Residential
Locksmith San Diego, CA

Yes. We respond to house lockouts across all of San Diego County — apartments, condos, single-family homes, and rental units. For the fastest response, call (619) 738-1709 directly. A technician will confirm your ETA before arriving.

Rekeying is the right choice when your lock hardware is in good condition but you want to invalidate old keys — after moving in, after losing a key, or after a tenant leaves. Lock replacement makes more sense when the hardware is worn, damaged, a low-security grade, or you want to upgrade to a better brand. In many cases we can assess on-site and recommend the most cost-effective option. Rekeying is typically $50–$80 per lock; full lock replacement starts around $100–$150 including hardware.

Yes. We install residential deadbolts and door locks from brands including Schlage, Kwikset, Baldwin, and Medeco. We can work with hardware you've already purchased, or supply and install from our stock. We install both single-cylinder and double-cylinder deadbolts and can advise on Grade 1 vs Grade 2 options depending on your door and security needs.

Yes. VaultGuard Locksmith Inc. holds California locksmith license LCO8622, issued by the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS). We are fully insured. You can verify our license at BSIS.ca.gov. We recommend always asking any locksmith for their California license number before allowing access to your property.

Residential locksmith pricing in San Diego typically ranges as follows: house lockout service $75–$150, lock rekeying $50–$80 per lock, deadbolt installation $100–$200 including hardware, duplicate key cutting $15–$30 per key. Prices vary based on lock type, time of day, and whether you supply the hardware. We provide an upfront quote before starting any work — no surprise charges on the final bill.

Yes. If you have multiple locks in your home — front door, back door, garage entry — we can rekey all of them to operate on a single key. This is called keying alike and is one of our most commonly requested residential services. It's faster than carrying separate keys and doesn't require replacing any hardware.

A standard house lockout takes 10–20 minutes once the technician arrives. Rekeying a single lock takes about 15–20 minutes; rekeying a full home with 3–4 locks typically takes 45–60 minutes. Deadbolt installation takes 20–30 minutes per lock depending on door prep. We complete most residential jobs in a single visit.

Yes. We work with individual tenants, homeowners, and property managers. For property managers, we offer rekeying services between tenants and can key multiple units to a master key system on request. We operate across all San Diego residential property types — single-family homes, condos, apartments, townhouses, and duplexes.