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Key Duplication in Oxnard, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides mobile key duplication in Oxnard, California, cutting house, office, mailbox and restricted keys on location. We are available 24/7 and come to your home, building or business, with no storefront visit needed. Call (323) 997-8867 to talk through what you need copied.

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Most people think of key duplication as a quick errand: drive to a hardware store, wait in line, and hope the copy works. In Oxnard, that errand often turns into a headache. A copy cut from a worn original can stick in a salt-weathered lock, a restricted key cannot be copied at a kiosk at all, and a busy property manager rarely has time to chase down a dozen sets for a turnover. Crenshaw Lock Company is fully mobile, so we bring the cutting work to your door instead.

We have served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner and lead technician David Shar built the business on doing practical work carefully. Duplication sounds simple, but the quality of a copy depends on the blank, the cutting, and how the original has worn. A key that almost works is a key that eventually breaks off in the lock, so we test each copy in the lock it is meant to operate rather than assuming it is fine.

We cut keys for homes, offices, mailboxes and many restricted or high-security systems, and we are available around the clock. Because we are mobile only, there is no shop to visit. You tell us where you are, and we come to you, whether that is a beach cottage, an apartment complex, or a warehouse floor.

How it works in Oxnard

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    Tell us what you need copied

    Call (323) 997-8867 and describe the keys: house, office, mailbox, padlock, or a key stamped with a do-not-duplicate or restricted marking. Tell us how many copies you want and where you are in Oxnard so we can plan the visit.

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    We come to your location

    Our technician travels to your home, building or business with cutting equipment and a range of key blanks. Nothing needs to be dropped off, and you never have to hand your original keys to a stranger and wait.

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    Inspect the original key and lock

    Before cutting, we look at the original. A worn, bent or heavily corroded key makes a poor template, and a sticky lock can make a good copy feel bad. If the original is the problem, we tell you plainly and suggest options.

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    Cut and verify the copies

    We match the correct blank to your keyway and cut the copies. Each one is then tested in the actual lock, checking that it enters smoothly, turns without force, and withdraws cleanly.

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    Handle restricted and special keys properly

    Restricted keys are protected for a reason. We confirm authorization where the system requires it and work within that system's rules, which may mean extra steps. We will not bypass a restriction just because it is inconvenient.

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    Hand over keys and advise on next steps

    You get tested keys and straightforward advice, such as labeling a spare set, whether a lock that fights the key should be serviced, or whether a rekey makes more sense than another copy.

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What affects the price

  • The type of key: a basic house key is a different job from a high-security, restricted, or specialty key that needs particular blanks or equipment.
  • How many copies you need, since a single spare and a full set for a multi-unit property are quite different in time and materials.
  • Whether the key is restricted or patent-protected, which can involve authorization steps and special blanks.
  • The condition of the original key and lock, because worn or corroded keys may need extra care or lock service for the copy to work well.
  • Your location and the time of day, as after-hours and overnight visits are handled differently from scheduled daytime work.
  • Whether the job includes related work, such as rekeying a lock or replacing a seized cylinder, in addition to copying.

Why Oxnard chooses us

  • Fully mobile and 24/7: we come to you in Oxnard, so there is no storefront trip and no waiting at a counter.
  • Every copy is tested in the real lock, not just checked against the original, which catches the near-misses that cause stuck or broken keys later.
  • We work with restricted keys, which most hardware-store kiosks cannot handle, and follow the rules that protect those systems.
  • Since 1987 we have worked across Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County, so coastal corrosion, rental turnover and commercial hardware are familiar problems.
  • We give honest advice, including when a copy is a bad idea because the original is too worn or the lock needs attention first.
  • Owner-led experience: David Shar leads the work, which keeps standards consistent from a single spare to a multi-unit job.

Key Duplication across Oxnard

Oxnard covers a lot of different living and working environments, and keys age differently in each. In Oxnard Shores and Hollywood Beach, many homes are 1950s to 1970s beach cottages alongside newer multi-story coastal houses. Salt air gets into keyways, deadbolts and hinges, and a key that has been turning in a gritty, corroded cylinder for years is often worn smooth. Copying from that key can pass along the wear, so we check the lock as well and tell you if a cylinder is on its way out. The same goes for homes near Silver Strand Beach and Oxnard State Beach, where the ocean is never far from the front door.

Further inland, RiverPark has newer homes and apartments, and the area around The Collection at RiverPark mixes residential and retail. There, extra keys for family members, house sitters or a home office are the common requests. Downtown and La Colonia, near Heritage Square and the Carnegie Art Museum, have older bungalows and dense multifamily buildings where property managers often need several matched copies between tenants. If you are in ZIP code 93030 or 93036 and managing a turnover, we can cut and test full sets on site.

Oxnard is also working agricultural and harbor country. Packing houses and warehouses off Rice Ave, Rose Ave and Wooley Rd, and harbor businesses near Channel Islands Harbor, tend to use commercial padlocks, restricted keys and master-keyed systems that need careful handling. Whether you are in 93033 or 93035, or anywhere along US-101, SR-1 or Victoria Ave, call (323) 997-8867 and we will come to you.

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Key Duplication in Oxnard — FAQs

Do you really come to me in Oxnard to copy keys?
Yes. Crenshaw Lock Company is fully mobile and available 24/7. We bring cutting equipment and blanks to your home, office or property. There is no storefront to visit. Call (323) 997-8867 to arrange it.
Can you copy a key stamped Do Not Duplicate?
That stamp is often just a notice and does not always mean the key is technically restricted. Real restricted keys are protected by the manufacturer and require authorization. We will look at the key and the system and explain what can be done properly.
Can you duplicate restricted or high-security keys?
In many cases yes, when the system allows it and the proper authorization is in place. These keys need special blanks and sometimes extra verification. Call (323) 997-8867 with the key's markings and we will tell you what is involved.
My key is worn from salt air near the beach. Is it safe to copy?
Not always. In Oxnard Shores and Hollywood Beach, corroded locks and worn keys are common, and a copy of a worn key can inherit the problem. We inspect both the key and the lock, and may recommend servicing or replacing the cylinder first.
Can you cut multiple sets for a rental property?
Yes. Property managers in downtown Oxnard and La Colonia often need matched sets between tenants. We can cut and test several copies on site, and if a rekey makes more sense than copying, we will say so.
Do you copy mailbox and padlock keys?
Yes, we cut mailbox keys, office keys and many commercial and heavy-duty padlock keys. If a padlock is part of a master-keyed system at a warehouse or packing house, tell us up front so we bring the right blanks.
How do I know the copy will actually work?
We test each copy in the lock it is meant for, checking smooth entry, turning and removal. If something feels off, we fix it or recut it before we leave.
What if I lost my only key and have nothing to copy?
Then the job is different. Depending on the lock, we may be able to make a key without an original or rekey the lock so a new key works. Call (323) 997-8867 any hour and we will sort out the best option.
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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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