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Key Duplication in Pacoima, California

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

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  • Available 24/7
  • Price quoted before we start
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Most people think of key copying as a quick errand: walk into a hardware store, wait, walk out. In Pacoima that errand is often harder than it sounds. Many homes here carry several locks on one door, a deadbolt, a knob, a security-bar lock and a screen-door lock, and the keys for all of them end up on one overloaded ring. Businesses along San Fernando Road have gate padlocks, man-doors and roll-up locks, and the keys for those are rarely copied as carefully as they should be. We bring the cutting equipment to you, so the copy is made where the lock is and can be tested in it.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and David Shar leads the work. We are fully mobile and available around the clock. That matters for key duplication more than people expect: a new hire starts at a shop at dawn, a family member moves in on a weekend evening, or a landlord needs a spare for a tenant before the next shift. You call, we come, and the copies are cut and checked at your door.

Key duplication sounds simple, but a good copy depends on the details: the blank must match the keyway, the cuts must follow the original accurately, and a worn original should not simply be copied as is. We look at the key, the lock and how you use them, and tell you honestly if the better answer is a copy, a fresh code-cut key, or rekeying the lock so old copies stop working.

How it works in Pacoima

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    You call and describe the key

    Call (323) 997-8867 any hour and tell us what you have: a house key, an office key, a mailbox key, a padlock key or a key stamped with restrictions. Tell us how many copies you want and where you are in Pacoima. We will let you know what we can do on site.

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    We come to you

    We are fully mobile, so there is no shop to drive to. A technician arrives with the cutting equipment and a range of key blanks, and works at your home, business or yard.

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    We inspect the original and the lock

    Before cutting, we check the original for wear, bends or a poor earlier copy. Copying a worn copy produces a worse key, so if the original is tired we will say so and may suggest cutting from the lock's code or from a better source.

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    We cut and finish the copies

    We match the blank to the keyway, cut the new keys, and deburr them so they slide smoothly and do not chew up the lock's pins. Restricted or high-security keys follow their own rules, and we explain what authorization is required before we proceed.

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    We test in the actual lock

    Each copy is tried in the lock it belongs to, turning the cylinder and throwing the bolt several times. A copy that only works if you jiggle it is not finished, and we recut it before you pay.

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    We talk through what comes next

    If you have lost track of who holds keys, for example after employee turnover or a tenant moving out, we can discuss rekeying so every old copy stops working. That is always your choice.

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What affects the price

  • The type of key: a basic house key is a different job than a high-security, restricted or dual-sided key that needs special blanks and cutting.
  • How many copies you need and how many different locks they cover, since a ring of keys for a shop is more work than one spare.
  • Whether a key is restricted and requires authorization or proof of ownership before it can be duplicated.
  • The condition of the original, because a worn or damaged key may need to be cut by code or key-by-lock instead of simply copied.
  • Time of day: a 24/7 call at night or on a weekend is not the same as a scheduled daytime visit.
  • Whether the job grows into related work such as rekeying, padlock replacement or transponder key programming for a work vehicle.

Why Pacoima chooses us

  • We are fully mobile, so copies are cut and tested at your door, not handed over in a bag for you to try later.
  • Serving Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, with owner David Shar leading the work.
  • We will tell you when a copy is the wrong answer, such as a badly worn original or a lock that should be rekeyed.
  • We are used to Pacoima's layered setups: deadbolts behind security bars, screen-door locks, gate padlocks and warehouse man-doors.
  • We handle restricted keys by the rules, explaining what authorization is needed rather than cutting something we should not.
  • Available 24/7, so a spare key does not have to wait for store hours.

Key Duplication across Pacoima

Pacoima's housing tells you a lot about its locks. Around Hansen Hills and the blocks near Ritchie Valens Recreation Center & Park, many of the small 1940s and 50s wood-frame and stucco homes have been lived in by the same families for generations. Over the years those doors have collected deadbolts, security-bar locks and screen-door locks, and the spare keys have scattered among relatives. We often cut sets so each family member has a labeled key, and we check that the older hardware still turns cleanly before we copy anything. In the 91331 area, and in 91333 and 91334, we also see apartment stock and infill where landlords need reliable spares and mailbox keys for tenants.

San Fernando Gardens and other multi-unit properties bring a different need: mailbox keys, entry and unit keys, and careful records of who holds what. Along the Van Nuys Boulevard 'Mural Mile', shopfronts and small offices need duplicate keys for staff who open and close, and we can cut those on location without a shop owner leaving the counter.

The Pacoima industrial corridor along San Fernando Road, near Whiteman Airport and the I-5, is full of auto-repair shops, warehouses and yards with padlocked gates and roll-up doors. Key control matters there, especially after employee turnover or a theft. We can duplicate keys for gates and man-doors, and if too many copies are out there, we can talk through rekeying or fitting hardened padlocks. Contractors and vendors based in Pacoima also call us for work van keys, and we can discuss what is possible for each vehicle. Reach us at (323) 997-8867 anywhere from Glenoaks Boulevard to Laurel Canyon Boulevard.

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Key Duplication in Pacoima — FAQs

Can you copy keys at my home or shop in Pacoima?
Yes. We are fully mobile and bring the cutting equipment to you, whether you are in a house near Hansen Hills or a shop on San Fernando Road. Call (323) 997-8867 to tell us what you need.
Do you have a storefront I can visit?
No. Crenshaw Lock Company is mobile only. We come to your location, which means the copies can be tested in your actual lock before we leave.
Are you available at night or on weekends?
Yes, we are available 24/7. If a new employee, tenant or family member needs a key outside normal store hours, call (323) 997-8867 and we will arrange it.
Can you duplicate a key marked 'Do Not Duplicate'?
That marking is not always a legal barrier, but we do not copy restricted keys without proper authorization. We will explain what is needed for your key and the lock system it belongs to.
Can you copy mailbox keys for an apartment or multi-unit building?
In many cases yes. Mailbox keys vary, and some are controlled by the postal service or property management. Tell us the building and the situation and we will say what is possible.
My original key is worn. Is a copy a good idea?
Copying a badly worn key tends to give a worse key. We inspect the original first and may suggest cutting a fresh key from the lock's code or rekeying instead.
Can you make keys for padlocks and gates at my warehouse or yard?
Yes. We duplicate padlock, gate and man-door keys, and if you are worried about how many copies exist, we can discuss rekeying or fitting hardened padlocks.
Do you copy car and work van keys?
We can discuss vehicle key duplication and transponder programming depending on the make and model. Call (323) 997-8867 with the vehicle details and we will tell you honestly what we can do.
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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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