What does a locksmith cost in San Diego County?
Locksmith prices swing with the job, the hardware, and where you are in the county. Coastal and estate hardware runs higher, value-tier East and South County runs lower, and the backcountry carries a trip premium. Pick a job below for real 2026 pricing broken down by city.
(858) 400-4082House rekey cost
From $95 to $175 for a typical 3 to 5 cylinder homeRekeying changes which key opens your locks without replacing the hardware, so it is the cheapest way to lock out anyone who still holds an old key.
See house rekey cost by cityLock change and replacement cost
From $120 to $300 per door installedA lock change swaps out the physical deadbolt or knob for new hardware, which is the right call when the old lock is worn, damaged, or you want a higher security grade.
See lock change cost by citySmart lock installation cost
From $190 to $430 per door installedA smart lock install covers the hardware, mounting it on your door, and pairing it to Wi-Fi or your home system.
See smart lock install cost by cityCar key replacement cost
From $150 to $450 depending on key typeReplacing a lost or broken car key means cutting a new blank and programming it to your vehicle, and the key technology is what drives the price.
See car key cost by citySafe opening and unlocking cost
From $150 to $550 depending on the safeOpening a safe you are locked out of depends on the safe grade and whether it can be opened non-destructively.
See safe opening cost by cityCar ignition repair and replacement cost
From $125 to $400 depending on the fixWhen a key will not turn, sticks, or the ignition lock cylinder has worn out, the fix ranges from a quick lubrication and worn-key recut to a full cylinder replacement with new keys programmed.
See ignition repair cost by cityNot sure which job you need?
Call and describe it. We give an upfront price before any work starts.