Locksmith San Diego, CA — 24/7 Emergency Locksmith Service

In most parts of San Diego County, our technician arrives within 15–30 minutes of your call. Arrival time depends on your specific location, current traffic, and technician availability. When you call, we'll give you a realistic ETA before you commit to anything.

Yes. We handle all types of automotive locksmith situations: car door lockouts, broken or lost key fobs, key extraction from ignition or door, transponder key programming, and ignition switch repair. We work on most domestic and foreign makes and models and carry programming equipment on-site, so you don't need a tow to the dealership.

Yes. Our residential services include house lockouts, lock rekeying, lock replacement and upgrades, deadbolt installation, duplicate key cutting, and smart lock setup. We work on all major lock brands including Schlage, Kwikset, Baldwin, and Medeco.

Yes. We serve commercial clients including retail stores, offices, apartment buildings, warehouses, and restaurants. Services include high-security lock installation, master key system setup, keypad and card access control, lock repair, and safe lockout or combination changes. We can work outside business hours to minimize disruption to your operations.

Yes. VaultGuard Locksmith Inc. is licensed in California under license number LCO8622.

Pricing depends on the type of service, time of day, and the specific lock or vehicle involved. A standard home lockout typically ranges from $75–$150. Car lockouts range from $75–$125. Rekeying a lock averages $50–$100 per lock. We provide an upfront quote before starting any work — no hidden fees, no bait-and-switch pricing.

Yes. VaultGuard Locksmith Inc. holds California locksmith license LCO8622, issued by the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS). We are also fully insured with general liability coverage. You can verify our license at the BSIS website. We recommend always asking any locksmith for their license number before allowing them to work on your property.

Yes. We serve all of San Diego County, including National City, Chula Vista, La Jolla, El Cajon, Santee, La Mesa, Mira Mesa, Poway, Rancho Bernardo, Pacific Beach, Point Loma, Oceanside, Carlsbad, Encinitas, Escondido, and San Marcos. If you're unsure whether we cover your location, call us at (619) 738-1709 and we'll confirm immediately.

In most cases, yes. If you have lost all keys to your vehicle, we can often create a new key and program it on-site using our automotive key cutting and transponder programming equipment. This applies to most domestic and import vehicles. A VIN number and proof of ownership (registration or title) are typically required. This is usually faster and less expensive than going to a dealership.