Key Copies

Key duplication across San Diego County

Last reviewed April 2026 · Swift Key San Diego

Most key copies from the hardware store work fine. Some don't — especially high-security, restricted, or worn originals. We cut keys at your home or office with a calibrated duplicating machine and a fresh file of your original, and we can copy keys the kiosks won't touch (Medeco, Mul-T-Lock, Abloy, and most mailbox and filing-cabinet keys).

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Locksmith cutting a house key on a mobile key duplicator machine

What's included in this service?

Residential house keys (Kwikset KW1, Schlage SC1, SC4, and most other common blanks)
Office, gate, and mailbox keys
High-security restricted keys (Medeco, Mul-T-Lock, Abloy, Assa)
Transponder and chip keys (duplicated from a working key)
Replacement for worn keys that no longer turn smoothly
Bulk duplication for landlords, property managers, and small businesses

When do you need this service?

Adding a family member or trusted neighbor to the keyring
Copy for a housesitter, dog walker, or contractor
Backup in case the primary key gets lost
Original key is worn and hardware-store copies aren't turning anymore
Need a copy of a high-security key a kiosk can't duplicate

What do homeowners ask about Key Copies?

Service area

Where do we offer Key Copies in San Diego County?

We provide key copies in every city and community in San Diego County. Pick your city for local climate notes and service specifics.

Central Key Copies in San Diego Dense mix of craftsman homes, downtown condos, and new-build towers — every kind of lock hardware rotates through on a weekly basis.

North Coastal Key Copies in Oceanside High PCS turnover near Camp Pendleton generates steady rekey demand; rental properties cycle tenants faster than most areas.

North Coastal Key Copies in Carlsbad Mix of master-planned communities, corporate campuses, and Legoland-adjacent vacation homes — residential and commercial work both run steady.

North County Inland Key Copies in Escondido Large single-family homes and gated communities — most have 3–5 exterior cylinders we key alike on rekey calls.

East County Key Copies in El Cajon Mix of older homes, newer developments, and multi-family housing — lockout and rekey volume is one of our highest county-wide.

South County Key Copies in Chula Vista Eastern developments (Otay Ranch, Eastlake) run modern hardware; western Chula Vista has older cylinders we service often.

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Real feedback

Homeowners who hired us for this

Locked keys in the car at Target parking lot on a Sunday afternoon. Called and the tech was there in 25 minutes. Used some kind of inflatable wedge and a rod — no damage to the door. Paid what they quoted, no surprises.

Maria G. Car Lockout · Chula Vista

Just bought our first house and wanted all the locks rekeyed. Four doors, keyed alike, done in under an hour. The tech explained everything and even showed us how a rekey works. Way cheaper than replacing all the locks like we thought.

Jason B. Lock Rekey · Oceanside

My late father's safe had been sitting locked for ten years — we had no combination. Swift Key opened it non-destructively, then helped me change the combo so I could actually use it. Took about 90 minutes. Professional and careful with the safe.

Patricia W. Safe Opening · La Mesa

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Need key copies in San Diego County?

Call for a free quote. Most work scheduled within the week.