LakewoodLos Angeles County
5150 Candlewood St, Suite 17B
Lakewood, CA 90712
Mon–Sun: Open 24 hours
Cerritos locksmith for home, car & business. Any hour.
- Home, car & business locks
- Shop in neighboring Lakewood
- Open 24/7
Cerritos sits on the Orange County line, and Lakewood, where our shop is, borders it on the Los Angeles County side. As a Cerritos locksmith we handle lockouts, rekeys, smart locks, car keys and business locks, with calls answered 24/7.
Our services
Lock & key services around Cerritos
Start by telling us what you're dealing with. The technician inspects the lock, car or safe, explains the fix, and you agree on a price before any work begins.
Open 24/7 Emergency Locksmith
Locked out, key snapped or door forced? Calls are answered around the clock, and the tech arrives ready for the situation you describe.
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Car Locksmith
Car and trunk lockouts opened without broken glass, plus worn ignitions and door locks that won't take the key.
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New transponder keys, remote fobs and smart keys cut and programmed so the immobilizer recognizes them.
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Residential Locksmith
Every lock on the house, from the front deadbolt to the side gate, repaired, upgraded or keyed to one plan.
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Lock Rekey
Moved in or lost a key? Fresh pins in the cylinders you already own retire every old key.
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Commercial Locksmith
Master key systems, panic bars, mortise locks and staff-change rekeys for offices, shops and multi-unit buildings.
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Current offers
Mention an offer when you call. One offer per visit.
$15
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Home or car lockout
Residential and vehicle lockouts
10%
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Rekey 3+ locks
Same visit, same property
$20
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Car key replacement
Cut and programmed keys
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Sample offers pending owner approval. Offers can't be combined. Ask the locksmith for details.
Cerritos homes & businesses
Looking for a locksmith in Cerritos?
Cerritos mixes neighborhoods with a lot of commercial ground: Cerritos Towne Center, the Cerritos Industrial Park and the Cerritos Auto Square all sit inside city limits. Calls here range from a front-door lockout to a storefront lock that won't latch or an office that needs new keys after a staff change.
For businesses, a master key system lets owners and managers carry one key while employees open only their own areas. We set these systems up, rekey them when someone leaves, and repair the commercial hardware they run on.
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Planned streets, practical lock work
Large-scale home building in Cerritos began after a 1963 special election cleared the way on former dairy land, and between 1970 and 1972 it was California's fastest-growing city. We work on those homes, the businesses around them and the cars parked out front, all through one number.
- Shop in Lakewood
- Calls answered 24/7
- ID check before entry
- Price confirmed before work
How a visit works
From your call to a working lock.
- 01
Call and describe the job
Say what's locked or lost, the address, and anything you know about the lock or key: car year and model, deadbolt brand, number of doors. That decides which tools and blanks come with the locksmith.
- 02
ID check and a confirmed price
On arrival the locksmith checks ID and proof that you live there or own the vehicle, looks at the lock, and confirms the work and the price with you. Nothing starts until you agree.
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The work, then a test
The door is opened, the lock rekeyed or replaced, or the key cut and programmed. Every key is tried in its lock, and every fob is tested on the car, before the locksmith leaves.
Cerritos lock upgrades
Rekey, change or install locks for Cerritos homes
If the locks are in good shape, rekeying is the quickest way to cut off old keys after a move, a lost key or a contractor's last day. Keep the hardware; change the key.
When you want different hardware, such as a heavier deadbolt, keypad entry or a smart lock you run from your phone, the tech removes the old lock, fits the new one to the door and checks that the bolt throws cleanly.
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Keep Cerritos locks working year-round
Cerritos gets a cooling breeze off the San Gabriel River and is rarely hit by Santa Ana winds. For most locks, though, daily use does more harm than weather: every turn of the key wears the pins, and every slam loosens a screw.
Check your entry doors twice a year. Tighten loose handle screws, make sure the deadbolt slides fully into the frame without you pushing on the door, and retire keys worn smooth before they start wearing down the cylinder.
- Cylinder turns without force
- Bolt lines up with the strike
- Keys cut from code, not worn copies
- Door hardware tight
Cerritos & bordering cities
Locksmith service throughout Cerritos.
Cerritos wraps around Artesia and borders Lakewood, Norwalk and Bellflower. We cover every one of them from the Lakewood shop.
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Common lock problems
Lock issues Cerritos homeowners and businesses run into
- Locked out of the house
- Locked out at night
- Key broken off in the lock
- Door kicked in or pried
- Deadbolt stuck halfway
- Lost house keys
- Keys stolen with your ID
- Just moved into a home
- Tenant or roommate moved out
- Keys locked in the car
- Keys locked in the trunk
- Key stuck in the ignition
- Ignition won't turn
- Car door lock jammed
- Lost the only car key
- Key fob not working
- Car won't start with the key
- Need a spare smart key
Areas near Cerritos
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FAQs
Cerritos locksmith FAQ
Not sure what you need? Call and describe it; the locksmith will tell you.
Can you set up a master key system for a business in Cerritos?
Yes. Offices, shops and units in places like the Cerritos Industrial Park often need several levels of access. A master key system gives the owner one key for every door, managers a key for their area, and staff a key for only what they use. The tech reviews your doors and locks first, since some cylinders may need replacing to fit the system.
Can you help with a car lockout at Los Cerritos Center?
Yes. Call with the car's make, model and year and the part of the Los Cerritos Center lot you're in. Have ID and the registration ready; the tech checks both before opening the door. If the key itself is gone, a new one can often be cut and programmed for the vehicle, so mention that on the phone.
Do you install smart locks in Cerritos homes?
Yes. Smart locks and keypad deadbolts usually go into a standard door prep. The tech checks the door's thickness, bore and backset, installs the lock, and tests it with the door shut, because a bolt that rubs the strike can strain the motor and jam. Have your app login handy if you want help pairing it.
My Cerritos house dates from the 1970s. Are the original locks still safe?
Cerritos was California's fastest-growing city between 1970 and 1972, so locks from that era may still be on some doors. Age alone isn't the issue; wear and unknown keys are. If a lock is loose, sticks, or has keys you can't account for, the tech can rekey it or replace it with a stronger deadbolt.
Which documents should I have ready for a home lockout?
A photo ID and a document with the address on it: a utility bill, lease or a piece of mail. Locksmiths ask for this on home lockouts so they never let the wrong person in. If all of that is inside the house, say so on the phone and it will be checked once the door is open.