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Key Duplication in Lakewood, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides fully mobile key duplication in Lakewood, California, cutting house, office, mailbox and restricted keys on location. We are available 24/7, and there is no storefront to visit because we come to you. Call (323) 997-8867 to talk through the key you need copied.

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Most people think of key duplication as a quick stop at a hardware counter. In Lakewood that errand can turn into a bigger one. Between the Lakewood Center retail core, the long residential stretches along Lakewood Blvd and Del Amo Blvd, and the commute traffic on I-605 and SR-91, getting somewhere to copy a single key can eat a good part of your day. Our approach is simpler: we bring the key machines and blanks to your door, your shop, or your office.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner and lead technician David Shar has spent decades working with the kinds of hardware Lakewood is full of. The city was built as a mass-produced tract suburb in the early 1950s, often called the 'Levittown of the West,' and many of its single-story stucco ranch houses still carry original builder-grade Kwikset locksets. That means a lot of keys here are worn copies of copies, and a fresh, accurate cut from a good original can make a real difference.

We handle standard house keys, office and commercial keys, mailbox keys, and restricted keyways that ordinary kiosks will not touch. Because we are mobile only, everything happens on location. You can watch the work, test the new key in your own lock, and confirm it turns smoothly before we leave.

How it works in Lakewood

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    Tell us what you need copied

    Call (323) 997-8867 and describe the key: house, office, mailbox, or a restricted or high-security type. Tell us roughly how many copies you want and where in Lakewood you are. If the key has markings stamped on it, mention them, as they help us bring the right blanks.

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    We come to your location

    We are 24/7 and fully mobile, so we travel to your home, business or property. Nothing needs to be dropped off or mailed, and you do not have to leave your lock unattended or go searching for a counter that stocks your key type.

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    Inspect the original key

    Before cutting, we look at the original for wear, bent bows, or a cut that has drifted from spec. A worn key duplicates its wear, so if the original is badly rounded we may recommend cutting from the lock's code or rekeying instead of copying a copy.

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    Cut and match the blank

    We select the correct blank for the keyway and cut it on our mobile equipment. Restricted keys are handled according to their authorization requirements, and we may ask for proof of authority or the owner's permission before duplicating them.

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    Test in the actual lock

    A key that looks right can still bind. We try each new copy in the lock it was made for, checking the lock, deadbolt and latch action, and we deburr and adjust the cut until it operates smoothly.

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    Review the result with you

    We hand over the keys, point out any concerns about the original lock's condition, and note whether a rekey would make sense, for example after a move or a staff change. You decide what is worth doing.

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What affects the price

  • The type of key: a common residential blank is a different job from a high-security, restricted or specialty key that needs particular blanks or authorization.
  • The number of copies requested, since a single spare and a full set for a household or a team are different amounts of work.
  • Condition of the original key: if it is worn and needs cleanup or an alternative approach, the job may take more time.
  • Your location within Lakewood and the surrounding area, and the time of day or night you call, since we are available 24/7.
  • Whether the lock itself needs adjustment, repair or rekeying so the new keys function correctly.
  • Any proof-of-ownership or authorization steps needed for restricted keyways, which can affect how the job is scheduled.

Why Lakewood chooses us

  • Fully mobile service: we bring the key cutting equipment to your door, so no one has to leave a Lakewood home or business to get copies made.
  • In business since 1987, with owner David Shar personally leading the work and bringing long hands-on experience with older residential hardware.
  • Familiarity with Lakewood's tract-era housing, where original Kwikset locksets and mid-century deadbolts are common and often show their age.
  • We test every copy in the real lock rather than handing over a blank cut and hoping, so you know it works before we go.
  • Honest advice on when a copy is not the right answer. If a key is too worn or has been floating around for years, we will say whether rekeying is the better value.
  • Available 24/7 for the cases that cannot wait, such as a lost spare discovered late at night or a new employee starting early.

Key Duplication across Lakewood

Lakewood's layout shapes the kind of key work we see. In Lakewood Village, Lakewood Park and Carson Park, rows of near-identical single-story ranch houses were put up between roughly 1950 and 1953, and many still run their original builder Kwikset hardware. Families that have lived in the same house for decades often hold a drawer of worn keys, and a fresh set cut properly from a good original can stop the sticking and snapping that old copies cause. In ZIP code 90712 and 90713, for example, we can work at the kitchen table or on the porch with your own lock to test against.

Home sales also bring steady key requests. When a 1950s tract home changes hands, the buyer often wants additional keys for family members along with a rekey so previous copies stop working. Because the housing is so uniform, we know what to expect at the door, though every lock's condition is different, and a mid-century deadbolt that has stiffened in its jamb sometimes needs attention before copies will feel right.

On the commercial side, Lakewood Center and The Centre at Sycamore Plaza anchor a busy retail and office corridor, and tenants there regularly need extra keys for new staff or a managed set for a storefront. We also serve customers near Rynerson Park and Mayfair Park, and anywhere along Lakewood Blvd, Del Amo Blvd and Carson St, including addresses in 90711, 90714 and 90715. Wherever you are, we come to you. There is no shop to visit.

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Key Duplication in Lakewood — FAQs

Can you duplicate keys at my Lakewood home without me going anywhere?
Yes. We are fully mobile and come to your home, business or property in Lakewood. Call (323) 997-8867, tell us about the key, and we cut copies on location.
Do older Lakewood homes use keys that are hard to copy?
Most original tract homes here use common builder-grade Kwikset-style keyways, which are straightforward to copy. The bigger issue is wear. If your key is heavily worn, we may suggest a different approach so the copy works smoothly.
Can you copy a key marked 'Do Not Duplicate'?
That marking is not always a legal barrier, but we are careful with it. We may ask for ID, proof of ownership or permission from the property manager first. Call (323) 997-8867 to discuss your situation.
Do you copy restricted or high-security keys?
Depending on the keyway, yes. Restricted keys usually require authorization, and some systems need blanks from the manufacturer. Tell us the brand or markings when you call so we can plan accordingly.
Can you make mailbox keys?
Yes, we cut mailbox keys on location. If you have lost every key, let us know, because that is a different job from copying an existing one and may involve proving you are entitled to access.
Should I copy my key or rekey the lock after buying a house?
If you just bought a home, rekeying is usually wise because former owners, agents and contractors may still hold working keys. We can rekey and cut new keys in the same visit. Call (323) 997-8867 to set it up.
Can a Lakewood Center business get extra keys for new employees?
Yes. We handle office and storefront keys and can talk through whether simple copies, a rekey or a master-key arrangement fits your staffing. Because we are mobile, we come to your location.
Are you available outside normal business hours?
Yes, we operate 24/7. Late-night and weekend requests are welcome, and we will tell you plainly what can be done on the spot.
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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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