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Key Duplication in Chatsworth, California

Crenshaw Lock Company offers mobile key duplication in Chatsworth, California, 24/7. We come to your home, barn, warehouse or office and cut house, office, mailbox and restricted keys on location. No storefront visit needed. Call (323) 997-8867 to talk through what you need copied.

  • Mobile to your Chatsworth location
  • Available 24/7
  • Price quoted before we start
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Getting a spare key cut sounds simple until you try it in Chatsworth. The northwest corner of the Valley is spread out, with ranch tract homes, horsekeeping properties on long gated lots, hillside houses and a big industrial district. A trip to a hardware counter often means driving across several miles of Devonshire, Topanga Canyon Boulevard or Nordhoff, only to find out the blank on the shelf does not fit your key. We bring the key machine to you instead.

Crenshaw Lock Company has been serving Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner and lead technician David Shar built the business around being fully mobile. There is no shop to visit. Everything happens at your property, whether that is a kitchen table in a 1960s ranch home, the tack room of a barn near Santa Susana Pass, or the loading dock of a warehouse off Lassen Street.

Duplication is more than copying a shape. A worn original produces a worn copy, and a copy of a copy can drift until it binds or fails. Part of our work is checking the original key and the lock it belongs to, then cutting a copy that turns smoothly. If the lock itself is the real problem, we will tell you plainly, because a perfect key does not help a lock that is sticking or worn out.

How it works in Chatsworth

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    Tell us what needs copying

    Call (323) 997-8867 and describe the key: house, gate, padlock, office, mailbox or something stamped with restrictions. Tell us how many copies you want and whether the original works well. This helps us bring the right blanks and equipment.

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    We drive to your location

    We are 24/7 and fully mobile, so the work happens at your door in Chatsworth, whether that is a hillside home, an equestrian lot or a business park. We do not give arrival-time promises, but we will keep you informed when you call.

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    Inspect the original and the lock

    Before cutting, we look at the key for wear, bends or damage, and test it in the lock. A key that already sticks will produce a copy that sticks. If the lock is dirty, dusty or worn, we explain whether cleaning or replacement makes sense.

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    Verify authorization for restricted keys

    Restricted or patented keys are controlled for security reasons. We ask for proof of authorization and may need to work with the key system's rules. Standard house, mailbox and padlock keys do not need this step.

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    Cut, test and adjust

    We cut the new keys on location and test each one in the actual lock, not just compare them by eye. If a copy feels rough, we adjust or recut it so it works smoothly.

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    Label and hand over

    We hand you the finished keys and suggest sensible habits, such as keeping a tested spare somewhere safe and away from the property, so you are not locked out the next time.

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What affects the price

  • The type of key: a basic house key is a different job than a high-security, restricted or transponder-style key that needs special blanks or equipment.
  • How many copies you need, and whether several locks or doors are being keyed in one visit.
  • The condition of the original key, since a badly worn original may need extra work or a fresh cut by code instead of a simple copy.
  • Whether the lock needs service, such as cleaning a seized deadbolt or re-pinning, in addition to cutting keys.
  • Time of day and the location of the property, since late-night calls and remote hillside or equestrian addresses affect the cost of mobile service.
  • Authorization requirements for restricted keyways, which can affect the time and steps involved.

Why Chatsworth chooses us

  • Fully mobile since 1987: the key machine comes to your door, so you do not have to drive anywhere or leave a barn, business or house unattended.
  • We test every copy in the real lock before we leave, instead of handing over keys that only look right.
  • We understand Chatsworth property types, from ranch homes with aging entry hardware to equestrian gates, barn padlocks and commercial warehouse doors.
  • We are honest about restricted keys and will not cut them without proper authorization, which protects you and your property.
  • We will tell you if the lock is the real problem, rather than selling duplicates for hardware that is about to fail.
  • Available 24/7 for the times a lost or broken key cannot wait until a store opens.

Key Duplication across Chatsworth

Chatsworth sits where the Valley meets the Santa Susana Mountains, and that shapes the keys we copy. In the Indian Hills and Santa Susana Pass area, homes and horse properties deal with heat, dust and the grit that comes with Santa Ana winds. Exterior deadbolts and gate locks can get stiff, and a key copied from a worn original often makes it worse. We check the lock when we cut, and a bit of cleaning or re-pinning sometimes does more than a new key.

In the equestrian horsekeeping district, a typical job is several keys for a barn padlock, tack room and driveway gate, often for family members, trainers or farriers who each need access. In the industrial and business district around Canoga, Prairie and Lassen, tenants and property managers call us for keys to roll-up-door padlocks, office doors and commercial deadbolts, especially after a lease change when everyone needs matching keys.

We serve ZIP codes 91311 and 91313, including the neighborhoods near Stoney Point Park, the Chatsworth Transportation Center and the stretches along Devonshire Street, Topanga Canyon Boulevard and the Ronald Reagan Freeway. Wherever you are, call (323) 997-8867 and we will come to you.

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Key Duplication in Chatsworth — FAQs

Do I have to bring my key to a shop in Chatsworth?
No. Crenshaw Lock Company is fully mobile with no storefront. We come to your home, barn or business in Chatsworth and cut the copies on location. Call (323) 997-8867 to arrange it.
Can you copy a key that says Do Not Duplicate?
Stamping alone does not always mean a key is truly restricted, but we do not copy keys that belong to controlled systems without proper authorization. Call (323) 997-8867 and we will explain what is possible for your key.
Can you copy barn padlock and gate keys for my horse property?
Yes. We regularly handle keys for padlocks, tack rooms and driveway gates on equestrian properties. If the padlock or gate lock is worn, we can also talk about replacing it so all keys match. Call (323) 997-8867.
Can you make keys for several warehouse locks so they all match?
Often yes. Rekeying roll-up-door padlocks and commercial deadbolts to one key is a common request after lease changes. We can duplicate the new key as many times as you need.
Why does my copied key stick or not turn well?
Usually the original is worn, the copy was cut from a copy, or the lock itself is dirty or worn. In Chatsworth, dust and heat can make deadbolts stiff. We test the key in the lock and advise whether service is needed.
Can you cut a key if I have lost all my copies?
In many cases, yes. We may be able to create a working key from the lock itself, depending on the type of lock. The right approach depends on what you have, so describe the situation when you call.
Do you copy mailbox keys?
Yes, we can cut mailbox keys on location. Some mailboxes are managed by the postal service or property management, so access rules can apply. We will let you know if authorization is needed.
Are you available at night or on weekends?
Yes, we are 24/7 and fully mobile. If a lost or broken key cannot wait, call (323) 997-8867 any time and we will help figure out the next step.
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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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