When most people think about getting a key cut, they picture a simple house key duplication at a hardware store kiosk. But a full-service locksmith can cut a far wider variety of keys than most people realize — including many that those self-service machines simply can’t handle. At Curleys Key Shop, we’ve been cutting keys for the Pomona Valley since 1951, and our inventory covers everything from everyday door keys to rare specialty blanks. Here’s a look at the types of keys a professional locksmith can cut for you.
Standard Residential and Commercial Door Keys
The most common request is also the most straightforward. Whether you need a spare for a family member or multiple copies for a new property, a locksmith can duplicate standard residential and commercial door keys quickly and accurately. At Curleys Key Shop, key duplication is fast and affordable — and our inventory of blanks means we can handle the vast majority of locks found in Pomona Valley homes and businesses.
Padlock, Gate, and Mailbox Keys
Beyond door locks, many properties use padlocks, gate locks, and mailbox or HOA common area locks that require their own specific key blanks. These are often overlooked until a key goes missing. A well-stocked locksmith shop carries blanks for a wide range of these applications, so you’re not left searching multiple stores for a match.
Automotive Keys and Key Fobs
Modern vehicle keys are far more complex than they used to be. Many cars today require transponder keys or key fobs that must be electronically programmed to communicate with the vehicle — a process that goes well beyond simple cutting. At Curleys Key Shop, we cut and program automotive keys, transponder keys, and key fob remotes for a wide range of makes and models. Our pricing is consistently lower than what a dealership charges, and most automotive key services are completed while you wait. Give us a call at (909) 622-6716 to confirm availability for your specific year and model.
Antique and Vintage Automobile Keys
Owners of antique or classic vehicles often struggle to find a shop with the right blanks and equipment for older key types. It’s one of our specialties at Curleys Key Shop — we’ve been cutting keys for vintage and antique automobiles since the 1950s, and we carry blanks that most other shops in the Pomona Valley simply don’t stock.
Skeleton Keys and Antique Lock Keys
Skeleton keys and the older lock mechanisms they operate are increasingly rare in the locksmith trade. Most modern shops don’t carry the blanks or have the experience to work with them. Avery Carter at Curleys Key Shop still repairs skeleton key locks and cuts keys for antique hardware — a skill that has become genuinely hard to find.
Specialty and Hard-to-Find Keys
Perhaps one of the most valuable things a well-established locksmith offers is the ability to handle keys that other shops turn away. Over more than 70 years, Curleys Key Shop has built up a deep inventory of specialty blanks and the equipment to cut them accurately. If you’ve been told elsewhere that your key can’t be duplicated, call us at (909) 622-6716 before accepting that answer — there’s a good chance we can help.
Why Key Selection Matters
Not all locksmiths are equally equipped. A shop with a limited inventory will tell you a key can’t be cut simply because they don’t carry the blank — not because it’s genuinely impossible. At Curleys Key Shop, we’ve built our reputation on having the right blanks in stock and the experience to use them correctly. If we don’t have it, no one does.
For key cutting, duplication, or any lock and key need in the Pomona Valley, contact Curleys Key Shop at (909) 622-6716.