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Lock Installation in Arleta, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides 24/7 mobile lock installation in Arleta, California. We come to your home, apartment, garage, or gate and fit new deadbolts, entry sets, and security-door locks on the spot. Call (323) 997-8867 to talk through your door and get started.

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  • Available 24/7
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Lock installation sounds simple until you stand in front of the actual door. In Arleta, that door might be a 1950s stucco tract home with a worn original knob set, a wrought-iron security screen with a tired latch, or a detached garage whose side door has never had a real lock. Each one calls for different hardware, different drilling, and a little judgment about what will hold up over time.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner and lead tech David Shar has seen plenty of mid-century housing stock like Arleta's. We are fully mobile, so there is no shop to visit. We bring the tools and hardware to you, day or night, and do the installation at your door.

Whether you are adding a deadbolt where there was only a knob, outfitting a new door after a remodel, or securing a gate or garage that never had proper protection, we will look at the door, explain what fits, and install it cleanly. When it makes sense, we will key new locks alike so one key covers the house, the garage, and the gate.

How it works in Arleta

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    Tell us about the door

    Call (323) 997-8867 and describe what you are securing: a front door, a security screen, a garage side door, a gate. Mention whether it is new, whether there is an existing bore, and whether you rent or own. That helps us bring the right hardware.

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    On-site inspection

    We come to you and check the door material, thickness, and condition, plus the frame and jamb. Older hollow or thin doors and worn frames affect which lock will install well, and we tell you plainly if something needs reinforcement.

  3. 3

    Choose the hardware

    We go over options such as deadbolts, knob or lever sets, and locks for security screens or gates. We explain grade, finish, and keying, including whether you want everything keyed alike.

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    Precise installation

    We drill or use existing bores, set the latch and bolt, mount the strike, and align everything so it throws smoothly. Where the jamb is weak, we reinforce the strike plate with longer screws that reach the framing.

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    Test and hand over keys

    We cycle the lock repeatedly with the door open and closed, check the fit, and hand over your keys. If you have several locks, we confirm each one works with the right key before we leave.

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What affects the price

  • The type and grade of lock you choose, since a basic deadbolt and a higher-security unit differ in hardware cost.
  • Whether the door already has a bore hole or needs new drilling, which changes the amount of work involved.
  • Door material and condition, such as solid wood, thin hollow-core, metal, or a wrought-iron security screen.
  • Jamb and strike plate reinforcement, which adds materials and time when the frame is weak or damaged.
  • The number of locks and whether you want them keyed alike across house, garage, and gate.
  • Time of day and urgency, since after-hours calls involve different scheduling than a planned visit.

Why Arleta chooses us

  • Fully mobile service, so installation happens at your door with no trip to a shop.
  • Operating since 1987, with long experience on mid-century homes and the hardware they carry.
  • Owner-led work from David Shar, so the standards stay consistent.
  • Honest advice on whether a door can take a new lock or needs reinforcement first.
  • Comfortable with security screen doors, gate hasps, and garage locks, not only standard front doors.
  • Available 24/7, including when a break-in attempt or a move makes a new lock urgent.

Lock Installation across Arleta

Arleta's streets are lined with one-story stucco homes built in the late 1940s and 1950s, and many still carry original tubular knob sets. Around the Branford Park district, near Branford Recreation Center & Park, a lot of homeowners add a proper deadbolt for the first time or upgrade a worn entry set. Detached and attached garages are common here, and their side doors and padlocked gates often get less attention than the front door.

Along the Van Nuys Boulevard corridor, wrought-iron security screen doors are nearly everywhere, and their locks wear out over the years. We install or replace those latches and pair them with a solid deadbolt on the main door. After a pry attempt, we can fit new hardware and reinforce the strike and jamb so the frame is not the weak point. Near the Woodman Avenue and Osborne Street commercial strip, we also handle locks for the 1960s and 70s garden apartments and small buildings nearby.

We serve all of Arleta, including ZIP code 91331, near Arleta High School and along Branford Street. Call (323) 997-8867 and we will come to you.

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Lock Installation in Arleta — FAQs

Can you install a deadbolt on a door that only has a knob?
Usually yes. We check the door thickness and condition, drill the proper bore if needed, and install the deadbolt and strike. Call (323) 997-8867 to describe your door.
Do you install locks on wrought-iron security screen doors?
Yes. Many Arleta homes have them, and the original locks often wear out. We can replace or install a lock suited to the screen door frame.
Can you key my house, garage, and gate locks alike?
In many cases, yes. Keying new locks alike means one key works for everything, which is handy for a detached garage or side gate.
My door frame seems weak. Will a new lock help?
A lock is only as strong as the frame holding it. We can reinforce the strike plate and jamb during installation so the door resists forcing.
Do you install locks on new doors after a remodel?
Yes. We fit locks on new doors, including doors with no existing bore. We check alignment so the latch and bolt operate smoothly.
Are you available at night or on weekends in Arleta?
Yes, we are available 24/7 and fully mobile. Call (323) 997-8867 any time and we will talk through what you need.
Do I need to be home during installation?
An adult who can authorize the work should be present, especially for rentals. If you are a landlord or tenant, tell us when you call.
Is there a shop I can visit?
No. We are mobile only and do all work at your location, so there is no storefront to visit.
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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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