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Key Duplication in Temple City, California

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

  • Mobile to your Temple City location
  • Available 24/7
  • Price quoted before we start
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Most people think of key duplication as a quick errand at a hardware counter. In Temple City, where the days are busy with school runs along Temple City Blvd and commutes up Rosemead Blvd, that errand tends to get pushed back until the one spare key you have is the only one left. We are fully mobile, so we bring the key machines and blanks to you instead of asking you to find time to drive somewhere.

The work covers more than a basic house key. We copy standard residential keys, office and commercial keys, mailbox keys, and many restricted or keyway-controlled keys, where the proper authorization and the original key allow it. Each copy is cut and then checked in the lock it is meant for, so you are not discovering a poorly cut key on a cold morning.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner and lead technician David Shar built the business on straightforward, careful work. That means telling you plainly when a key can be copied, when it cannot, and when a rekey or a new lock makes more sense than another copy of a worn key.

How it works in Temple City

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    Tell us what needs copying

    Call (323) 997-8867 and describe the key: a front door key, a shop key, a mailbox key, or something stamped as restricted. Tell us how many copies you want and where in Temple City you are. We will explain what we can do on site.

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    We come to you

    Because we are fully mobile and available around the clock, we travel to your house, storefront or office. There is no shop to visit, so you can stay at the property while the work is done.

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    Inspect the original key

    We look at the original for wear, bent blades and damaged cuts. A badly worn key makes a worse copy, and we will tell you if it is better to cut from the lock itself or rekey instead.

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    Cut and finish the copies

    We select the correct blank for the keyway and cut the copies on location. Each key is deburred so it slides in smoothly and does not shed metal shavings into your lock.

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    Test in the actual lock

    Every new key is tried in the lock it is for, multiple times, to confirm it turns cleanly. For restricted keys, we verify authorization before cutting.

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    Advice on spares and control

    Before we leave, we can suggest how many spares make sense and who should hold them. For rentals and small businesses, we can talk about rekeying so old copies stop working.

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What affects the price

  • The type of key: a standard house key is a simpler job than a high-security, laser-cut or restricted key.
  • The number of copies requested, since each additional key adds cutting and testing time.
  • Whether the key is restricted and requires authorization or special blanks.
  • The condition of the original, because a worn key may need extra work or a cut by code.
  • The time of day, as after-hours and overnight visits differ from daytime appointments.
  • Whether the visit includes other work, such as rekeying or a lock repair, alongside the copies.

Why Temple City chooses us

  • Fully mobile service: the machines and blanks come to your Temple City door, so you never lose a trip to a counter.
  • Serving the area since 1987, with David Shar as owner and lead technician.
  • Available 24/7, which matters when a spare is needed after a lockout or a late-night property turnover.
  • Copies are tested in your actual lock rather than handed over uncut-checked.
  • Honest advice: we will say when a rekey or a new lockset is a better answer than another copy of a tired key.
  • Experience with both homes and small businesses, from ranch houses to Las Tunas Drive storefronts.

Key Duplication across Temple City

Temple City is a quiet valley-floor city, and much of it is made up of single-story ranch and stucco homes from the 1950s and 1960s. In Mission View Acres and the Camellia area, those homes often have original locks and a small, aging set of keys that has been copied from a copy for years. Fresh copies cut from a clean original can make a real difference, and we can do it right in your driveway in 91780.

Downtown Las Tunas Drive is a walkable corridor of small shops and restaurants, many in mixed-age buildings. Owners there often need extra keys for staff, a landlord or a bookkeeper, and we can cut them on site without you leaving the business. If you are also thinking about controlling who holds keys, we can talk through rekeying at the same visit.

The city is also seeing teardown-rebuilds, new townhomes and small apartment buildings, which means steady turnover for property managers. Whether you need several copies for a new unit near Baldwin Ave or Lower Azusa Rd, or a few spares after a tenant moves out, we handle it on location. Between visits to Temple City Park or Live Oak Park, or during the Camellia Festival weekend, you can call (323) 997-8867 whenever the need comes up.

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Key Duplication in Temple City — FAQs

Do you really come to me in Temple City to copy keys?
Yes. We are fully mobile, so we bring the equipment to your home, shop or office. There is no storefront to visit. Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us where you are.
Can you copy a key marked 'Do Not Duplicate'?
That marking alone does not always mean a key cannot be copied, but we do not cut keys in ways that bypass real restrictions. We will look at the key and explain what is possible and what authorization is needed.
What about restricted or high-security keys?
Many restricted keys can be duplicated by us when the original key and proper authorization are present. Because the blanks and process differ, call (323) 997-8867 with the key details and we will tell you what to expect.
Can you copy mailbox keys?
Yes, we cut mailbox keys on location. For community or cluster boxes, ownership and access rules may apply, so we may ask about the situation first.
My key is badly worn. Will a copy still work?
A copy of a worn key can inherit its flaws. We inspect it first and, if needed, suggest cutting from the lock or rekeying so you get a key that works smoothly.
Is key duplication available at night or on weekends?
We are available 24/7, including nights and weekends. If you need spares after hours, call (323) 997-8867.
I manage rental units in Temple City. Can you help between tenants?
Yes. We can cut additional keys for a unit and also discuss rekeying so previous tenants' copies no longer work, which is common with older ranch homes and newer small apartment buildings.
How is the price decided?
It depends on the key type, number of copies, whether it is restricted, the condition of the original, and the time of the visit. 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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