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Lock Rekeying in Pico Rivera, CA

Crenshaw Lock Company offers 24/7 mobile lock rekeying in Pico Rivera, California. We come to your home or business, rekey your existing locks so old keys stop working, and leave you with new keys on the spot. Call (323) 997-8867 to schedule service any day or night.

  • Mobile to your Pico Rivera location
  • Available 24/7
  • Price quoted before we start
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Rekeying changes the inside of a lock so that a new key operates it and every previous key becomes useless. The lock itself stays on the door. For anyone who has just bought a house in Pico Rivera, ended a tenancy, parted ways with a roommate or contractor, or simply lost track of who holds a copy of the key, it is one of the most sensible and economical security steps available.

Pico Rivera is a good fit for rekeying. Much of the city was built out in the 1950s as single-story stucco tract homes on uniform lots, and a lot of those homes still carry builder-grade entry locksets and original deadbolts. Over the decades, those homes have often passed through several owners, each handing out keys to family, neighbors, handymen and renters. When the hardware is still sound, rekeying resets all of that without replacing it.

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 parts to your door, assess each lock on site, and tell you honestly whether rekeying makes sense or whether a worn lock should be replaced instead.

How it works in Pico Rivera

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    Call and describe the locks

    Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us how many locks you need rekeyed, what kind they are (entry knob, deadbolt, garage side door, padlock), and why. We are available 24/7, so a late-night call after a move-in or a lost key is fine.

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    We come to you

    Because we are fully mobile, a technician drives to your Pico Rivera address with the tools and key blanks needed. There is nothing to drop off and no shop to visit.

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    Inspect each lock

    Before any work begins we check each cylinder and deadbolt. Locks on older tract homes can be corroded, loose or badly worn. If a lock is too far gone to rekey reliably, we explain why and offer replacement.

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    Rekey the cylinders

    We remove the cylinder, replace the internal pins to match a new key, and reassemble it. Old keys no longer turn the lock. Where you want it, we can set several locks to operate with one key.

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    Test and hand over keys

    We test every lock with the new key and confirm the old key fails. You receive your new keys, and we can cut extra copies before we leave.

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What affects the price

  • How many locks or cylinders need to be rekeyed. A single deadbolt is a smaller job than a whole house.
  • Whether you want all locks keyed alike to a single key or each kept on its own key.
  • The condition and type of the hardware. Worn or corroded locks may need parts or full replacement instead.
  • Whether the work is residential or commercial, such as a storefront with specialty or high-security cylinders.
  • The time of day. Evening, overnight and weekend calls are handled differently from scheduled daytime visits.
  • How many extra copies of the new keys you want cut.

Why Pico Rivera chooses us

  • Fully mobile service. We come to your home or business, with no storefront and no need to travel to us.
  • Available 24/7, so rekeying can happen when you actually need it, including right after a late move-in.
  • In business since 1987, with owner David Shar leading the work and a long history across Greater Los Angeles.
  • An honest assessment. If a lock is too worn to rekey, we say so instead of selling unnecessary work.
  • Familiarity with the 1950s tract-home hardware common in Pico Rivera, from original deadbolts to aging builder-grade locksets.
  • Residential and commercial capability, from a front door off Rosemead Blvd to a storefront cylinder on Whittier Blvd.

Lock Rekeying across Pico Rivera

Pico Rivera was formed by the 1958 incorporation of the Pico and Rivera districts, and the housing reflects that era. In neighborhoods like Pico, Rivera and North Pico Rivera, rows of single-story stucco homes share similar lot layouts and, often, similar original hardware. A homeowner in 90660 or 90661 who has just closed on a house will usually find the same builder-grade entry lockset that has been in place for decades. Rekeying is a practical first step before the movers have even left.

The north end of the city, closer to the river and the Whittier Narrows Recreation Area, can be especially hard on exterior hardware. Corroded, long-worn deadbolts sometimes fail without warning and lock people out. In 90662 and nearby areas, we can often rekey a sound lock or, if it has failed, replace it during the same visit. We also handle commercial work, such as strip-mall tenants along Whittier, Washington and Rosemead Blvds who need a storefront cylinder rekeyed after a staff change, or vendors setting up around the Pico Rivera Sports Arena who need a lock change or padlock.

Whether you are near Smith Park, Streamland Park or Pico Rivera Towne Center, or just off the I-5 or I-605, our mobile service reaches you wherever you are in the city. Call (323) 997-8867 and we will talk through what you need.

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Lock Rekeying in Pico Rivera — FAQs

What does rekeying a lock actually do?
Rekeying changes the internal pins of the lock so a new key works and all old keys stop working. The lock hardware stays on your door, which is why it is often preferred over replacement when the lock is still in good shape.
Should I rekey after buying a home in Pico Rivera?
Yes, it is a smart step. You cannot know how many copies of the old keys exist among previous owners, renters or contractors. Call (323) 997-8867 and we can rekey the entry locks and deadbolts soon after you take possession.
Is rekeying better than replacing the locks?
If the hardware is in good condition, rekeying is usually the simpler choice. If a lock is corroded, loose or damaged, as can happen with original 1950s hardware, replacement may be the better option. We will tell you which applies after inspecting it.
Can you rekey all my locks to use one key?
Yes, in most cases. We can set the entry lock, deadbolts and other compatible locks to work with a single key, subject to the brands and types of locks involved.
Do you offer rekeying at night or on weekends?
Yes. We are available 24/7 and fully mobile. Call (323) 997-8867 at any hour and we will arrange service.
Can you rekey commercial locks, like a shop on Whittier Blvd?
Yes. We work on storefront and commercial cylinders, and can also handle broken-key extraction and a new cylinder if needed. Some high-security systems have specific requirements, so describe what you have when you call.
Do I need to visit your shop?
No. We are mobile only and have no storefront. A technician comes to your Pico Rivera home or business with the necessary tools.
How do I know the old keys no longer work?
We test the lock with the new key and with an old key before we leave, so you can see for yourself that the old key no longer turns.
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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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