Lees Lock & Safe

Hate to diss a local favorite. Know they do great locksmithing work, but disappointed about recent visit for simple key duplication. At first they didn't have blanks for mailbox key. Returned a few days later. 2 keys cut, but neither worked. (something about foreign locks.hmmm) Schlage house key duplicate didn't work either (comment about not being able to duplicate from HomeDepot duplicate.hmmm). Money refunded, but should have gone to HD first. In and out in 15min with keys that worked and cost less, too).

Brought one of my rusted master locks in and could not unlock it and he removed it in less than 5 seconds, they were very knowledgeable and friendly thank you so much I will bring any issues with my locks in to your local business

I popped in to get 4 keys made and was out the door with perfect keys in about 2 minutes. Nice folks and pros at what they do.

Just downright good people. Family run business, the sort of folks you love to see still making it work. Jon came out to re-key our ancient mailbox and was great. Showed up early; did quick, efficient work, was totally professional and a genuinely nice human. Thanks Jon, Calvin and crew. Keep up the good work!

We had an emergency and AMPM Locksmith was able to respond right away. Bill was right on time and offered great advice on our other locks. He was courteous and friendly and did a fast and clean job. I would highly recommend them and use them again in the future.

We had a deadbolt installed by Lee's Lock and Safe in 7/2020, for a cost of about $150. On 1/3/2022, our key stuck in the lock and the cylinder came out. I phoned Lee's Lock and Safe and they came out and repaired it for $111. I was disappointed that this lock failed after being installed just a year and a half earlier. We haven't had any previous issues with our locks at this house for 18 years. Now, after a new lock was installed by Lee's Lock and Safe, it broke in after a year and a half. I don't think I should have been charged for the repair.

I went to lees to reset a safe combo and they only charged me $10 they are honest and easy to work with. Great guys and have been going here a few times now. Highly recommend

Friendly professional staff, well stocked with difficult to find blanks, excellent prices

Had a problem with a safe. They were quick courteous and great to work with. Saved me a lot of money and angst. He was more interested in helping me than making money. True signs he is the one I call in times of need. Big thanks!

I had a sticking deadbolt on my front door that I have taken apart and lubricated over the years. It finally seemed like it was finished after 22 years of service. Jon came out and gave me some options and we decided to try his strike plate adjustment first before replacing the whole lock set. He modified the strike plate to relieve the pressure from the deadbolt and lubed the lock set. Everything is working a lot better and I know who I will call when I eventually have to replace the whole lock set.

Very kind, fast and affordable! They copy keys that Homedepot can't copy. Very satisfied with my visit.

I am amending my original review of last week due to the fact that Calvin, the owner of Lee's Lock and Safe contacted me and installed our lock at no charge. He was kind and apologetic about all of the mishaps with our order and sent Bob (very nice guy) to install at no charge. Thank you Calvin for making it right!

Needed a couple car keys cut and they wouldn't take a cent. Good service and good karma attitude - they earned my future business.

He worked on my safe for an hour and finally got it open. Never would have happened with one of the many traveling locksmiths that you get when you call the many numbers that are in Google. They just have someone they call and refer to you. I would definitely recommend Mark

Very very nice staff. I went in for a key duplication and they didn't charge me a cent. Thank you thank you

Great locksmith services! They can copy car keys and they will re-key your entire house for a reasonable price.

These guys are awesome. We have tricky doors and locks and used Lee's to service them. They now work like brand new!

I was in and out of the shop in 5 minutes, getting 3 keys cut! They were perfect! I'll be back, thank you so much!

I have used Lees Lock and Safe over the years and they always have been great. I really appreciate their honesty integrity and work ethic.

Lee's installed a new safe for us. They did such a great job and Jon the technician took the time to teach me how to use it. He was friendly and very professional. Service: Installation

No matter how good the reviews, a business is only as good as the people they employ and who represent them. Full marks for Lee's Lock & Safe's employee Jon, who is knowledgeable, professional and courteous. So refreshing to have someone show up right on time, follow up exactly when he says he will, and charge an honest price. Hat's off to Lee's Lock & Safe and Jon for fixing our busted 30 yr old door locks by finding and replacing parts rather than selling us completely new locks. I would do all my key and lock service with Lee's from now on.

Absolutely the most experienced and skilled team I have ever met. The are timely, very skilled, communicative, efficient and cost sensitive. Rarely have I meet such excellent service people They are the best If you need keys, locks or anything in that arena, search no more Lee's lock and safe is your answer John is superb!

