Key copy
Spare keys that work the first time.
- Copies tested in the lock
- Worn keys cut back to code
- Restricted keys need authorization
A key copy that sticks in the lock is often a copy of a copy, each generation a little further from the original cuts. Our key duplication service cuts house and business keys from a good original or by code, and each new key is tried in the lock it belongs to. Homeowners and businesses anywhere in Los Angeles County can use it.
Making copies because keys went missing? Consider a rekey first; extra copies of a lost key don't solve anything. Car keys with chips are a separate job, covered under car key replacement.
Need spare keys?
Have the original keys ready, not old copies, so the new ones match the lock.
Key duplication services
A good copy starts with the cleanest key you have. Worn keys can be decoded and cut back to their original depths.
House key copies
Spares for front, back, garage entry and gate locks.
Business key copies
Office, storefront and cabinet keys, with restricted keys cut only with authorization.
Cut by code
Keys cut from the code stamped on the lock or key, or from a decoded worn key.
Padlock and cabinet keys
Spares for padlocks, cabinets and other small locks you own.
Keys we can and can't copy
Standard keys
Common residential and commercial blanks, copied directly from a good original.
Restricted and high-security keys
Patented keyways that need the account holder's authorization and an authorized source.
"Do not duplicate" keys
The stamp alone doesn't stop copying. Real copy control comes from a restricted keyway.
When to get a key copied
Get a spare cut when:
- You're down to one keyYou're a single lost key away from a lockout.
- Your key sticks or needs wigglingProbably a worn copy. Cut a fresh one from the original or by code.
- Someone new needs accessA family member, caregiver or new employee.
- Keys are bent or crackedBent keys can snap off inside the cylinder.
- You just had the locks rekeyedCut enough copies of the new key for everyone who needs one.
Safety first. Don't copy a key you aren't authorized to hold, and expect the tech to ask for authorization on restricted keys. Think about who will carry each spare; if one later goes missing, a rekey is the fix.
Why customers get keys cut with us
Tested in the lock
New keys are tried in their locks before the job is closed out.
Cut from a clean source
From your cleanest original, the key code or a decoded worn key.
Authorization respected
Restricted keys are cut only with the account holder's approval.
Shop in Lakewood
Our shop is at 5150 Candlewood St in Lakewood, serving LA County.
