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Residential Locksmith in Arleta, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides 24/7 mobile residential locksmith service in Arleta, California: lockouts, rekeys, lock replacements, repairs and security upgrades at your home. We come to you with tools and hardware on board. Call (323) 997-8867 any hour, any day, and describe what is happening.

  • Mobile to your Arleta location
  • Available 24/7
  • Price quoted before we start
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Arleta is a neighborhood of postwar single-story stucco homes, and the locks on many of them have been turning for decades. Original tubular knob sets, tired deadbolts added years ago, wrought-iron security screen doors whose latches no longer catch, and old padlocks on detached garages are the everyday reality here. A residential locksmith who understands that mix can save you from replacing more than you need to.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, led by owner and lead technician David Shar. We are fully mobile and available 24/7. There is no storefront to visit; we bring the work to your driveway, whether you are locked out near Branford Park, securing a rental after a tenant moves out, or dealing with damage after an attempted break-in.

Our approach is simple: figure out what the house actually needs, explain the options plainly, and fix it properly. Sometimes that is a rekey so old keys stop working. Sometimes it is a new deadbolt with a reinforced strike plate. Sometimes it is just adjusting a door that has shifted so the bolt lines up again.

How it works in Arleta

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    You call, we talk through the situation

    Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us what is going on: locked out, a key that was lost, a damaged door, or a lock that has simply worn out. We ask about the door and lock type so the right tools and parts are on the truck.

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    We come to your home

    Because we are fully mobile, we travel to your address in Arleta, whether it is a tract home off Branford Street or an apartment building along Van Nuys Boulevard. We confirm that you live there or are authorized to be there before starting work.

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    Assess the locks, door and surroundings

    We look at the lock, the strike plate, the jamb and the door itself. On older homes, we often find worn knob sets, loose screws in thin jambs, or a security screen door latch that no longer lines up. We tell you what we see before we do anything.

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    Entry, rekey, repair or replace

    If you are locked out, we use non-destructive methods first whenever the lock allows. Then we rekey, repair or replace based on the condition of the hardware and your goals. A rekey makes old keys stop working without buying all new locks.

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    Reinforce and test

    After a pry attempt or on an older door, we can reinforce the strike plate and jamb so the new lock has solid wood to hold against. We test every lock and key several times and make sure the door closes and latches smoothly.

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    Walk-through and key handoff

    We hand over the keys, show you how the new hardware works, and point out anything else worth attention, such as a garage padlock or side gate hasp, so you can decide on a next step.

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What affects the price

  • The type of work: a lockout entry, a rekey, a repair and a full replacement all involve different labor and parts.
  • The number of locks involved, since rekeying several entry points to one key takes more time than a single door.
  • Hardware grade and style you choose, from standard deadbolts to heavier-duty or smart-capable options.
  • Door and jamb condition, including whether a damaged frame, strike plate or security screen door needs reinforcement or adjustment.
  • Time of day and urgency, since we are available 24/7 and after-hours calls involve different scheduling than planned appointments.
  • Extra items such as garage padlocks, side gate hasps or security screen door locks that are added to the visit.

Why Arleta chooses us

  • Fully mobile with no storefront, so the trip comes to you and the truck is stocked for the work you described.
  • Serving Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, with owner David Shar leading the work.
  • Familiarity with mid-century hardware, including the original Kwikset and Weiser tubular sets common in Arleta's 1950s homes.
  • Non-destructive entry first, so a lockout does not turn into a door replacement unless it has to.
  • We key new locks alike when it makes sense, such as a garage or gate padlock matching your front door, so you carry fewer keys.
  • Plain explanations of options, including when a rekey or repair will do the job and a full replacement is not needed.

Residential Locksmith across Arleta

Arleta's grid of postwar tract homes around the Branford Park district is full of the kind of hardware this work is built around: modest one-story stucco houses from the late 1940s and 1950s, many with their original knob sets and an older deadbolt added later. Near Branford Recreation Center & Park, a common call is a lockout followed by a full rekey after a tenant moves out, so the previous occupant's keys no longer work.

Along the Van Nuys Boulevard corridor and the Woodman Avenue and Osborne Street commercial strip, you find 1960s and 70s apartment buildings mixed in with single-family streets. Many homes sit behind wrought-iron security screen doors, and those latches wear out like any lock. After a pry attempt, we replace the damaged deadbolt and reinforce the strike plate and jamb so the repair holds. Detached garages and side gates in 91331 often rely on aging padlocks that rust and seize, and we can cut the old one off and fit a new lock keyed to match the house.

Whether you are near Arleta High School, off Branford Street, or by the Osborne Street and Woodman Avenue intersection, call (323) 997-8867. We are mobile and available 24/7 across Arleta and the rest of the San Fernando Valley.

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Residential Locksmith in Arleta — FAQs

Can you get me into my Arleta home without damaging the door?
In most cases, yes. We try non-destructive entry first, which usually works on the standard knob sets and deadbolts found on 1950s tract homes. Call (323) 997-8867 and we will tell you what to expect for your lock.
What is the difference between rekeying and replacing locks?
Rekeying changes the internal pins so old keys no longer work, while keeping the same lock hardware. Replacing swaps in new hardware. If your lock is in decent shape, rekeying is often enough, especially after a tenant moves out.
My original Kwikset knob set is worn. Should I replace it?
If it sticks, wobbles or no longer latches cleanly, replacement is usually worthwhile. Many mid-century tubular sets are thin and easy to defeat. We can pair a new knob or lever with a quality deadbolt.
Someone tried to pry my door. What can you do?
We inspect the damage, replace a bent or broken deadbolt, and reinforce the strike plate and jamb so the door holds up better. If the frame is badly split, we will tell you what is needed. You can reach us 24/7 at (323) 997-8867.
Do you work on security screen door locks?
Yes. Wrought-iron security screen doors are common in Arleta, and their latches and locks wear out. We can repair, adjust or replace them so the screen door secures properly.
Can you replace a rusted padlock on my garage or side gate?
Yes. We can cut off a rusted or seized padlock, check the hasp, and install a new lock. We can key it to match your house so you use one key.
Do you have a shop I can visit in Arleta?
No. We are fully mobile only, so there is no storefront. We come to your home with the tools and hardware for the job.
Are you really available at night and on weekends?
Yes, we are available 24/7. Call (323) 997-8867 at any hour and explain your situation, and we will help figure out the next step.
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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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