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Key Duplication in La Cañada Flintridge, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides mobile key duplication in La Cañada Flintridge, cutting house, gate, office, mailbox and restricted keys at your property. We are available 24/7 and fully mobile, with no storefront to visit. Call (323) 997-8867 to talk through the keys you need copied.

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Most people think of key duplication as a quick errand: take a key to a hardware counter and wait. In La Cañada Flintridge that errand is rarely simple. Many homes here sit up long driveways or behind perimeter and pedestrian gates, and a single household can carry keys for the front deadbolt, a side gate, a garage entry, a guest house and a mailbox. Collecting all of them and driving them somewhere is a chore, and it is easy to leave one out.

Crenshaw Lock Company is fully mobile, so we bring the cutting equipment to you. We have served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner and lead technician David Shar built the business around doing lock work properly where the lock actually is. You hand over the original, we cut and test the copy against the lock it belongs to, and you know it works before we leave.

This page covers what duplication involves for the kinds of properties common in the area: 1950s to 1970s ranch and mid-century homes, newer custom builds, and gated hillside estates. It also explains where restricted keys fit, what affects the price, and when a copy is the wrong answer and rekeying makes more sense.

How it works in La Cañada Flintridge

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    Tell us what needs copying

    Call (323) 997-8867 and describe the keys: house deadbolt, gate lock, mailbox, office door, padlock or a stamped restricted key. Knowing the brand, any markings on the key and how many copies you want lets us bring the right blanks and equipment.

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    We come to your property

    We are 24/7 and fully mobile, so we travel to your home, office or driveway. There is no shop to visit and nothing for you to drop off, which is helpful on a hillside lot where a trip down and back is a real detour.

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    Identify the key and check it

    We examine the original for wear, bends and the keyway type. A heavily worn key can produce a poor copy, so we may recommend cutting from the lock itself or making a fresh key by code rather than copying the damage.

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    Cut the copy on location

    We cut the new key on our mobile equipment from the correct blank. Each copy is deburred so it enters and turns smoothly rather than snagging the pins.

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    Test in the actual lock

    We try every copy in the lock it is meant for, several times, including gates and side doors that see weather. If a copy binds or sticks, we recut it before we finish.

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    Talk through restricted keys and next steps

    Restricted or patent-protected keys usually require authorization to duplicate, and we will explain what is needed. If you are copying keys because of a move, a lost key or a new tenant, we can also discuss rekeying so old copies stop working.

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What affects the price

  • The type of key: a standard house key differs from a high-security, restricted or dual-sided key that needs special blanks or equipment.
  • How many copies you need and across how many locks, such as one household with front, gate, garage and mailbox keys.
  • The condition of the original, since a worn key may need to be re-cut by code or made from the lock instead of simply copied.
  • Whether authorization or proof is required for restricted keyways, which can add steps to the job.
  • The time of day, since we work around the clock and after-hours visits are handled differently from scheduled daytime ones.
  • Where on the property the work happens and how much travel is involved to reach it.

Why La Cañada Flintridge chooses us

  • Fully mobile service: we cut keys at your door, so you never need to leave a gated property or carry your only key somewhere.
  • Operating since 1987, with owner David Shar leading the technical work rather than handing it to an unknown crew.
  • Every copy is tested in the lock it belongs to before we call the job done.
  • Honest advice about worn keys: we will tell you when a copy will not hold up and what the better option is.
  • Practical handling of restricted keys, with a clear explanation of authorization rather than a shortcut.
  • Comfortable with multi-lock properties, including house, gate, garage and mailbox, so everything can be handled in one visit.

Key Duplication across La Cañada Flintridge

La Cañada Flintridge is divided by the 210 Freeway, and the homes on either side of it differ a lot. Around Foothill Boulevard you find many mid-century ranch homes where a single key may have been copied informally for decades. Up toward Flintridge and Alta Canyada, longer driveways, perimeter gates and pedestrian gates mean more locks per property. Our mobile setup suits both, whether the job is in ZIP code 91011 or 91012.

A common scenario is a JPL engineer or other professional who has just bought a ranch house near Foothill Boulevard and wants the house, side gate and garage on one key with spare copies for the family. Another is a gated estate off Alta Canyada where the owners want matching copies for staff, a house sitter or a contractor. In the Sagebrush area, similar needs come up with side-yard gates and detached structures that each have their own lock.

We also see people who are simply away from home. If you are visiting Descanso Gardens, Memorial Park or the Flintridge Preparatory School area and need a key made, call (323) 997-8867 and we will tell you what we can do. We reach the area via I-210, SR-2, Foothill Boulevard, Verdugo Boulevard and Angeles Crest Highway, and we do not run a storefront, so every visit is at your location.

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Key Duplication in La Cañada Flintridge — FAQs

Can you duplicate keys at my home in La Cañada Flintridge?
Yes. We are fully mobile and cut keys on location, including at hillside homes and gated properties. Call (323) 997-8867 to describe what you need copied.
Do I have to come to a shop?
No. Crenshaw Lock Company has no storefront. We bring the equipment to your home, office or driveway, which saves you carrying your keys across town.
Can you copy a restricted or 'Do Not Duplicate' key?
Often yes, but restricted keyways normally require authorization. Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us the brand and markings, and we will explain what is needed before any work starts.
Can you copy my gate and mailbox keys too?
Yes. Many properties here have perimeter or pedestrian gates and a separate mailbox lock, and we can copy them all in one visit, testing each key in its own lock.
My key is badly worn. Will a copy work?
A copy of a worn key inherits the wear and may not turn well. We may recommend cutting a fresh key by code or from the lock itself so the new key works properly.
Should I copy keys or rekey after buying a house?
Copies do not stop earlier keys from working. After a purchase, rekeying is usually wiser, and it also lets us consolidate the house, side gate and garage onto one key.
Are you available at night or on weekends?
Yes, we are available 24/7. Call (323) 997-8867 at any hour and we will talk through your situation.
Do you also handle car keys for visitors?
We help with car lockouts and key-fob needs for stranded drivers, including around places like Descanso Gardens. Call us and we will explain what is possible for your vehicle.
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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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