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Lock Replacement in Arleta, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides 24/7 mobile lock replacement in Arleta, California. We come to your home, garage or gate and swap worn, damaged or outdated locks for new hardware that fits your door and your needs. Call us anytime at (323) 997-8867 to talk through your situation.

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  • Price quoted before we start
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Most of Arleta was built in the late 1940s and 1950s, and a lot of the hardware on those one-story stucco homes has been working for decades. Original tubular knob sets, a deadbolt added by a previous owner, a security screen door whose latch barely catches: none of it fails all at once, but it wears down until a key sticks, a knob spins loose, or a lock stops throwing fully. Replacing the lock is often the cleanest fix.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner and lead tech David Shar has seen plenty of Valley tract-home hardware. We are fully mobile. There is no storefront to visit, so everything happens at your door, whether that is a front entry, a back slider, a detached garage or a side gate.

Lock replacement is different from rekeying. Rekeying changes the inside of a lock so old keys stop working, and it is a good choice when the hardware is still sound. Replacement makes sense when the lock is damaged, corroded, loose in the door, mismatched with the others, or simply not up to the job anymore. We will tell you honestly which one your situation calls for, rather than selling you more than you need.

How it works in Arleta

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    Call and describe what you have

    Call (323) 997-8867 any hour. Tell us which doors or gates are involved, what is wrong with the lock, and whether you are locked out, just worried about security, or dealing with damage. This helps us bring suitable hardware to the job.

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    On-site inspection of the lock, door and jamb

    We look at more than the lock itself. On older Arleta homes the door edge, bore holes, strike plate and the wood of the jamb matter as much as the hardware. A new deadbolt screwed into a split jamb is not much of an upgrade, so we check first.

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    Choose the right replacement

    We go over options in plain terms: standard knob sets, deadbolts, combination entry sets, and heavier-duty hardware for exposed doors. We also discuss whether you want everything keyed alike, so one key works the front door, back door and garage.

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    Careful removal and installation

    We remove the old hardware and fit the new lock, checking that the latch and bolt line up cleanly with the strike. If a bore hole or edge has been chewed up by a pry attempt or an earlier install, we address it so the new lock sits and works properly.

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    Reinforce where needed

    If the strike plate is thin or the jamb is weak, we can reinforce it so the new lock does what it is supposed to do. This is especially relevant after a break-in attempt.

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    Test and hand over keys

    We operate every lock repeatedly with the door open and closed, confirm the keys work smoothly, and make sure you know which key does what before we finish.

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What affects the price

  • How many locks are being replaced, and whether they are on entry doors, security screens, a garage or a gate.
  • The type and grade of hardware you choose, from basic knob sets to heavier deadbolts and combination sets.
  • Whether the door, bore holes or jamb are damaged and need repair or reinforcement before the new lock will hold well.
  • Whether you want multiple locks keyed alike, which affects the hardware selected and the setup work.
  • Whether the job involves a lockout or after-hours emergency call versus a planned appointment.
  • Special situations such as a seized or rusted padlock that has to be cut off, or non-standard hardware on an older security door.

Why Arleta chooses us

  • Fully mobile, 24/7: we come to your door at any hour, and there is no shop counter to drive to.
  • In business since 1987, with long experience on the mid-century Kwikset and Weiser hardware common across the Valley.
  • We tell you when rekeying is enough, so you do not pay to replace a lock that is still sound.
  • We look at the door and jamb, not just the lock, so the new hardware is actually installed into something solid.
  • We can handle the whole property in one visit: front door, security screen, garage and side gate, keyed alike if you want.
  • Straightforward quoting based on the work involved, with no pressure to add things you do not need.

Lock Replacement across Arleta

Arleta sits in the northeast San Fernando Valley, and its housing tells you a lot about its locks. Around the Branford Park district and the streets near Branford Recreation Center & Park, you find rows of modest 1950s stucco homes with original tubular knob sets, later aftermarket deadbolts, and detached or attached garages. A common call here is a tenant moving out and a tired entry set that needs either a full rekey or outright replacement before the next resident arrives.

Along the Van Nuys Boulevard corridor and the side streets feeding it, many homes sit behind wrought-iron security screen doors and window bars. Those screens carry their own locks, which wear out and rust, and they can give a false sense of security if the main door behind them has a weak deadbolt or thin strike. After a pry attempt, we replace the damaged deadbolt and reinforce the jamb so the repair is real, not cosmetic. We also see older garden apartments and dingbats along the arterials, where landlords need hardware swapped between tenants.

We serve all of ZIP code 91331, from homes near Arleta High School to the commercial strip around Woodman Avenue and Osborne Street. Older detached garages and side gates are another frequent job: a rusted, seized padlock gets cut off, and we put on a new lock keyed to match the house. Call (323) 997-8867 and we will come to you.

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Lock Replacement in Arleta — FAQs

Do you offer lock replacement in Arleta at night?
Yes. We are a 24/7 mobile locksmith, so you can call (323) 997-8867 at any hour about a damaged or failed lock in Arleta.
Should I replace my locks or just rekey them?
If the hardware is in good shape, rekeying makes old keys stop working for less work. Replacement is better when locks are worn, damaged, loose, corroded, or not strong enough. We will tell you honestly which fits.
My Arleta home still has its original 1950s knob sets. Are they worth replacing?
Often yes, especially if they are loose, sticky, or the only protection on an exterior door. Original tubular knob sets offer little resistance, and a quality deadbolt with a solid strike is a meaningful improvement.
Can you replace the lock on my security screen door?
Yes. Wrought-iron security doors common around Van Nuys Boulevard have latches that wear and rust. We can service or replace them, and check the main door behind as well.
I had a break-in attempt. What should be done?
Usually the damaged deadbolt is replaced and the strike plate and jamb are reinforced, since forced entry often weakens the wood around the lock. Call (323) 997-8867 and we can assess it on site.
Can you replace a rusted padlock on my garage or gate?
Yes. We can cut off a seized or rusted padlock and fit a new one, and we can key it to match your house locks so you carry fewer keys.
Can all my new locks use the same key?
In most cases, yes. We can set up front door, back door and other locks keyed alike, depending on the hardware chosen. Ask when you call (323) 997-8867.
Do I need to be home during the replacement?
Someone authorized should be present, at least at the start and end, so you can confirm the work and receive your keys. We will go over the details when you call.
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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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