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Business Lockout Service in Altadena, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides business lockout service in Altadena, California, 24/7 and fully mobile. If you are locked out of a store, office, or rebuild jobsite, call (323) 997-8867 and we will talk through your door and lock and send a technician to you.

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A business lockout is a different problem from a house lockout. There may be employees waiting outside, a delivery on the way, a register that cannot open, or a contractor crew standing idle. In Altadena, that pressure looks a little different than in a typical city. Along Lake Ave, Lincoln Ave, and Fair Oaks Ave you find small independent shops and offices, and across the foothills there are active rebuild sites where doors, lockboxes, and temporary hardware change constantly.

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. There is no storefront to visit; we come to your door at any hour, day or night, weekends and holidays included. Our approach to commercial entry is to get you inside with as little damage as the situation allows, and to leave the lock working properly.

Since the January 2025 Eaton Fire, a lot of commercial and construction-related lock work in Altadena has involved new construction, contractor jobsite security, and hardware on surviving buildings that was affected by heat, soot, and ash. A lockout on one of these properties can come from a seized cylinder, a misplaced key during a handoff between trades, or a lockbox code nobody remembers. We have seen all of these kinds of problems and will explain what is going on before we do any work.

How it works in Altadena

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    Call and describe the door

    Call (323) 997-8867 any time. Tell us what kind of building it is, what type of door and lock you have (glass storefront, steel door, wood door, gate, rollup), and whether anyone is hurt or any alarm is sounding. That helps us bring the right tools and decide on the best method.

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    Confirm you are authorized

    Before opening a business, we need reasonable assurance that you are the owner, manager, tenant, or someone authorized to enter. On a rebuild site, that may mean the contractor or property owner. We ask this to protect you and your property, not to slow you down.

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    Assess the lock and choose the least-damaging method

    On arrival we look at the hardware. Many commercial locks can be opened without damage using picking or bypass techniques. If a lock is seized, corroded, or fouled with soot, we explain the options and what each would mean for the lock.

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    Open the door and check that it works

    Once the door is open, we test the latch, the cylinder, and the closing action. A lockout is often a sign that something is worn or failing, so we tell you plainly if we see a problem that could lock you out again.

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    Repair, rekey, or replace if needed

    If the lock was damaged, a key was lost, or a former employee or contractor still has access, we can repair, rekey, or replace the hardware on the spot. Nothing is done without your approval first.

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    Leave the business secure

    Before we go, we make sure the door locks properly and that you have working keys or codes. If you are leaving the building after hours, we confirm it is fully secured.

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What affects the price

  • Time of day and day of the week, since we answer nights, weekends, and holidays as well as regular hours.
  • The type of door and lock involved, such as a standard commercial deadbolt, a high-security cylinder, a panic bar, a glass storefront door, or a gate.
  • Whether the lock can be opened without damage or has seized, corroded, or been fouled by soot and ash and needs more work.
  • Whether you need only entry or also a repair, rekey, or replacement of cylinders and hardware afterward.
  • The number of locks or doors involved, which matters on larger offices and rebuild sites with multiple entries.
  • Your location within the Altadena area and the access conditions at the site, such as hillside roads or a gated lot.

Why Altadena chooses us

  • Fully mobile and available 24/7. We come to your business at any hour, and there is no shop to drive to.
  • Serving Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, under owner and lead technician David Shar.
  • Familiarity with Altadena's current needs, including new-construction locksets, simple master-key systems, and contractor lockboxes on Eaton Fire rebuilds.
  • Experience freeing and rekeying cylinders that have seized after heat, soot, and ash exposure, rather than simply drilling them out.
  • We explain the method and the options before starting, and we do not do repair or replacement work you have not approved.
  • We aim to open doors without damage whenever the lock and situation allow it.

Business Lockout across Altadena

Altadena is an unincorporated foothill community, and its business and building mix is distinctive. Lake Ave, Lincoln Ave, Fair Oaks Ave, Altadena Dr, and Woodbury Rd carry the small shops, offices, and service businesses, while the surrounding streets have homes of every era, from Craftsman bungalows in Janes Village to larger hillside lots near Christmas Tree Lane on Santa Rosa Avenue and around the Altadena Country Club. In the 91001 and 91003 ZIP codes, we get calls for lockouts at commercial doors, home offices, and gated properties alike.

The January 2025 Eaton Fire changed the day-to-day lock work here. Many sites are now active construction projects, where a crew may need an all-new set of locks keyed alike, a simple master-key system, or a contractor lockbox to control access while the building goes up. We can set those systems up and help when a lockout happens mid-project, whether it is a lost key, a forgotten code, or a door that has been rekeyed during the handoff between trades.

On surviving buildings, we also see hardware that did not fare well. Months of ash and soot exposure can leave deadbolts and cylinders stiff or seized, and that can turn into a lockout the moment someone turns a key. From The Meadows to the streets near Charles White Park, Farnsworth Park, and the Cobb Estate and Sam Merrill Trailhead area, we work around hillside access and gated lots. If you are locked out of a business or jobsite in Altadena, call (323) 997-8867.

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Business Lockout in Altadena — FAQs

Do you offer business lockout help in Altadena at night and on weekends?
Yes. Crenshaw Lock Company is available 24/7 and fully mobile, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Call (323) 997-8867 and we will talk through your situation and get a technician headed to you.
Will you have to damage my commercial door to get in?
Not usually. We try non-destructive methods first, such as picking or bypass. If a lock is seized or damaged, we explain the options before choosing a more involved approach, and we only go ahead with your approval.
Can you help if I am locked out of a rebuild jobsite after the Eaton Fire?
Yes. We work with contractors and property owners on lost keys, forgotten lockbox codes, and doors rekeyed during construction. We can also supply and key new locksets, set up a simple master-key system, and install contractor lockboxes.
My deadbolt seems stuck after the fire. Is that a lockout waiting to happen?
It can be. Heat, soot, and ash can stiffen or seize cylinders. If your key is turning with difficulty, call (323) 997-8867 before it fails completely. We can often free and rekey the lock rather than replace it.
Do I need to prove I am allowed to enter the business?
We ask for reasonable verification that you are the owner, manager, tenant, or an authorized representative. It protects you and your property, and on rebuilds, we may confirm with the owner or general contractor.
Can you also rekey the business after a lockout?
Yes. If keys were lost or a former employee, tenant, or contractor still has access, we can rekey or replace the cylinders while we are there. The decision is yours, and we explain the options first.
Do you have a storefront I can come to?
No. We are mobile only. We come to your Altadena business, office, or jobsite, so there is no shop to visit. Call (323) 997-8867 to start.
What affects the cost of a business lockout?
The main factors are the time of day, the type of door and lock, whether the lock is damaged or seized, how many doors are involved, and whether you need repair or rekeying after entry. We explain what applies to your situation 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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