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Key Duplication in Port Hueneme, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides mobile key duplication in Port Hueneme, California, cutting house, office, mailbox and restricted keys on location. We are available 24/7 and come to you, with no storefront visit needed. For a copy of any key, call us at (323) 997-8867.

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Most people think of key copying as a quick errand at a hardware counter. In Port Hueneme, it often turns into something else: a worn-out copy that sticks in a salt-aired deadbolt, a spare that never quite turns, or a key stamped Do Not Duplicate that no kiosk will touch. Crenshaw Lock Company handles all of these from a fully mobile setup, so the cutting happens at your door, your office, or your condo's parking area.

Crenshaw Lock has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, led by owner and lead tech David Shar. We are mobile only, which means there is no shop to drive to. We bring the key machines and key blanks to wherever the locks actually are, and we test every new key in the lock it is meant for before we leave.

That last step matters more near the coast. Salt air slowly roughens the inside of exterior locks, and a copy cut from an already-worn key can inherit that wear and bind. When we duplicate a key, we look at the condition of the original and the lock, and we will tell you plainly if the better move is a fresh key cut by code, a new cylinder, or a rekey rather than another copy of a tired key.

How it works in Port Hueneme

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    Call and describe the key

    Call (323) 997-8867 any hour. Tell us what kind of key it is: a house key, an office key, a mailbox key, or one marked as restricted. Mention how many copies you need and where you are in Port Hueneme so we can plan the visit.

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    Inspect the original and the lock

    On site, we check the original key for wear, bends and burrs, and try it in the lock. A key that already struggles in a corroded lock is not a good pattern to copy, so we sort that out before cutting anything.

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    Confirm authorization where needed

    Standard keys are straightforward. Restricted or high-security keys are controlled for a reason, so we ask for the proper authorization or ownership proof before duplicating them. This protects you and the property.

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    Cut the copies on location

    We cut the new keys from our mobile equipment, matching the correct key blank for the lock brand and keyway. When a worn original makes a poor template, we can cut by code or by decoding the lock instead.

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    Test and fine-tune

    Every copy is tested in the actual lock, then again for smooth turning and withdrawal. We deburr and adjust as needed so the key does not catch or drag, which is especially useful on locks exposed to ocean air.

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    Hand off and advise

    You get working keys and honest advice on whether any lock should be lubricated, rekeyed or replaced. If you are managing a rental or a sale, we can suggest a simple key setup for the next occupant.

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What affects the price

  • The type of key: a basic house key differs from a restricted, high-security or transponder-style key in blanks and cutting method.
  • The number of copies you need, since a single spare and a full set for a household or office involve different amounts of work.
  • Whether the original is in good shape or worn enough that we need to cut by code or decode the lock.
  • Authorization requirements for restricted keys, which can affect the blanks and the steps needed.
  • Whether additional work is needed on the lock itself, such as cleaning, lubricating, rekeying or replacing a corroded cylinder.
  • The time of day and the location of the visit, since we are a 24/7 mobile service and after-hours calls are part of what we do.

Why Port Hueneme chooses us

  • Fully mobile: we cut keys at your door, so you do not have to carry a sticky key to a store and hope the copy works.
  • In business since 1987, with owner and lead tech David Shar bringing long hands-on experience with residential, office and mailbox locks.
  • We test every copy in the real lock rather than handing over keys cut on trust.
  • We tell you when copying a worn key is a poor idea and suggest a code-cut key, rekey or new cylinder instead.
  • We handle restricted keys through proper authorization, not shortcuts that put your security at risk.
  • Available 24/7, so a missing spare or a locked-out tenant is not left waiting for store hours.

Key Duplication across Port Hueneme

Port Hueneme is a small coastal city wrapped around Naval Base Ventura County, and its housing reflects that history. Many civilian homes are 1950s and 60s single-family houses from the base-expansion era, often with older locksets and several generations of copied keys floating around. Near the base and along Ventura Rd and Hueneme Rd, we frequently copy keys after a sale or tenant change, and we often recommend rekeying so old copies stop working.

In Surfside and the beachfront condos of Surfside III, the main enemy is salt air. Exterior deadbolts and knobs corrode, and keys cut from worn originals tend to bind. Here a fresh copy may call for a lock cleaned up or replaced. In Bubbling Springs and the Hueneme Beach and Downtown area near Hueneme Beach Park and Pier, we also see apartments and townhomes where a landlord or property manager needs several matching keys, plus mailbox keys for shared cluster boxes. We serve ZIP codes including 93041, 93043 and 93044.

Small businesses along Port Hueneme Rd, Channel Islands Blvd and Ventura Rd, and light industrial sites near the Port of Hueneme, also call us for office and storefront key sets. Whether you are near the Port Hueneme Lighthouse or the U.S. Navy Seabee Museum, we come to you, since we operate as a mobile service with no storefront.

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Key Duplication in Port Hueneme — FAQs

Can you copy a key at my home in Port Hueneme without me going anywhere?
Yes. We are fully mobile, so we cut the key on location at your home, condo or business. Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us what you need copied.
Do you work 24/7?
Yes, Crenshaw Lock Company is available around the clock. If you are missing a spare late at night or need keys cut on a weekend, call (323) 997-8867.
Can you duplicate a key marked Do Not Duplicate?
Often we can, but only with proper authorization. That marking and restricted keyways exist to control access, so we confirm you are entitled to copies before cutting.
My key is old and worn from salt air. Should I just copy it?
Not always. A copy of a worn key can inherit the wear and stick. We inspect it first and may cut by code or suggest cleaning or replacing the lock instead.
Can you make mailbox keys?
Yes, we cut mailbox keys on location. Shared cluster mailboxes sometimes have rules about who may request keys, so we may ask about authorization.
I just bought a 1950s home near the base. Should I copy the keys or rekey?
Rekeying is usually the better first step, since you cannot know who holds old copies. After rekeying, we can cut as many new keys as you need.
Do you copy office and storefront keys?
Yes. We cut office and storefront keys for small businesses along Port Hueneme Rd and Ventura Rd and can set up matching sets for staff. Call (323) 997-8867 to discuss it.
How is pricing determined?
It depends on key type, number of copies, condition of the original, any authorization needs and whether lock work is needed. We explain these factors before starting.
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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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