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Lock Rekeying in Manhattan Beach, CA

Crenshaw Lock Company provides mobile lock rekeying in Manhattan Beach, California, around the clock, 24/7. We come to your home, change the internal pins so old keys no longer work, and leave you with fresh keys. Call (323) 997-8867 to schedule rekeying for any door.

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Rekeying is the quiet, sensible way to take back control of your home's security. Instead of removing your locks, a technician changes the internal pin configuration so the old keys, including any copies floating around from previous owners, contractors, tenants or housekeepers, no longer turn the cylinder. The hardware you chose stays on the door, and you get new keys that are the only ones that work.

In Manhattan Beach this comes up constantly. Homes here change hands often, many are second homes or vacation properties, and the town is in a long cycle of remodels and teardown rebuilds. Every one of those events leaves a trail of keys in other people's pockets. Whether you just closed on a Sand Section cottage, finished a remodel in the Tree Section, or changed household staff on the Hill, rekeying is usually the fastest and most economical fix.

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, with no storefront to visit. We bring the tools and key-cutting capability to your door at any hour, and we will tell you plainly when rekeying is the right answer and when a lock is too worn, corroded or outdated to be worth rekeying.

How it works in Manhattan Beach

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    Call and describe the situation

    Call (323) 997-8867 any time. Tell us how many doors and locks are involved, what brands you have if you know them, and why you want to rekey, such as a recent purchase, a remodel, a lost key or a change in who has access. This helps us bring the right pinning kits and key blanks.

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    We come to you

    We are fully mobile and available 24/7, so we meet you at the property, whether that's a walk-street cottage in the Sand Section, a hillside estate, or a condo in East Manhattan Beach. We confirm what you want done before touching any hardware.

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    Inspect each lock

    We check every cylinder for wear, smooth operation and corrosion. Coastal air and sand are hard on exterior hardware, and a lock that is seized or gritty may be better replaced than rekeyed. We will show you what we find and explain your options honestly.

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    Rekey the cylinders

    For locks in good condition, we remove the cylinder, replace the pins to match a new key cut, and reinstall it. Old keys stop working. If you want several doors on one key, such as front door, side gate and garage entry, we can key them alike.

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    Test and hand over keys

    We try the new keys in every lock, confirm the old keys no longer work, and make extra copies if you need them. If you have a smart lock or keypad, we can discuss resetting codes and cutting a backup mechanical key.

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What affects the price

  • The number of cylinders being rekeyed, since each lock takes hands-on work and a new pin set.
  • Whether you want every lock keyed alike to a single key or separate keys for different doors.
  • The brand and type of hardware, because high-security cylinders and multipoint European-style systems take more specialized work than a standard deadbolt.
  • The condition of the locks; corroded or worn hardware may need replacement instead of rekeying, which changes the scope.
  • How many keys you need cut, including spares for family, a house manager or a rental guest handoff.
  • The time of day and the location of the job, since we are available 24/7 and travel to you.

Why Manhattan Beach chooses us

  • Fully mobile service: we work at your door, with no shop visit and no need to bring locks anywhere.
  • In business since 1987, with owner and lead technician David Shar guiding the work.
  • Honest recommendations: if a salt-damaged lock isn't worth rekeying, we say so rather than sell you something you don't need.
  • Familiarity with the hardware on Manhattan Beach homes, from older beach-cottage deadbolts to newer multipoint European-style systems and smart locks.
  • Available 24/7, so a rekey after a late-night closing, a lost key or an unexpected move-out doesn't have to wait.
  • Whole-property thinking: we can tie entry doors, gates and garage access together on a manageable key setup.

Lock Rekeying across Manhattan Beach

Manhattan Beach has a mix of housing that makes rekeying very different from block to block. In the Sand Section, dense walk-street cottages and newer three-story contemporary homes sit on small lots near the Strand and the Manhattan Beach Pier, and the salt air is tough on exposed hardware. Pedestrian gates and garage side doors are common, and rekeying them to match the main entry keeps daily life simple. In ZIP code 90266, we regularly see owners who want the whole set done together after a purchase.

The Hill Section is known for large custom estates, where the questions often involve more than a single cylinder: a housekeeper or contractor has changed, a keypad or smart lock needs its access codes refreshed, and the owner wants a mechanical backup key as insurance. The Tree Section, with its mid-century ranch homes slowly giving way to new builds, tends to bring remodel-related rekeys, with leftover keys from construction crews and sometimes seized exterior deadbolts that call for replacement rather than rekeying.

East Manhattan Beach, with its townhomes and condos near Sepulveda Blvd, Rosecrans Ave and Aviation Blvd, has its own pattern: shared entries, tenant turnover and owners who want only their unit's locks changed. Wherever you are, from the Metlox Plaza area to Polliwog Park and the streets near Manhattan Village, call (323) 997-8867 and we will come to you.

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Lock Rekeying in Manhattan Beach — FAQs

What is the difference between rekeying and replacing a lock?
Rekeying changes the internal pins so a new key works and old keys don't, while keeping the same lock hardware. Replacing swaps the whole lock. Rekeying is usually the more economical choice when the lock is in good shape.
Should I rekey after buying a home in Manhattan Beach?
Yes, it is one of the best first steps. You can't know how many copies of the old keys exist among prior owners, agents, contractors and tenants. Call (323) 997-8867 and we can rekey the exterior doors, gates and garage entry.
Can you rekey all my doors to one key?
In most cases, yes. Compatible locks can be keyed alike so one key opens the front door, side gate and more. Some specialty or high-security hardware may have limits, and we'll tell you what's possible after looking at it.
Will rekeying work on salt-damaged locks near the beach?
Only if the lock still operates smoothly inside. Corrosion from salt and sand can seize cylinders and deadbolts. If a lock is badly corroded, replacement is usually the better route, and we'll explain that on site.
Can you rekey a smart lock or keypad?
Smart locks have a physical key cylinder that can be rekeyed, and the electronic codes can be reset or reprogrammed. This is helpful after a housekeeper change. Call (323) 997-8867 to discuss your specific model.
Do you handle multipoint European-style door hardware?
Many newer Manhattan Beach homes use multipoint systems with a gearbox. We can look at the cylinder and mechanism and advise what service fits. These are more involved than a standard deadbolt, so describe your door when you call.
Do I need to visit your shop?
No. Crenshaw Lock Company is fully mobile with no storefront. We come to your home or property in Manhattan Beach, and we are available 24/7.
How is rekeying priced?
It depends on the number of locks, the hardware type, how many keys you want, the condition of the cylinders and the time and location of the job. Call (323) 997-8867 and describe your doors so we can talk through 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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