LakewoodLos Angeles County
5150 Candlewood St, Suite 17B
Lakewood, CA 90712
Mon–Sun: Open 24 hours
Locksmith in Lakewood, CA. Our home base.
- Local Lakewood shop
- Calls answered 24/7
- Home, car & business locks
Our only shop sits at 5150 Candlewood St, Suite 17B, so Lakewood is the city we know most closely. We handle lockouts, rekeys, new deadbolts and car keys on the tract streets between the 605 and Lakewood Boulevard, and around Lakewood Center.
Our services
Lock and key services in Lakewood
First the lock or key gets a proper look; then you hear what's wrong and what the fix costs, and you say yes before anything is taken apart. Most Lakewood calls are a <a href="/lock-rekey/">rekey</a>, a <a href="/residential-locksmith/">house lockout</a> or a <a href="/car-key-replacement/">lost car key</a>.
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
Off
Home or car lockout
Residential and vehicle lockouts
10%
Off
Rekey 3+ locks
Same visit, same property
$20
Off
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.
Lakewood locksmith, 24/7
A Lakewood locksmith with a shop in town
Lost the only car key, shut yourself out, or just bought a house and have no idea who else holds a key? Call the shop. Openings, rekeys, lock replacements, new deadbolts, smart locks, car keys and business hardware are all handled from here. Expect an ID check, plus something showing the address or car is yours, before any door gets opened.
Lakewood was built fast: developers put up about 17,500 houses in less than three years after construction began in 1949, and the city says 85 percent of its housing units are single-family detached homes. Many of those houses have changed owners several times since, which is why rekeying after a move is one of the most common jobs we do here.
Call a locksmith Why Lakewood calls us
The shop is on Candlewood St
The shop is on Candlewood St, Suite 17B, here in Lakewood. Planning a visit? Ring (562) 534-1992 before you drive over; the techs are often out on jobs and we want someone there to meet you.
- 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.
Lakewood door hardware
Rekey, replace & install locks for Lakewood homes
If the hardware still works, a <a href="/lock-rekey/">rekey</a> is usually enough: new pins in the cylinder, new keys, and every old key stops working. When a lock is worn out, sticks or no longer latches, we <a href="/lock-change/">replace it</a> and can key the front door, back door and side-yard gate to one key.
For a stronger front entry we <a href="/lock-installation/">install deadbolts and smart locks</a>, including keypad models that let you skip handing out spare keys to family or a dog walker. On older doors the tech checks the door edge and strike before drilling, so the new bolt throws fully.
View locksmith servicesKeys · Cylinders · Strikes
Keep your Lakewood locks working and secure
Small faults turn into lockouts: a cylinder that needs wiggling before it turns, a bolt that only slides home when you lean on the door, strike screws too short to reach the framing. Each one is an easy repair while the lock still opens.
Ask the tech to look at your exterior doors while they're out. They check that each bolt fully engages, tighten loose hardware, and tell you which locks are fine and which are close to the end.
- Cylinder turns without force
- Bolt lines up with the strike
- Keys cut from code, not worn copies
- Door hardware tight
Lakewood & nearby
Serving Lakewood from Lakewood.
Lakewood is where the shop is, and it borders Long Beach, Bellflower, Cerritos and Hawaiian Gardens. The other Southeast LA cities below are on our list too.
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Our Lakewood shop
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Locksmith work
Common lock problems
Lock and key problems we see in Lakewood
- 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 Lakewood
Services in Lakewood
FAQs
Lakewood locksmith questions
Not sure what you need? Call and describe it; the locksmith will tell you.
Where is your Lakewood shop, and can I come by?
You'll find the shop at 5150 Candlewood St (Suite 17B) in Lakewood, CA 90712. It's our only location, and it's where calls for the whole service area are handled. Please call (562) 534-1992 before coming by. The techs spend much of the day on jobs around Lakewood and nearby cities, and a quick call makes sure someone is there when you arrive.
I just bought a house in Lakewood. Should I rekey it?
Yes, in most cases. Lakewood's homes went up in the early 1950s, and many have passed through several owners, contractors and tenants since. You can't know how many keys are still out there. A <a href="/lock-rekey/">rekey</a> changes the pins inside your existing locks so old keys stop working, and it costs less than replacing the hardware. While there, the locksmith can key all your exterior doors alike.
Is it possible to put my front door, back door and side gate on one key?
Usually, yes, as long as the locks share a compatible keyway. Many Lakewood houses have a front entry, a back or kitchen door, a side gate and sometimes a door into the garage. The tech checks each cylinder, rekeys the ones that match, and tells you which lock would need to be <a href="/lock-change/">replaced</a> to join the set.
I'm locked out of my car at Lakewood Center. What do I do?
Call (562) 534-1992 and tell us which side of the mall you're parked on, plus the car's make, model and year. Calls are answered 24/7. A <a href="/car-locksmith/">car locksmith</a> opens the door without damage, and before doing it the tech asks for ID and proof you own the vehicle, such as the registration in the glovebox once it's open.
Will you check my ID before opening my home?
Yes, on every opening. Show a photo ID along with a utility bill, lease, registration, or a neighbor who knows you, so the locksmith can match you to the address or car. If those documents are inside, the door is opened first and the check happens right after, before the locksmith leaves.
Will a smart lock fit an older Lakewood door?
Most of the time. Many smart locks fit a standard deadbolt bore, so the tech checks the hole size, backset and door thickness first. If the door was drilled for an old lockset or has worn wood around the strike, it may need a reinforcement plate. See <a href="/lock-installation/">deadbolt and smart lock installation</a> for what the visit covers.