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Key Duplication in Hidden Hills, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides mobile key duplication in Hidden Hills, California, copying house, gate, barn, mailbox and restricted keys at your property. We are available 24/7 and come to you, with no storefront visit needed. Call (323) 997-8867 to talk through what you need copied.

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  • Available 24/7
  • Price quoted before we start
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Key duplication sounds simple until you live on a property the size of a Hidden Hills estate. A single household may have a main house, a guest house, a pool house, a driveway gate, a pedestrian gate, a barn, a tack room and a mailbox, each with its own key and its own set of people who need access. Copies get handed to family, house managers, gardeners, trainers and farriers, and it is easy to lose track of which key opens what.

Crenshaw Lock Company is fully mobile, so we bring the cutting equipment to your home rather than asking you to drive out to a shop. We have served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner and lead technician David Shar has spent decades working on the kinds of hardware found on ranch-style and custom estate properties. You can have copies cut at your kitchen counter, at the barn or by the gate.

We copy standard residential keys, but also the harder jobs: keys for heavy-duty padlocks, keys stamped as restricted, mailbox keys, and keys for locks that have been in place since the original 1950s and 1960s ranch homes were built. If a key is worn, we say so, because a copy of a worn key rarely works well. In that case a fresh key cut from the lock, or a rekey, may serve you better.

How it works in Hidden Hills

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    Tell us what needs copying

    Call (323) 997-8867 and describe the keys: house, guest house, gate, barn padlock, mailbox or a restricted key. Mention how many copies you want and whether anyone new will be using them. We can tell you in advance what we can cut on site.

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    Coordinate access through the gate

    Hidden Hills is guard-gated, with manned entries on Long Valley Road and Spring Valley Road. We work with you so your name and address are on the guest list, so our technician can be admitted without delay or confusion at the gate.

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    Inspect the original keys and locks

    Before cutting, we look at the condition of your original key and the lock it operates. A worn, bent or corroded key makes a poor master for copies. If the lock is sticking, especially a barn or paddock lock exposed to dust and weather, we mention it before cutting.

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    Cut and fit the copies on site

    We cut the new keys at your property and test each one in its lock rather than handing it over untested. If a copy turns roughly, we adjust or recut it so it operates cleanly.

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    Verify restricted and specialty keys

    Restricted keyways often come with authorization requirements set by the manufacturer. We explain what proof or card is needed and what is possible. If a key cannot be legitimately duplicated, we discuss rekeying as the alternative.

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    Label, hand over and advise

    We hand over the copies and suggest a simple labeling system so keys for the main house, guest house and gates are not confused. If staff have changed, we recommend whether a rekey makes more sense than adding more copies.

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What affects the price

  • The type of key: a basic house key differs from a high-security, restricted or specialty key that needs different blanks and equipment.
  • The number of copies requested, and whether they are for one lock or several across the property.
  • The condition of the original key, since a worn key may need to be re-cut from the lock instead of simply copied.
  • Whether the work is part of a larger job, such as rekeying so a whole property operates on matching keys.
  • Hardware type, such as heavy-duty barn padlocks, gate locks or mailbox locks that may need specific blanks.
  • The time of day or night you need service, since we are available around the clock.

Why Hidden Hills chooses us

  • Fully mobile service: we cut keys at your estate, barn or gate, so there is no shop trip and no leaving the property unattended.
  • In business since 1987, with owner David Shar leading the work and drawing on long experience with ranch homes and custom estates.
  • We are honest about worn keys, telling you when a copy will not work well and a rekey or fresh cut is the better choice.
  • Comfortable with horse-property hardware, including padlocks, tack-room locks and paddock gate locks that face dust, moisture and heavy use.
  • We understand gated-community logistics and plan around the manned entries so the visit goes smoothly.
  • Available 24/7, which helps when a key is lost or a staff change happens outside business hours.

Key Duplication across Hidden Hills

Hidden Hills, ZIP code 91302, is a guard-gated city of large, roughly one-acre-plus lots tucked beside the US-101 Ventura Freeway and next to Calabasas. Its feel is quite different from a typical suburban street: private equestrian trails wind through the community, and many properties include barns, stables, tack rooms and guest houses alongside the main residence. That means a single address can easily hold a dozen or more locks that all need keys.

We work throughout the city, from the Long Valley Road area and the Spring Valley Road area to the Round Meadow area near Round Meadow Elementary School. Older 1950s and 1960s ranch homes often still have original hardware that has been copied many times over, so keys can be worn and copies of copies may not turn smoothly. Newer custom homes tend to mix traditional keyed locks with smart locks, driveway gates and access control, and we can cut mechanical keys for the override or backup side of those systems.

Because entry is through the manned Long Valley Road and Spring Valley Road gates, we ask you to add us to the guest list when you book. When a household changes staff, many owners decide to rekey the main house, guest house and gates so everything runs on one key. We can discuss that alongside duplication, and you can reach us any time at (323) 997-8867.

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Key Duplication in Hidden Hills — FAQs

Can you come to my Hidden Hills property to copy keys?
Yes. We are fully mobile and cut keys on location at your home, barn or gate. We are available 24/7, and you can call (323) 997-8867 to arrange a visit.
How do you get through the Hidden Hills gates?
We ask you to put our technician on the guest list at the manned Long Valley Road or Spring Valley Road entry when you book. That lets us be admitted without confusion.
Can you duplicate barn and tack-room padlock keys?
Generally yes, depending on the lock. If a padlock is corroded or the key is worn, replacing the lock may be the better choice. We will tell you honestly which makes sense.
Can restricted or do-not-duplicate keys be copied?
Restricted keys usually require authorization from the system owner or manufacturer. We explain what is needed and what we can legitimately do. Call (323) 997-8867 to discuss your specific key.
Should I copy keys or rekey after household staff leave?
If you cannot be sure all copies were returned, rekeying is usually safer than making more copies. We can rekey the main house, guest house and gates so they share one new key.
Do you cut mailbox keys?
Yes, we can cut many mailbox keys on site. Tell us the type of mailbox when you call so we know what to bring.
My smart lock has a mechanical key. Can you copy that?
In most cases we can cut spare mechanical keys for smart lock overrides. Keep one in a secure place in case the electronics fail.
How is key duplication priced?
Price depends on key type, number of copies, key condition and the time you need service. We discuss the factors with you 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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