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Key Duplication in San Fernando, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides mobile key duplication in San Fernando, California, cutting house, office, mailbox and restricted keys at your door. We are available 24/7, with no storefront to visit. Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us what key you need copied and where you are.

  • Mobile to your San Fernando location
  • Available 24/7
  • Price quoted before we start
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Most people think of key duplication as a quick stop at a hardware counter. In San Fernando, it is rarely that simple. This is a city of early-1900s bungalows, craftsman and Spanish-style homes, postwar tract houses, and a walkable downtown of old brick storefronts. The keys that go with those buildings come in every age and style, and a few of them are not the kind a kiosk can copy.

Crenshaw Lock Company is fully mobile, so we bring the cutting equipment to you instead of asking you to carry a key across town. We have served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, led by owner and lead technician David Shar. Whether you need a spare for a family member, extra keys for a shop's new employees, or a copy of a worn mailbox key, we do the work on location and test every copy before we leave.

Because we are available around the clock, duplication does not have to wait for business hours. If you are closing a downtown shop late, handing a spare to a house sitter early in the morning, or realizing on a Sunday that you only have one key left, you can call (323) 997-8867 and we will talk through what you have and what is possible.

How it works in San Fernando

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    Tell us about the key

    Call (323) 997-8867 and describe the key: house, office, mailbox, padlock, or a key stamped with restrictions. Mention the building and lock type if you know them, such as an older mortise lock or a modern deadbolt. That helps us bring the right blanks and tools.

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    We come to your location

    We drive to your home, shop or office in San Fernando. Nothing needs to be dropped off, and your original key stays in your hands the whole time.

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    Inspect the original and the lock

    Before cutting, we look at the original key for wear. A badly worn key can produce a poor copy, and we will tell you if it makes sense to cut from the lock itself or create a fresh key instead of copying a tired one.

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    Check restrictions

    Some keys are marked as restricted or are tied to a keyway with controlled distribution. We explain what can be duplicated and what may need authorization or proof that you are entitled to the key before we proceed.

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    Cut and test

    We cut the new key on location and try it in the actual lock, checking that it turns smoothly and does not bind. If it feels rough, we adjust it until it operates the way the original does.

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    Review and hand off

    We hand over the copies and the original, and talk through anything you should know, such as labeling spares or whether an aging lock is due for service.

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What affects the price

  • The type of key: a standard house key is a different job than a high-security, restricted or specialty key.
  • How many copies you need, since a single spare and a batch for a business are quoted differently.
  • The condition of the original key, because a worn key may need extra work or a different approach.
  • Whether the key involves a restricted keyway that calls for verification of authorization.
  • The time of day you call, since we are available 24/7 and after-hours service can affect the overall quote.
  • Whether lock work, such as rekeying or repair, is needed alongside the duplication.

Why San Fernando chooses us

  • Fully mobile: we cut keys at your door in San Fernando, so you never have to leave a property unsecured or hand over your only key.
  • Experience with older hardware: we are comfortable with the mortise and storefront locks found in early-1900s homes and downtown commercial buildings.
  • Honest about limits: if a key is restricted or too worn to copy well, we say so plainly and offer a workable alternative.
  • Tested before we leave: each copy is tried in the lock it is meant for, not just handed over after cutting.
  • In business since 1987 and led by owner David Shar, with 24/7 availability rather than a counter that closes at five.
  • No storefront pressure: since we are mobile only, our service is built around your location and schedule.

Key Duplication across San Fernando

San Fernando is a small city of about 2.4 square miles, entirely surrounded by the City of Los Angeles, and a mobile locksmith can reach it easily by San Fernando Road, Truman Street, Maclay Avenue, Brand Boulevard, I-5 or CA-118. We regularly think about the way its buildings differ from block to block, because that affects the keys people need copied.

Downtown, around the San Fernando Mall and the corner of Truman Street and San Fernando Road, many shops occupy early-1900s brick buildings with transoms and older storefront or mortise hardware. A business that changes hands often needs extra keys cut for new staff, and sometimes a lock that has been copied too many times to trust. We can duplicate on site, and if the lock itself is tired, we can talk through repair or rekeying. Not far away, near Las Palmas Park, early-1900s bungalows may still have original mortise or skeleton-key locks, and owners often want working spares without losing the character of a vintage door. Around Layne Park and Recreation Park, postwar single-family homes tend to use more standard deadbolts and knob locks that are simple to copy on the spot.

Whether you are in ZIP code 91340 near San Fernando City Hall, close to the Lopez Adobe, or on the edge of the city toward Mission San Fernando Rey de Espana in Mission Hills, call (323) 997-8867. We are available 24/7 and we come to you.

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Key Duplication in San Fernando — FAQs

Do you duplicate keys at my home or business in San Fernando?
Yes. We are fully mobile, so we bring key cutting equipment to your door anywhere in San Fernando. There is no shop to visit. Call (323) 997-8867 to get started.
Can you copy a key from an older bungalow with an original mortise lock?
Often we can, depending on the key and the condition of the lock. Older mortise and skeleton-style keys vary a great deal, so describe what you have when you call (323) 997-8867 and we will tell you what is realistic.
Can you copy a key stamped Do Not Duplicate?
That marking does not always mean a key cannot be copied, but we do not cut keys when we cannot reasonably confirm you are entitled to them. For restricted keyways, we may need verification of authorization first.
Can you make extra keys for a storefront on the San Fernando Mall?
Yes. We can cut additional keys for downtown businesses, including those with older commercial or storefront hardware. If the lock is worn or the keys have circulated widely, we can also discuss rekeying.
Do you duplicate mailbox keys?
Yes, we can copy many mailbox keys on location. Some postal or building-managed mailboxes have rules about who may get copies, so we may ask about ownership or authorization.
What if my only key is badly worn?
A worn key can produce a copy that sticks or fails. We will inspect it and explain whether to copy it, cut a fresh key another way, or service the lock. Call (323) 997-8867 if you are unsure.
Are you available outside normal business hours?
Yes. We operate 24/7, so you can call at night, on weekends or on holidays. We make no promises about timing over the phone, but we will let you know how we can help.
How is the price of key duplication determined?
It depends on the key type, number of copies, condition of the original, any restrictions, time of day, and whether additional lock work is needed. We explain the factors when you call so there are no surprises.
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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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