Top notch! Lee's responded quickly and locksmith Bob was knowledgeable and friendly. Thanks!

Lee's Locksmith dealt with a difficult personal situation involving elder abuse and claimed residency rights during the COVID-19 quarantine orders. While I was initially critical of some initial actions, Lee's showed up when needed during off-hours to resolve the situation. The situation showed why good judgment and accountability is important in a locksmith, along with the need to verify ownership, legal rights and follow the law. I am glad that a locally-based locksmith with a reputation to protect was available at a critical moment.

I needed a duplicate VW key made, Home Depot and Lowe's couldn't do it. I called a few locksmiths and the only guy who agreed to do it was mobile and wanted $85. I finally called Lee's and he said it shouldn't be a problem. It took him about a minute to duplicate the key, $3 charge. I will use this place for all my future locksmith needs and refer others here. They know what they are doing here.

Dave from Lee's Lock & Safe is the BEST! Our pivot front door NEVER closed properly - until Dave! I initially called for a lock install but Dave discovered the lock I purchased online wasn't going to fit, so he was kind enough to show me a more solid alternative. He answered all my questions and was so enthusiastic about home safety & all the advancement made in the technology you could tell he loved and knew the industry well.

To top it all off, (without me ever mentioning anything about the issue), Dave casually let's me know he re-screwed a few latches & tightened others on the front door so that now it will close all the way.savior! That's how you know someone is a PROFESSIONAL! I now have a front door that STAYS closed when I shut it, and will have a better, professionally recommended lock. Thanks for having the best people Lee's Lock & Safe!

Jon was the absolute best & most friendly serviceman there is. He showed up on time within the ETA, got to work right away, fixed the length on one of the door handles so it didn't run in the door, got all 3 locks to function super smooth, also helped with the door being to snug when closed/opened. He was very intelligent and kind, I would reccomend Jon with Lee's Lock Smith over and over again that's for sure!

I'm giving this negative review solely based upon the fact that this business didn't even have the courtesy to respond to my Yelp inquiry. I live with, and care for, my 93 year old father who has Alzheimer's. I sent a message to Lee's, inquiring about installing a dual keyed deadbolt on our front door to prevent him from wandering and becoming a news story.

The fact that this business does not care to respond to their potential clients is very disheartening. I will never become a customer of theirs, and I encourage others to act like wise. I reached out for something that is a potential life-saving measure for my dad. If I can't respond to that, what else do they not respond to?

Go4Lee's This dude carved a key quicker than I could reply to an email with a yes or no question. I was like, "Gosh darn I'm short on time". "do I really want to go into this brick and mortar just to get a key copied?" I thought to myself. "Where is the nearest kiosk at a Ralph's?" I wondered. Don't even waste your time with the kiosk. You can get in and out of this store in two minutes. Kiosks will take you at least seven or eight.

Called Lee's this morning for a lock out at my son's home. They said they would be there in 20 minutes. They arrived in 10! Dave helped us out quickly, he was friendly and professional. I highly recommend! Excellent service reasonable price. Later that day he helped us out again with a small problem we'd been having with a lock at our home. Again arrived promptly and fixed the problem quickly.

I got 2 keys on Friday for our house guests. Just checked them, and only one of them works. I was just about to drive back there.and they are closed today. Saturday. Everyone should check their keys I guess after having them made just in case. It would have been a disaster if I had gone out of town, and left keys for my guests that didnt work.: Grrr

Trusted them to make a key for my car, ended up getting one for a good price. Unfortunately my car was 40 miles away and I had to borrow a friend's car to go to my house away from college and grab my original for copying. The key didn't work so I ended up towing my car back to Encinitas from La Mesa, only to be told that they had no blanks for it and that the best they could do was a $5 refund.

Also the man who tried testing the poorly made key claimed my car smelled like wasabi to which I assumed was some type of racist joke to my Asian background. I take blame for not towing my car up in the first place to test out the key, but I'm hoping that their next customers don't feel offended about their race or smell of their car.

My combination-lock suitcase locked me out and I called these guys for help. I brought my suitcase to their location, and within 5 minutes, they had it open. And they didn't even charge me for it. I've never seen that kind of service before! All of them are very friendly and helpful. Highly recommend these folks if you ever have a need for a high-quality locksmith. Thanks guys!