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Lock Rekeying in Rancho Palos Verdes, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides mobile lock rekeying in Rancho Palos Verdes, available 24/7. We come to your home, change the internal pins of your existing locks so old keys stop working, and give you new keys. Call (323) 997-8867 to schedule rekeying at any hour.

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  • Available 24/7
  • Price quoted before we start
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Rekeying is the simple, sensible answer to a question most people ask the day they get new house keys: who else still has a copy? Previous owners, former tenants, contractors, a house sitter, a relative from years ago. Rekeying changes the inside of each lock cylinder so the old key no longer turns it, while the hardware on your door stays right where it is. Nothing gets replaced unless it needs to be.

In Rancho Palos Verdes, this comes up often. Homes change hands in Miraleste, Eastview, Del Cerro and Mediterrania, and many of the houses are mid-century ranches from the 1960s and 70s with original or decades-old locksets. Those locks are often perfectly good quality, which makes rekeying a better value than ripping them out. Newer custom estates tend to have several exterior doors, side gates and service entrances, and every one of them should be on the same new key plan after a sale.

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, so there is no storefront to drive to. We bring the tools and key stock to your property, work on site, and test each lock before we leave. We are available 24/7, which helps when you close on a house in the afternoon and want it secured that same night.

How it works in Rancho Palos Verdes

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    Tell us about the property

    Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us how many doors, gates, and padlocks you want rekeyed, the brands if you know them, and whether you want them all on one key. If it is a sale or move-in, mention that so we can plan the visit around it.

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    We come to you

    Our technician arrives in a fully equipped mobile unit. Since we are mobile only, everything happens at your property, whether it is a hillside home off Crest Road or a gated estate with a separate pedestrian entrance.

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    Inspect each lock

    Before any pins are changed we check that every lock operates smoothly. Deadbolts that stick, latches that no longer line up, or cylinders worn by years of use are pointed out, so you know whether rekeying is enough or a repair makes sense.

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    Rekey the cylinders

    We remove each cylinder, replace the pins to match a new key cut, and reassemble it. Old keys stop working and the new key operates every lock you chose, so you carry one key instead of a ring.

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    Test and hand over keys

    We try the new key in every lock several times, confirm the old key fails, and make sure doors latch and lock properly. You receive your new keys and we can cut extra copies on the spot.

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What affects the price

  • The number of cylinders: a single front door is a smaller job than a house with multiple exterior doors, a garage entry, side gates and padlocks.
  • Lock brand and type: standard residential deadbolts are different from high-security cylinders or high-end hardware found on some custom estates.
  • Condition of the hardware: a worn, corroded, or misaligned lock may need repair or replacement in addition to rekeying.
  • Whether you want everything keyed alike or separate keys for different doors, such as a guest house or service entrance.
  • Number of extra keys you want cut for family members, staff, or property managers.
  • Time of day: because we work 24/7, an overnight or weekend call can be priced differently from a daytime appointment. We will explain this when you call.

Why Rancho Palos Verdes chooses us

  • Fully mobile, so we work at your door with no shop visit and no leaving the house unsecured while you drive somewhere.
  • In business since 1987, with owner David Shar leading the work rather than handing it off to unknown subcontractors.
  • Available 24/7, so a rekey can happen the same day you get the keys to a new home.
  • We tell you honestly when rekeying is enough and when a lock is too worn to be worth keeping.
  • Experience with the mix of homes in the area, from mid-century ranches with older locksets to gated estates with several entry points.
  • We test every cylinder before we leave, including confirming that the previous keys no longer work.

Lock Rekeying across Rancho Palos Verdes

Rancho Palos Verdes is a spread-out city, and the properties here vary a lot. In Miraleste and Eastview, many homes are 1960s and 70s stucco ranches with original hardware that is still solid and well suited to rekeying. In Del Cerro and Mediterrania, we see a mix of established homes and newer construction, often with several exterior doors that all need to be brought onto one key. Our mobile service covers both ZIP codes, including 90275 and 90274.

The larger estates deserve their own mention. After a sale of a gated hillside property near Trump National Golf Club, rekeying usually means more than the front door: the pedestrian gate, side doors, garage entry and any service entrances should all change together. Otherwise a former owner's or contractor's key may still open something. We plan these jobs door by door so nothing gets missed.

Ground movement is a real local factor, especially in the Portuguese Bend landslide area. Slow shifting can rack door frames so deadbolts bind and strike plates no longer line up. If you are rekeying there and a lock is stiff, we can look at whether the problem is the cylinder or the alignment, and adjust strike plates or realign the lockset so the door latches again. Near the coast around Point Vicente Lighthouse and Abalone Cove, salt air can also corrode gate locks and padlocks until they freeze, which may mean replacing rather than rekeying. Whether you are off Palos Verdes Drive South, Hawthorne Boulevard or Crest Road, call (323) 997-8867 any hour.

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Lock Rekeying in Rancho Palos Verdes — FAQs

What does rekeying a lock actually do?
Rekeying changes the pins inside the lock cylinder so a new key works and the old key does not. The lock hardware stays on your door. It is a good way to cut off access from previous owners, tenants, or anyone who ever had a copy.
Should I rekey or replace my locks after buying a home in Rancho Palos Verdes?
If your locks are in good working order, rekeying is usually enough and often makes more sense. If they are worn, corroded, or you want an upgrade in hardware, replacement may be better. We look at each lock and give you an honest recommendation. Call (323) 997-8867 to talk it through.
Can you rekey all my doors to one key?
Yes, in most cases. We can key your exterior doors, garage entry, and gate locks alike so one key does everything, or keep certain doors separate if you prefer, such as a guest house.
Do you rekey gates and padlocks on larger estates?
We can rekey many pedestrian gate locks and padlocks along with the house doors. Salt air near the coast can corrode these until they seize, in which case replacement may be the better option. We will check on site.
My deadbolt sticks in the Portuguese Bend area. Is that a rekey problem?
Often it is not. Ground movement in the landslide area can shift door frames so the bolt and strike plate no longer line up. We can adjust strike plates, re-mortise, or realign the lockset. If the cylinder is also worn, we can rekey or replace it.
Do you have a shop I can visit?
No. We are fully mobile and come to your property in Rancho Palos Verdes, 24/7. That means your locks are rekeyed and tested at your own door.
Can you rekey at night or on a weekend?
Yes, we are available 24/7. If you close on a home late in the day and want it secured that night, call (323) 997-8867.
How much does rekeying cost?
It depends on the number of cylinders, the lock brands, the condition of the hardware, how many extra keys you want, and the time of the call. We explain the factors when you call rather than guess before we know 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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