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Commercial Locksmith in Athens, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides 24/7 mobile commercial locksmith service in Athens, California, for offices, stores, warehouses and industrial sites. We come to your business with the tools and hardware to handle it on site. Call (323) 997-8867 any hour, any day, and talk to a real locksmith.

  • Mobile to your Athens location
  • Available 24/7
  • Price quoted before we start
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A business has different lock problems than a home. A storefront on Broadway or Figueroa may have a worn commercial deadbolt, a glass door with a narrow-stile lock, a rear steel door, and a roll-up security gate, and all of them have to work every morning when you open. When one fails, you can't just wait for a weekday appointment. You are either locked out of your own shop or you can't lock up and leave.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner and lead technician David Shar built the business on showing up and fixing the problem properly. We are fully mobile. There is no storefront to visit; we drive to you, whether that is a small shop in Athens, a warehouse near the I-105, or an office unit off Imperial Highway.

Our commercial work covers lockouts, rekeying, lock repair and replacement, high-security cylinders, panic hardware, master key systems, and service on roll-up gate locks. We explain what we find, what the options are, and what each one means for your security and budget before we start the work.

How it works in Athens

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    You call, we talk through the problem

    Call (323) 997-8867 and describe what is happening: a locked-out door, a broken key, a gate that won't latch, or a break-in. A few questions about the door type, the lock brand if you know it, and whether the building is secured help us bring the right parts.

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    We come to your location

    We are 24/7 and fully mobile, so a late-night call from a Figueroa storefront is handled the same way as a daytime call from a warehouse. We work from our vehicle, so common commercial hardware is on hand.

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    Verify authorization and inspect

    Before opening or changing anything, we confirm you are the owner, manager or authorized tenant. Then we inspect the door, frame, lock and any gate hardware to see whether the issue is the lock, the alignment, or damage from forced entry.

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    Fix with the least damage necessary

    Where possible we open doors without drilling or damaging them and repair rather than replace. If a lock is worn out, was compromised in a break-in, or is past saving, we explain the replacement choices and let you decide.

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    Rekey, re-secure and test

    After a break-in or staff change, we can rekey cylinders so old keys no longer work. We cut working keys, test every lock and latch under real use, and make sure the door closes and secures properly before we leave.

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    Follow-up recommendations

    If we see weak points such as a thin strike plate, an exposed gate lock, or a door that isn't holding, we tell you plainly. Upgrades are your call; we won't pressure you into hardware you don't need.

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What affects the price

  • Type of service: a simple lockout is different from a rekey, a full lock replacement, or installing panic hardware or a master key system.
  • Hardware grade and brand: standard commercial cylinders, high-security keyways and heavy-duty gate locks vary widely in cost.
  • Number of doors and locks: rekeying one office door is a smaller job than keying an entire building or several units alike.
  • Condition of the door and frame: damage from a break-in or older, worn hardware may require repair of the door or frame as well as the lock.
  • Time of call: after-hours, weekend and holiday calls can affect pricing compared with a scheduled daytime visit.
  • Scope of key work: extra keys, restricted keys and master key hierarchies add to the work involved.

Why Athens chooses us

  • In business since 1987, with owner David Shar leading the work, so you deal with experience rather than a call center.
  • Fully mobile and available 24/7, which suits businesses that can't be closed or unsecured overnight.
  • Familiarity with older commercial strips like Broadway and Figueroa, where aging locks and roll-up gates are common.
  • We repair first when repair makes sense, instead of defaulting to replacing everything.
  • Clear explanation of options and what they involve before work begins, so there are no surprises.
  • Authorization checks before we open or rekey anything, which protects you and your property.

Commercial Locksmith across Athens

Athens is an unincorporated community of Los Angeles County hemmed in by the I-110 Harbor Freeway and the I-105 Century Freeway, and its working commercial life runs along Broadway, Main Street, Figueroa Street and Imperial Highway. Many of the storefronts there rely on roll-up security gates and older locks, and those are exactly the items that wear out, jam, or get tampered with. We service businesses across Athens and the neighboring West Athens area, in ZIP codes 90044, 90047 and 90061.

Businesses near Athens Park, at 12603 S Broadway, and along the Vermont Avenue and Imperial Highway corridors range from small retail shops and service counters to light industrial and warehouse space. A typical call might be a Figueroa storefront whose gate lock no longer catches, a Broadway shop that needs rekeying after an employee leaves, or a rear steel door that was pried and needs a new strike and deadbolt.

Around Athens Park and the surrounding blocks, commercial units sit close to modest residential streets of 1920s to 1950s bungalows, duplexes and small apartment buildings. Property owners with mixed holdings sometimes call us for both: rekeying a rental after tenant turnover and servicing the commercial unit next door. Whichever it is, call (323) 997-8867 and we will come to you.

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Other Athens locksmith services

See all of our Athens services, or our citywide commercial locksmith page.

Commercial Locksmith in Athens — FAQs

Do you offer commercial locksmith service in Athens at night and on weekends?
Yes. We are available 24/7 and fully mobile, so you can call (323) 997-8867 at any hour, including weekends and holidays, and we will come to your Athens business.
Can you fix a roll-up security gate lock on a Broadway or Figueroa storefront?
Yes. We service roll-up gate locks, including ones that are stuck, worn, damaged or can't be secured. We inspect the lock and track hardware and tell you whether repair or replacement makes sense.
Do you have a shop I can visit?
No. We are a mobile-only business. We come to your location in Athens, West Athens and the surrounding area. To reach us, call (323) 997-8867.
Should I rekey or replace the locks after an employee leaves?
Rekeying is often enough, since it makes old keys useless while keeping the existing hardware. If the locks are worn, damaged, or low quality, replacing them may be the better choice. We can look at your doors and advise.
What can you do after a break-in at my business?
We can secure the building, repair or replace damaged locks and strike plates, check the door and frame, and rekey so that old keys no longer work. Call (323) 997-8867 so we can get started right away.
Can you set up a master key system for several doors or units?
Yes. A master key system lets different people open different doors with one key, while a master key opens all. We plan the structure with you based on who needs access to what.
How is commercial locksmith pricing determined?
It depends on the service, hardware grade, number of locks, condition of the door and frame, and time of day. We explain the factors and what applies to your job before starting.
Do you verify that I am authorized before opening a door?
Yes. We confirm that you are the owner, manager or authorized tenant before opening or rekeying a commercial property. It is a standard step that protects your business.
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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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