Home security audit, score your house in 5 minutes.
Answer 12 questions about your doors, deadbolts, strike plates, and smart-lock setup. Get a security score out of 100, a prioritized fix list, and realistic cost ranges for San Diego County. No email, no sign-up, no data collection.
Last reviewed July 2026 · Swift Key San Diego
Most San Diego homes shipped from the builder with ANSI Grade-3 deadbolts and factory 3/4" strike-plate screws. Both are fine for interior doors and both fail quickly on a determined kick-in attempt. The gap between "builder-grade" and "actually secure" is usually $200–$600 of hardware and a single service call.
What does ANSI Grade 1 mean for break-ins?
It's the highest residential rating: a Grade 1 deadbolt survives ten strikes of 75 foot-pounds before failing, where a builder Grade 3 fails at two. That's the difference between a kick-in bouncing off and the door swinging open. If you're weighing specific hardware, our Schlage B60 vs. Kwikset forced-entry review breaks down which Grade 1 deadbolt resists drilling, sawing, and kick-ins best.
This audit identifies the gaps. It's the same walkthrough our techs would do on-site, minus the physical inspection. Answer honestly, the tool is local to your browser and nothing is sent to us unless you call.
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Your top 3 recommended fixes
Want a second opinion in person? Our techs do free on-site security assessments during any service call, and every audit-recommended fix above is work we regularly do.
What does my score mean?
Available in every San Diego County city
The audit works anywhere, but the cost ranges are calibrated to San Diego County. Featured service areas:
Common questions about this audit
Who is this home security audit for?
San Diego County homeowners and renters who want a second opinion on whether their current locks, deadbolts, and entry hardware are adequate. The audit takes 3 to 5 minutes and returns a score from 0 to 100 plus a prioritized fix list.
Is this a real audit or just a marketing quiz?
The scoring is based on ANSI/BHMA grade standards, the published failure modes of residential hardware, and California Building Code requirements. The fix list is the same one our techs would recommend on an in-person walkthrough. It is not a substitute for a physical walkthrough, but it catches the most common gaps.
How accurate is the cost estimate?
The cost ranges reflect typical 2026 mobile-locksmith pricing in San Diego County, sourced from our own service-call data and cross-referenced with industry averages. Actual quotes depend on specific hardware choices, door condition, and whether additional door-frame repair is needed. We quote firm before any work starts.
Do I need to give you my email to see results?
No. The audit runs entirely in your browser, no email, no sign-up, no data leaves the page. If you want us to handle any of the recommended fixes, call or use the contact form.
What if my score is low?
A low score means there are high-impact cheap fixes available, usually a mix of strike-plate reinforcement (about $20 per door in parts), rekey or deadbolt upgrades, and basic smart-home integration. Most 2-door homes can move from Grade-3 to Grade-1 security for under $500 in one visit.
Is a Grade-1 deadbolt really necessary in San Diego?
Not for every home. Inland tract homes in safe neighborhoods with neighbors watching typically do fine with Grade-2. Coastal, rural, or recent-break-in-area homes benefit more from Grade-1. The audit factors in your neighborhood risk when recommending.
What does ANSI Grade 1 mean for break-ins?
ANSI Grade 1 is the highest residential deadbolt rating under ANSI/BHMA A156.36. A Grade 1 deadbolt survives ten strikes of 75 foot-pounds before failing, where a builder-grade Grade 3 lock fails at two. In plain terms, a Grade 1 lock resists the kind of kick-in that snaps a Grade 3 strike plate on the first or second hit. See our full Schlage B60 vs. Kwikset forced-entry review for which specific Grade 1 deadbolt performs best against drilling, sawing, and kick-ins.
Schlage vs. Kwikset vs. Yale, which deadbolt is most secure?
Schlage B60 and Kwikset SmartKey Security both carry ANSI Grade 1 ratings in their top residential lines, and Yale Assure Lock 2 matches Grade 1 in its security-focused models. The real difference shows up in forced-entry testing, not the spec sheet: Schlage B60 has the strongest published resistance to drilling and sawing attacks, Kwikset SmartKey resists bump-and-pick attempts better, and Yale Assure trades some physical hardening for smart-lock convenience. Our Schlage B60 vs. Kwikset comparison has the full breakdown by attack type.
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