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Lock Rekeying in Acton, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides mobile lock rekeying in Acton, California, 24/7. We come to your home, barn, or gate, change the internal pins so old keys stop working, and keep your existing hardware. Call (323) 997-8867 to schedule rekeying for your property.

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Rekeying changes the inside of a lock so that the old keys no longer turn it, and a new key does. The lock itself stays on the door. That makes it one of the most practical security steps after buying a home, ending a tenancy, parting ways with a ranch hand or house sitter, or losing a ring of keys. In Acton, where one property may have a front door, a back slider, a garage entry, a tack room, a shed and a well house, it also lets us put every lock on a single key.

Properties here are not like a tract neighborhood. Many sit on large lots, with older ranch houses, custom homes on acreage, manufactured or modular homes, and outbuildings that were keyed years ago by different owners. It is common to buy a place and have no idea how many copies of the old keys exist: previous owners, farriers, contractors, neighbors who fed the horses. Rekeying shuts all of those doors at once without paying to replace good hardware.

Crenshaw Lock Company has been serving Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, led by owner and lead technician David Shar. We are fully mobile with no storefront, so everything happens at your property. We are available around the clock, which matters when you move in late or discover a key is missing at night.

How it works in Acton

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    Call and describe the property

    Phone (323) 997-8867 and tell us how many locks you have, what kinds they are (deadbolts, knob sets, padlocks, gate hardware), and any reason for the rekey. Because Acton parcels can be far apart and roads can be hard to find, we will also confirm clear directions, gate codes, or a meeting point.

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    Inspect each lock on site

    We look at every lock to confirm it can be rekeyed. Most quality deadbolts and entry sets can. Worn, damaged, or very low-grade locks may be better replaced, and we will tell you plainly which is which before work starts.

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    Remove and rekey the cylinders

    We take out the cylinder, replace the internal pins to match a new key cut, and reassemble. Outbuilding locks and weathered hardware get extra attention, since dust, rust, and sun exposure on rural properties can cause stiff or sticking parts.

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    Match locks to one key if you want

    If you prefer, we can key the house, garage entry, shed, and tack room alike so you carry one key, or keep certain doors on separate keys, for example for a caretaker who only needs the barn.

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    Test and hand over keys

    We test every lock with the new key, confirm the old key no longer works, and make sure doors latch smoothly. You get your new keys on the spot and can order extras.

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What affects the price

  • The number of locks and cylinders being rekeyed, since each one is handled individually.
  • The type and condition of the hardware, including whether a lock is worth rekeying or should be replaced.
  • Whether you want everything keyed alike or several separate key groups.
  • How many extra keys you want cut.
  • Distance and access, since rural parcels with long approach roads add drive time to a mobile visit.
  • Special hardware such as high-security cylinders, weathered padlocks, or gate locks that need more labor.

Why Acton chooses us

  • Fully mobile, 24/7 service, so rekeying happens at your door rather than at a shop you would have to drive to.
  • In business since 1987, with owner David Shar leading the work.
  • Experience with rural setups: barns, tack rooms, sheds, well houses, and gated driveways, not just standard house doors.
  • We tell you honestly when a lock should be replaced instead of rekeyed, rather than upselling.
  • One visit can cover house, garage, and outbuildings, so you end up with a consistent key plan.
  • Price is explained by clear factors before work begins, with no surprises when we finish.

Lock Rekeying across Acton

Acton spreads across several distinct areas, and rekeying needs vary among them. In the Acton townsite near Sierra Highway, you will find older homes and mixed-use buildings where original locks may be decades old. In Crown Valley and along Crown Valley Rd, larger custom homes and acreage parcels often combine a main house with a barn, guest unit, and gated entrance. Aliso Canyon and Soledad Canyon bring a more remote, ranch-style setting where properties can be far apart and a long drive to the front gate is normal.

In ZIP code 93510, we regularly see jobs like a stuck padlock and rusted hasp on a tack room at a horse property off Soledad Canyon Rd, or keypad and lock service for a gated driveway on a long access road. When we rekey a property like this, we usually walk the whole parcel so that house, barn, shed, and well house are all included and nothing is left on an old key.

We reach Acton via CA-14 (Antelope Valley Fwy), Sierra Highway, and Soledad Canyon Rd, and we serve homes near landmarks like Vasquez Rocks Natural Area Park, Shambala Preserve, the Acton KOA, and Escondido Canyon. Because many addresses are not obvious from the road, sharing precise directions or gate details when you call at (323) 997-8867 helps us find you smoothly.

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Lock Rekeying in Acton — FAQs

What is the difference between rekeying and replacing a lock?
Rekeying changes the internal pins so a new key works and old keys do not, while the lock stays installed. Replacing swaps the whole lock. Rekeying usually costs less and is ideal when the hardware is still in good shape.
Should I rekey after buying a home in Acton?
Yes, it is a sensible step. You cannot know who holds copies of the old keys, from previous owners to contractors and ranch help. Call (323) 997-8867 and we can rekey the house and outbuildings together.
Can you rekey barn and tack room padlocks?
Often yes, depending on the padlock. Many padlocks can be rekeyed, but rusted or seized ones may need to be replaced. We inspect on site and tell you which option makes sense.
Can all my locks use the same key?
Yes. We can key house doors, garage entry, sheds, and other compatible locks alike, so you carry one key. We can also split them into groups if you want some doors separate.
Do you offer rekeying at night or on weekends?
We are available 24/7 and fully mobile. Call (323) 997-8867 any time, and we will talk through the job and arrange a visit.
Do I need to be home during the rekey?
Someone should be present or arrange access, since we need to reach each lock and hand over keys. For gated parcels, let us know gate codes or how to get in when you call.
Will my old keys definitely stop working?
Yes. After rekeying we test each lock with the new key and confirm the old key no longer operates it.
Do you handle gated driveway locks and keypads too?
We service gate locks and keypads on rural parcels. If your gate hardware is involved, mention it when you call so we can come prepared.
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Reviewed by David Shar — Owner & Lead Technician

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles & Ventura County since 1987.

Last updated 2026-10-12.

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