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As of May 2026, RatingsNearMe ranks 7 locksmiths in El Cajon, CA by verified customer ratings and review volume. The highest-rated is Key one locksmith with a 5.0-star rating from 778 verified reviews. Also in the top tier: Busy Bees Locks & Keys Locksmith and Lynn's Locksmith Service. The average rating across all listed locksmiths in El Cajon is 4.7 stars from 222 reviews per business on average.
Locksmith services in El Cajon: lockout service $75–$200; rekeying $100–$250; lock installation $150–$400.
Rankings updated May 17, 2026 · Scored by ratings (35%), review volume (30%), sentiment (20%), completeness (10%), availability (5%) · Not paid placement.
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Top Rated Locksmiths
Busy Bees Locks & Keys Locksmith
9113 Mission Gorge Rd suite a, Santee, CA 92071, USA
Lynn's Locksmith Service
1380 E Main St, El Cajon, CA 92021, USA
Locksmiths Rankings in El Cajon, CA
| # | Business | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Key one locksmith9111 Ewald Cir, Santee, CA 92071, USA | 5.0★ | 778 |
| #2 | Busy Bees Locks & Keys Locksmith9113 Mission Gorge Rd suite a, Santee, CA 92071, USA | 4.9★ | 372 |
| #3 | Lynn's Locksmith Service1380 E Main St, El Cajon, CA 92021, USA | 4.9★ | 272 |
| #4 | KeyMe Locksmiths1608 Broadway, El Cajon, CA 92021, USA | 4.6★ | 18 |
| #5 | Key Maker Locksmith8900 Grossmont Blvd # 7, La Mesa, CA 91941, USA | 5.0★ | 68 |
| #6 | Bonnie & Clyde Emergency Lock And Key Service5931 Howell Dr UNIT 25, La Mesa, CA 91942, USA | 5.0★ | 6 |
| #7 | Expo Locksmith San Diego1414 haron dj, 1414 Heron Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020, USA | 3.6★ | 41 |
Ranked by verified ratings & review volume · Data from Google Business listings · Updated May 2026
All Locksmiths in El Cajon
KeyMe Locksmiths
1608 Broadway, El Cajon, CA 92021, USA
Key Maker Locksmith
8900 Grossmont Blvd # 7, La Mesa, CA 91941, USA
Bonnie & Clyde Emergency Lock And Key Service
5931 Howell Dr UNIT 25, La Mesa, CA 91942, USA
Expo Locksmith San Diego
1414 haron dj, 1414 Heron Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020, USA
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Editorial notice: Ratings are based on publicly available data from Google Business listings. Consumers should independently verify licensing, insurance, and credentials before hiring any service provider. Last updated: May 17, 2026.
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