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Key Duplication in Hawthorne, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides mobile key duplication in Hawthorne, California, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We cut and copy house, office, mailbox and restricted keys at your door, with no storefront trip needed. Call (323) 997-8867 to describe your key and book a visit.

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  • Available 24/7
  • Price quoted before we start
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Copying a key sounds like the simplest job in the lock trade, until you are in Hawthorne trying to do it. Many homes here are small post-war stucco houses with original 1950s hardware. Many apartments are dense mid-century buildings, and there are newer townhome developments too. Each one tends to carry a different kind of key, and not every key can be copied at a hardware-store kiosk. A worn original, a restricted keyway, or a mailbox key with no markings can all send you home empty-handed.

Crenshaw Lock Company is fully mobile. We have served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner and lead tech David Shar built the business around coming to the customer. We bring the cutting equipment and key blanks to your home, office, or job site in Hawthorne and make the copies there. We can test each one against the lock before we leave.

There is no shop to visit, because we do not have a storefront. That suits people who are busy, such as a landlord handing over a unit, a homeowner who needs spares for a family member, or a business manager who needs a set of keys for a new hire. You call, we come to you, and you finish with working keys in your hand.

How it works in Hawthorne

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    Tell us about the key and the lock

    When you call (323) 997-8867, describe what you need copied: a house key, office key, mailbox key, or a key stamped with a restriction notice. Tell us how many copies you want and whether the original is worn. This helps us bring the right blanks.

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    We come to you

    We are available 24/7 and fully mobile, so we travel to your home, apartment building, or business in Hawthorne. Since we work from the vehicle, you do not have to go anywhere, and you can keep the original key and lock in place during the work.

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    Identify the keyway and verify authority

    We look at the key and the lock to identify the keyway and the blank it needs. For restricted or high-security keys, we confirm that you are authorized to have copies made. That protects you, because it keeps your keys from being duplicated by anyone who walks in.

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    Cut the copies on site

    We cut the new keys on location from the correct blanks. If the original is worn, we may cut by the lock's code or by a more careful method rather than copying the wear. That gives you a cleaner, smoother key than a quick copy of a tired original.

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    Test every key in the lock

    We try each new key in the actual lock, front door, deadbolt, office door, or mailbox, and check that it turns smoothly. Any copy that sticks or binds gets recut before we hand it over.

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    Suggest next steps if they help

    If the lock itself is failing, or if keys have been floating around among past tenants, we will tell you honestly whether rekeying or a hardware upgrade makes sense. It is your call, and we will not push a job you do not need.

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What affects the price

  • The type of key: a standard house key is a different job from a restricted, high-security, or dual-sided key.
  • How many copies you need, since a single spare and a full set for a building involve different amounts of work.
  • The condition of the original, because a worn key may need to be cut by code or with extra care.
  • Whether the key is restricted and needs authorization checks or special blanks.
  • The time of day and the location of the visit, as we run 24/7 and travel to you.
  • Whether you also want rekeying, a lock repair, or a hardware change done during the same visit.

Why Hawthorne chooses us

  • Fully mobile service: we cut keys at your door in Hawthorne, so you never need to hunt for a kiosk that has the right blank.
  • In business since 1987, with owner and lead tech David Shar leading the work, so we have seen a lot of old post-war hardware.
  • Familiarity with restricted keyways, which many shops and kiosks cannot legally or technically copy.
  • We test every copy in your actual lock instead of handing over keys and hoping they work.
  • Honest advice about whether a copy is enough, or whether a rekey is the better answer for rental turnover.
  • Available 24/7, so a lost spare or a lockout on a late shift does not have to wait for store hours.

Key Duplication across Hawthorne

Hawthorne grew up around aerospace, and its housing shows it. Streets in Holly Glen and Ramona are lined with small 1940s and 1950s stucco tract homes, many still carrying original hardware that has been copied many times over. A key that has been duplicated from a duplicate often turns badly, and we see that often in 90250. A fresh, accurate copy cut on site makes those old locks feel better than they have in years.

The apartment buildings and dingbats along and near Hawthorne Blvd, Rosecrans Ave, and El Segundo Blvd see regular tenant turnover. Property managers in 90250 and 90251 often need extra sets for a new lease, and we can cut them at the building. If the old keys have gone astray, we can advise on rekeying. Newer condo and townhome communities, including 360 South Bay near Holly Glen and areas around Bodger Park, bring different locks and mailbox keys, which we handle too.

Hawthorne is also home to SpaceX on Rocket Road, Hawthorne Municipal Airport (Jack Northrop Field), and the legacy Northrop Grumman campuses, so there are many light-industrial and office tenants nearby. Their keys are often restricted, and copies need to be controlled. We come to your site, off the I-105 or I-405, confirm who can authorize copies, and cut what you need on location.

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Key Duplication in Hawthorne — FAQs

Can you copy a key that says Do Not Duplicate?
That stamp is often just a marking and does not always mean the key is protected. Truly restricted keys use controlled keyways, and we confirm that you are authorized before copying. Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us what is stamped on the key.
Do I have to come to a shop?
No. Crenshaw Lock Company is fully mobile with no storefront. We come to your home, apartment, or business in Hawthorne and cut the keys on location.
Can you duplicate mailbox keys?
Yes, we can copy many mailbox keys on site. Some are tied to a building or postal arrangement, so we may ask about authorization. If you have lost the key altogether, tell us when you call and we will explain the options.
My original key is very worn. Will the copy work?
A copy of a worn key can inherit the wear. In older Hawthorne homes this is common. We may cut by code or a more careful method, and we test the new key in the lock before we finish.
I manage rentals. Should I copy keys or rekey?
For tenant turnover, rekeying is usually the better choice because it makes old keys useless. Copies are best for extra sets after the lock is secure. We can do both in one visit. Call (323) 997-8867 to discuss your building.
Can you copy high-security or commercial keys?
Often yes, with proper authorization. Businesses near the airport and aerospace corridor commonly use restricted keyways, and we can make copies on site for the people who are cleared to hold them.
Are you available at night or on weekends?
Yes. We operate 24/7 and are fully mobile, so you can call any time. We do not promise specific arrival times, but we will tell you what to expect on the phone.
What affects the cost of key duplication?
Mostly the type of key, the number of copies, the condition of the original, and whether it is restricted. We do not quote prices on a web page, but we will explain what applies 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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