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Lock Rekeying in Artesia, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides 24/7 mobile lock rekeying in Artesia, California. We come to your home or Pioneer Boulevard business and rekey your existing locks so old keys no longer work. Call (323) 997-8867 to talk with a technician and schedule service.

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  • Available 24/7
  • Price quoted before we start
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Rekeying changes the inside of a lock so it works with a new key, while the lock itself stays on your door. Anyone holding an old key, whether a previous owner, a former tenant, a contractor or a departed employee, can no longer use it. In Artesia, that matters in two quite different settings: the compact post-war homes of the residential core, and the busy shops, restaurants and groceries along Pioneer Boulevard.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, led by owner and lead technician David Shar. We are fully mobile. There is no storefront to visit, so our technicians bring the tools, pins and key-cutting equipment to your door, day or night.

Rekeying is often the sensible middle path. It costs less than replacing hardware, it keeps the look of your door unchanged, and it can put several locks on a single key so you are not carrying a ring of them. If a lock is worn or damaged, we will tell you honestly when replacement makes more sense than a rekey.

How it works in Artesia

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    Call and describe the situation

    Phone (323) 997-8867 and tell us what you have: how many locks, whether it is a house or a business, and why you want the change, such as a recent purchase, a tenant moving out or staff turnover. This helps us bring the right parts.

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    We come to you

    Because we are mobile, a technician travels to your Artesia address with the equipment needed. We are available 24/7, so a late-night call after a lost key or a worrying incident is fine.

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    Inspect each lock

    Before taking anything apart, we check the condition of every deadbolt, knob and cylinder. A worn deadbolt on an older home may not rekey well, and we will say so before any work begins.

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    Rekey the cylinders

    We remove the cylinder, replace the internal pins to match a new key, and reinstall it. If you want, we can set multiple locks to a single key so one key opens the front, back and side doors.

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    Test and hand over new keys

    We try the new key in every lock, confirm the old key no longer turns, and check that the doors latch and lock smoothly. You get your new keys and can ask for extra copies on the spot.

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What affects the price

  • The number of cylinders being rekeyed, since each lock needs its own pinning and testing.
  • The type and brand of lock, because some high-security or commercial cylinders take more time and specialized parts.
  • Whether any locks are worn or damaged and need repair or replacement instead of a simple rekey.
  • How many keys you want cut, and whether you want all locks keyed alike.
  • The time of day or night you need service, since we are available around the clock.
  • Residential versus commercial work, as storefront and high-use cylinders can involve more hardware.

Why Artesia chooses us

  • Fully mobile service, so we arrive with everything needed and you never have to leave a door unsecured to bring a lock to a shop.
  • In business since 1987, with an owner-led approach under David Shar.
  • Honest advice on rekey versus replace, especially for older deadbolts in Artesia's post-war housing.
  • Experience with both residential and commercial rekeying, including high-use cylinders for restaurants and shops.
  • Available 24/7, which suits urgent cases like a lost key or a break-in scare.
  • Plain explanations of what we are doing to each lock before we do it.

Lock Rekeying across Artesia

Artesia is a small city with a big identity. It began as dairy country, worked by Dutch and Portuguese dairymen in the early twentieth century, and landmarks like the Artesia Historical Museum and the DES Portuguese Hall still reflect that history. Today the residential core, around Downtown Artesia and streets near Artesia Park, is largely modest post-war single-family homes on compact lots. When one of those houses changes hands in ZIP code 90701 or 90702, rekeying is a simple way to be sure no one from the previous household still has a working key.

The Little India district along Pioneer Boulevard is the other side of Artesia's locksmith needs. Jewelry stores, groceries, restaurants and clothing shops there tend to see staff come and go, and a rekey after turnover is a routine safeguard. A restaurant or grocery might want new high-use commercial cylinders at the same time, so the locks hold up to constant opening and closing.

Whether you are near SR-91, along South Street or Gridley Road, or right on Pioneer, we come to you. Call (323) 997-8867 and we will talk through the locks you have and the best way to secure them.

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Lock Rekeying in Artesia — FAQs

What is the difference between rekeying and replacing a lock?
Rekeying changes the internal pins so a new key works and the old key does not. The lock hardware stays in place. Replacement swaps the whole lock. Call (323) 997-8867 and we can help you decide which fits your door.
Should I rekey after buying a home in Artesia?
It is a good idea. You cannot know how many copies of the old keys exist, including those held by prior owners, tenants, agents or contractors. Rekeying makes all of those keys useless.
Can you rekey several locks to use one key?
Yes, in most cases. We can set the front door, back door and other compatible locks to the same key, so you carry one instead of many.
Do you rekey locks for Pioneer Boulevard businesses?
Yes. We handle rekeys for shops, restaurants and groceries, including after staff turnover. If a cylinder is heavily worn from constant use, we may suggest a new commercial cylinder instead.
Can a worn deadbolt still be rekeyed?
Sometimes, but a badly worn or damaged deadbolt may not hold up well. We inspect it first and tell you honestly whether rekeying or replacing is the better choice.
Do I need to be present during the rekey?
An adult authorized to approve the work should be there, so we can confirm which locks to change and hand over the new keys. Call (323) 997-8867 to arrange the details.
Are you available at night or on weekends?
Yes. Crenshaw Lock Company is 24/7 and fully mobile, so you can call any time and we will work out service at your Artesia location.
Is there a shop I can visit in Artesia?
No. We are mobile only and have no storefront. Our technicians come to your home or business with the tools needed to rekey on site.
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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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