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Lock Rekeying in Hermosa Beach, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides mobile lock rekeying in Hermosa Beach, California, available 24/7. We come to your door and rekey your existing locks so old keys no longer work, ideal after a move, sale or tenant change. Call (323) 997-8867 to schedule.

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Rekeying changes the inside of a lock so that a new key works and every previous key does not. The lock itself, the finish and the hardware on your door stay the same. In a town as compact as Hermosa Beach, where the same cottage or townhome may pass through a new owner, a new renter or a new set of cleaners several times, that is often the most sensible way to take back control of who can get in.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and David Shar leads the work. We are fully mobile, so there is no shop to drive to. We bring the tools and pinning kits to you, whether you are in a walk-street cottage on The Strand / Sand Section, a bungalow in East Hermosa (the Hills), or a rental near Downtown Pier Avenue.

Rekeying is not always the right answer, and we will say so. If a lock is badly worn, or corroded from years of salt air, replacing it may serve you better than rekeying it. We look at the hardware first and then recommend the option that fits your door and your budget, without pressure.

How it works in Hermosa Beach

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    Call and describe the situation

    Call (323) 997-8867 any hour. Tell us how many locks need rekeying, what type they are (deadbolts, knob locks, gate locks, mortise sets) and why you are rekeying, such as a move, a sale, a lost key or a tenant turnover.

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    We come to you

    Because we are fully mobile, a technician travels to your home, rental or business in Hermosa Beach with the tools and key blanks needed for the job. There is no storefront to visit.

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    Inspect each lock

    Before taking anything apart, we check that each lock operates smoothly and is not too worn or corroded to rekey reliably. Salt air is hard on exterior hardware near the beach, so this step matters.

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    Rekey the cylinders

    We remove the cylinders, replace the internal pins to match a new key, and reassemble. If you want several doors on one key, we can match them so you carry a single key instead of a ring.

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    Test and hand over keys

    We test every lock with the new keys and confirm that the old keys no longer turn. You get the new keys and we can talk through any hardware worth upgrading, such as a keypad or smart lock for rentals.

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What affects the price

  • The number of locks or cylinders being rekeyed, since each one is worked on individually.
  • The type of lock: standard deadbolts and knob sets differ from mortise locks, gate locks or commercial hardware.
  • Whether the locks are corroded or worn, which can mean replacing a lock rather than rekeying it.
  • Whether you want all doors keyed alike or want separate keys for different doors.
  • The time of day, since after-hours and urgent calls differ from scheduled daytime visits.
  • How many new keys you need cut, and whether a restricted keyway is requested.

Why Hermosa Beach chooses us

  • Fully mobile service, so the work happens at your door and you never need to find a shop.
  • Operating since 1987 under owner and lead technician David Shar, so the work comes from long experience rather than a rotating call center.
  • Honest recommendations: if salt-air corrosion has made a lock a poor candidate for rekeying, we tell you and explain the alternative.
  • Familiarity with beach-town situations such as walk-street gates, shared entries on tight lots and frequent rental turnover.
  • Available 24/7, including after-hours rekeying for businesses that cannot leave a door unsecured overnight.

Lock Rekeying across Hermosa Beach

Hermosa Beach packs a lot of doors into about 1.4 square miles. Along The Strand / Sand Section, walk-street cottages and newer three-story townhomes sit shoulder to shoulder, often with pedestrian gates and shared entries on narrow lots. Salt air takes a steady toll on exterior locks there, so we check carefully whether a lock can be rekeyed or should be replaced. A corroded mortise lock on a shared gate, for example, may need to be drilled and replaced rather than rekeyed.

Around Downtown Pier Avenue and the Pier Plaza dining and nightlife district, turnover is a daily fact of life. Rental owners near Pier Avenue often rekey between tenants, or look at keypad and smart locks so cleaners and permitted guests can use rotating codes instead of physical keys. Restaurants and bars near the Hermosa Beach Pier and the Comedy & Magic Club may need after-hours rekeying following a staff change, sometimes alongside panic-hardware repair.

Up in East Hermosa (the Hills), older 1920s to 1950s bungalows and condos often still have original or long-unchanged locks, which makes rekeying after a purchase especially worthwhile. We serve ZIP code 90254 and the surrounding area, reaching homes and businesses off Pacific Coast Hwy, Aviation Blvd, Artesia Blvd, Pier Ave and Hermosa Ave, near South Park and the Hermosa Beach Community Center.

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Lock Rekeying in Hermosa Beach — FAQs

What does rekeying a lock mean?
Rekeying changes the internal pins of a lock so that a new key operates it and old keys no longer do. The lock hardware stays on your door. Call (323) 997-8867 to discuss your doors.
Should I rekey after buying a home in Hermosa Beach?
It is a good idea. You cannot know who has copies of the previous keys, including past owners, renters, cleaners or contractors. Rekeying makes sure only the keys you hold will work.
Is rekeying better than replacing locks?
Often it is more economical when the lock is in good condition. If a lock is worn or badly corroded by salt air, replacement may be the better choice. We inspect it and tell you honestly.
Can you rekey locks at my rental between tenants?
Yes. Rental turnover is common in Hermosa Beach, and rekeying between guests or tenants is routine. Some owners near Pier Avenue also move to keypad or smart locks with rotating codes. Call (323) 997-8867 to talk through options.
Can all my doors be keyed to one key?
In most cases, yes. We can rekey compatible locks so one key opens the front door, back door and gate, as long as the lock brands and keyways allow it.
Do you rekey commercial locks and panic hardware?
We handle rekeying for businesses, including restaurants and bars around Pier Plaza, and can look at panic-hardware repair as well. After-hours service is available.
Do I need to come to a shop?
No. We are fully mobile and there is no storefront. A technician comes to your address in Hermosa Beach and does the work on site.
Can you rekey a corroded gate lock near the beach?
Sometimes, but heavy corrosion often makes rekeying unreliable. If the lock is too far gone, we can replace it. Describe the problem at (323) 997-8867 and we will advise.
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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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