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Lock Rekeying in Long Beach, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides mobile lock rekeying in Long Beach, California, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We come to your home or unit and rekey your existing locks so old keys no longer work. Call (323) 997-8867 to schedule service.

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Rekeying changes the inside of a lock so a new key operates it and every old key is useless. The lock itself stays on the door. In Long Beach, that is often the smartest move after buying a home, ending a tenancy, parting ways with a roommate, or losing a key ring somewhere between the Pike Outlets and the Shoreline Village boardwalk. You get new security without replacing hardware you already like.

Long Beach has an unusually wide range of doors. A 1920s Craftsman in California Heights may carry original period hardware you would rather keep. A Belmont Shore bungalow or Naples canal home may have cylinders that have taken years of salty air. A downtown condo or an apartment in Alamitos Beach or Wrigley may have a mix of deadbolts, knob locks, and building-controlled access. Rekeying is a good fit for many of these, and when it is not, we will tell you honestly.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, led by owner and lead technician David Shar. We are fully mobile. There is no storefront to visit; we bring the tools and key-cutting capability to you, any hour of the day or night.

How it works in Long Beach

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    Call and describe your doors

    Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us how many locks need rekeying, what type they are (deadbolts, knob sets, mortise locks, patio or garage doors), and your neighborhood. That helps us bring the right pinning components for your hardware.

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    We come to you

    Because we are fully mobile and available around the clock, we travel to your home, condo, or rental. We confirm the locks, check their condition, and tell you whether rekeying is a sound option for each one.

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    Inspect the cylinders

    Before taking anything apart, we look at wear, corrosion, and brand. A salt-worn cylinder near the Naples canals or a tired original mortise on a Belmont Heights Craftsman may need cleaning, repair, or replacement instead. We explain that before you pay for work that will not last.

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    Rekey to a new key pattern

    We remove each cylinder, replace the internal pins to match a new key, and reassemble it. Where you want it, we can key several locks alike so one key opens the front door, back door, and side gate.

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    Test every lock

    We operate each lock with the new key several times, confirm smooth throw of the bolt, and verify that an old key no longer turns. Then we hand over your new keys.

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    Advice on what comes next

    If a lock is worn or you would like a higher level of security, we will describe options like high-security cylinders, marine-grade hardware, or a sympathetic upgrade for historic doors. There is no pressure to add anything.

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What affects the price

  • The number of locks and cylinders being rekeyed, since each one is taken apart and repinned.
  • The type of hardware: standard deadbolts and knob sets differ from mortise locks, high-security cylinders, and electronic or multi-point systems.
  • Whether the existing locks are in good working order, or need cleaning, repair, or replacement because of corrosion, seized parts, or age.
  • Whether you want all locks keyed alike or on separate keys, and how many copies of each key you need.
  • The time of day and your location in the Long Beach area, since we provide 24/7 mobile service.
  • Any added work requested at the same visit, such as installing a new deadbolt or upgrading a strike plate.

Why Long Beach chooses us

  • Serving Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, so we have seen everything from 1920s mortise sets to modern smart locks.
  • Fully mobile and available 24/7; we come to your door rather than asking you to bring locks anywhere.
  • Honest assessment first: if a salt-corroded cylinder or aging mortise lock should be replaced rather than rekeyed, we say so.
  • Respect for historic hardware, especially in California Heights and Belmont Heights, where keeping original character matters.
  • Owner-led by David Shar, with a focus on explaining the work clearly in plain language.
  • Flexible keying options, including alike keying so you carry one key instead of a ring of them.

Lock Rekeying across Long Beach

Long Beach is large and varied, and rekeying needs vary with it. In Belmont Shore and Naples, salt air and humidity are hard on brass and steel cylinders, so we check for stiffness or corrosion before rekeying. Homes along the canals and near the water sometimes benefit from marine-grade hardware if a lock is past saving. In ZIP 90803, where many waterfront homes sit, that inspection step is especially worthwhile.

In California Heights and Belmont Heights, many Craftsman and Spanish Colonial homes still have original mortise locks. Rekeying can often refresh security while preserving the look of the door. Around Bixby Knolls and Wrigley, we frequently help new owners and landlords who want every old key rendered useless after a sale or tenant turnover. In ZIP 90807 and nearby, those turnovers are a common reason people call.

Downtown Long Beach and Alamitos Beach bring condos, lofts, and dense apartments, some with building access systems controlled by an HOA or property manager. We can rekey your unit's own locks, though building-wide systems are handled by management. Whether you are near the Convention Center, off Ocean Blvd, close to the Queen Mary and the Aquarium of the Pacific, or just off the I-710, I-405, or PCH, call (323) 997-8867 any hour.

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Lock Rekeying in Long Beach — FAQs

What is the difference between rekeying and replacing a lock in Long Beach?
Rekeying changes the pins inside your existing lock so a new key works and old keys do not. Replacing swaps the whole lock. Rekeying is usually the cleaner choice when the hardware is in good condition. Call (323) 997-8867 and we can help you decide.
Should I rekey after buying a home in Long Beach?
It is a smart step. You cannot know how many copies of the old keys exist, whether with prior owners, contractors, or tenants. Rekeying makes all of those keys useless without replacing your hardware.
Can you rekey the original locks on a Craftsman in California Heights?
Often, yes. Many original mortise locks can be rekeyed or repaired, which keeps the period look. If a lock is too worn, we will discuss a sympathetic retrofit rather than forcing a poor fix.
My Naples or Belmont Shore lock is stiff from salt air. Can it still be rekeyed?
Sometimes. We inspect the cylinder first. If corrosion is mild, cleaning and lubrication followed by rekeying may work. If it is badly seized, replacement with marine-grade hardware is usually the better path.
Can you make all my locks work with one key?
In many cases, yes. We can key compatible locks alike so one key opens your front door, back door, and other entries, provided the hardware brands and keyways allow it.
Do you offer rekeying at night or on weekends?
Yes. We are available 24/7 and fully mobile. Call (323) 997-8867 at any hour to arrange service.
I rent near CSULB. Can I rekey my locks?
Check your lease first, as many require landlord approval. If you have permission, or you are the landlord changing locks between tenants, we can handle it at your door.
Can you rekey a downtown condo with HOA access?
We can rekey your unit's own door locks. Building entries, fob readers, and shared keypads are typically managed by the HOA or property manager, so those would need to go through them.
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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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