Your San Diego County Locksmith
We are a licensed, insured contractor offering emergency and general locksmith services. Whether your problem is commercial, residential or automotive we have the solution.
Available Services:
When you need professional locksmith and security services, you can depend on Choice Locksmithing & Security to provide you with the excellent service that you deserve for your lock and security needs. We are licensed, bonded, and insured to guarantee that you get the best possible service.
Choice Locksmithing & Security , Inc. began as a corporation on 30 June 2007 with Jeff Pugh serving as its owner and president. This is a Santee, CA home-based business with one full-service mobile van serving the communities of San Diego. Regular business hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 - 5:00 and also includes after-hours emergency service.
Jeff has over ten years experience in the locksmithing field and uses his expertise and skill to serve the community. He offers fast, friendly and reliable service at a reasonable price.
Choice Locksmithing & Security services include the rekeying of locks, installation of locksets and related locking devices for various applications, installation of fire-rated exit devices, door closers, stand-alone keyless access systems, eviction lockouts, emergency openings of homes, businesses and automobiles, making keys for furniture locks and file cabinets and, of course, the repair and service of all existing hardware.
Choice Locksmithing & Security, Inc. will offer free walk-throughs, security evaluations and quotes at your home and/or business and will include 10% off parts and service call fees to all Chamber of Commerce members, and 10% off entire bill for military, college students and senior citizens.
The motto of Choice Locksmithing & Security is "Rest Secured"; and as the motto implies you can rest assure and have that peace of mind knowing your home and business will be safe and secure.
Please call Jeff Pugh, at 619-562-8700 for all your locksmithing needs.
Business Hours
Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
After Hours emergency service available.
| Service Response | $45.00 & Up |
| Rekey (per keyhole) | $15.00 |
| Masterkey (per keyhole) | $18.00 |
| Key Duplication | $2.50 & Up |
| Labor Rate | $70.00/hour |
| Minimum Labor | $20.00 |
| Other Services | Quotes on Request |
Can I have all of my locks on my house use the same key?
Yes, Choice Locksmith can do this. In most cases you can keep your existing locks, you can have us code them alike. This is called "Keyed Alike". We can make an assesment to to see if your existing locks are able to be keyed alike. If your existing locks are not compatible, you may need to purchase additional locks to accomplish your goal.
My keys were stolen, now I need to change my locks, Do I have to purchase new locks?
No. it is not necessary to buy new locks. Re-keying locks is usually significantly less expensive than replacing locks. You can have your Choice Locksmithing "rekey your locks. Re-keying locks is something that should be done if you have moved into a new residence or lost a set of keys.
What do I do if I lost my keys?
Call Choice Locksmithing. We can generate new keys for most types of locks.
Can A Choice Locksmithing cut a key from a number?
Yes. In many cases keys can be made from the code number of a lock. Security Professionals will eequire proof of ownership before cutting a key by code to safeguard security.
Is hiring a locksmith when I am locked out of my car the best choice?
Yes, Your vehicle is one of the biggest investments you have. It use to be, anyone could open a locked car using only one tool. However in recent times, auto manufactures have really incresed the security of almost every car. Now a professional with the right tools and techniques is required to open your locked vehicle. By calling a trained professional locksmith they arrive in a service vehicle equiped proper tools and machinery, ready for any emergency. It should be noted that in many places, the police no longer will respond to lockouts unless it is a dire emergency. The more informed police departments do not want to risk doing damage to your car.
What is a Master Key?
A Master Key is created when a group of locks are "custom" coded so each lock uses a different key, but a combination is "added" so one key will open all locks. It is a myth that there exists a particular Master Key that will open all locks. In order to Master-key a group of locks the locks must all be made by the same manufacturer or at least have "common" Keyways. In a group of locks that are Master-keyed (MK) each lock is operable by both it's own individual key and the Master-Key. Each individual key operates it's own lock only. The Master-Key operates all the locks in the group. Other systems are also possible using sub-Masters, Grand-Masters, etc.
I have a new car, It has some kind of security device built into the key, do I have to go to the dealer to get a copy?
No. Most locksmiths can reproduce these keys. Including the latest high security vehicle keys. In nearly all cases, your locksmith will save you money over the dealer. Believe it or not, your locksmith is usually more familiar with, how these systems work, than your dealer.
What areas around do you serve?
Choice Locksmithing is headquartered in Santee, California. We work with surrounding communities in any direction. These areas include:
Santee
Lakeside
El Cajon
Tierrasanta
Lemon Grove
La Mesa
College
San Diego
Scripps Ranch
Clairmont
Kearney Mesa
Pacific Beach
Del Mar
Mira Mesa
Poway
Sabre Springs
National City
Chula Vista
Coronado
La Jolla
What are your hours of operation?
Choice Locksmithing is available Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm. After Hours emergency service available.
I have a question that is now found here. Where can I go to get an answer to my question?
If you don’t see your question addressed in our Frequently Asked Questions section, please contact Choice Locksmithing and we will be happy to help you. Feel free to call us at 619-562-8700 or use our contact form to send you question.