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Lock Rekeying in Redondo Beach, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides mobile lock rekeying in Redondo Beach, available 24/7. We come to your home, townhome, or marina unit and rekey your existing locks so old keys stop working. Call (323) 997-8867 to talk with a locksmith about your doors.

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Rekeying is the simplest way to take back control of who can get into your property. Instead of replacing hardware, we change the internal pins of the lock cylinder so it works with a new key, and every previous key, including copies you never knew existed, becomes useless. It is the usual first step after buying a home, ending a tenancy, parting ways with a roommate or contractor, or losing a key ring.

In Redondo Beach the job often looks different depending on which side of town you are on. South Redondo has 1920s to 1950s bungalows and Spanish homes, plus condos near the pier, where older hardware sometimes needs a closer look before it can be rekeyed reliably. North Redondo, including El Nido, Golden Hills, and The Avenues, is full of attached townhomes from the 1980s through the 2000s, where one household may have a front door, a garage service door, and a rear patio door that all need to match.

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 at any hour, and we tell you honestly when a lock is better rekeyed and when it is better replaced.

How it works in Redondo Beach

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    Tell us what needs to be secured

    Call (323) 997-8867 and describe the property: how many doors, what kind of locks, and why you want to rekey. A fresh purchase, a tenant move-out, and a lost key each call for slightly different planning.

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    We come to you

    Because we are fully mobile and available 24/7, a technician travels to your Redondo Beach address with rekeying tools, key blanks, and common replacement parts, so most work is finished in a single visit.

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    Inspect each lock

    Before touching a pin, we check every cylinder for wear, corrosion, and stiffness. Salt air near the harbor and the beach can leave deadbolts gritty or seized, and a lock that is failing is not a good candidate for rekeying.

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    Rekey to a single key

    We remove the cylinders, reset the pins to a new key pattern, and reinstall them. Where it makes sense, front, garage service, and patio doors are all keyed alike, so you carry one key instead of three.

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    Test and hand over keys

    We operate each lock with the new key, confirm the old key no longer turns, and check that bolts extend fully into the strike. You get your new keys and a clear recommendation on anything worth upgrading.

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What affects the price

  • The number of cylinders involved, since a single deadbolt is a much smaller job than a townhome with several entry points.
  • Whether the locks are in good shape or corroded from coastal salt exposure, which can add time or call for replacement parts.
  • The brand and type of hardware, including high-security or restricted keyways that need specific components.
  • Whether you want all doors keyed alike or a separate key for certain doors such as a garage or storage unit.
  • How many extra keys you need cut once the work is done.
  • The time and location of the visit, since we operate 24/7 and after-hours calls are handled differently from scheduled daytime work.

Why Redondo Beach chooses us

  • Fully mobile service: we come to your door, and there is no shop to drive to.
  • In business since 1987, so we have rekeyed everything from vintage beach-house hardware to modern townhome sets.
  • Owner-led by David Shar, which means experienced hands and straight answers about rekey versus replace.
  • We tell you when a corroded lock should be replaced instead of rekeyed, rather than rekeying something that will fail soon.
  • Keyed-alike setups for multi-door properties, so one key can cover the front, garage, and patio doors.
  • Available 24/7, including evenings and weekends, for urgent situations like a lost key or a tenant who just moved out.

Lock Rekeying across Redondo Beach

Redondo Beach splits naturally into two lock-service stories. In South Redondo (ZIP 90277), Hollywood Riviera and the streets around Riviera Village have 1920s to 1950s bungalows and Spanish homes, often with original or mismatched hardware and exterior deadbolts that have taken years of salty air. We often see homeowners there who want to rekey, or upgrade to a Grade-1 cylinder when the old one is too far gone. Pier-area condos near the Redondo Beach Pier and the International Boardwalk add their own mix of entry doors and shared access points.

North Redondo (ZIP 90278) is mostly attached townhomes and small-lot subdivisions built from the 1980s through the 2000s. In The Avenues, El Nido, and Golden Hills, a new owner commonly wants the front door, garage service door, and rear patio door brought onto one key after closing. HOA common gates and garage access can also be part of the picture, and we are glad to talk through which locks you control and which belong to the association.

Near King Harbor Marina and Seaside Lagoon, marina gates, storage units, and padlocks face constant moisture. If a key goes missing, we can look at the unit lock and advise whether rekeying or replacement makes more sense. Whether you are off Pacific Coast Hwy, Artesia Blvd, Torrance Blvd, Aviation Blvd, or Inglewood Ave, or near Veterans Park, call (323) 997-8867.

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Lock Rekeying in Redondo Beach — FAQs

What does it mean to rekey a lock?
Rekeying changes the pin configuration inside the lock cylinder so it works with a new key. The lock stays in your door, but old keys no longer operate it.
Should I rekey after buying a home in Redondo Beach?
Yes, it is a smart first step. You cannot know how many copies of the old keys exist. Call (323) 997-8867 and we can rekey all the entry doors, often to a single key.
Can you rekey the front, garage, and patio doors on my townhome to one key?
Usually, yes. This is common in North Redondo townhomes in The Avenues, El Nido, and Golden Hills. We check that each lock can be keyed alike, and tell you if any needs replacement.
Is rekeying better than replacing my locks?
If the hardware is sound, rekeying is typically the more economical way to cancel old keys. If a lock is corroded, damaged, or low-grade, replacement or upgrade can be the better choice, and we will say so.
My deadbolt is corroded from the coastal air. Can it still be rekeyed?
Sometimes, but heavy corrosion can make a cylinder unreliable. We inspect it first. On older Hollywood Riviera homes, we may recommend a Grade-1 replacement instead.
Do you offer 24/7 rekeying in Redondo Beach?
Yes. We are a fully mobile locksmith available 24/7. Call (323) 997-8867 any time and we will come to your address.
Can you help with a marina gate or storage lock at King Harbor after losing a key?
We can look at padlocks and unit locks and advise on rekeying or replacement. Access to shared gates may depend on the marina or property manager, so check who controls them.
Do I need to be home during the rekey?
Someone should be present, or arrangements made, so we can verify authorization and test each lock. We will confirm the details when you call.
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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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