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Lock Repair in Alhambra, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides 24/7 mobile lock repair in Alhambra, California. We come to your home, apartment or storefront to fix sticking, jammed, loose or misaligned locks, deadbolts and latches. Call (323) 997-8867 any hour and describe what your lock is doing.

  • Mobile to your Alhambra location
  • Available 24/7
  • Price quoted before we start
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A lock that sticks, spins loosely, or needs a shoulder shove to latch is telling you something. Sometimes the cause is a worn cylinder. Sometimes it is a door that has shifted, a strike plate that no longer lines up, or a spring that has given out inside the lock body. In Alhambra, where so many homes date from the 1910s through the 1930s, these problems are common and often fixable without replacing the hardware.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and our work is fully mobile. There is no shop to drive to. We bring tools and parts to your door, diagnose the actual cause, and repair what can reasonably be repaired. Owner and lead tech David Shar built the company on the idea that you should only replace a lock when repair is not the sensible answer.

Repair matters here more than in many cities. Original mortise locks and period doorsets in Craftsman and Spanish Revival bungalows are worth keeping, and aluminum storefronts along Main Street and Valley Blvd have their own quirks. Whether it is a seized mortise lock, a deadbolt that will not throw, or a latch that has drifted out of alignment, we look at the whole door, not just the lock.

How it works in Alhambra

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    Call and describe the symptoms

    Call (323) 997-8867 at any hour. Tell us what the lock does: does the key stick, does the bolt drag, does the handle wobble, or does the door no longer line up? Those details help us bring the right parts. If you are locked out, tell us so we can plan for entry first.

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    We come to you

    Because we are fully mobile, we travel to your Alhambra address with tools and common parts on board. There is no storefront to visit. We start by looking at the lock, the door edge, the strike plate and the frame together, since the lock is often not the only culprit.

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    Diagnose the real cause

    We test the key, the cylinder, the bolt and the latch. A sticking lock may need cleaning and lubrication, a worn cylinder may need replacing, and a door that has swelled or settled may simply need the strike or hinges adjusted. We explain what we find before we start work.

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    Repair, realign or replace parts

    We fix what is fixable: rebuilding or servicing a mortise lock, replacing worn internal components, tightening or re-seating loose hardware, realigning strikes and latches, or swapping a failed cylinder. If a lock is beyond sensible repair, we say so and go over replacement options.

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    Test and hand back working keys

    We cycle the lock repeatedly with the door open and closed, confirm the bolt throws fully, and check that every key works smoothly. If a rekey makes sense while we are there, we can discuss it so you are not left with unknown keys in circulation.

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What affects the price

  • The type of lock involved: a standard deadbolt, a knob set, a high-security cylinder and an antique mortise lock all take different parts and different skill.
  • Whether the problem is the lock itself or the door and frame, since realigning a strike plate is a different job than rebuilding internal components.
  • Availability of parts, particularly for older or period hardware, where matching finish and size may take extra effort.
  • The number of locks being repaired in one visit, such as every door in an apartment or a full storefront.
  • Whether the visit is an urgent lockout or after-hours call versus a scheduled repair.
  • Material and condition of the door, such as aged wood, hollow-core, or aluminum storefront framing, which affects how work can be done.

Why Alhambra chooses us

  • Fully mobile, 24/7 service: we come to your door in Alhambra at any hour, with no storefront or shop trip involved.
  • In business since 1987, with David Shar as owner and lead tech, so experience with older hardware is part of the job.
  • Repair-first approach: we try to save a good lock before suggesting replacement, especially period mortise locks.
  • We look at the door, frame, strike and latch together, because many 'bad lock' calls are actually alignment problems.
  • We explain the diagnosis in plain language before work begins, so you know what is wrong and what your options are.
  • Comfortable across home, apartment and commercial work, from wood-frame bungalow doors to aluminum storefronts.

Lock Repair across Alhambra

Alhambra has long been called the 'City of Homes,' and much of that character lives behind the front door. The Bean Tract and Midwick Tract are among 26 single-family areas the city has designated as historic neighborhoods, and many of their Craftsman and Spanish/Mediterranean Revival bungalows still carry original mortise locks and period doorsets on wood-frame doors. When one of those locks seizes, whether in the Bean Tract or in Emery Park, the best answer is often careful on-site mortise repair or a historically appropriate rekey rather than ripping out the hardware.

The rest of town has different needs. Near Downtown Alhambra and the Main Street dining and entertainment corridor, near Garfield Theatre, shops and restaurants often have aluminum storefront doors where a jammed latch, worn cylinder or broken key can stop you from opening on time. Out in Airport Tract and across the mid-century apartment and courtyard buildings, we repair tired deadbolts, gate latches, common-area locks and mailbox locks, especially between tenancies.

We serve addresses throughout 91801 and 91803, from homes near Almansor Park to businesses along Valley Blvd, Fremont Ave and Atlantic Blvd, and for people coming and going via I-10. Call (323) 997-8867 and we will come to you, day or night.

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Lock Repair in Alhambra — FAQs

Can you repair the original mortise lock on my Alhambra bungalow?
In many cases, yes. Mortise locks in 1910s to 1930s homes can often be serviced, rebuilt or fitted with new internal parts rather than replaced. We inspect it on site and tell you honestly whether repair makes sense. Call (323) 997-8867 to describe what it is doing.
My deadbolt won't fully extend. Is the lock broken?
Not necessarily. Often the door has shifted slightly and the bolt no longer lines up with the strike plate. We check alignment first, then the bolt mechanism itself, and fix whichever is the real cause.
Do you offer lock repair at night or on weekends?
Yes. Crenshaw Lock Company is available 24/7 and fully mobile, so you can call (323) 997-8867 at any hour about a jammed or failing lock.
Is it better to repair or replace a sticking lock?
It depends on the cause. Dirt, wear or a misaligned latch are usually repairable. A badly worn cylinder or damaged lock body may be better replaced. We will explain the tradeoff before doing anything.
Can you fix locks on an aluminum storefront on Main Street?
Yes. We work on storefront doors, including jammed latches, worn cylinders and broken keys. If you need it handled before opening, call (323) 997-8867 so we can plan accordingly.
Do you repair locks for apartment buildings?
Yes. We handle individual unit locks, common-area doors, gate latches and mailbox locks, and can combine repair with rekeying between tenancies so old keys stop working.
Is there a shop I can bring my lock to?
No. We are mobile only. We come to your address in Alhambra with tools and parts, and do the repair at your door.
What affects the cost of a lock repair?
Mainly the lock type, whether the problem is in the lock or the door, parts availability, how many locks are involved, and the timing of the call. We discuss this on the phone and on site so you know what to expect before work begins.
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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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