Spare keys and household key control
Most lockouts could be avoided with a well-placed spare. Hiding a key under a mat or flowerpot is the first place a burglar looks, so a better plan is a spare with a trusted neighbor or family member, or a quality lockbox mounted out of sight.
Keep track of how many copies exist. If you have handed keys to cleaners, dog walkers or contractors over the years, you may not know where they all are. A rekey resets that count to zero, and we can cut a fresh set and keep your locks keyed alike so you carry fewer keys.
Lockboxes come in two main types: a combination box that hangs on a door handle and a wall-mounted box fixed to masonry or framing. The wall-mounted type is harder to remove, and either should be placed somewhere not visible from the street. Change the combination whenever you give it to someone temporary, such as a contractor. For families, keeping a labeled spare set with a trusted relative across town can solve most lockouts without any call-out at all, and we can cut those spares in a single visit.
Lock services we handle in 90609
- Spare key cutting for house, office and mailbox keys.
- Keying alike so one key opens several doors.
- Lockbox installation advice for safer spare storage.
- Lockout help when the spare is not nearby.
About the 90609 area
90609 is a Whittier ZIP code used mainly for post office boxes . When you call, give the physical address where you need the locksmith.
Questions from 90609
Where should I keep a spare key?
With someone you trust or in a quality lockbox, not under a mat or planter.
Can you make a key from a photo or code?
We cut keys from the original code where possible, but we need proof you are authorized to have the key.