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House Lockout Service in Arleta, California

Locked out of your house, apartment or condo in Arleta? Crenshaw Lock Company is a fully mobile locksmith available 24/7, and we come to you for damage-free entry. Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us where you are, and we will get you back inside.

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Getting locked out is never convenient, and in Arleta it tends to happen at the worst moments: carrying groceries in from Van Nuys Boulevard, stepping out to check on a garage, or coming home to a door that has swollen shut in the heat. Whatever the cause, the goal is the same: get you inside without breaking anything that you will then have to pay to fix.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, under owner and lead technician David Shar. We are fully mobile, which means there is no shop to drive to. We work at your door, whether that is a one-story stucco home on a quiet gridded street or a unit in a garden apartment building along one of the arterials.

Arleta's housing has its own quirks, and we plan for them. Many homes built in the late 1940s and 1950s still carry their original tubular knob sets, and many are fronted by wrought-iron security screen doors whose own locks wear out. Knowing what is likely behind your door helps us choose a non-destructive method from the start. Call (323) 997-8867 any hour, day or night.

How it works in Arleta

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    You call, we ask the right questions

    When you call (323) 997-8867, we ask for your address, the type of door and lock, and whether a security screen door is in front. We also ask whether anyone, such as a child or pet, is inside. That shapes how we approach the job.

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    We confirm you belong there

    Before opening any home, we ask for reasonable proof that you live there or are authorized to enter, such as ID with the address or a lease. This protects residents and is standard practice for a responsible locksmith.

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    We assess the door and hardware

    On site, we look at the lock type, the condition of the door and the jamb, and whether a screen door is also locked. An older Kwikset-style knob set, a heavy aftermarket deadbolt and a worn screen door latch each call for a different approach.

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    Damage-free entry first

    We use non-destructive techniques wherever the hardware allows, so the lock, door and frame stay intact. Drilling is a last resort for a lock that is seized, broken or damaged, and we tell you before we do it.

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    Check the lock and the door afterward

    Once you are in, we test the lock and look for wear that may have caused the problem. If a knob set is tired, a strike plate is loose or a screen door latch is failing, we explain your options and let you decide.

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    Optional rekey or repair on the spot

    If keys were lost or a tenant has moved out, we can rekey the lock so old keys stop working. We can also repair or replace damaged hardware, and key a new padlock to match the house if you want one key for everything.

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What affects the price

  • Time of day and urgency: a late-night or holiday call is handled differently from a daytime appointment, and we discuss this when you call.
  • Lock and door type: a standard knob set, a high-security deadbolt and a lock behind a wrought-iron screen door differ in the work they require.
  • Whether the lock can be opened without damage or needs to be drilled, which may mean replacing hardware.
  • Add-on work after entry, such as rekeying, replacing a worn knob set, reinforcing a strike plate and jamb, or cutting a new key.
  • Extra locks involved, such as a security screen door, a detached garage padlock or a side gate hasp.
  • Your location within our service area, since we are fully mobile and travel to you.

Why Arleta chooses us

  • Fully mobile and available 24/7, so there is no storefront to find, just a technician who comes to your door.
  • In business since 1987, with owner David Shar leading the work and long familiarity with mid-century hardware found in neighborhoods like Arleta.
  • A damage-first mindset: we try to open the door without harming the lock, door or frame before considering anything more invasive.
  • We understand security screen doors and window bars, which are nearly universal in Arleta and often have worn locks of their own.
  • We handle the full job: entry, rekeying, deadbolt replacement and jamb reinforcement, plus garage and gate padlocks, in a single visit.
  • We discuss costs in terms of what drives them and explain options before we start, with no pressure to upgrade.

House Lockout across Arleta

Arleta's streets are laid out in tidy grids, and much of the housing dates to the late 1940s and 1950s: modest one-story stucco homes with attached or detached garages. In the Branford Park district, near Branford Recreation Center & Park, we often see original tubular knob sets that have been worn loose by decades of use. A lockout there often ends with a rekey, especially after a tenant moves out and nobody is sure how many keys are still out there.

Along the Van Nuys Boulevard corridor, homes and 1960s-70s garden apartments often sit behind wrought-iron security screen doors. When someone has tried to pry a door, we repair the damage by replacing the deadbolt and reinforcing the strike plate and jamb so the door is secure again. Near the Woodman Avenue and Osborne Street commercial strip, we also help residents in apartments and homes close to the busy intersection, whether the problem is a lost key or a latch that no longer catches.

We serve all of ZIP code 91331, from streets near Arleta High School to blocks off Branford Street. Detached garages and side gates are common here, and their old padlocks tend to rust and seize. We can cut a stuck padlock, secure the property and key the new lock to match your house. Call (323) 997-8867 any time.

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House Lockout in Arleta — FAQs

Can you open my Arleta home without damaging the door?
In most cases, yes. We start with non-destructive methods that leave the lock, door and frame intact. Drilling is only considered if a lock is seized or broken, and we tell you first. Call (323) 997-8867 to describe your situation.
Are you available at night and on weekends?
Yes. Crenshaw Lock Company is 24/7 and fully mobile, so we can help with a house lockout at any hour, including weekends and holidays. Call (323) 997-8867 whenever you need us.
Do I need to prove I live at the address?
Yes. We ask for reasonable proof, such as ID showing the address or a lease, before opening a home. It protects residents and keeps everyone safe.
My house has a wrought-iron security screen door. Does that complicate things?
It adds a step, since the screen door may have its own lock. These doors are common in Arleta, and we are used to them. Let us know when you call so we can plan accordingly.
Should I rekey after a lockout?
It depends on how you lost access. If keys are lost or were taken, or a tenant has moved out, rekeying is a smart and affordable step because it stops old keys from working. If you simply left your keys inside, it may not be necessary.
Can you help with a detached garage or side gate padlock?
Yes. Older padlocks on detached garages and gates often rust and seize. We can cut the old lock and install a new one, keyed to match your house if you like. Call (323) 997-8867 to ask.
What if someone tried to break in and damaged my door?
We can assess the damage, replace a bent or broken deadbolt, and reinforce the strike plate and jamb so the door is secure again. Often this can be done in the same visit as the entry.
How do you price a house lockout?
The price depends on factors such as time of day, lock type, how difficult the entry is, and any extra work like rekeying or replacing hardware. We explain what applies to your situation before we begin.
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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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