Is TBCRN free for homeowners?

Yes. TBCRN's contractor referral service is free to customers.

Does TBCRN perform the work?

No. TBCRN provides contractor introductions. Estimates, scheduling, contracts, pricing and work are handled directly between the customer and contractor.

What areas does TBCRN serve?

TBCRN connects customers with professionals throughout the Tampa Bay area.

What if I don't know which contractor I need?

Describe the problem. TBCRN can help identify the type of professional who normally handles it.

Can I request emergency help?

Yes. Emergency contractor requests can be submitted through TBCRN and are priority routed to an appropriate available professional.

Can a locksmith rekey my home after a break-in?

Yes, emergency rekeying is a common locksmith service. TBCRN can priority-route your request to an available locksmith.

Emergency Contractor Help

Lockout / Security Issue

Locked out of home or needing emergency lock repair or rekeying.

Call 727-312-9947 Send Emergency Request

For fire, suspected gas leaks, immediate electrical or fire hazards, medical emergencies, or any situation threatening life or safety, call 911 or the appropriate utility/emergency authority first. TBCRN is a contractor referral service and not an emergency response agency.

A lockout or security issue — being locked out of your home, needing emergency rekeying after a break-in, or a broken lock — requires fast locksmith service. In Tampa Bay, Florida's humidity can cause lock mechanisms to stick or corrode, especially near the coast. TBCRN can priority-route your request to an available locksmith.

Immediate Steps to Take Now

Check all doors and windows for an unlocked entry point

If you have a smart lock, check if it has a backup key or battery

Contact a trusted neighbor or family member who may have a spare key

If you suspect a security breach, contact local police

What NOT to Do

Do not break a window to enter — this creates additional cost and safety risks

Do not attempt to pick or force a lock if you are not trained

Do not leave the property unsecured after a break-in — arrange for immediate rekeying or board-up

The Professional You Need

For this emergency, TBCRN refers you to a Licensed locksmith. The contractor handles scheduling, estimates, pricing, and all work directly with you.

How TBCRN Helps With This Emergency

Submit an emergency request below and TBCRN priority-routes it to an available licensed locksmith in our vetted network.

The contractor contacts you directly regarding scheduling, estimates, and pricing. TBCRN's referral service is free to the customer — you only pay the contractor for work you agree to.

For the fastest response, call or text 727-312-9947 and tell us what's happening.

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Send an Emergency Request

Tell us what's happening and we'll priority-route your request to an available licensed locksmith. For the fastest response, call or text 727-312-9947.

Need Help With Lockout / Security Issue Right Now?

Tell TBCRN what's happening and we'll priority-route your request.

Get Emergency Help 727-312-9947

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FAQ

Lockout / Security Issue FAQs

Costs vary by service and time of day. Your locksmith provides pricing before starting work.