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Business Lockout Service in Arleta, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides 24/7 mobile business lockout service in Arleta, California. If you are locked out of a store, office or commercial building, call (323) 997-8867 and a technician will come to your location and work to get you back inside with as little damage as possible.

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A business lockout rarely happens at a convenient time. Maybe the owner of a shop on Van Nuys Boulevard stepped out to the back lot and the door swung shut, or an employee's key snapped in a worn cylinder before opening. Whatever the cause, you cannot serve customers, receive deliveries or get to your files until the door opens. Crenshaw Lock Company has handled commercial and residential lockouts across Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and we are fully mobile, so we come to you at any hour.

Commercial doors differ from the front door of a house. You may be dealing with an aluminum storefront door and a narrow-stile lock, a steel back door with a heavy deadbolt, a panic bar, a wrought-iron security gate over the glass, or a padlocked roll-up. Each calls for different tools and a different approach. Our goal is always non-destructive entry first: picking, bypassing or decoding the lock so the hardware stays intact and your building stays secure afterward.

We are a mobile service only, with no storefront to visit. You call (323) 997-8867, tell us what kind of door and lock you have, and we plan the job from there. If the lockout reveals a problem, such as a worn lock, a lost key or a damaged strike, we can repair, rekey or replace it while we are on site so you are not left with a weak point overnight.

How it works in Arleta

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    Call and describe the door

    Phone (323) 997-8867 and tell us what you are locked out of: a glass storefront, a steel rear door, a gate or a roll-up. Details like the lock brand, whether there is a deadbolt, and whether an alarm is involved help us bring the right tools.

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    Confirm you are authorized

    Before we open any commercial property, we ask for reasonable confirmation that you own, lease or manage the space. This protects you and your neighbors from someone talking their way into a business that is not theirs.

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    Assess the lock and door

    On arrival we look at the hardware, the door frame and any security gate or screen over the entrance. We choose the least invasive method, whether that is picking, bypass or another technique suited to the lock.

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    Open the door with minimal damage

    We work to open the lock without drilling or cutting whenever possible. If a lock is seized, broken or has been tampered with, we explain the options before any destructive step is taken.

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    Test, repair or rekey as needed

    Once you are in, we check that the lock operates smoothly. If a key was lost or an employee left, we can rekey the cylinder or replace worn hardware so that old keys no longer work.

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    Secure the property before we leave

    We confirm the door latches and locks properly, and we point out weak spots like a loose strike plate or a worn gate hasp so you can decide what to fix now or later.

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What affects the price

  • The type of lock and door: a standard deadbolt on a back door is a different job from a high-security cylinder or a commercial storefront lock.
  • Whether non-destructive entry works, or the lock is damaged, seized or rusted and has to be drilled or cut.
  • Time of day and day of the week, since we are available around the clock and after-hours calls involve different scheduling.
  • Whether you also need rekeying, new keys, a replacement lock or strike plate reinforcement after the entry.
  • Your location within our service area and how easily we can reach the door, including gated lots and rear access.
  • Extra hardware involved, such as security gates, panic hardware or multiple locks that must be opened in sequence.

Why Arleta chooses us

  • Fully mobile and available 24/7, so a lockout at night or on a weekend does not have to wait for a shop to open.
  • In business since 1987, with owner and lead technician David Shar guiding the standards we work to.
  • Non-destructive entry is our first approach, which keeps your doors, frames and glass intact whenever it is possible.
  • We handle the follow-up work too: rekeying, lock replacement, strike and jamb reinforcement, and matching new padlocks to existing keys.
  • We verify authorization before opening commercial doors, which protects your property and your landlord relationships.
  • We explain options and what affects the cost before work begins, rather than surprising you afterward.

Business Lockout across Arleta

Arleta's commercial life runs along a few clear lines. Van Nuys Boulevard carries the busiest stretch of small shops, restaurants and service businesses, many in older low-rise buildings with aluminum storefronts and rear alley doors. Around the Woodman Avenue and Osborne Street intersection, the commercial strip mixes small retail with offices and workshops. These are the places where a stuck back door or a lost key can stop a day's business, and where we are often asked to get an owner or employee back inside.

Just a few blocks from those arterials, the Branford Park district is largely post-war residential, and plenty of local business owners also run things from home offices, garages or small side units. Older detached garages and side gates there often rely on aging padlocks and hasps. Rusted padlocks can seize completely, and we can cut one off, secure the opening, and key a replacement alike to your other locks. Many properties near Branford Recreation Center & Park and Arleta High School also have wrought-iron security screens whose locks have worn out with decades of use.

We serve all of Arleta, including ZIP code 91331, from Branford Street to Woodman Avenue and along the Van Nuys Boulevard corridor. If you are locked out of a shop, office or workspace anywhere in the neighborhood, call (323) 997-8867 and we will come to you.

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Business Lockout in Arleta — FAQs

Do you offer business lockout service in Arleta at night and on weekends?
Yes. Crenshaw Lock Company is a 24/7 mobile locksmith. Call (323) 997-8867 any time, including nights, weekends and holidays, and we will come to your Arleta business.
Will you damage my storefront door to get me in?
Our first approach is always non-destructive entry, such as picking or bypass. Drilling or cutting is only considered when a lock is broken, seized or tampered with, and we explain that to you first.
Do I need to prove I own or lease the business?
We ask for reasonable confirmation that you are the owner, tenant or authorized manager before opening a commercial property. It protects you and the building from unauthorized entry.
Can you rekey the locks after I get back in?
Yes. If a key was lost, an employee left or a tenant moved out, we can rekey the cylinders on site so old keys stop working. It is often more economical than replacing all the hardware.
My back door off an alley on Van Nuys Boulevard won't open. Can you help?
Yes. Rear and alley doors are common lockout calls along Van Nuys Boulevard. Tell us when you call (323) 997-8867 whether it has a deadbolt, a security gate or a panic bar so we bring suitable tools.
What if my padlock is rusted shut?
We can cut a seized or rusted padlock and secure the gate, garage or hasp afterward. We can also supply a replacement padlock keyed alike to your other locks.
How is the cost of a business lockout determined?
It depends on the lock and door type, whether non-destructive entry works, the time of day, and whether you need rekeying or new hardware. We go over the factors with you before starting work.
Do you have a shop I can visit?
No. We are fully mobile, so there is no storefront. We come to your location anywhere in Arleta, including ZIP code 91331.
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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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