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You walk up to your front door after a long day, reach for your keys, and your heart sinks. They’re sitting on your kitchen counter, and you’re standing outside in the cold. This happens to Lenni residents more than you’d think, especially with the busy lifestyles around here.
Having spare keys changes everything. You hand one to your neighbor, keep another in your car, maybe give one to your adult kids who still come by to do laundry. Suddenly, that sinking feeling becomes a thing of the past.
When you need key duplication in Lenni, you want copies that actually work. Not the flimsy ones that break off in your lock three months later. Our keys are cut to exact specifications using professional equipment, so they turn smoothly and last for years.
Our family has been cutting keys since the late 1800s. That’s over 140 years of figuring out what works and what doesn’t. Today, fourth-generation locksmith Tom McCausland and his daughter Chrissy run the largest locksmith operation in the Delaware Valley from our Prospect Park storefront.
We’ve seen every type of key that comes through Lenni – from those tricky old house keys that most places can’t duplicate to the newer high-security keys that require special equipment. When other shops tell you “we can’t make that,” we’re usually the place they send you to.
Our shop is right here in Prospect Park, just a short drive from Lenni. No waiting weeks for appointments or dealing with some guy in a van who may or may not show up. You can stop by, get your keys cut while you wait, and be back home in no time.
You bring in your original key, and we examine it to make sure it’s in good shape for duplication. If it’s worn down or damaged, we can often work with it anyway – that’s where our experience comes in handy.
We use professional key-cutting machines, not the automated kiosks you see at big box stores. This means we can handle specialty keys, high-security keys, and those oddball keys that automated machines reject. Each key gets cut to exact factory specifications.
Before you leave, we test every key to make sure it works smoothly. If something’s not right, we’ll recut it on the spot. You’re not walking out with keys that might work – you’re getting keys that definitely work.
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We handle all types of residential keys for Lenni homeowners. Standard house keys, deadbolt keys, mailbox keys, sliding door keys – if it opens something at your house, we can duplicate it. We also work with high-security keys that require special authorization and equipment.
Many Lenni homes have a mix of old and new locks, especially in some of the older neighborhoods around here. We stock key blanks for vintage locks that other places don’t carry, and we have the experience to work with locks from different eras.
If you’re dealing with a key that’s been copied multiple times and isn’t working quite right anymore, we can often improve it. Sometimes we’ll suggest going back to your original key if you still have it, or we can work from the lock itself to create a fresh key that works like new.
Most standard house keys are cut and ready within minutes while you wait. We keep our key-cutting machines well-maintained and stock the most common key blanks, so there’s rarely any delay for typical residential keys.
High-security keys or specialty keys might take a bit longer, especially if we need to verify authorization or order a specific blank. But even then, we’re usually talking about same-day service, not days or weeks like some places.
If you’re in a real hurry, call ahead and let us know what type of key you need duplicated. We can have everything ready so you can get in and out quickly.
We handle a lot of “impossible” keys. After 140+ years in the locksmith business, we’ve built up quite a collection of specialty key blanks and cutting tools that most shops don’t have.
High-security keys, vintage keys, oddball commercial keys – these are the types of challenges we actually enjoy. We have the authorization to cut keys for major manufacturers like Medeco, Schlage, and Kwikset, including their restricted keyways.
If we can’t duplicate your key in our shop, we’ll tell you honestly and explain why. But more often than not, we can figure out a solution that other places missed.
Automated kiosks use preset programs and can’t adjust for worn keys or unusual blanks. If your original key is even slightly worn or if it’s not a perfect match for their limited selection, the copy won’t work properly.
We cut keys by hand using professional equipment, which means we can compensate for wear, adjust the cutting depth, and work with a much wider variety of key types. Each key gets individual attention instead of being run through an automated process.
The difference shows up when you try to use the key. Our keys turn smoothly and last longer because they’re cut to the exact specifications your lock needs, not just close enough for a machine to accept.
Absolutely. Every key we cut gets tested before you leave to make sure it works properly. If there’s any issue with a key we’ve duplicated, bring it back and we’ll make it right.
We’ve been serving Delaware County families for over four generations, so our reputation depends on getting things right the first time. If a key doesn’t work the way it should, that’s on us, not you.
Most problems with duplicated keys happen because the original was too worn to copy accurately, or because someone used cheap equipment that couldn’t handle the job properly. We’ll explain what’s happening and find a solution that actually works.
Standard house keys typically run a few dollars each, depending on the type of blank needed. High-security keys cost more because they require special blanks and authorization, but we’ll give you the exact price upfront.
We don’t believe in surprise fees or inflated pricing. The price we quote is what you pay, and we’ll explain any cost differences between different types of keys so you understand what you’re getting.
If you’re duplicating multiple keys at once, we can often work out better pricing. Many Lenni families get a full set of spares made – front door, back door, deadbolts – so everyone in the household has what they need.
Yes, we can create new keys from your locks themselves. This is called “impressioning” or “code cutting,” and it’s one of those traditional locksmith skills that takes real experience to do properly.
We can work directly from your door locks, deadbolts, or other hardware to create a fresh set of keys that work perfectly. This is especially helpful if you’ve been dealing with keys that were copied from copies and aren’t working quite right anymore.
The process takes a bit longer than standard duplication since we’re essentially reverse-engineering your locks, but you’ll end up with keys that work like new. We can also rekey your locks at the same time if you want to start fresh with a completely new key system.
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