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Key Duplication in South Pasadena, CA

Crenshaw Lock Company provides mobile key duplication in South Pasadena, California, available 24/7. We come to your home, shop or office and cut house, office, mailbox and restricted keys on location. No storefront visit needed. Call (323) 997-8867 to talk through what you need copied.

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Copying a key sounds simple until the key is eighty years old, stamped 'Do Not Duplicate,' or the only one you have. South Pasadena is full of those situations. The city's Craftsman bungalows, Victorians and 1920s Spanish and period-revival homes often still use their original rim and mortise hardware, and the keys that fit them are not always something a kiosk can cut cleanly. We are a fully mobile locksmith, so we bring the cutting equipment to your door instead of asking you to hand over a worn original and hope for the best.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, led by owner and lead technician David Shar. Key duplication is one of the most routine things we do, but we treat each job as a fit-and-function problem: does the copy turn smoothly, does it release without forcing, and does it match the lock it is meant for? A copy that works only with jiggling is not finished.

Whether you are a new owner near the Mission Street District who has received a single key at closing, a shop owner on Fair Oaks Avenue who needs spares for staff, or a homeowner who wants a set for a house sitter, we can cut what you need on location. We are available around the clock, so a late-night need does not have to wait for store hours.

How it works in South Pasadena

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    Tell us what you need copied

    Call (323) 997-8867 and describe the keys: house, office, mailbox, padlock, or a restricted or high-security key. Tell us how many copies you want and whether the original is worn. This helps us bring the right blanks and equipment.

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    We come to you

    Because we are fully mobile, a technician travels to your home, shop or office in South Pasadena. There is no storefront, so nothing to drive to and no need to leave a door unattended.

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    Inspect the original and the lock

    Before cutting, we look at the key and, where useful, the lock it operates. Old brass keys can be worn or slightly bent, and copying a worn key faithfully copies its problems. If the key is poor, we may suggest cutting from the lock or rekeying instead.

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    Verify authorization for restricted keys

    Restricted keyways are controlled for a reason. For those keys we ask for proof of authorization before copying, which protects you and whoever else relies on that system.

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    Cut, deburr and test

    We cut the copies, remove burrs and test each one in the actual lock, checking that it enters, turns and withdraws smoothly. Anything that binds is recut.

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    Hand over and label advice

    We give you the originals and the new copies and suggest sensible ways to track them, such as marking spares discreetly rather than writing an address on a tag.

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What affects the price

  • Type of key: a standard house key differs in work from a high-security, restricted or specialty key.
  • Number of copies requested, including whether you want a full set for several doors.
  • Condition of the original: a badly worn key may need to be cut by code or from the lock, which takes more effort.
  • Key blank availability, since some older or proprietary blanks are harder to source than common ones.
  • Authorization requirements for restricted keyways, which can add steps before cutting.
  • Time of day and urgency, since we are available 24/7 and after-hours calls differ from scheduled visits.

Why South Pasadena chooses us

  • Fully mobile: we cut keys at your door, so you never hand an only-copy key to a counter and wait.
  • Familiarity with older hardware: original rim and mortise locks in South Pasadena's period homes are routine for us.
  • Honest recommendations: if copying a worn key will not give you a reliable result, we say so and suggest alternatives such as rekeying.
  • Restricted key respect: we verify authorization instead of cutting anything that is asked for.
  • Experience since 1987, with David Shar as owner and lead technician.
  • Round-the-clock availability, useful for shops and households that discover a missing spare at an awkward hour.

Key Duplication across South Pasadena

South Pasadena is compact, about 3.4 square miles, but its housing varies block to block. Around the Mission Street District, many Craftsman bungalows and Victorians keep their original door hardware, and buyers often want extra keys right after close of escrow. Up in Monterey Hills and Altos de Monterey, homes on hillside streets may combine older lock sets with newer upgrades, so one household can carry several key types worth copying carefully. We serve addresses in ZIP codes 91030 and 91031.

The city is also a popular film and TV location, and that shapes what people ask us for. A homeowner whose bungalow hosts a production may want extra keys for a trusted contact, a temporary contractor lockbox, or a rekey once the crew wraps. We handle the key side of that discreetly and can pair duplication with rekeying when it makes sense.

On Mission Street and Fair Oaks Avenue, small shops near Mission West antique row, the Rialto Theatre and the Fair Oaks Pharmacy soda fountain often run on a single dated lock and a tight set of keys. If you manage a shop like that, spare keys for staff are far cheaper than an emergency lockout. We reach customers from the Metro A Line Mission station area to Garfield Park, and along Fremont Avenue, Huntington Drive and the I-110 corridor, all without a storefront.

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Key Duplication in South Pasadena — FAQs

Do you really cut keys at my South Pasadena home?
Yes. We are fully mobile and bring cutting equipment to your door. Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us what keys you need copied.
Can you copy the old keys on my Craftsman's original locks?
Often, yes. Many original rim and mortise keys can be copied, provided the blank is available and the original is not too worn. If it is worn, we may recommend cutting from the lock or rekeying.
Can you copy a key marked 'Do Not Duplicate'?
That stamp is not always a legal barrier, but we are cautious. For restricted or controlled keyways we verify authorization before cutting.
Do you copy mailbox keys?
Yes, we can cut copies of many residential and building mailbox keys on location. Some postal-controlled locks have their own rules, so call (323) 997-8867 to discuss yours.
I just bought a house and only got one key. What should I do?
Make copies, but also consider rekeying, since you cannot know who holds old keys. We can do both in one visit, keeping original vintage hardware intact.
Can you help with keys for a home used for filming?
Yes. We can cut extra keys, set up a temporary contractor lockbox, and rekey after a production wraps so you can reset who has access.
Are you available at night or on weekends?
We are available 24/7. If you need a key cut or a shop lockout resolved outside normal hours, call (323) 997-8867.
What determines the cost of key duplication?
Mainly key type, number of copies, the condition of the original, blank availability and any authorization steps. We explain these factors 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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