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Deadbolt Installation in Athens, California

Crenshaw Lock Company installs and replaces single- and double-cylinder deadbolts in Athens, California. We are fully mobile and available 24/7, so we come to your home, duplex, or rental. Call (323) 997-8867 to talk through your door and get a stronger lock installed.

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  • Available 24/7
  • Price quoted before we start
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A deadbolt is one of the simplest and most effective upgrades you can make to a door, but only when it is fitted properly. In Athens, where many homes are 1920s to 1950s bungalows and stucco houses with original wood doors, a deadbolt often goes onto a door that has been painted, patched, and rehung several times. Getting a bolt to sit cleanly in an aging frame takes more care than a package of hardware suggests.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, led by owner and lead tech David Shar. We are mobile only. There is no storefront to visit, because we bring the tools, hardware, and experience to your door, day or night.

Whether you have no deadbolt at all, a worn one that sticks, or a lock you no longer trust after a break-in or a tenant moving out, we can add or replace single- or double-cylinder deadbolts and explain which fits your situation. Call (323) 997-8867 and we will talk it through.

How it works in Athens

  1. 1

    Talk through the door and the need

    We start by asking what is going on: a first deadbolt, a replacement, a recent break-in, or a rental changeover. We also ask about the door material and whether there are glass panels nearby, which affects the type of cylinder we recommend.

  2. 2

    Inspect the door, edge, and frame

    On older Athens bungalows, we check for warped doors, thin or split jambs, and loose strike plates. We look at whether the door can take a bolt hole safely and whether the frame will hold up when someone pushes on it.

  3. 3

    Choose single or double cylinder

    A single-cylinder deadbolt turns with a thumb-turn inside. A double-cylinder needs a key on both sides, which can make sense near glass but can slow exits in an emergency. We explain the tradeoffs so the choice is yours.

  4. 4

    Install and align the hardware

    We drill or reuse the bore, set the bolt, and mount the strike plate in the frame. Where the wood is soft or worn, we reinforce the spot so the bolt engages fully instead of just resting in the hole.

  5. 5

    Test, key, and hand over

    We cycle the bolt repeatedly with the door open and closed, confirm it throws smoothly, and give you your keys. If you have several doors, we can key them alike so you carry one key.

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What affects the price

  • Whether you need a new deadbolt added or an existing one replaced, since new installs may require drilling a fresh bore.
  • Single-cylinder versus double-cylinder hardware, and the grade and finish of the lock you choose.
  • Door and frame condition, including whether reinforcement of a worn jamb or strike area is needed.
  • The number of doors being done and whether you want them keyed alike.
  • Time of day and urgency, since after-hours and emergency calls differ from scheduled work.
  • Add-ons such as additional keys or hardware for a security screen door.

Why Athens chooses us

  • Fully mobile service, so the work happens at your door and you do not need to travel anywhere.
  • Available 24/7, including when a break-in leaves a door unsecured late at night.
  • Experience since 1987 with older wood doors and worn frames, which are common in Athens housing.
  • Honest advice on single versus double cylinder rather than defaulting to the more expensive option.
  • Attention to the strike plate and frame, not just the lock, because that is where many doors actually fail.
  • Rekeying and multi-door keyed-alike options that suit landlords and property managers.

Deadbolt Installation across Athens

Athens sits between the I-110 Harbor Freeway and I-105 Century Freeway corridors, and much of its housing is modest single-family bungalows, stucco homes, small apartment buildings, and duplexes. In the Athens Park neighborhood near Athens Park at 12603 S Broadway, and in adjacent West Athens, we often see original doors with aging locks that were never upgraded. Those doors can usually take a solid deadbolt once the frame is checked.

We serve ZIP codes including 90044, 90047, and 90061, from homes off Vermont Avenue and Imperial Highway to the blocks along Figueroa Street and Broadway. A common call is a bungalow owner who wants a stronger deadbolt after a break-in, sometimes paired with a security screen door. Landlords also call us to change or rekey locks between tenants.

Because we are mobile, you do not have to go anywhere. Call (323) 997-8867 any hour and we will come to your Athens address to install the deadbolt where you need it.

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Other Athens locksmith services

See all of our Athens services, or our citywide deadbolt installation page.

Deadbolt Installation in Athens — FAQs

Can you install a deadbolt on an old wood door in Athens?
Usually, yes. Many older bungalows have solid wood doors that handle a deadbolt well. We inspect the door thickness and frame first. Call (323) 997-8867 to describe your door.
Do you offer deadbolt installation at night or on weekends?
Yes. We are available 24/7 and fully mobile, so we can come to your Athens home whenever you need a door secured.
What is the difference between single and double cylinder deadbolts?
A single-cylinder uses a key outside and a thumb-turn inside. A double-cylinder needs a key on both sides. Double-cylinder can suit doors with nearby glass but makes quick exits harder, so we talk through it with you.
I had a break-in. Can you secure my door right away?
We can replace the damaged lock, add a deadbolt, and check the frame for damage. Call (323) 997-8867 any hour so we can plan the repair.
Will a new deadbolt help if my door frame is weak?
A deadbolt is only as strong as what it anchors into. If the jamb is split or the strike is loose, we reinforce it so the bolt actually holds.
Can you do several doors and key them the same?
Yes. We can install deadbolts on multiple doors and key them alike, which is handy for homeowners and for landlords with duplexes or small apartment buildings.
I'm a landlord changing tenants. Should I add or rekey?
If the existing deadbolt is in good shape, rekeying may be enough. If it is worn or outdated, replacing it makes sense. We can advise on site.
Do I need to come to a shop?
No. Crenshaw Lock Company is mobile only and has no storefront. We come to you anywhere in Athens.
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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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