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Key Duplication in Ladera Heights, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides mobile key duplication in Ladera Heights, California, available 24/7. We come to your home or office and cut house, mailbox, office and restricted keys on location. There is no storefront to visit. Call (323) 997-8867 to schedule a visit.

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Most people think of key duplication as a quick errand to a hardware counter. In Ladera Heights, where many homes sit on larger lots with several exterior doors, a gate or two, and a mailbox that may be a separate lock entirely, collecting every key at one counter is rarely quick. Crenshaw Lock Company is fully mobile, so the key machine comes to your driveway instead.

We have served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and David Shar, our owner and lead technician, built the business on careful, unhurried work. A good copy is not only about cutting metal. It means checking that the original key is worn or damaged in ways that could carry errors into the copy, confirming the lock turns smoothly, and telling you honestly when a lock is tired enough that a fresh set of keys makes more sense.

Whether you need spare keys for a family member, a set for a house cleaner or contractor, or copies for an office, we work on location and test every key in the lock it was made for. We are available around the clock, so a late-night request is as welcome as a weekday one.

How it works in Ladera Heights

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    You call and describe what you need

    Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us what you are copying: front door keys, a mailbox key, a side door key, an office key, or something stamped as restricted. Tell us roughly how many copies you want. We schedule a visit to your Ladera Heights address, day or night.

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    We inspect the original key and lock

    Before cutting anything, we look at the original. A heavily worn key produces a poor copy, and a sticky lock can make a good key feel bad. We check both so you are not paying to duplicate a problem.

  3. 3

    We identify the key type

    Standard house keys, higher-security keys, and restricted keyways are handled differently. We tell you plainly which type you have and what duplicating it involves, including any authorization a restricted key may require.

  4. 4

    We cut the copies on site

    Using portable equipment, we cut the new keys at your door and deburr them so they do not catch or shed metal shavings in your lock. You can watch the work if you like.

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    We test every key in its lock

    Each copy is tried in the actual lock, several times, on the real door. If a key is stiff or does not turn cleanly, we recut it or recommend a fix before we leave.

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    We label and hand off your set

    We help you keep track of which key goes to which door, since larger homes often have a front door, side and rear service doors, a garage entry, and a mailbox. You leave with a working, tested set.

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What affects the price

  • The type of key: a basic house key is simpler to copy than a high-security or restricted key, which can involve special blanks and verification.
  • The number of keys you want cut, since a single spare differs from a full set for a household or office.
  • The condition of the original key and lock; a worn original or a sticking lock may need extra work for the copy to function well.
  • How many different locks are involved, such as front, side, rear service, garage entry and mailbox, each with its own key.
  • The time of day you request service, since we are available 24/7 including nights, weekends and holidays.
  • Whether the job is only duplication or also includes related work, like rekeying or repairing a lock that is not turning properly.

Why Ladera Heights chooses us

  • Fully mobile service: we bring the key cutting equipment to your Ladera Heights door, so you never need to hand your only key to someone else or drive anywhere.
  • Serving Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, with owner David Shar leading the work.
  • Every copy is tested in the real lock before we leave, not just compared to the original on a bench.
  • Honest advice on worn keys and tired locks, including when a new set of keys or rekeying is a better answer than another copy.
  • Experience with the older mid-century hardware found in 1950s and 60s homes, where original locks may have decades of wear.
  • Available 24/7, so you can get a spare made at a time that fits your schedule rather than a store's hours.

Key Duplication across Ladera Heights

Ladera Heights is a tightly knit, long-established community, and its housing reflects that. Many homes in Upper Ladera Heights are mid-century and ranch-style houses from the 1950s and 60s, often with a front door, side doors, and rear service doors that all use different keys. Some hillside homes in the upper area add gates and garage entries to the count. When a household has accumulated keys over decades, a fresh, tested set of copies can bring order to the key ring.

In Lower Ladera Heights and the newer gated enclaves, we often see keys for shared gates, mailboxes, and multiple family members. We work throughout the community, including addresses in ZIP codes 90056 and 90045, and we are used to reaching homes off La Tijera Boulevard, La Cienega Boulevard, Slauson Avenue, Centinela Avenue and La Brea Avenue. Whether you are near Ladera Center, close to the Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area, or not far from West Los Angeles College, we come to you.

A common situation here is a home that has recently changed hands. If you have bought or sold a house, copies of old keys may not be enough, since you cannot know who else has one. In that case we can talk through rekeying so the keys you copy are the only ones that work. We can also discuss upgrading to high-security deadbolts or a keypad system if you want fewer physical keys to manage.

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Key Duplication in Ladera Heights — FAQs

Can you copy keys at my home in Ladera Heights?
Yes. We are fully mobile and cut keys on location at your house or office. There is no storefront, so we come to you. Call (323) 997-8867 to arrange a visit at any hour.
Are you available at night or on weekends?
Yes, we are available 24/7, including nights, weekends and holidays. Call (323) 997-8867 whenever you need a spare key made.
Can you copy a key marked 'Do Not Duplicate'?
That marking is usually a request rather than a physical barrier, but we handle such keys responsibly. We may ask you to confirm you are authorized to have copies made. Call (323) 997-8867 to discuss your specific key.
What about restricted keys?
Restricted keyways are controlled by the manufacturer, and copying them typically requires proof of authorization. We will tell you honestly what is possible for your key type and what is needed.
Can you make a mailbox key?
Yes, we can cut mailbox keys on site. Mailbox locks often have their own key separate from your house keys, so tell us if you need that one included.
Should I copy my keys or rekey after buying a home?
If you recently bought a home, rekeying is usually wiser, because former owners or others may still hold working keys. We can rekey the locks, including side and rear doors, and then cut your new copies.
What if my original key is worn?
A worn key can produce a copy that works poorly. We inspect it first and tell you if a better approach exists, such as having the lock rekeyed so new keys are cut fresh.
How do I get started?
Call (323) 997-8867, tell us the key type and how many copies you need, and we will schedule a visit to your Ladera Heights address.
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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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