Family owned locksmith in Oceanside, CA
Locked out? Tom has the key.
Owner operator Tom Murdock answers the phone himself. Over 17 years in the trade, serving homes, cars, businesses and safes across Oceanside and North County San Diego.

A combination lock, the kind of hardware Tom opens, services and changes every week. Photo from the business's own site.
What Tom does
Every lock, one call
No call center, no hand off. The owner who picks up is the locksmith who shows up. If your need is not listed, ask: the business says to ask if they can help.
Automotive
We can program 95% of vehicles on the road today.
- Lost automotive key replacement
- Transponder key programming
- Remote programming
- Door locks repaired or replaced
- Ignition cylinders repaired or replaced
Residential
Protect your home and family.
- Lock repairs, re-keys and installs
- Mailbox lock replacement
- Home safes serviced
- Residential lockout service
Emergency lockout
Lost keys? Forgot your keys? Locked out? No problem.
- Residential lockouts
- Automotive lockouts
- Commercial lockouts
- Mailbox lockouts
Commercial
Protect your business.
- Commercial hardware installed
- Door closers installed
- Commercial hardware repairs
- Commercial lock re-keys
- Master systems created and managed
Safes
Keep your valuables secure, and never stay locked out of your safe.
- Safes serviced
- Professionally opened and repaired
- Combo changes
- New safes ordered and bolted down
Key duplicates
Always have spares, and never be locked out again.
- House, car, padlock, mailbox and business keys
- Restricted keyways available: ask about keys other people cannot copy
How it works
Call Tom, done
Call 760-612-9537 and tell Tom what is locked, lost or broken.
Talk it through with the owner himself, not a dispatcher.
Tom repairs, re-keys, replaces or opens it on site.
Get duplicates cut before the next lockout, including restricted keyways.
Customer reviews
Word from Oceanside
Real reviews from the business's own site, quoted exactly as printed there.
"Tom is a master professional. I had a family lockbox with an unknown combination. I had no idea what was in it but as soon as Tom unlocked it, he stepped back said it was done. Tom was discrete, didn't ask any additional questions, wasn't interested in the contents, and was only interested in the lock. I paid him and that ended the transaction. Tom does honest work for good pay. 10/10 would hire again."Shane A
"I needed a new key fob for my 2004 Toyota pick up. I went to North County locksmith and got exactly what I needed and for a reasonable price. Thank you North County Locksmith."
Ryan P.F."Tom is knowledgeable, respectful and beyond helpful! He was able to rekey our vehicle after it was stolen and they damaged our ignition cylinder! I highly recommend him! It was quick and easy!"
Amber P"Tommy was magic! He did an awesome job! And my safe is open!! Thank you!"
Marilyn P"Tom is great at his job and does amazing work! Highly recommended. Fast and very efficient."
Amanda M"My car key was on it's last leg and Mr. Tom came to the rescue! He answered my quote request message before I could put my phone down. Very friendly, great service, knowlegable and he charges a reasonable price. I would recommend him to anyone and everyone!"
Jeanine GService area
Oceanside and North County San Diego
Based at 4038 Lonnie St, Oceanside, CA 92056. If you are nearby and unsure whether Tom covers your town, call and ask.
Questions
Before you call
Can you make a key for my car?
For most vehicles, yes. The business states it can program 95% of vehicles on the road today, including transponder keys and remotes, plus lost key replacement, door locks and ignition cylinders.
I am locked out. What do I do?
Call 760-612-9537. Emergency lockout service covers residential, automotive, commercial and mailbox lockouts. Business hours are Mon-Fri 7:00am-6:00pm.
Can you rekey my home or business after a theft or a move?
Yes. Residential re-keys and commercial re-keys are core services, along with master systems created and managed for businesses.
Can you open my safe, or change its combination?
Yes. Safes are serviced, professionally opened and repaired, combos are changed, and new safes can be ordered and bolted down.
Can I get spare keys, including keys others cannot copy?
Yes. Duplicates cover house, car, padlock, mailbox and business keys, and restricted keyways are available.
Where are you based, and what area do you cover?
North County Locksmith is based at 4038 Lonnie St, Oceanside, CA 92056, serving Oceanside and North County San Diego.
Who will actually do the work?
Tom Murdock, the owner and operator. It is a family owned business, and Tom is the locksmith customers name in their reviews.
One call, one locksmith
Locked out? Call Tom.
760-612-9537Mon-Fri 7:00am-6:00pm. Family owned, over 17 years in the trade. LCO #7582, CSLB #1135736.
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