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Lock Rekeying in Arleta, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides mobile lock rekeying in Arleta, California, 24/7. We rekey your existing locks so old keys stop working, which is ideal after a move, sale, or tenant turnover. Call (323) 997-8867 and we will come to your door.

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  • Available 24/7
  • Price quoted before we start
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Rekeying is the quiet fix that solves a common problem: you do not know who still has a key. Maybe you just bought a 1950s stucco ranch near Branford Park, maybe a tenant moved out, or maybe a roommate left with a spare. Instead of replacing every lock, we change the internal pin configuration so your lock works with a new key and the old ones become useless.

Arleta is a good fit for this work. The neighborhood is mostly post-war single-family tract homes, and many still carry their original mid-century Kwikset or Weiser tubular knob sets. Those locks are often perfectly rekeyable, which saves money compared with a full replacement. Others are worn enough that we will tell you honestly when replacing is the smarter move.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, led by owner and lead tech David Shar. We are fully mobile. There is no storefront to visit, so everything happens at your property, whether that is a house off Woodman Avenue, an apartment on Van Nuys Boulevard, or a detached garage in the back.

How it works in Arleta

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    Call and describe what you have

    Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us how many locks you want rekeyed, what type they are (knobs, deadbolts, garage or gate padlocks), and why you are rekeying. We are available 24/7 and will schedule the visit around you.

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    Inspect every lock on site

    We come to you and look at each lock before touching anything. We check whether it is a Kwikset, Weiser, or another brand, how worn it is, and whether the cylinder will rekey cleanly. Original mid-century hardware is often fine, but we will flag anything that is too tired to trust.

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    Rekey the cylinders

    We remove each cylinder, replace the internal pins to match a new key, and reassemble it. The old keys stop working, and the lock stays on your door. This is done on site with no destructive work.

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    Key the set alike if you want

    Many Arleta homeowners prefer one key for the front door, back door, garage, and side gate. We can key compatible locks alike so you carry a single key instead of a ring of them.

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    Test and hand over new keys

    We test each lock with the new key, confirm the old key fails, and check that bolts throw smoothly into the strike. If a screen door lock or strike plate is loose, we point it out before we leave.

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What affects the price

  • The number of cylinders being rekeyed: a single entry knob is a smaller job than a whole house plus garage and gate.
  • The condition and brand of existing hardware, since worn locks may need parts or a replacement rather than a rekey.
  • Whether you want everything keyed alike or each lock on its own key.
  • Extra items such as wrought-iron security screen door locks, padlocks, or side-gate hasps.
  • The number of new keys you need cut.
  • The time of day or night you need service, since we are available around the clock.

Why Arleta chooses us

  • Fully mobile service: we do the work at your door, not in a shop, so your locks are never left off the property.
  • Since 1987 in the Los Angeles area, so we have seen the mid-century Kwikset and Weiser hardware common in Arleta many times.
  • We tell you when a rekey is enough and when a lock is too worn to be worth saving, rather than pushing a replacement.
  • Available 24/7, which matters when you move in late or discover a key problem after hours.
  • We can handle the whole property: entry doors, deadbolts, security screen door locks, and garage or gate padlocks keyed to match.

Lock Rekeying across Arleta

In Arleta, 91331, a lot of rekey calls come from the Branford Park district, where tidy one-story stucco homes sit on gridded streets near Branford Recreation Center & Park. A typical job: a landlord or new owner wants the old tenant's keys retired, and the original tubular knob set is still solid enough to rekey on the spot.

Along the Van Nuys Boulevard corridor, we see a mix of single-family homes and 1960s-70s garden and dingbat apartments. Many homes sit behind wrought-iron security screen doors, whose own locks wear out and are worth rekeying alongside the main door. After an attempted break-in, we may also recommend reinforcing the strike plate and jamb, not just changing the key.

Near the Woodman Avenue and Osborne Street commercial strip and around Arleta High School, many properties have detached garages and side gates secured by aging padlocks and hasps. We can replace a rusted padlock and key it alike to the house, so one key covers everything. If you are in Arleta and need locks rekeyed, call (323) 997-8867.

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Lock Rekeying in Arleta — FAQs

What does rekeying a lock actually do?
Rekeying changes the internal pins of the lock so a new key works and the old keys no longer do. The lock hardware stays on your door. Call (323) 997-8867 to ask about your locks.
Is rekeying better than replacing my locks?
If the hardware is in good shape, rekeying gives you the same security change without buying new locks. If a lock is badly worn, damaged, or low quality, replacement may be the better choice, and we will tell you which applies.
Can you rekey the original Kwikset knobs on my 1950s Arleta home?
Often yes. Many mid-century Kwikset and Weiser sets can be rekeyed. We inspect each one first and let you know if any is too worn to be reliable.
When should I rekey after buying a house or renting to a new tenant?
As soon as possible. You cannot know how many copies of the old keys exist. Rekeying at move-in or after a tenant leaves is a common and sensible step.
Can you make my front door, garage, and side gate use one key?
In many cases, yes. We can rekey compatible locks to match or replace a worn padlock with one keyed alike to the house. Details depend on the locks you have.
Do you rekey security screen door locks?
Yes, where the lock is rekeyable. Wrought-iron screen door locks are common in Arleta and often wear out, so we check them during the visit.
Do I need to come to a shop?
No. We are fully mobile and have no storefront. We come to your property in Arleta and do the work there.
Do you offer rekeying at night or on weekends?
Yes, we are available 24/7. Call (323) 997-8867 any time to arrange service.
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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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