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Key Duplication in Studio City, California

Crenshaw Lock Company offers fully mobile key duplication in Studio City, California, available 24/7. We come to your home, office or building and cut house, office, mailbox 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 copying as a counter transaction at a hardware store: hand over a key, wait a minute, pay, leave. That works until the key is worn, the blank is wrong, the key says Do Not Duplicate, or you simply cannot leave the property. Crenshaw Lock Company is a mobile locksmith, so there is no storefront to visit. We bring the cutting equipment and a range of key blanks to you in Studio City, and we cut the copies where you are.

Studio City has a wide mix of locks. The flats north of Ventura Boulevard hold 1940s and 50s ranch and traditional homes, many still carrying original or mid-century hardware that can be hard to match with a generic blank. Up in the hillsides toward Fryman Canyon and Laurel Canyon, newer contemporary homes tend to use higher-security cylinders, smart locks, driveway gates and intercoms. Along Ventura Boulevard, aluminum storefronts and restaurants rely on commercial keyways and keys that often have to be controlled carefully. Each of these calls for a different approach to copying a key.

Crenshaw Lock has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner and lead technician David Shar built the business on doing the work properly the first time. A duplicate key is only useful if it turns smoothly, every time, in the lock it was made for. So we test each copy in your actual lock before we call the job done, rather than handing you a key and hoping it works.

How it works in Studio City

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Tell us what you need copied
Call (323) 997-8867 and describe the key: a front door key, a mailbox key, an office key, a padlock key, or one stamped with a restricted or Do Not Duplicate mark. Tell us how many copies you want and whether the original is worn. This helps us bring the right blanks for your lock.
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We come to your Studio City location
We are fully mobile and available 24/7, so we travel to your home, condo, office or storefront. Whether you are in the flats near Colfax Meadows, in a hillside home, or in a unit on Ventura Boulevard, the work happens on site.
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Identify the key and check the lock
We look at the original key and the lock it belongs to. Worn originals, mismatched blanks and older mid-century hardware can lead to copies that bind or fail, so we check the keyway and condition first. If the original is badly worn, we may suggest cutting from the lock or rekeying instead.
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Verify authorization for restricted keys
Restricted and high-security keys are controlled for a reason. For these, we need to confirm that you are authorized to have copies made, and some systems require specific procedures or documentation from the property owner or manager. We explain the requirements plainly so there are no surprises.
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Cut, deburr and test
We cut the new keys on location, remove burrs so they do not catch or scratch the lock, and test each one in the actual cylinder. Keys should turn smoothly without forcing. If a copy feels rough, we recut it rather than hand it over.
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Label and advise on spares
We hand over the originals and the new copies, and can suggest practical ways to manage them, such as which spares to keep off-site and when a rekey would make more sense than adding more copies to circulation.

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What affects the price

The type of key: a standard house key is a different job from a high-security, restricted or specialty key that needs particular blanks or equipment.
How many copies you need, since cutting and testing several keys takes more time than a single copy.
Whether the original key is worn or damaged, which can mean extra work to get a copy that operates smoothly.
Whether the lock itself needs attention, such as cleaning, repair or rekeying, to make the new keys work properly.
The time of day you call, as we offer 24/7 service and after-hours calls may be handled differently from scheduled daytime visits.
Your location within Studio City and the access involved, including gated properties and hillside driveways.

Why Studio City chooses us

Fully mobile: we cut keys at your door, so you do not have to leave a property that is open, unattended or waiting on a showing.
Serving Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, with owner and lead technician David Shar behind the work.
Every copy is tested in the real lock, not just checked against the original key, so you find problems before we leave.
Honest about restricted keys: we confirm authorization and explain limits rather than cutting something we should not.
We know the local lock mix, from older ranch-home hardware in the flats to smart locks and gated systems in the hills.
If duplicating is not the right fix, such as when a key is too worn or has been lost, we will say so and suggest rekeying.

Key Duplication across Studio City

Studio City is long and narrow, stretching along Ventura Boulevard with the US-101 on one side and the hills on the other, and that shapes the kind of key work people ask us for. In the 91604 ZIP code, you will find ranch and traditional homes in neighborhoods like Colfax Meadows, where original hardware is still common and extra keys for family members, house sitters and cleaners are a frequent request. Older locks often need a careful match, and we bring blanks and tools suited to them.

Head south toward the Silver Triangle and the hillsides near Fryman Canyon and Wilacre Park, and the picture changes. Mid-century moderns sit alongside newer gated contemporary estates, often with driveway gates, intercoms, multipoint locks and smart deadbolts. Key copying there can mean duplicating a mechanical override key for a smart lock, making an extra gate key, or copying keys for a multipoint system. Homeowners off Laurel Canyon Boulevard and Coldwater Canyon Avenue sometimes call after a smart lock battery has failed and they realize they never made a spare mechanical key. We can cut that key and look at the lock itself while we are there.

Businesses and rental properties have their own needs. Along Ventura Boulevard and around Tujunga Village, restaurants and shops use aluminum-storefront locks and commercial keys, and managers often need additional copies for staff. Realtors with listings in 91602, 91604 or 91607 may need extra keys cut between showings, and the many 1960s to 80s condo and apartment buildings across the area often have mailbox and common-area keys that need to be copied. Whether you are near Radford Studio Center, the Studio City Farmers Market or up in 91614, we come to you at any hour.

Colfax Meadows
Silver Triangle
Fryman Canyon area (hillside)

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Key Duplication in Studio City — FAQs

Can you really copy keys at my home in Studio City?

Yes. We are fully mobile and cut keys on location with our own equipment. There is no shop to visit. Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us what kind of key you need copied.

Do you offer key duplication at night or on weekends?

We are available 24/7. If you need a key copied outside normal business hours, call (323) 997-8867 and we will talk through the job with you.

Can you copy a key marked Do Not Duplicate?

Sometimes, but not automatically. That stamp does not always mean a key is legally restricted, but true restricted keys are controlled and require authorization. We will confirm you are entitled to copies before cutting and explain any limits.

Can you make a spare mechanical key for my smart lock?

Often, yes. Many smart deadbolts have a standard keyway as a backup. If you only have a single override key, or none, we can cut copies and check the lock while we are there. This is a common request in the hillside homes off Laurel Canyon.

My key is badly worn. Will a copy still work?

A copy of a worn key inherits the wear and may not turn well. In that case we may recommend cutting from the lock or rekeying so you get a fresh, properly working set of keys.

Can you copy mailbox keys for my condo or apartment building?

In many cases, yes, depending on the mailbox type and who controls it. Some are managed by the building or postal service, so we will tell you what is possible once we see the lock.

Should I copy keys or rekey the locks?

If you know exactly who has keys and just want spares, copying is fine. If keys have been lost, or tenants, contractors or previous owners may still hold copies, rekeying is usually the better choice. We can help you decide.

How do I get a key copy for my office or storefront on Ventura Boulevard?

Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us about the lock and key. We bring commercial blanks to your location, and for restricted commercial keys we will confirm authorization from the owner or manager first.

Reviewed by David Shar — Owner & Lead Technician

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles & Ventura County since 1987.

Last updated 2026-10-12.

Key Duplication in Studio City, California

How it works in Studio City

Tell us what you need copied

We come to your Studio City location

Identify the key and check the lock

Verify authorization for restricted keys

Cut, deburr and test

Label and advise on spares