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High Security Locks in Arleta, California

Crenshaw Lock Company installs pick-, bump- and drill-resistant high security locks and restricted keys in Arleta, California. We are a fully mobile locksmith, available 24/7, and we come to your home, apartment or garage. Call (323) 997-8867 to talk through your door and your options.

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Most of Arleta was built in the late 1940s and 1950s, and a lot of the hardware has stayed with the houses. Walk the grid of streets around Branford Park and you will find original tubular knob sets, thin mid-century latches, and deadbolts that were added decades later and have been worn smooth by years of use. Those locks did their job for a long time, but they were never designed to resist the pick, bump and drill techniques that are common now.

High security locks are a different kind of cylinder. They use tighter tolerances, security pins, hardened inserts that resist drilling, and key systems that are restricted, meaning copies cannot be cut at a hardware store kiosk without authorization. For a family that has had a break-in attempt, a landlord who is tired of keys floating around after tenant turnover, or a shop owner on Van Nuys Boulevard, that control over who can duplicate a key matters as much as the lock itself.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner and lead technician David Shar has seen how doors in neighborhoods like Arleta actually fail. Often the cylinder is not the weak point. It is a short strike plate screw, a hollow jamb, or a flimsy security screen door latch. We are mobile only, so there is no storefront to visit. We bring the work to your door and look at the whole setup before recommending anything.

How it works in Arleta

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    Talk through the problem

    Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us what is going on: a recent pry attempt, a tenant turnover, lost keys, or simply wanting a stronger door. We will ask about the door type and current hardware so we arrive prepared.

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    Inspect the door, frame and surrounding hardware

    At your property we check the cylinder, the deadbolt body, the strike plate, the jamb, and any wrought-iron security screen door. A high security cylinder on a weak jamb only moves the weak point, so we tell you honestly what else needs attention.

  3. 3

    Choose the lock and key system

    We explain the options in plain language: how much pick, bump and drill resistance you need, whether you want a restricted keyway, and whether multiple locks should be keyed alike, such as house, garage and side gate.

  4. 4

    Install and reinforce

    We fit the new lock, replace damaged deadbolts where needed, and reinforce strike plates and jambs with longer screws and heavier hardware that bite into the framing rather than just the trim.

  5. 5

    Test, hand over keys and explain

    We operate every lock repeatedly, confirm the door closes and latches cleanly, hand over your keys, and explain how to have additional keys made through the restricted system if you need them.

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What affects the price

  • The grade and key system of the lock you choose, since restricted keyways and hardened components differ from standard cylinders.
  • How many doors, gates or garage locks are being upgraded and whether they are keyed alike.
  • The condition of the door, strike plate and jamb, and whether reinforcement or a damaged deadbolt replacement is required.
  • Whether the job is a simple cylinder swap or involves unusual hardware, such as an older security screen door lock.
  • The time of day you call, since after-hours and emergency service is part of what we offer around the clock.
  • How many keys you need cut and whether extra restricted key copies are requested.

Why Arleta chooses us

  • Fully mobile and available 24/7, so a pry attempt at night does not have to wait until morning to be secured.
  • Serving Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, with owner David Shar leading the work.
  • We look at the frame, jamb and strike plate, not just the lock, because that is where many forced entries actually succeed.
  • Familiar with mid-century tract home hardware, including original Kwikset and Weiser tubular sets and later aftermarket deadbolts.
  • We can key house, garage and gate locks alike so you carry fewer keys without lowering security.
  • Plain explanations and no pressure; if a standard upgrade will do the job, we will say so.

High Security Locks across Arleta

Arleta's one-story stucco homes around the Branford Park district and Branford Recreation Center were built as modest tract housing, and many still have their original entry hardware behind wrought-iron security screen doors. Those screens add a visual deterrent, but their own latches wear out and the main door behind them is often what decides whether a pry attempt succeeds. A high security deadbolt with a reinforced strike plate in the 91331 ZIP code is a practical upgrade for these homes.

Along the Van Nuys Boulevard corridor and the Woodman Avenue and Osborne Street commercial strip, the picture is mixed: small businesses, 1960s and 70s garden apartments and dingbats, and rental units where keys change hands often. A restricted key system helps landlords and shop owners control duplication when tenants or staff leave. Near Arleta High School and along Branford Street, owner-occupied homes often have detached garages and side gates with aging padlocks, which we can replace and key alike to the house.

Wherever you are in Arleta, we come to you. Call (323) 997-8867 any hour and we will discuss what your door needs.

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High Security Locks in Arleta — FAQs

What makes a lock high security?
High security locks resist common attacks such as picking, bumping and drilling through tighter tolerances, security pins and hardened inserts. Many also use restricted keys that cannot be freely copied.
Will a high security lock work on my older Arleta home?
Usually yes. Most 1950s tract homes accept standard-size deadbolts, though we check the door and jamb first. Call (323) 997-8867 and we can talk through your setup.
Is the lock enough, or does the door frame matter too?
The frame matters a lot. Many forced entries break the jamb or strike plate rather than the lock. We typically reinforce both so the upgrade actually helps.
Can you work behind a wrought-iron security screen door?
Yes. We work with security screen doors regularly, and if the screen's own lock is worn out we can address that as well as the main door.
Can my house, garage and gate be keyed alike?
Yes, we can key compatible locks alike so one key handles the house, detached garage and side gate, including replacing a rusted padlock.
Can extra keys be copied easily?
With a restricted key system, copies require authorization, which keeps control with you. That is useful for landlords and for anyone who has had keys go missing.
Do you offer emergency service after a break-in attempt?
Yes, we are 24/7 and fully mobile. If a door has been damaged, call (323) 997-8867 and we can secure it and discuss a longer-term upgrade.
Do I need to come to a shop?
No. We are mobile only, with no storefront. We come to your home, apartment or business in Arleta.
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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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