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Key Duplication in West Hills, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides mobile key duplication in West Hills, California, cutting house, office, mailbox and restricted keys at your door. We are available 24/7 and have served the area since 1987. Call (323) 997-8867 to talk through what you need copied and when.

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Most people in West Hills do not think about a spare key until the only one is gone, bent, or worn so smooth that it sticks in the lock. Many homes here were built in the 1960s through the 1980s, and the original Kwikset and Schlage hardware has been turning the same brass for decades. Keys cut from keys that were themselves copies tend to drift out of tolerance, and the result is a lock that works only if you jiggle it just right.

Crenshaw Lock Company is fully mobile, so there is no shop to drive to and no counter to wait at. David Shar and the team come to your home, office, or car with cutting equipment, and make the copies on location. That matters when you are juggling a work schedule along Victory Blvd or Roscoe Blvd, or when the key you need copied is the one you cannot afford to be without.

Key duplication sounds simple, but it covers a wider range than most people expect: standard house keys, office keys, mailbox keys, and restricted keys that big-box kiosks will not touch. We have been doing this work in the Los Angeles area since 1987, and we will tell you plainly when a copy is the right answer and when the lock itself is the real problem.

How it works in West Hills

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    You call, we talk through the keys

    Call (323) 997-8867 any hour. Tell us what kind of keys you have: house, office, mailbox, or something stamped with a restriction notice. We will ask a few questions about the lock and what you want to end up with, so we arrive prepared.

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    We come to you

    We are fully mobile, with no storefront. A technician drives to your West Hills home, office or parking spot with key-cutting equipment and a range of key blanks, so the work happens right where the lock is.

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    Inspect the original key and the lock

    Before cutting, we look at the key you want copied and test it in the lock. A worn original makes a poor template. If the key already binds or turns roughly, we will say so, because copying a bad key just multiplies the problem.

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    Cut and match the blanks

    We choose the correct blank for your keyway and cut the copies. Restricted keys are handled according to the authorization requirements that come with them, which may mean confirming who is entitled to the copy.

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    Test every copy in the lock

    Each new key is tried in the actual lock, not just compared by eye. We check that it inserts smoothly, turns the bolt fully, and withdraws cleanly. Anything that is not right gets recut before we leave.

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    Talk through next steps

    If the lock is tired, or you are thinking about rekeying so everything runs on one key, we will explain the options. There is no pressure to buy anything beyond the copies you asked for.

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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 transponder-style key.
  • How many copies you need, and whether several doors are involved in the same visit.
  • The condition of the original key; a worn key may need to be re-originated or the lock rekeyed rather than simply copied.
  • Whether a restricted keyway requires authorization or special blanks that are not stocked in common varieties.
  • The time of day, since we are available 24/7 and after-hours calls differ from scheduled daytime visits.
  • Whether you add related work, such as rekeying, repairing a sticky lock, or fitting a new deadbolt, during the same visit.

Why West Hills chooses us

  • Fully mobile service means copies are cut at your door, and you never have to leave a home or office unattended to find a shop.
  • In business in the Los Angeles area since 1987, so the older Kwikset and Schlage hardware found in West Hills tract homes is familiar territory.
  • We test each copy in the actual lock rather than trusting a visual match, which avoids the frustration of keys that nearly work.
  • We will tell you honestly when the better fix is rekeying or replacing a failing lock instead of copying a worn key.
  • We handle restricted and specialty keys as well as ordinary house keys, following the authorization the key requires.
  • Available 24/7, so a lost-key evening does not have to wait until a shop opens.

Key Duplication across West Hills

West Hills sits at the western edge of the San Fernando Valley, and the housing reflects that. Around the Shadow Ranch area and the Platt Village and Platt Ave corridor, you find many 1960s to 1980s tract homes where the original builder locks are still in service. Those keys have often been copied from copies over the years, which is exactly when a fresh, accurate cut makes daily life easier. New owners in 91307 frequently ask for duplicates of every exterior door key, or for all doors to be matched to a single key.

Further up toward the Valley Circle foothills and the Bell Canyon edge in 91304, gated developments and hillside homes add another layer. A resident may carry a house key, a pedestrian gate key, and a mailbox key, and losing one tends to prompt a conversation about matching the gate lock and front deadbolt to the same key. We can cut the copies on site, and if a key has been lost, we can discuss rekeying so the missing one no longer works.

We also see steady demand around 91308 and along the main roads, including Victory Blvd, Roscoe Blvd, Saticoy St, Fallbrook Ave and Woodlake Ave. Whether you work near West Hills Hospital & Medical Center, drop kids at Chaminade College Preparatory, or head out to Orcutt Ranch or the Upper Las Virgenes Canyon Open Space Preserve on weekends, a spare key held by someone you trust is cheap peace of mind. We come to you, wherever in West Hills that is.

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Key Duplication in West Hills — FAQs

Can you copy keys at my West Hills home, or do I need to come somewhere?
We are fully mobile and have no storefront, so we come to you. Call (323) 997-8867 and we will bring cutting equipment to your home, office, or vehicle anywhere in West Hills.
Do you offer key duplication at night or on weekends?
Yes. Crenshaw Lock Company is available 24/7, including nights, weekends and holidays. Call (323) 997-8867 and we will discuss what you need.
Can you copy a key that says Do Not Duplicate?
Those markings are often not legally binding, but true restricted keyways are controlled systems. We follow the authorization the key requires, which may mean confirming you are entitled to a copy. Call (323) 997-8867 to describe your key.
My key is very worn. Is it worth copying?
Often a copy of a worn key inherits its flaws. We test the key first and may suggest rekeying the lock or cutting from a better reference so the new key works smoothly.
Can you make matching keys for several doors on one key?
Yes. Many new owners of older tract homes near Shadow Ranch want every exterior door on one key. That is typically done by rekeying, then cutting the number of copies you want.
I lost the key to my gated community's pedestrian gate and front door. What can you do?
We can discuss rekeying the front deadbolt and, where the lock is accessible, matching it to the gate lock, then cut new keys. Call (323) 997-8867 so we can learn what hardware you have.
Can you duplicate mailbox and office keys too?
Yes. We cut house, office and mailbox keys on location. Some building or postal systems have their own rules, so we will explain what is possible for your particular lock.
How is price determined for key duplication?
It depends on key type, quantity, condition of the original, whether the keyway is restricted, and timing. We will explain these factors when you call rather than guess before we know your lock.
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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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