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American Locks & Keys

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About
We are certified, bonded and insured locksmiths serving both San Diego North County and Riverside County. The company was started in 1986 in Vista, San Diego County of California when the founder recognized the need for a full-service locksmith in their community. Since then, American Locks & Keys has grown to become a highly respected and technically formidable business in and around the area it primarily serves. Our fully-equipped shop is located in Vista and we also have mobile service vans. Our professionals are trained on the latest locksmith technology to keep up with the fast moving trends. You will find our technicians to be professional and in easily identifiable uniforms and marked vehicles. At American Locks & Keys we are committed to providing our customers with fast, professional services at competitive rates. We invite you to visit or contact us anytime with questions or concerns about American Locks & Keys and the locksmith services we provide.
Overview

Current Top Pro

Hired 415 times

17 similar jobs done near you

Background checked

2 employees

40 years in business

Business hours

Sun12:00 pm - 3:00 pmMon10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Payment methods

This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, Credit card, Google Pay, Samsung Pay, Square cash app, and Zelle.

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2017

Services offered
Project type
Type of lock

Deadbolt

Vehicle lock

Doorknob

Mailbox

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Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.

Exceptional 5.0

223 reviews

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Tim M.

7 days ago

Hired on Thumbtack

Excellent service. Joe help us update our door locks and took the extra time to explain a better deadbolt option. I would highly recommend his services to anyone.

Details: Re-key lock for different keys to work • Deadbolt • Doorknob

Lock Installation and Repair
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Laura W.

2 weeks ago

Hired on Thumbtack

Joe was great to work with!! I had locked myself out of my garage with no way of getting in without the garage door opener. He went above and beyond trying all sorts of ways to mgmt the keypad to work. He even drove to the local grocery store and bought a new battery so we could verify the issue wasn’t a low battery.

Details: Locked out • I'm flexible

Lock Installation and Repair
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Marshall W.

Jan 6, 2026

Hired on Thumbtack

Great experience, great communication, rekeyed 3 doors and installed a deadbolt for us. In and out no problem will use again.

Details: Re-key lock for different keys to work • Deadbolt • I'm flexible

Lock Installation and Repair
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Brad M.

Dec 31, 2025

Hired on Thumbtack

Joe installed a lock for me on a slider and re-cut our keys to make sure they work with all our doors as well. I was impressed with his professionalism and abilities. Thank you for the service!

Details: Install or replace current lock system

Lock Installation and Repair
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Traci H.

Dec 3, 2025

Hired on Thumbtack

Joe was quick to get back with me, came on time and dud a great job on both of my outside house gate locks. I would use him again!

Details: Install or replace current lock system • Deadbolt • Doorknob • I'm flexible

Lock Installation and Repair
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Joseph Kisaka