Lock Replacement in Artesia · 24/7 mobile
Lock Replacement in Artesia, California
Crenshaw Lock Company provides 24/7 mobile lock replacement in Artesia, California. We come to your home or Pioneer Boulevard business and swap worn, damaged or outdated locks for new hardware matched to your door. Call (323) 997-8867 to talk with a locksmith about your situation.
- Mobile to your Artesia location
- Available 24/7
- Price quoted before we start

A lock rarely fails all at once. The key starts to stick, the deadbolt needs a lift or a shoulder to throw, the latch no longer lines up with the strike, or a cylinder has been through so many hands that nobody is sure who still holds a copy. Replacing the lock is often the cleanest answer, and in Artesia it can mean very different things depending on which side of town the door is on.
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 bring the tools and hardware to your door, whether that is a modest post-war house in the old dairy-town residential core or a shop in the Little India strip on Pioneer Boulevard.
Lock replacement is not just unscrewing one lock and installing another. The right choice depends on the door, the frame, how many people use the entrance, and what you are protecting. We look at the whole opening first, then recommend hardware that fits it, rather than pushing one product for every job. We are available around the clock, so a broken lock after a break-in attempt does not have to wait until morning.
How it works in Artesia
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Call and describe the problem
Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us what is happening: a worn deadbolt, a lock damaged in an attempted break-in, a key that no longer turns, or hardware you simply want upgraded. We will ask whether it is a home or business, what kind of door it is, and whether the door can currently be secured.
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Inspect the door, lock and frame
On arrival we examine the lock, the latch, the strike plate, and the door edge and frame. Many Artesia homes are post-war builds with decades of wear, so we check for loose screws, worn bores and misaligned strikes that can make even a new lock perform poorly.
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Recommend hardware that fits
We explain your options in plain terms: standard grade deadbolts for a typical house door, heavier hardware for higher-risk entrances, or high-use commercial cylinders for a busy shop, restaurant or grocery. You decide before we begin.
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Remove the old lock and install the new one
We take out the old hardware and fit the replacement, correcting the bore, latch and strike as needed so the bolt throws smoothly and fully into the frame. Where it helps, we reinforce the strike area so the door resists force better than before.
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Key, test and hand over
We cut or set the keys, test the lock repeatedly from both sides with the door open and closed, and confirm every key works. If you want several locks keyed alike, or old keys made useless, we set that up in the same visit.
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What affects the price
- The type and grade of lock: a basic residential deadbolt differs considerably from high-security or commercial-grade hardware.
- How many locks are being replaced and whether they should all be keyed alike.
- The condition of the door and frame, including whether a bore, latch area or strike plate needs repair or reinforcement.
- Whether the job follows a break-in attempt or lockout, which may involve securing the door or gaining entry first.
- Special requirements such as roll-down gate locks, time-delay mechanisms or restricted keyways for businesses.
- The time of day or night, since we work around the clock and after-hours calls differ from scheduled daytime visits.
Why Artesia chooses us
- Fully mobile service: we come to your door in Artesia, and there is no shop counter or waiting room involved.
- In business since 1987, with owner and lead tech David Shar guiding the work.
- We inspect the door and frame before quoting hardware, so the replacement actually fixes the problem instead of masking it.
- Experience with both modest residential doors and the commercial needs of busy retail strips, including high-use cylinders and reinforced gate locks.
- Available 24 hours a day, so a damaged lock after a break-in attempt can be replaced promptly.
- We explain choices plainly and never claim more security than a lock and door can deliver.
Lock Replacement across Artesia
Artesia is a small city with a distinct history. Dutch and Portuguese dairymen worked this land in the early twentieth century, and landmarks like the Artesia Historical Museum and the DES Portuguese Hall still reflect that heritage. The residential core, in ZIP codes 90701 and 90702, is mostly modest post-war single-family homes on compact lots. Original deadbolts and knob sets on these houses have often had decades of daily use, and replacing them is a practical way to improve security and get rid of keys no one can account for.
The other side of Artesia is Little India on Pioneer Boulevard, a dense strip of jewelry stores, groceries, restaurants and sari and retail shops. Those businesses have different needs: reinforced roll-down gate locks, high-use commercial cylinders, and sometimes safes with time-delay locks. After staff turnover, a rekey or full cylinder replacement is a sensible step, and after an attempted break-in, damaged gate or door locks should be replaced and strengthened quickly.
Whether you are in Downtown Artesia, near Artesia Park, off South Street or Gridley Road, or a short drive from SR-91, we can reach you at any hour. Call (323) 997-8867 and we will talk through the door, the lock and the right replacement.
- Little India / Pioneer Boulevard (International & Cultural Shopping District)
- Downtown Artesia
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Other Artesia locksmith services
Access ControlInstall keypad, card and fob access-control systems for business entrances.
Automotive LocksmithMobile auto locksmith for cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleets.
Broken Key ExtractionKey snapped in a lock or ignition? We extract the piece and cut a replacement.
Business LockoutLocked out of a store, office or commercial building? Rapid commercial entry.
Car Key ReplacementReplace lost or broken car keys — cut and programmed on site, even with no original.
Car LockoutKeys locked in the car or trunk? Fast, damage-free vehicle unlocking.
Commercial Door HardwareRepair and replace storefront, aluminum-frame and mortise door hardware.
Commercial LocksmithBusiness locksmith for offices, stores, warehouses and industrial sites.
Deadbolt InstallationAdd or replace single- and double-cylinder deadbolts for stronger doors.
Door Closer RepairRepair, adjust and replace hydraulic door closers on commercial doors.
Emergency Locksmith24/7 emergency dispatch for lockouts and urgent lock failures across Greater LA.
Gate Lock RepairRepair and install gate locks and latches, including keypad and smart gate locks.
High Security LocksInstall pick-, bump- and drill-resistant high-security locks and keys.
House LockoutLocked out of a house, apartment or condo? Damage-free entry on location.
Ignition RepairRepair or replace ignition cylinders and fix keys that won't turn.
Key DuplicationCut and copy house, office, mailbox and restricted keys on location.
Key Fob ReplacementReplace and program remote key fobs and smart/proximity keys.
Lock InstallationInstall new locks on new doors or where none existed before.
Lock RekeyingRekey existing locks so old keys stop working — ideal after a move or sale.
Lock RepairFix sticking, jammed, loose or misaligned locks, deadbolts and latches.
Mailbox Lock ReplacementReplace and rekey residential, cluster and community mailbox locks.
Master Key SystemDesign and install master-key and restricted-key systems with key control.
Panic Bar InstallationInstall and repair panic bars, exit devices and emergency-exit hardware.
Residential LocksmithFull home locksmith service — rekeys, replacements, repairs and upgrades.
Safe LocksmithOpen, repair and service home and commercial safes; change combinations.
Smart Lock InstallationInstall, set up and troubleshoot smart, keyless and keypad locks.
Transponder Key ProgrammingProgram chip/transponder keys to your vehicle's immobilizer.
See all of our Artesia services, or our citywide lock replacement page.
Reviewed by David Shar — Owner & Lead Technician
Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles & Ventura County since 1987.
Last updated 2026-10-12.