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Commercial Locksmith in Artesia, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides 24/7 mobile commercial locksmith service in Artesia, California, for shops, restaurants, offices and warehouses. We come to your business for rekeys, high-security locks, safe service and gate lock repair. Call (323) 997-8867 any hour, day or night.

  • Mobile to your Artesia location
  • Available 24/7
  • Price quoted before we start
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Artesia is a small city with a busy commercial heart. Pioneer Boulevard, home to Little India, is lined with jewelry stores, grocers, restaurants and clothing shops, many in compact storefronts that open early, close late and pass keys through many hands. Security needs here are specific: safes that must be serviced, locks that take heavy daily use, and roll-down gates that have to stand up to a determined attempt to force them.

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. There is no storefront to visit; we drive to your door with the tools and hardware needed to work on site, and we are available 24 hours a day, including nights, weekends and holidays.

Whether you are a new tenant who needs every lock changed before opening, a manager dealing with staff turnover, or an owner recovering from an attempted break-in, we aim to explain your options plainly, fix what is actually wrong, and leave your business secure. If you are unsure what you need, call (323) 997-8867 and describe the situation.

How it works in Artesia

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    You call, we talk through the situation

    Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us what is happening: a lockout, a damaged gate lock, a safe that is acting up, or a rekey after an employee leaves. We ask about the door, lock type and how urgent it is, so the right tools and hardware are on the truck. We do not promise arrival times, but we are available around the clock.

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    On-site assessment

    A technician comes to your Artesia location and inspects the doors, cylinders, strikes, gates and any safe involved. We look for the real cause of the problem, such as a worn cylinder, a bent latch or damage from a forced-entry attempt, rather than assuming a full replacement is needed.

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    Clear options before work begins

    We explain what we found and lay out your choices, for example rekeying existing hardware versus upgrading to higher-security cylinders, or repairing a gate lock versus reinforcing it. You approve the scope before we start.

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    Repair, rekey, install or service

    We carry out the work on site: rekeying locks, installing commercial-grade cylinders and deadbolts, reinforcing roll-down gate locks, or servicing safes and checking time-delay mechanisms. Where a job calls for a part we do not have on the truck, we tell you so and plan the quickest sensible path.

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    Testing, keys and handover

    We test every lock repeatedly, cut and label keys, and confirm that old keys no longer work where a rekey was done. We walk you through the result and suggest practical follow-ups, such as a key-control approach for staff, without pressuring you.

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What affects the price

  • Type of work: a straightforward rekey differs from installing new high-security hardware or servicing a safe.
  • Number of locks and doors involved, such as a single storefront versus a multi-door office or warehouse.
  • Grade and brand of hardware chosen, including high-use commercial cylinders, time-delay locks and reinforced gate lock assemblies.
  • Condition of existing equipment, especially if a forced-entry attempt has damaged the door, frame or gate.
  • Time of day and urgency, since after-hours and emergency calls differ from scheduled appointments.
  • Key quantity and complexity, including restricted or controlled keyways for staff access.

Why Artesia chooses us

  • Fully mobile and available 24/7, so a Pioneer Boulevard business is not left unsecured overnight while waiting for a shop to open.
  • Operating since 1987 under owner David Shar, with decades of experience on commercial doors, gates and safes.
  • Familiarity with the needs of jewelry stores, groceries and restaurants: safe service, time-delay locks, reinforced roll-down gate locks and frequent rekeys.
  • We repair before we replace, and explain each option so you can decide what fits your budget and risk.
  • We can also help with residential lockouts and worn deadbolts in Artesia's older neighborhoods, so one call covers both your business and your home.
  • No storefront and no pressure: we come to you, show you what we found, and quote the work before starting.

Commercial Locksmith across Artesia

Artesia's commercial life centers on Pioneer Boulevard and the Little India district, where jewelers, grocers, restaurants and sari and retail shops share a dense strip close to Downtown Artesia. In ZIP codes 90701 and 90702, we see the same themes: high-value inventory that calls for a serviced safe and a dependable time-delay lock, steel roll-down gates that need solid lock reinforcement, and busy doors whose cylinders wear out quickly. A jeweler who has just survived an attempted break-in, for instance, often needs the gate lock strengthened, the safe checked and the time-delay lock confirmed working in one visit.

Restaurants and grocers along Pioneer Boulevard and nearby South Street and Gridley Road face a different pattern. Staff come and go, keys multiply, and nobody is certain who still has one. A rekey with new high-use commercial cylinders resets that situation without replacing every door. We can work around your hours, including late at night after closing, since we are mobile and always available.

Artesia began as a dairy-farming town settled by Dutch and Portuguese dairymen, and landmarks like the Artesia Historical Museum, DES Portuguese Hall and Artesia Park still reflect that history. Many homes behind the commercial strip are modest post-war houses on compact lots. If you own a business near SR-91 and also need help at home, such as a lockout or a tired deadbolt, we handle that too. Call (323) 997-8867.

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Commercial Locksmith in Artesia — FAQs

Do you offer commercial locksmith service in Artesia at night?
Yes. We are a 24/7 mobile locksmith, so you can call (323) 997-8867 at any hour, including nights, weekends and holidays. We do not quote arrival times, but we will talk through your situation right away.
Can you service a safe and time-delay lock for a jewelry store on Pioneer Boulevard?
Yes. We service safes and check time-delay locks on site, and can also reinforce a roll-down gate lock, which is common after an attempted break-in. Call (323) 997-8867 to describe your equipment.
My restaurant had staff turnover. Do I need to replace all my locks?
Usually not. Rekeying the existing locks or fitting new high-use commercial cylinders makes old keys useless without replacing whole doors. We will recommend the option that fits your doors and budget.
How much does a commercial locksmith cost?
It depends on the type of work, the number of locks, the hardware grade, the condition of existing equipment and the time of day. We explain the scope and cost before starting. Call (323) 997-8867 for guidance.
Do I have to come to your shop?
No. We are fully mobile with no storefront. A technician comes to your Artesia business and works on site.
Can you fix a roll-down gate lock that was damaged in a break-in attempt?
Yes. We inspect the gate, lock and track, repair or replace what is damaged, and discuss reinforcement options to make the next attempt harder.
Do you also help with home lockouts in Artesia?
Yes. If you are locked out of a home in the older residential neighborhoods, we can get you in and replace a worn deadbolt if needed. Call (323) 997-8867.
Which areas of Artesia do you cover?
We cover all of Artesia, including Little India, Downtown Artesia and ZIP codes 90701 and 90702, as part of our service across Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County.
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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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