A locksmith in Lemon Grove is usually coming via I-8 or I-805. Ranch and craftsman houses plus small multi-family. Original cylinders can be 50 to 80 years old.
Swift Key San Diego is a referral service. Call (858) 400-4082.
Older housing stock
Worn-flat pins, weak springs, loose thumb turns. A rental rekey on a 1955 ranch often finds cylinders that will not hold new pins. Honest locksmiths say replace those doors. New owners: rekey immediately, then Grade 2 front deadbolt when you can. Back and side later.
Rental managers
Ask the locksmith to count the cylinders on that house or unit. Mailbox key that left with the tenant is a same-visit add-on if you mention it. Common-area laundry and mail rooms are a separate cycle from units. Invoice to the management company. Swift Key does not run standing PM contracts.
Broadway and trolley storefronts
Tenant rekey, after-hours. Coordinate with the landlord.
Rekey vs replace
If the cylinder is ovalled or the key wobbles, replacement is the job. Rekey vs replace.
Key duplication from a worn original may fail. Originating from the lock or replacing the cylinder is cleaner.
Frequently asked questions
Why did my Lemon Grove rekey still stick?
The cylinder was already worn. New pins in a worn shell still drag.
Call (858) 400-4082.