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Key Duplication in Lomita, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides mobile key duplication in Lomita, California, cutting house, office, mailbox and restricted keys on location. We are available 24/7 and come to your home, apartment complex or workplace, with no storefront visit needed. Call (323) 997-8867 to describe the key you need copied.

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Most people think of key duplication as a quick errand: grab the key, drive to a hardware counter, wait in line, and hope the copy turns the first time. In a compact city like Lomita, where a lot of households juggle a house key, a detached garage key, a mailbox key and maybe a gate key for a relative up the hill, those errands add up. Crenshaw Lock Company brings the key machine to you instead. We are fully mobile, so the copying happens in your driveway, at your apartment door or in your office parking lot.

Crenshaw Lock has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner and lead technician David Shar has spent decades around exactly the kind of hardware found in Lomita: aging deadbolts on post-war single-family homes, rental-grade locks in small apartment buildings, and the mailbox and gate keys that come with living near the Palos Verdes Peninsula. A good copy starts with understanding what lock the key actually belongs to, and that is easier to judge when we can see the door.

Duplication is not always as simple as it sounds. Some keys are worn from years of use, and copying a worn key just copies the wear. Some are stamped with restrictions that limit who can authorize a copy. Some belong to locks that have never matched their neighbors, which is a good moment to consider keying several locks alike. We talk through these options on site, so you leave with keys that work smoothly rather than a pocketful of almost-right copies.

How it works in Lomita

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    Tell us what needs copying

    Call (323) 997-8867 and describe the key: a standard house key, a mailbox key, an office key, a padlock key or something marked as restricted. Tell us where you are in Lomita and we will explain what to expect. We are available 24/7, so you can call whenever it suits you.

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    We come to your location

    Because we are fully mobile, there is no shop to visit. A technician arrives with key-cutting equipment and a range of key blanks, whether you are at a house near Narbonne Avenue, an apartment on Lomita Boulevard or an office nearby.

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    Inspect the original key and lock

    Before cutting anything, we look at the key's condition and, where possible, the lock it operates. A badly worn original can produce a copy that sticks or fails, so we may suggest cutting from a better key or rekeying the lock so new keys are made to a clean standard.

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    Verify authorization for restricted keys

    Restricted keys are protected for a reason, usually because a building, association or property manager controls who holds copies. We will ask about your authority to copy these keys and cannot copy ones you are not authorized to duplicate.

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    Cut and test every copy

    We cut the new keys on location and test each one in the lock, checking that it turns smoothly and withdraws cleanly. If a copy binds, we adjust it or recut it on the spot rather than leaving you to find out later.

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    Label, organize and advise

    For households and managers with several keys, we can help you sort which key does what, and discuss whether keying locks alike, such as a front door and detached garage, would simplify your key ring.

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What affects the price

  • The type of key: a basic house key is a different job than a high-security, tubular or restricted key that needs special blanks or equipment.
  • How many copies you need, including whether you are duplicating one key or setting up a full set for a family, staff or several rental units.
  • Whether the original key is in good shape or so worn that recutting, adjusting or rekeying the lock makes more sense.
  • Whether the work involves keying locks alike, replacing a worn deadbolt or padlock, or only copying existing keys.
  • The time of day you call, since we are available 24/7 and after-hours service can differ from a daytime appointment.
  • Your location within our service area and how many separate stops the job involves, such as a house, garage and mailbox in one visit.

Why Lomita chooses us

  • Fully mobile service: we bring the cutting equipment to your door, so there is no storefront trip and no need to leave a building unattended.
  • Since 1987 in Greater Los Angeles: decades of familiarity with the older hardware found in post-war Lomita homes and small apartment buildings.
  • Owner-led experience: David Shar, owner and lead technician, has built the company's approach to careful, honest key work.
  • We check the lock, not just the key: if a worn original or mismatched lock is the real problem, we say so rather than just selling extra copies.
  • Responsible handling of restricted keys: we ask about authorization instead of copying anything that could undermine a property's security.
  • 24/7 availability: you can arrange duplication outside regular business hours, which helps shift workers, landlords and anyone with a busy schedule.

Key Duplication across Lomita

Lomita covers only about 1.9 square miles, but the housing stock inside it is varied. Much of the city is made up of modest single-family homes built in the 1940s through the 1960s, often on smaller lots with a detached garage out back. Around the Narbonne Avenue corridor, a typical call involves a homeowner whose exterior deadbolts have worn out and who wants the house and garage on one key. Original hardware that old tends to have tired springs and loose cylinders, which is why we check the lock before copying a key for it.

Along Lomita Boulevard and through City Center, small apartment buildings and condos from the 1960s through the 1980s are common. Property managers there often need extra keys for new tenants, a replacement padlock for a laundry room, or duplicates of common-area keys for maintenance staff. We can work through a short list of units in a single visit within 90717, and talk through rekeying between tenants so old copies stop working. Residents in the Harbor Hills area and near the foothills sometimes manage keys for horse-keeping parcels or outbuildings, which can mean several padlocks and gates that benefit from being keyed alike.

Lomita also sits at the gateway to the Palos Verdes Peninsula, so we hear from residents who need a mailbox or gate key copied for a community uphill, or who are dealing with a lockout before heading up. Whether you are near Lomita Park, the Lomita Railroad Museum, or just off Pacific Coast Highway, Western Avenue or Narbonne, we come to you. Call (323) 997-8867 anytime.

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Key Duplication in Lomita — FAQs

Can you really copy keys at my home in Lomita?
Yes. We are fully mobile, so we bring key-cutting equipment to your home, apartment or office in Lomita. There is no storefront to visit. Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us what keys you need copied.
Do you duplicate mailbox keys?
Yes, we can copy standard mailbox keys on location. Some cluster or community mailboxes are controlled by the postal service or property management, so we may ask about your authorization or suggest contacting them for certain boxes.
Can you copy a key marked 'Do Not Duplicate'?
Those markings are not always legally binding, but restricted keys are another matter. We ask about your authority to copy them and will not duplicate keys you are not entitled to copy. Call (323) 997-8867 if you are unsure which type you have.
Is it possible to copy a worn-out key?
Sometimes, but a copy of a worn key inherits the wear and may not work smoothly. We look at the key and the lock, and may recommend cutting from a better original or rekeying the lock.
Can you key my house and detached garage alike?
Yes. This is common with older single-family homes in Lomita. Depending on the locks, we can rekey them to one key or replace worn deadbolts and match the new ones, so you carry fewer keys.
I manage a small apartment building. Can you help between tenants?
Yes. We can copy keys for several units, replace a padlock for a laundry room or storage area, and discuss rekeying so previous tenants' copies no longer work. Call (323) 997-8867 to go over your building's needs.
Do you offer key duplication at night or on weekends?
Yes. Crenshaw Lock Company is available 24/7. We do not promise specific arrival times, but you can call at any hour to talk through your key needs.
What affects the cost of key duplication?
The main factors are key type, how many copies you need, the condition of the original, and whether lock work such as rekeying is involved. We explain these on the phone so you know what applies to your situation.
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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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