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Key Duplication in Porter Ranch, California

Crenshaw Lock Company offers mobile key duplication in Porter Ranch, California, around the clock, 24/7. We come to your home, office or HOA building and cut house, mailbox, office 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 duplication as a quick stop at a hardware counter. In Porter Ranch, that errand often means a drive down Reseda Blvd or Rinaldi St, and it gets harder when the key is stamped 'Do Not Duplicate', belongs to a gate system, or is the only one you have. Crenshaw Lock Company is fully mobile, so we bring the cutting equipment to you. There is no storefront to visit, and we are available 24/7.

Copying a key properly is more than tracing a shape. Worn originals can pass their wear on to the copy, and a copy of a copy drifts further from the factory cut each time. When we duplicate a key, we check how the original operates in your lock first. If the key is tired, we may suggest cutting a fresh key by code or from the lock itself rather than copying the worn one.

David Shar has run Crenshaw Lock Company since 1987, serving Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County. That history covers a lot of the hardware found in newer master-planned communities like Porter Ranch: builder-grade deadbolts, smart locks paired with traditional keyways, mailbox locks, and HOA amenity keys. Whether you need one spare for a house sitter or a full set for a family, we can handle it at your door.

How it works in Porter Ranch

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    Tell us what needs copying

    Call (323) 997-8867 and describe the keys: house, mailbox, office, gate, or a restricted keyway. Mention how many copies you need and whether any original is worn or marked as restricted. That helps us bring the right key blanks.

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    We come to your location

    Our mobile service comes to your home, office or HOA building in Porter Ranch. Because we work from the vehicle, there is nothing for you to drop off and no need to leave your property.

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    Inspect the original key and lock

    Before cutting, we look at the original key for wear and burrs and test it in the lock. In a hillside home where dust and grit have built up in the cylinder, a sticky lock can make a good key seem bad, so we sort out which one is the problem.

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    Verify authorization for restricted keys

    Restricted and 'Do Not Duplicate' keys are controlled for a reason. We ask for appropriate proof of authority, such as an HOA or management authorization, before copying them. Standard residential keys do not require this step.

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    Cut, test and adjust

    We cut the new keys, remove burrs, and test each one in the lock several times. A copy should turn smoothly without forcing. If it does not, we adjust or recut it on the spot.

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    Hand over and advise

    We give you the keys and explain which is the master original and which are copies. If a lock is worn, we will tell you honestly whether rekeying or replacement makes more sense than more copies.

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What affects the price

  • The type of key: a standard house key, a high-security or restricted key, a mailbox key and a gate or amenity key all involve different blanks and cutting methods.
  • How many copies you need, since a single spare and a full set for a household are different jobs.
  • The condition of the original key, because a worn original may need to be re-cut by code or from the lock rather than simply copied.
  • Whether the keyway is restricted and requires authorization or special blanks.
  • The time of day you call, since we are available 24/7 and after-hours service can differ from daytime appointments.
  • Whether the visit also includes related work such as cleaning a fouled cylinder or rekeying, which is quoted separately from the copies.

Why Porter Ranch chooses us

  • Fully mobile: we bring the cutting equipment to your door in Porter Ranch, so you never have to travel to a shop.
  • Serving Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, with owner David Shar leading the work.
  • Available 24/7, which helps when a lost spare or a new tenant creates an urgent need for keys.
  • We test every copy in your actual lock instead of handing over a key that has never been tried.
  • Honest advice on when copying a worn key is a poor idea and a fresh cut or rekey is the better choice.
  • Careful handling of restricted keys, with authorization checks that protect HOAs and property owners.

Key Duplication across Porter Ranch

Porter Ranch sits on the northwest rim of the San Fernando Valley, below the Santa Susana Mountains, and its housing reflects that. Many homes in The Oaks of Porter Ranch, Porter Ranch Estates and the Renaissance and Sorrento tracts were built from the 1980s onward, and a lot of them sit behind gates. Households often juggle a front door key, a garage entry key, a mailbox key and a gate or intercom credential. We can duplicate the physical keys and help you sort out which ones you actually need.

Hillside properties near Aliso Canyon Park and Limekiln Canyon Park deal with wind-driven dust and Santa Ana grit. That grit works its way into exterior cylinders and makes keys stick, which is why a copy that seems to fail is sometimes a dirty lock. For homes in ZIP code 91326 and 91327, we check the cylinder before cutting, and clean, lubricate or replace a seized cylinder when needed.

Near The Vineyards at Porter Ranch Town Center and Porter Valley Country Club, we also see HOA and association needs, such as clubhouse, pool and amenity-building keys after a management change. Those are often restricted, so we work with the proper authorization. We reach residents and managers off Tampa Ave, Corbin Ave, Mason Ave, Sesnon Blvd and Porter Ranch Dr, and drivers coming off the Ronald Reagan Fwy (SR-118). Call (323) 997-8867 any time.

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Key Duplication in Porter Ranch — FAQs

Can you make copies of my keys at my home in Porter Ranch?
Yes. We are fully mobile and cut keys on location at your home, office or HOA building. There is no storefront, so we come to you. Call (323) 997-8867 to arrange it.
Are you available at night or on weekends?
Yes, we are available 24/7. If you lose a spare late at night or need keys cut for a new occupant on a weekend, call (323) 997-8867.
Can you copy a key marked 'Do Not Duplicate'?
Often yes, but not without checking. Those keys are marked for a reason, so we ask for appropriate authorization first. This is common with HOA clubhouse and amenity keys. Call (323) 997-8867 if you are unsure.
Why does my new copy stick or fail to turn?
Sometimes the original is worn, and the copy inherits that wear. In hillside homes, dust and Santa Ana grit can also foul the cylinder. We test the key and the lock, and can clean, lubricate or replace the cylinder.
Do you copy mailbox keys?
Yes, we can duplicate mailbox keys and other small-format keys. If you have lost every key to a community mailbox or private box, tell us when you call so we can plan the right approach.
Can you help with gate or intercom access in a gated community?
We handle the physical keys and key-operated locks. Gate and intercom rekey needs after a home purchase, for example in The Oaks of Porter Ranch, can be discussed when you call so we know what hardware is involved.
How is the price determined?
It depends on the key type, number of copies, the condition of the original, whether the key is restricted and the time of day. We explain the factors when you call rather than quoting a flat number blindly.
Should I copy a very old key or replace the lock?
If the key is badly worn or the lock is sticking, copying it may only pass the problem along. We will tell you honestly whether a fresh cut, rekey or new hardware is a better option.
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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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