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Key Duplication in Artesia, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides mobile key duplication in Artesia, California, cutting and copying house, office, mailbox and restricted keys on location, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We come to you, with no storefront visit needed. Call (323) 997-8867 to talk through what you need copied.

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Most people think of key duplication as a quick stop at a hardware counter. In Artesia, that is not always the best fit. A shop owner on Pioneer Boulevard cannot easily leave a counter during business hours, a family in a compact post-war home may need a few spare keys cut after a move, and a property manager may need copies of office or mailbox keys without hauling every tenant to a store. Crenshaw Lock Company is fully mobile, so we bring the cutting equipment to your door, your shop or your office.

We have served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner and lead technician David Shar has spent decades working with the kinds of locks found in small cities like Artesia: older residential deadbolts, mailbox locks, commercial cylinders on busy storefronts, and restricted keyways that ordinary copy machines will not touch. Duplication done properly is not only about making a key that turns. It is about making one that turns smoothly, does not wear your lock, and matches the original closely enough to last.

Because we operate around the clock, duplication is not limited to business hours. Whether you need copies cut before a new employee starts at a restaurant, a spare made after a lockout, or a restricted key duplicated with proper authorization, you can call (323) 997-8867 any time and we will work out the details with you.

How it works in Artesia

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    Tell us what needs to be copied

    Call (323) 997-8867 and describe the keys: house, office, mailbox, padlock, or something stamped with a do-not-duplicate marking. Let us know how many copies you want and where you are in Artesia, and we will explain what is possible on location.

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    We come to you

    Our technician drives to your home, shop or office with cutting equipment and a range of key blanks. There is no storefront, so nothing to visit. Everything happens at your door, which saves a business owner on Pioneer Boulevard from closing up just to get a spare.

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    Inspect the original and the lock

    Before cutting, we examine the original key for wear and check that it operates the lock smoothly. A badly worn key makes a poor master for copies, and a copy of a worn key inherits its flaws. If the key is tired, we may recommend cutting from the lock instead or rekeying.

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    Verify authorization for restricted keys

    Restricted and high-security keys exist to control who can make copies. For those we ask for appropriate proof of authorization, such as the account holder or authorized property representative. This protects your security, and we are upfront if a particular key cannot be duplicated.

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    Cut, deburr and test

    We cut the new keys to match, remove burrs and rough edges, and test each one in the actual lock, not just compare it by eye. A key that looks right but binds in the cylinder is not finished.

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    Label and advise

    We hand over the copies and the original, and can suggest practical habits: labeling spares, keeping one off-site, and rekeying if keys have changed hands, such as after staff turnover at a restaurant or grocery.

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What affects the price

  • The type of key: a basic house key is a different job from a high-security, restricted or dimple-style key that needs special blanks and equipment.
  • The number of copies requested, since cutting several keys at one visit is handled differently from a single spare.
  • Whether the original key is in good condition or worn enough that we need to cut from the lock or recommend rekeying.
  • Authorization requirements and special blanks for restricted keyways, which can affect what is available and how the job is done.
  • The time of day and your location in Artesia, because we are available 24/7 and after-hours service is different from a scheduled daytime visit.
  • Whether the duplication is combined with other work, such as a rekey, deadbolt replacement or commercial cylinder change, in the same visit.

Why Artesia chooses us

  • Fully mobile, so we cut keys at your door instead of asking you to carry them to a store, which matters for shop owners who cannot step away.
  • In business since 1987, with owner David Shar leading the work and bringing long hands-on experience with local lock types.
  • Available 24/7, so duplication can happen after closing time, on weekends, or right after an unexpected lockout.
  • We test every copy in the actual lock rather than trusting a visual match, which cuts down on the frustration of keys that nearly work.
  • We are honest about limits: if a key is restricted or too worn to copy well, we say so and explain the better option.

Key Duplication across Artesia

Artesia is a small city with a distinct history. Dutch and Portuguese dairymen farmed this land in the early twentieth century, and traces of that heritage live on at the Artesia Historical Museum and the DES Portuguese Hall. Today the residential core, around Downtown Artesia and the streets off South Street and Gridley Road, is mostly modest post-war single-family homes on compact lots. Many of these houses have been through several owners and several sets of keys, so a fresh round of spares, or a rekey after a move, is a common request for homeowners in ZIP code 90701 and 90702.

The other side of Artesia is Little India on Pioneer Boulevard, the city's International and Cultural Shopping District. Jewelry stores, groceries, restaurants and clothing shops line the strip, and each one runs on keys: front doors, back doors, storerooms, roll-down gates and cash-handling areas. When staff come and go, owners often want extra keys cut for trusted employees and, just as importantly, want to know when it is time to rekey instead of simply copying. We can handle the duplication and talk through that decision on site.

Whether you live near Artesia Park, work along Pioneer Boulevard, or commute in and out via SR-91, we come to you anywhere in the city. Call (323) 997-8867 and we will arrange duplication at your home or business, any hour of the day or night.

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Key Duplication in Artesia — FAQs

Do I have to bring my keys to a shop in Artesia?
No. Crenshaw Lock Company is fully mobile with no storefront, so we come to your home, shop or office in Artesia and cut the keys there. Call (323) 997-8867 to arrange it.
Can you duplicate keys marked Do Not Duplicate?
That marking is not always legally binding, but it signals a restricted or controlled key. We ask for appropriate authorization first, and we are honest if a specific key cannot be copied. Call (323) 997-8867 and describe it.
Can you copy a restricted or high-security key?
Often yes, provided the person requesting is authorized and we can obtain the correct blank. These keys cannot be copied on a typical self-serve machine. Tell us the brand or markings on the key when you call.
Is key duplication available at night or on weekends?
Yes. We operate 24/7, so duplication does not have to wait for business hours. Call (323) 997-8867 any time to discuss what you need.
My key is very worn. Is it still worth copying?
Copies of a worn key tend to inherit its wear and may stick or fail. We check the original first, and if it is too worn we may cut from the lock itself or suggest rekeying so you get a clean, reliable set.
I run a business on Pioneer Boulevard. Should I copy keys or rekey after staff changes?
If someone who had a key no longer works for you, rekeying is usually the safer choice because copies of old keys could still be out there. If you simply need more keys for current staff, duplication is enough. We can advise on site.
Can you duplicate mailbox keys?
Yes, we can cut mailbox keys for homes and offices. If the lock is damaged or the key is lost entirely, we can discuss other options on location.
How do I get a price for duplication?
Cost depends on the key type, number of copies, key condition and whether restricted blanks are needed. Call (323) 997-8867 with those details and we will explain what affects the price before we start.
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Reviewed by David Shar — Owner & Lead Technician

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles & Ventura County since 1987.

Last updated 2026-10-12.

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