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Lock Rekeying in Torrance, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides mobile lock rekeying in Torrance, California, 24/7. We come to your home or business and change your lock cylinders so old keys stop working, often without replacing the hardware. Call (323) 997-8867 to talk through your doors and schedule service.

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Rekeying changes the inside of a lock so that a new key works and every previous key does not. The hardware on your door stays the same. For a Torrance homeowner who just closed on a house, a landlord turning over a unit, or a family that lost a set of keys, it is usually the quickest and most sensible way to take back control of who can get in.

Torrance has a wide mix of housing, and that shapes how we approach rekeying here. Many of the ranch tract homes in Southwood and West Torrance were built in the 1950s and 60s and still carry their original Kwikset or Schlage sets. Those locks are well suited to rekeying, and it is a good opportunity to key every exterior door alike so you carry one key instead of three. Older homes near the Old Torrance historic district can be a different story, with 1920s hardware that deserves a closer look before anyone touches it.

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, so there is no shop to drive to. We bring the tools and parts to your door at any hour, look at what you actually have, and tell you honestly whether rekeying is the right fix or whether a lock is worn out and should be replaced.

How it works in Torrance

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    Call and describe your locks

    Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us how many doors you have, what brands you can identify, and why you want to rekey, such as a move, a lost key, or a former tenant. That helps us bring the right pinning kits and parts.

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    We come to you

    We are 24/7 and fully mobile, so we travel to your Torrance address with everything on the truck. There is no storefront to visit, and the work happens at your doors.

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    Inspect each lock

    Before rekeying, we check that each cylinder turns smoothly and that deadbolts, latches and strike plates are working. A lock that is worn, sticky or damaged may be better replaced than rekeyed, and we will say so plainly.

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    Rekey the cylinders

    We remove the cylinders, replace the internal pin configuration, and cut new keys to match. If you want it, we can key several doors to one key, such as the front door, back door, and garage entry.

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    Test and hand over keys

    We test every lock with the new key, confirm the old key no longer works, and make sure each door locks and unlocks properly. You receive your new keys and we answer any questions about extra copies.

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What affects the price

  • The number of cylinders being rekeyed, since each lock cylinder takes its own time and parts.
  • Whether you want all doors keyed alike or each lock on a separate key.
  • The brand and condition of the existing locks, including whether any need repair or replacement first.
  • The type of hardware, as standard deadbolts and knobs differ from older mortise locks or commercial cylinders.
  • How many keys you need cut, and whether any specialty or restricted keyways are involved.
  • The time of day you need service, since after-hours and emergency calls differ from scheduled daytime appointments.

Why Torrance chooses us

  • Fully mobile, 24/7 service, so you never have to bring your locks anywhere or wait for shop hours.
  • Serving the Los Angeles area since 1987, with an owner-operator who has seen decades of tract-home and historic hardware.
  • Honest assessments: if a lock is too worn to rekey well, we tell you rather than rekey it just to complete the job.
  • Experience with both mid-century Kwikset and Schlage sets and older mortise hardware found in 1920s homes.
  • Keyed-alike setups that cut down a ring of mismatched keys to one.
  • Clear explanations of price factors before work starts, with no pressure to buy more than you need.

Lock Rekeying across Torrance

Torrance is large and varied, and rekeying needs vary with it. In Southwood and West Torrance, the 1950s and 60s ranch tracts often still have their original builder-grade locks. Homeowners in ZIP codes like 90503 and 90505 frequently ask us to rekey after buying a house, and to combine the exterior doors onto a single key. If a 1960s-era deadbolt has failed, as happens, we can handle entry and a full keyed-alike rekey in the same visit.

In Old Torrance, near El Prado and the historic district in 90501, many Craftsman bungalows date to the 1910s and 20s. Their original mortise locks and skeleton-key hardware are part of the home's character. Where possible we prefer to work with what is there, whether that means rebuilding or rekeying a mortise lock, or discreetly adding a modern deadbolt while preserving the historic door. Hillside homes in Walteria and Hollywood Riviera, with their mid-century and coastal builds, often mix several lock brands that benefit from being unified under one key.

We also serve Torrance businesses, including tenants around Del Amo Fashion Center, where aluminum-storefront hardware and shared key control matter. Whether you are off Hawthorne Blvd, Crenshaw Blvd, Torrance Blvd or near Pacific Coast Hwy, we come to you. Call (323) 997-8867 any time.

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Lock Rekeying in Torrance — FAQs

What is the difference between rekeying and changing locks?
Rekeying changes the internal pins of your existing lock so a new key works and old keys do not. Replacing swaps the whole lock. Rekeying is usually the right choice if your hardware is in good shape. Call (323) 997-8867 and we can help you decide.
Should I rekey after buying a home in Torrance?
Yes, that is one of the most common reasons. You cannot know who has copies of the old keys, including previous owners, agents, contractors or tenants. Rekeying makes all of those keys useless.
Can you rekey all my doors to one key?
In most cases, yes. We can key your front door, back door, garage entry and other compatible locks alike. Mixed brands can sometimes be matched, though it depends on the locks you have.
Can older locks in Old Torrance be rekeyed?
Often they can. Many 1920s mortise locks have cylinders that can be rekeyed or rebuilt, and we can retrofit modern deadbolts discreetly if you want to keep historic doors intact. Worn parts may need replacing, and we will tell you what we find.
Do you offer rekeying at night or on weekends?
Yes. We are available 24/7 and fully mobile, so call (323) 997-8867 whenever you need us.
Do I need to be home during the rekey?
Someone should be present, or arrange access, so we can reach each lock and hand over the new keys. Tell us about any special access needs when you call.
Will my old keys still work afterward?
No. After rekeying, the old keys will not turn the lock. We test this on each door before we finish.
Do you rekey commercial locks near Del Amo?
We service commercial cylinders, including storefront hardware, and can discuss after-hours work. Describe your doors when you call, and we will plan the right parts and tools.
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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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