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Lock Rekeying in El Monte, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides mobile lock rekeying in El Monte, California, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We come to your home, apartment, or business and rekey your existing locks so old keys stop working. Call (323) 997-8867 to schedule.

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Rekeying changes the inside of a lock so that a new key operates it and every old key becomes useless. The lock itself stays on your door. For most El Monte homes, that is the sensible fix after buying a house, ending a tenancy, parting ways with a roommate, or losing a key you cannot account for. You get new security without paying to replace good hardware.

El Monte has a lot of post-war single-story stucco tract homes from the 1940s through the 1960s, and many still carry Kwikset or Schlage knobs and deadbolts that have years of life left in them. Those locks are usually excellent candidates for rekeying. Older bungalows near Norwood and the downtown core can be a bit different, and we look at each lock before promising anything, since some very worn or mismatched pieces are better replaced.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and we are fully mobile. There is no storefront to visit. David Shar and our technicians bring the tools and key stock to your door, so you can have the work done while you are home, at the property, or between showings.

How it works in El Monte

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    Tell us about the locks

    When you call (323) 997-8867, describe how many locks you have, what kind of property it is, and why you want them rekeyed. Mention any mobile-home latches, gate locks, or unusual hardware so we can bring the right parts.

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    We come to you

    We are mobile and available around the clock, so we travel to your El Monte address. Nothing needs to be dropped off, and you do not have to go anywhere with your locks.

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    Inspect each lock

    Before any work begins, we check each cylinder and deadbolt to confirm it can be rekeyed reliably. Worn, damaged, or mismatched hardware is pointed out honestly, and you decide whether to rekey or replace.

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    Rekey the cylinders

    We remove the cylinders, change the internal pin configuration to match a new key, and reassemble them. We can often set multiple locks to one key, so a front door, back door, and side gate all open with the same one.

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    Test and hand over keys

    We try the new keys in every lock, check that the bolt throws smoothly, and confirm the old keys no longer work. You get working new keys and can request extra copies.

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What affects the price

  • The number of locks or cylinders being rekeyed, since each one is worked on individually.
  • Whether you want all locks keyed alike or on separate keys.
  • The type and condition of the hardware, including standard residential deadbolts, mobile-home latches, or commercial cylinders.
  • How many extra copies of the new key you need.
  • Whether the job is during regular daytime hours or a late-night or weekend call.
  • Whether any worn or damaged lock needs replacement parts rather than a simple rekey.

Why El Monte chooses us

  • Fully mobile service, so we work at your door and there is no shop trip.
  • In business since 1987, with experience on the older Kwikset and Schlage hardware common in El Monte tract homes.
  • Honest assessments: if a lock is too worn to rekey well, we tell you rather than selling a rekey that will not hold up.
  • Familiarity with multi-unit turnover, so landlords and managers can rekey units after move-outs.
  • Experience with mobile-home park latches and commercial storefront and roll-up gate locks, not only standard house doors.
  • Available 24/7, which helps when you discover a lost key or a worrying situation at an odd hour.

Lock Rekeying across El Monte

El Monte is a dense mix of residential streets and commercial corridors, and rekeying needs vary across it. In Norwood, where some 1920s and 1930s bungalows sit alongside later tract homes, we often see a blend of old and newer hardware on the same house. In Mountain View, the single-story stucco homes typically have standard knob-and-deadbolt sets that rekey cleanly. Near Downtown El Monte and Valley Mall, we work with both residents and small businesses.

Landlords and property managers around Garvey Ave and the courtyard and garden apartments nearby often call us after a tenant moves out, so each unit gets fresh keys before the next person arrives. We also work with residents of the city's mobile-home parks, whose narrow-stile and park-model latch systems differ from a typical house lock. If you are in ZIP 91731, 91732, 91733, 91734, or 91735, we can reach you whether you are near Peck Rd, Santa Anita Ave, or Ramona Blvd.

Businesses along Valley Blvd and Garvey Ave with aluminum storefronts and roll-up security gates can have their cylinders rekeyed after staff changes. We reach customers from the I-10 and I-605 corridors and from areas near the El Monte Bus Station and Metrolink station, as well as neighborhoods by Gibson Mariposa Park and the Rio Hondo and San Gabriel River corridor. Call (323) 997-8867 any time.

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Lock Rekeying in El Monte — FAQs

What is the difference between rekeying and changing locks?
Rekeying changes the internal pins so a new key works and old keys do not, while the lock stays on your door. Replacing swaps out the whole lock. Rekeying is often the better choice when your hardware is still in good shape. Call (323) 997-8867 and we can help you decide.
Should I rekey after buying a home in El Monte?
Yes, it is a smart step. Previous owners, agents, contractors, and others may still have keys. Rekeying makes sure only the keys you hold work. It is usually done soon after closing, and we are available 24/7.
Can you rekey all my locks to one key?
Usually, yes. Most standard residential deadbolts and knobs from common brands can be keyed alike, so a single key opens your front, back, and other doors. We check compatibility on arrival.
Do you rekey apartment units after a tenant moves out?
Yes. We handle tenant-turnover rekeys for multi-unit buildings, including courtyard and garden apartments. We can do one unit or several in a visit. Call (323) 997-8867 to coordinate.
Can mobile-home park locks be rekeyed?
Often they can, though mobile-home latches and deadbolts use narrow-stile and park-model hardware that differs from a standard house. Tell us when you call so we can bring appropriate parts.
Do you rekey business locks and security gate cylinders?
Yes. We work on storefront cylinders and roll-up gate locks, including along Valley Blvd and Garvey Ave. If a gate lock is jammed or seized, we assess whether it can be rekeyed or needs repair.
Do I need to come to a shop?
No. Crenshaw Lock Company is fully mobile with no storefront. We come to your El Monte home or business at any hour, and you can reach us at (323) 997-8867.
How is the cost of rekeying determined?
It depends on the number of locks, the hardware type and condition, how many keys you need, and the time of day. We do not quote blind, so describe your situation when you call (323) 997-8867.
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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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