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Lock Rekeying in Palmdale, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides mobile lock rekeying in Palmdale, California, available 24/7. We come to your home, rental, or business and change your locks so old keys no longer work. Call (323) 997-8867 to talk with a locksmith about your doors and schedule service.

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  • Available 24/7
  • Price quoted before we start
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Rekeying changes the inside of a lock so a new key operates it and every old key becomes useless. The lock itself stays on the door. In Palmdale that matters a great deal, because so many homes here change hands, get rented out, or pass between families. Buying a stucco tract home in Rancho Vista or a newer house in Anaverde means an unknown number of people may still hold keys from the builder, previous owners, agents, contractors, or past tenants. Rekeying closes that door without replacing hardware that works fine.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner and lead technician David Shar has seen how rekeying plays out in all kinds of housing. We are fully mobile, with no storefront to visit. We bring the tools and key stock to your property at any hour, day or night, so you do not have to carry your locks anywhere or wait for a shop to open.

Rekeying suits many Palmdale situations: a new purchase, a lost or unaccounted-for key, a tenant moving out, a breakup or roommate change, or a business wanting tighter control over who can open which door. If your hardware is worn, damaged, or too basic for your needs, we will tell you honestly when replacement makes more sense than rekeying. Many aerospace-commuter households also like to have every exterior door on a single key, which we can arrange during the same visit.

How it works in Palmdale

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    Call and describe your locks

    Call (323) 997-8867 any time. Tell us how many doors need work, what kind of property it is, and why you are rekeying. A new purchase, a tenant turnover, and a lost key each call for slightly different planning.

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    We come to you

    Because we are fully mobile, a technician drives to your Palmdale address with the equipment needed. There is no shop to visit. We confirm the work with you on arrival before starting.

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    Inspect each lock

    We check the deadbolts, knob sets, and any other locks being rekeyed. Builder-grade hardware common in 1980s to 2000s tract homes is often rekeyable, but we look for wear, damage, or sticking that would affect the result.

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    Rekey the cylinders

    We remove the cylinders, change the internal pin configuration, and fit them to a new key. If you want several doors on one key, we match them. Every old key is made obsolete.

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    Test and hand over keys

    We operate each lock with the new key several times, confirm the old key no longer turns, and give you the new keys. If a lock cannot be rekeyed reliably, we explain the options before doing anything further.

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What affects the price

  • The number of locks or cylinders being rekeyed, since a single deadbolt is a different job from a whole house or a batch of rental units.
  • The brand and condition of the hardware, because some locks rekey easily while worn or damaged ones may need parts or replacement.
  • Whether you want all doors keyed alike or want separate keys for different doors or users.
  • Special key systems, such as restricted keyways or master-key setups for commercial properties, which take more planning than a standard residential rekey.
  • The time of day and the location of the job, since we serve Palmdale 24/7 and after-hours calls differ from scheduled daytime visits.
  • The number of keys you want cut, including extra copies for family members, tenants, or staff.

Why Palmdale chooses us

  • Fully mobile service, so the work happens at your door in Palmdale and not at a shop counter.
  • In business since 1987, with owner David Shar leading the work.
  • Available 24/7, which suits shift workers and aerospace commuters whose schedules rarely fit business hours.
  • Honest recommendations: if a lock is too worn or cheap to rekey well, we will say so instead of selling an unneeded replacement.
  • Experience with both residential and commercial systems, including master-key and restricted-key setups.
  • We are upfront about what affects price and talk it through before work begins.

Lock Rekeying across Palmdale

Palmdale spreads across a wide stretch of the Antelope Valley, and the housing varies from one area to the next. In Rancho Vista and the master-planned Anaverde and City Ranch neighborhoods, many homes are stucco tract builds where new owners want to cut off every key from the builder, prior owner, and real estate process. Near downtown and along Palmdale Blvd, older homes and apartment complexes see frequent tenant turnover, and property managers often need several units rekeyed in one visit. Out toward Lake Los Angeles and Quartz Hill, large-lot properties may have multiple gates, outbuildings, and entry doors worth putting on one key.

We work throughout ZIP codes 93550, 93551, 93552, and 93591, reaching customers from the CA-14 corridor to Sierra Highway, Avenue S, 10th Street West, and Pearblossom Hwy (CA-138). Commercial customers near the Antelope Valley Mall or along the Air Force Plant 42 corridor often have aluminum storefront doors, restricted keyways, and master-key needs, and the desert heat can also be hard on keypad locks. We can assess those during a visit and advise on rekeying or hardware changes.

Whether you are settling into a new home near Marie Kerr Park, managing rentals, or securing a business, call (323) 997-8867 and we will come to you, any time of day or night.

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Lock Rekeying in Palmdale — FAQs

What does lock rekeying mean?
Rekeying changes the internal pins of a lock so a new key works and the old keys no longer do. The lock hardware stays on your door. Call (323) 997-8867 to discuss your doors.
Should I rekey after buying a home in Palmdale?
It is a smart step. You cannot know who still has keys from previous owners, builders, or agents. Rekeying the exterior locks in places like Rancho Vista or Anaverde gives you a clean start.
Is rekeying different from replacing the locks?
Yes. Rekeying keeps your existing hardware and changes how it is keyed. Replacement installs new locks. We recommend replacement only when hardware is worn, damaged, or inadequate for your needs.
Can you rekey several rental units at once?
Yes. Property managers near Palmdale Blvd and elsewhere often schedule batch rekeys between tenants. We can plan the visit around your turnover schedule.
Can all my doors use the same key?
Often yes, as long as the locks are compatible. Many homeowners want front, back, and garage entry doors on one key, and we can set that up during the visit.
Do you offer rekeying at night or on weekends?
Yes, we are available 24/7 and fully mobile, so we come to your Palmdale location. Call (323) 997-8867 at any hour.
Can you rekey commercial or master-key systems?
Yes. We work with business doors, including storefront locks, restricted keys, and master-key systems, such as for businesses near the Antelope Valley Mall or the Plant 42 area.
Do I need to bring my locks to a shop?
No. We are mobile only and have no storefront. We do the work at your property.
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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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