — a Tampa locksmith service that actually shows up, charges what it quotes, and never drills a lock when it can be picked. His frustration with the industry was simple: homeowners were getting burned by no-shows, vague pricing, and shady "$15" lockout ads that turned into $400 invoices. Mike set out to change that in Tampa Bay.
Eight years later, Apex Lock & Security operates a tight crew of 3 licensed locksmiths handling everything from late-night lockouts to full commercial master key systems. Every tech is background-checked, fingerprinted, insured, and trained to Mike's standards. We've completed over 800 jobs across Tampa Bay with a 4.9-star Google rating and not a single complaint to the state licensing board.
- Florida Licensed Locksmith — fully insured
- $1M general liability + workers' compensation insurance
- All locksmiths fingerprinted, background-checked annually
- Written flat-rate quotes on every job — no hourly billing surprises
- Workmanship guarantee: we come back if you're not happy
- 24/7 emergency response — Tampa Bay average ETA 30 minutes
