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Key Duplication in Paramount, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides mobile key duplication in Paramount, California, available 24/7. We come to your home, shop, or booth and cut copies of house, office, mailbox, and restricted keys on location. Call (323) 997-8867 to talk through what you need copied.

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Most people think of key copying as a quick errand to a hardware counter. In Paramount, that errand often doesn't fit the day. You might be running a booth at the swap meet, managing a metal shop with a rotating crew, or moving into a house with only one key. Our technicians come to you with the cutting equipment, so the copies are made where the lock is and can be tested right in the door.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and we are fully mobile. There is no storefront to visit. That means a key duplication call in Paramount is a service visit: we arrive, look at the key and the lock it belongs to, cut the copies, and check that each one turns smoothly before we leave.

Duplication covers more than standard house keys. We also copy office keys, mailbox keys, and restricted keys that ordinary kiosks will not touch. Restricted systems are controlled for good reason, so we will talk with you about what authorization is needed. If a key is worn, bent, or a poor copy of a copy, we will tell you honestly whether a fresh copy will work or whether rekeying the lock is the smarter fix.

How it works in Paramount

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You call, we talk through the keys
Call (323) 997-8867 any hour. Tell us what kind of key it is, how many copies you want, and where in Paramount you are. We will let you know what to have ready, such as the original key and any markings on it.
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We come to your location
A technician drives to your home, shop, yard, or booth with cutting equipment on board. Because we are mobile, the work happens at your door instead of across town.
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We inspect the original key and lock
Before cutting, we check the key for wear, bends, or a sloppy previous copy. We also try it in the lock. A worn original makes weak copies, and we would rather point that out first than hand you a key that sticks.
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We cut the copies on site
We cut the new keys to match, deburr them, and clean the edges so they do not chew up your cylinder. Standard, mailbox, and many office keys are straightforward. Restricted keys follow the rules of their system.
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We test every copy in the lock
Each new key is tried in the actual lock, and in the deadbolt too if you have both. If a copy binds or turns roughly, we recut it before we leave.
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We advise on next steps
If you have lost keys, bought a home, or let a former employee keep a key, we will explain when rekeying makes more sense than copying, so the extra keys out there stop working.

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What affects the price

The type of key: a basic house key is a different job than a high-security or restricted key with controlled blanks.
How many copies you need, since larger batches for a shop crew or a rental property change the time on site.
The condition of the original key, because a badly worn key may need extra work or a different approach.
Whether the key system is restricted and requires authorization or special blanks.
Time of day and urgency, since we are available 24/7 and after-hours calls are scheduled differently from daytime ones.
Where in Paramount you are and whether other work, such as a rekey or padlock change, is bundled into the same visit.

Why Paramount chooses us

We are fully mobile, so copies are cut and tested at your actual lock rather than handed over unchecked from a counter.
We have served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, led by owner and lead technician David Shar.
We can handle restricted keys and industrial padlock keys that many walk-in key kiosks cannot.
We tell you plainly when a copy is not the right answer and rekeying would serve you better.
We are available 24/7, which matters for shop owners and vendors whose schedules do not match store hours.
Every copy is tested in the lock before we leave, so you are not discovering a sticky key later.

Key Duplication across Paramount

Paramount grew from the historic Clearwater and Hynes communities, and the housing reflects it: rows of post-war single-family homes from the 1940s and 50s, a scattering of 1920s bungalows, and apartment buildings from the 1960s through the 80s. Older homes often have keys that have been copied several times over the years, and each generation of copy tends to be a little less accurate. If you are in the Clearwater area in the 90723 ZIP code and your spare key is stiff, a fresh copy cut from a clean original can make the door feel new again.

The city also has a working side. Metal finishing and fabrication shops along the rail and I-710 corridors depend on padlocks, gate hardware, and keys for material yards. A shop with several employees may need a handful of matching copies, while an owner who just had a theft may prefer to change the lock and then cut fresh keys. We can do both on site, whether you are near Rosecrans Avenue, Alondra Boulevard, or Somerset Boulevard.

Retail and market life matter here too. Vendors at the Paramount Swap Meet and businesses along the Paramount Boulevard corridor often need extra keys for booths, storefront doors, and roll-grille padlocks, sometimes on short notice. Whether you are near Progress Park, off Lakewood Boulevard, or close to the SR-91, call (323) 997-8867 and we will come to you.

Clearwater (historic)
Hynes (historic)
Paramount Boulevard corridor

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Key Duplication in Paramount — FAQs

Can you copy keys at my home or business in Paramount?

Yes. We are fully mobile, so we bring the cutting equipment to your door anywhere in Paramount. There is no storefront to visit. Call (323) 997-8867 and we will arrange the visit.

Are you available outside regular business hours?

We are available 24/7. If you need an extra key late at night or on a weekend, call (323) 997-8867 and we will schedule a visit.

Can you duplicate a key stamped Do Not Duplicate?

Those markings are not always legally binding, but restricted key systems are different and have real controls. We will tell you what is possible and what authorization may be needed before we cut anything.

Can you copy mailbox keys?

Yes, we cut mailbox keys on location. Tell us which type of mailbox you have when you call. If the key is lost entirely, a different service may be needed, and we will explain the options.

I bought an older home near Clearwater. Should I copy the keys or rekey?

If you do not know how many keys exist, rekeying is usually the better choice because it makes all the old keys useless. We can rekey the locks and then cut as many new keys as you need.

Can you make multiple matching keys for a metal shop or yard?

Yes. We can cut several copies for padlocks and gate latches on industrial properties. If keys have gone missing, we can discuss changing the lock first.

What if my original key is badly worn?

A worn key can produce a copy that works poorly. We will test the original, and if it is too worn, we may suggest other options such as rekeying. Call (323) 997-8867 to discuss your situation.

How is the price determined?

It depends on the key type, number of copies, condition of the original, whether the system is restricted, and the time of the call. We explain the factors when you call and before work begins.

Reviewed by David Shar — Owner & Lead Technician

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles & Ventura County since 1987.

Last updated 2026-10-12.

Key Duplication in Paramount, California

How it works in Paramount

You call, we talk through the keys

We come to your location

We inspect the original key and lock

We cut the copies on site

We test every copy in the lock

We advise on next steps