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Home Service
4.5(
8
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Serving Lakeside, CA and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The guy arrived on time ready to do the job. He was very efficient went over with me. The problems that I was having with my door and step-by-step. Show me what he needed to do to fix the power he replaced the parts that needed to be replaced and all of this did not take no more than an hour and a half. I am very happy with his work and I will be calling them out again for future services."
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Recommended by25%of homeowners
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Loyalty Lock & Key
New to Angi

Serving Lakeside, CA and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship, and complete customer satisfaction, from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large, or small the job. Call us today!\n

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A-ADVANCED LOCKSMITHS SECURITY
5.0(
127
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Serving Lakeside, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1971

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Located in Kearny Mesa, A-Advanced Locksmiths has been serving San Diego County for over 30 years. We offer the latest in High Security Locks, Electronic Access Control System, CCTV, Telephone entry System and Intercoms. \n\nWe are a full service Locksmith Company that can professionally duplicate a house or business key. We also can design and install a secure system for your office or building.\n\n\nLIC # 723177.

Recommended by96%of homeowners
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SOCAL LOCKSMITH
5.0(
18
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Serving Lakeside, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"THANK YOU, RON!!! After contacting AAA last night (Sat, 01/10/26) at 5:45PM, I waited for an hour in my car for a locksmith from "Key Crew" only to get a call from them at 6:45PM letting me know that they were completely booked through the morning (Sun, 01/11/26). -- After several attempts by AAA to find a locksmith they finally alerted me that SOCAL Locksmith would be arriving in 15-20 minutes. And so it was! I was overjoyed and happy that I could finally get into my apartment (close to 9PM) that I locked myself out of. Ron was very, very helpful, quietly gathered all his tools, gave it a few wiggles, used some other magic tool, et voila! Despite the higher cost for coming out after hours - and on a Saturday night - I did not mind paying the extra money. Thank you again! "
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Brinks Investigation-Restoration Services Inc
4.5(
127
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Serving Lakeside, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1979

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

............Brinks is a San Diego Favorite with picky customers for 30 + years.. in business, since 1979..... \n\nFamily owned and operated with over 41 years of experience. \n\nAll Plumbing and Leak Detection performed "In-House" with 10 seasoned employees having a minimum of 20 years experience and over 25 employees; we are not the largest, simply striving to be the best for you! ...\n\nNorth County.. 760-740-0043......\nMetro San Diego 858-279-5032.......\nCentral San Diego ..619-283-9647............\n\nBill Brinks' Personal Cell Phone Number - (619) 954-1281 if you have a problem the office can not solve. l...........................................................................................................................................................................................................\n\n\nContractors License # 821826................................................ \nLicensed as C-36 Plumbing Contractor...............................................................\n "B" General Contractor......................................................"A" Engineering Contractor...............................................................\n\nWe're not your regular plumber..we are also....Certified Plumbing Inspector's License\n # 5029906.

Recommended by81%of homeowners
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El Cheapo Locksmith
4.9(
24
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Serving Lakeside, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Flat rate pricing, no hidden fees! We are the only flat rate locksmiths around. While dealing with us, you only pay what we quoted you and there are no games or gimmicks after wards. You get the fairest price possible thanks to our flat rate pricing! Established in 1990. El Cheapo Locksmiths is your expert San Diego locksmith, we provide a wide range of locksmith services and products, guaranteed to meet both your residential and commercial security needs. Our vast array of keys and locks ranges from standard to high-security mechanisms. We offer key duplication and re-keying services. Free consultation, free inspections, customized security plans! it goes without saying that not everyone necessarily requires the latest and most expensive propriety technology for protecting their usual belongings (who would want to chain their bicycle with a lock that’s more expensive than the actual bike?). If you agree with this, you will definitely find our services appreciable. We offer free consultation, free inspection of the vicinity, and deliver a customized security plan that fits your needs exactly. The budget? We make sure it is highly affordable for your pocket so there are no concerns whatsoever for you. Have you been locked out of your home or car? We can help; we have saved countless amounts of clients from being locked out of their home and vehicles. We're fast, reliable, affordable and can get to you wherever you are. Give us a call today. Additional phone - (866) 900-1818, (619) 377-9090.

Recommended by87%of homeowners
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FAQs for locksmith service projects in Lakeside, CA

The installation timeframe varies based on door preparation and lock complexity. For doors already prepared with appropriate holes, installation might take 15 to 30 minutes. New installations requiring drilling take one to two hours. First-time DIY installers should allocate additional time to ensure proper alignment and function. Professional locksmiths complete standard installations efficiently due to their specialized tools and experience.

Most residential doors can accommodate deadbolts, but certain door types present challenges. Solid wood and fiberglass doors accept standard deadbolt hardware, while metal doors require specialized drilling equipment. Hollow-core interior doors lack the structural integrity to properly support deadbolts without additional reinforcement. Doors should be at least 1⅜ inches thick to properly house standard deadbolt mechanisms.

Door warranties remain valid when deadbolts are installed according to the manufacturer's guidelines. However, improper installation that damages the door structure might affect warranty coverage. 

Before modifying any door under warranty, review the documentation for specific limitations or requirements regarding hardware installation. Some manufacturers provide templates or guidelines for acceptable lock placement to maintain warranty protection.

Rekeying offers a more economical alternative to complete replacement when you need to change access, but the lock mechanism remains in good condition. This process involves reconfiguring the internal pins to work with a new key while retaining the existing hardware. For homeowners with multiple locks, rekeying provides the convenience of using a single key for all entry points while maintaining security.