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Deadbolt Installation in Artesia, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides mobile deadbolt installation in Artesia, California, 24/7. We add or replace single- and double-cylinder deadbolts at homes and businesses, and we come to your door with the hardware. Call (323) 997-8867 to describe your door and schedule the work.

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  • Price quoted before we start
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A deadbolt is only as good as the door, the strike plate and the screws holding it all together. In Artesia, a lot of the housing is modest post-war single-family homes on compact lots, and many of those doors have deadbolts that have been turning for decades. The latch gets sloppy, the key sticks, the bolt barely reaches into the frame, and nobody notices until a lockout or a scare makes it obvious.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner and lead tech David Shar built the business around coming to the customer. We are fully mobile, so there is no storefront to visit. We bring cylinders, bolts and strike hardware to your property, whether that is a house near Artesia Park or a shop on Pioneer Boulevard.

Deadbolt work is not just swapping one lock for another. We look at how the door is bored, how it hangs, what the frame is made of and how you actually use the entry. Then we install a deadbolt that suits that door and that household or business, and we test it before we leave.

How it works in Artesia

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    Tell us about the door

    When you call (323) 997-8867, we ask whether you want a new deadbolt added or an old one replaced, single or double cylinder, and whether it is a front, back or side door. Photos of the door help if you can send them.

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    Inspect the door and frame

    On site we check the door thickness, existing bore holes, the edge, and the condition of the jamb. A deadbolt in a cracked or loose frame will not do much, so we flag that before drilling or installing anything.

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    Choose the right cylinder type

    A single-cylinder has a key outside and a thumb turn inside, which suits most homes. A double-cylinder needs a key on both sides and is sometimes chosen for doors with glass nearby, but it raises exit concerns in an emergency. We explain the tradeoffs and let you decide.

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    Install and reinforce

    We fit the deadbolt, align the bolt with the strike, and use a proper strike plate with long screws that bite into the framing rather than just the trim. Where the door needs it, we add reinforcement to the edge or jamb.

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    Test and hand over keys

    We cycle the bolt many times with the door open and closed, confirm it throws fully, and make sure keys work smoothly. We can also key the new deadbolt to match your existing lock so you carry fewer keys.

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What affects the price

  • Whether you are adding a new deadbolt or replacing an existing one, since a new bore may need to be drilled
  • Single-cylinder versus double-cylinder hardware, and the grade and brand of the deadbolt you select
  • Door material and condition, such as wood, metal or a door with glass, and whether the edge needs reinforcing
  • The state of the strike plate and door frame, including any repair needed for the bolt to seat properly
  • Keying preferences, such as matching several locks to one key or adding extra copies
  • Time of day and the location of the job, since we are available 24/7 and travel to you

Why Artesia chooses us

  • Fully mobile service: we bring the hardware to your Artesia door rather than asking you to visit a shop
  • In business since 1987, with David Shar as owner and lead technician
  • We explain single versus double cylinder honestly, including the emergency-exit downside of keyed-both-sides locks
  • We look at the frame and strike, not just the lock body, because that is where many weak deadbolts actually fail
  • Experience with both older post-war home doors and busy commercial entries along Pioneer Boulevard
  • Available 24/7, including when a lockout and a worn deadbolt show up as the same problem

Deadbolt Installation across Artesia

Artesia began as a dairy town, with Dutch and Portuguese dairymen working the land in the early twentieth century. You can still feel that history around the Artesia Historical Museum and the DES Portuguese Hall. The residential streets in and around Downtown Artesia, in ZIP codes 90701 and 90702, are largely modest post-war single-family homes on compact lots. Doors there are often original, and the deadbolts on them have often been through decades of use, which makes replacement a common and sensible upgrade.

A typical call is a homeowner who gets locked out because a worn deadbolt finally jams, then decides to replace it while we are already there. We can get you inside and install a new deadbolt in the same visit, with a proper strike plate for better holding power.

The other side of Artesia is Little India on Pioneer Boulevard, a dense strip of jewelry stores, groceries, restaurants and clothing shops. Businesses there often want stronger deadbolts on back and side doors, especially after an attempted break-in or staff turnover. Whether you are off Pioneer, South Street or Gridley Road, or coming off the SR-91, we travel to you, around the clock.

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Deadbolt Installation in Artesia — FAQs

Can you install a deadbolt on a door that does not have one?
Yes. If the door is thick enough and in good shape, we can drill the bore and edge hole and fit a new deadbolt. Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us about the door.
Should I choose a single- or double-cylinder deadbolt?
Most homes do well with single-cylinder, which uses a thumb turn inside for fast exit. Double-cylinder can make sense near glass, but it needs a key to get out, which can be a safety concern in a fire. We will talk it through.
My old deadbolt is hard to turn. Do I need a new one?
Not always. Sometimes the strike is misaligned or the door has shifted. We check that first, and if the lock itself is worn out, we replace it. Call (323) 997-8867 to have it looked at.
Can you replace a deadbolt after I am locked out?
Yes. We can open the door and, if the deadbolt is worn or damaged, install a replacement during the same visit, available 24/7.
Do you install deadbolts for Pioneer Boulevard businesses?
Yes. We handle deadbolts for shop and restaurant back doors and side entries in Little India and elsewhere in Artesia. For high-security needs, we assess the door and recommend appropriate hardware.
Can the new deadbolt match my existing keys?
Often yes. We can key a new deadbolt to match your current lock, which cuts down on keys. It depends on the brand and keyway of what you have.
Do I need a storefront visit?
No. We are fully mobile and have no storefront. We come to your home or business in Artesia with the hardware.
What affects the cost of a deadbolt installation?
The main factors are whether it is new or a replacement, the hardware grade, the condition of the door and frame, and keying choices. We explain these before we begin. Reach us at (323) 997-8867.
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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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