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Key Duplication in Inglewood, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides mobile key duplication in Inglewood, California, available 24/7. We come to your home, apartment, office or business and cut house, office, mailbox and restricted keys on location. Call (323) 997-8867 to talk through what you need copied.

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  • Available 24/7
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Key duplication sounds simple until you are standing in front of a key that is worn smooth, stamped with a 'Do Not Duplicate' warning, or older than anyone who lives in the house. Inglewood has plenty of those situations. The city was incorporated in 1908, and its housing runs from 1920s Spanish and Craftsman homes to 1940s and 50s stucco houses and a large number of 1960s to 80s apartment complexes. Each of those brings different keys, different locks and different problems when you want a spare.

Crenshaw Lock Company has been serving Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and we are fully mobile. There is no storefront to drive to and no counter to wait at. Our technician brings the key cutting equipment to you, so you can watch the copy being made, test it in your own lock, and confirm it works before we leave.

That matters most when the original is the only key you have. A copy cut and tested at your door is far less likely to turn out to be a dud than a copy made on a busy hardware store machine from a tired original. If the copy does not work smoothly in your lock, we can see that right away and correct it on the spot. We handle standard house keys, office and commercial keys, mailbox keys and many restricted keys, and we will tell you plainly when a particular key needs authorization or a different approach.

How it works in Inglewood

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    Call and describe the key

    Phone (323) 997-8867 at any hour. Tell us what the key opens, such as a front door, an apartment unit, a mailbox, or an office, and any markings on it. Details like a brand name or a 'Do Not Duplicate' stamp help us bring the right blanks and equipment.

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    We come to your location

    We are fully mobile, so we travel to your home, building or business anywhere in Inglewood. Whether you are in Morningside Park, Arbor Village or near the Forum, the work happens where you are, without a trip to a shop.

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    Inspect the original and the lock

    Before cutting, we examine the original key for wear and check it in the lock. A badly worn key can produce a copy that binds or fails, and in an older lock a worn key is often a sign the lock itself needs attention.

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    Cut the copy on location

    We match the correct blank to the keyway and cut the duplicate with our mobile equipment. For restricted or high-security keys, we confirm authorization first and explain what is and is not possible for that system.

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    Test it in the real lock

    Every copy is tested in the lock it is meant for. We check that it inserts easily, turns fully and retracts the bolt without force, and we adjust if anything feels rough.

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    Leave you with working spares

    We hand over the originals and copies, and if you want, we discuss whether a rekey or lock upgrade would make more sense than endlessly copying a key you cannot fully account for.

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What affects the price

  • The type of key: a basic house key differs from a restricted, high-security or commercial key, which can require special blanks and more careful work.
  • How many copies you need, and whether you are copying one key or a full set across several doors or units.
  • The condition of the original key; a badly worn one may need extra attention or may be better replaced by rekeying.
  • Whether the key is restricted or stamped 'Do Not Duplicate', which can involve authorization steps that affect the work involved.
  • The time of day and day of the week, since we are available 24/7 including nights and weekends.
  • Your location within the service area and how many stops are combined into one visit, such as several units in the same building.

Why Inglewood chooses us

  • Fully mobile service: we cut keys at your door, so you never have to leave a building unsecured or find parking at a shop.
  • Serving Greater Los Angeles since 1987, with owner and lead technician David Shar leading the business, so the experience behind each job is real.
  • Every duplicate is tested in your actual lock before we leave, rather than handed over untested.
  • We are honest about limits: if a key is restricted or a copy would be unreliable, we say so and suggest rekeying or replacement instead.
  • Comfortable with older hardware, including the original mortise locks and skeleton-key setups found in Inglewood's 1920s homes.
  • Available 24/7, which suits landlords, managers and business owners whose schedules do not line up with shop hours.

Key Duplication across Inglewood

Inglewood's housing tells you a lot about its keys. In Morningside Park and North Inglewood, many 1920s Spanish and Mediterranean homes and Craftsman houses still carry original mortise locks and old skeleton-key doors. Those keys can be fragile and hard to match, and a new owner who inherits one often wants working spares first, then a plan to move to modern keyed-alike deadbolts. If you are in 90301 or 90302 and have an old key you are afraid to lose, calling before it breaks is far easier than rebuilding access afterward.

Farther into the city, the dense 1960s to 80s apartment buildings along corridors like Manchester Blvd and Century Blvd create a different need. Managers often need multiple unit keys, mailbox keys and sometimes a replacement mailbox lock between tenants. We can work through a building in one visit rather than making you shuttle keys back and forth. Homeowners in Fairview Heights, Arbor Village and the gated Carlton Square community, as well as 90303 and 90305 addresses, often just want a few reliable spares for family, a dog walker or a cleaner.

The area around SoFi Stadium, Hollywood Park, the Kia Forum and the Intuit Dome brings its own pace, with retail, hospitality and event businesses that need extra office, storeroom and storefront keys, sometimes at odd hours. Because we are mobile and available around the clock, we can reach you from I-405, I-105, La Brea Ave or Crenshaw Blvd wherever your key problem is. We have no storefront; we come to you.

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Key Duplication in Inglewood — FAQs

Can you duplicate keys at my home in Inglewood?
Yes. We are fully mobile, so we cut copies at your home, apartment or business. Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us what the key opens so we can bring the right blanks.
Do I need to visit a shop?
No. Crenshaw Lock Company has no storefront. Our technician brings the cutting equipment to your location and tests the copy in your lock before leaving.
Can you copy a key marked 'Do Not Duplicate'?
Often it depends on the key and who is authorized to request copies. We will explain what is possible for your specific key. Call (323) 997-8867 with the markings and we can talk through it.
Can you copy the old skeleton keys on my 1920s house?
Often yes, though old keys and mortise locks need care. We inspect the key and lock first. If the original is too worn or fragile, we may recommend a different approach, such as new hardware.
Can you make mailbox keys for my apartment building?
Yes, we handle mailbox keys and can replace a mailbox lock between tenants. If you manage several units, we can combine key copying and rekeying in one visit.
Should I copy my key or rekey the lock instead?
If you know exactly who has keys, copying is fine. If keys have been lost or passed around, rekeying is usually the better choice. We will give you an honest recommendation.
Are you available at night or on weekends?
Yes, we are available 24/7. Call (323) 997-8867 any time, including nights, weekends and event days when businesses near the stadiums need keys.
What affects the cost of a duplicate key?
Key type, quantity, condition of the original, whether it is restricted, and timing all play a part. We explain the factors when you call so there are no surprises.
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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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