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Emergency Locksmith in Athens, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides 24/7 mobile emergency locksmith service in Athens, California, for lockouts, break-in repairs, broken keys and failed locks at homes, rentals, vehicles and storefronts. Call (323) 997-8867 any hour, and a technician will be dispatched to you.

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A lockout or a damaged door rarely happens at a convenient time. In Athens it might be a late night on a quiet residential street near Athens Park, a broken key in a front door after a shift, or a door that will not secure after someone forced it. Crenshaw Lock Company is fully mobile and answers around the clock, so help comes to wherever you are standing.

We have served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner and lead technician David Shar built the business on straightforward work: figure out what is wrong, explain the options, and fix it without pushing you toward more than you need. Emergency calls in Athens tend to involve older hardware. Many homes here date from the 1920s through the 1950s, and original locks, worn strike plates and tired deadbolts are common.

We do not have a storefront, so there is nothing to drive to. You call (323) 997-8867, describe the situation, and we dispatch to your location. Whether it is a bungalow, a duplex, a small apartment building or a business on Broadway or Figueroa, the goal is the same: get you inside or secured, and leave the property safe.

How it works in Athens

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    Call and describe the problem

    Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us what happened: locked out, key snapped, door damaged after a break-in, or a lock that will not turn. Give us the address and the type of door or lock if you know it. That helps us bring the right tools and parts.

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    Confirm who you are and that the property is yours

    Before opening a door, a responsible locksmith confirms you have the right to access it. We will ask for reasonable proof, such as an ID with a matching address or lease paperwork. This protects residents and landlords alike.

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    Assess the lock and door

    On arrival we look at the lock, the door, the frame and the strike plate. On older wood-frame doors, damage to the jamb often matters as much as the lock itself, and we will tell you plainly what we see.

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    Open or repair with the least damage possible

    Where we can, we open the door without drilling or destroying hardware. If the lock is broken, forced or worn out, we explain whether rekeying, repair or replacement makes the most sense, and you choose.

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    Secure the property before we leave

    After a break-in, a door that closes is not the same as a door that is secure. We make sure the deadbolt throws fully, the strike plate is anchored and keys work smoothly, then walk you through anything worth upgrading later.

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What affects the price

  • The type of situation: a simple lockout is different work from a forced entry that needs hardware and frame repair.
  • The lock itself: standard residential deadbolts, high-security cylinders, and commercial or roll-up gate hardware differ in parts and labor.
  • Whether we can open the lock non-destructively or it must be drilled or replaced.
  • Damage to the door, jamb or strike plate that must be reinforced so new locks hold.
  • The time of day you call, since nights, weekends and holidays involve after-hours dispatch.
  • Add-ons such as extra keys, rekeying several locks at once, or security hardware you choose to install.

Why Athens chooses us

  • Fully mobile and available 24/7, with no storefront, so every call is handled by dispatching to you.
  • In business since 1987, with David Shar as owner and lead technician.
  • Experience with older Los Angeles housing stock, including 1920s to 1950s bungalows with aging, mismatched or worn hardware.
  • We explain repair versus replacement honestly and do not push upgrades you do not need.
  • We handle homes, rentals, vehicles and commercial doors, including storefront locks and roll-up security gates, so one call covers most emergencies.
  • We confirm access rights before opening a door, which protects you and your neighbors.

Emergency Locksmith across Athens

Athens is an unincorporated community in Los Angeles County, tucked between the I-110 Harbor Freeway and the I-105 Century Freeway, with Broadway, Figueroa Street, Imperial Highway and Vermont Avenue running through and around it. We work throughout the area, including the streets around Athens Park Community Regional Park on South Broadway and neighboring West Athens, in ZIP codes such as 90044, 90047 and 90061.

Much of the housing here is modest single-family bungalows and stucco homes, along with older wood-frame houses, duplexes and small apartment buildings. A common call after a break-in is replacing a damaged deadbolt and strike plate on an older bungalow, and sometimes adding a security screen door for extra protection. Landlords also call us to rekey a rental after a tenant turnover or eviction, so previous keys no longer work.

The commercial strips along Broadway, Main Street, Figueroa and Imperial Highway have their own needs: storefront door locks, and roll-up security gates that jam, lose their lock or get damaged. If your business or home is anywhere in Athens, call (323) 997-8867 at any hour.

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Other Athens locksmith services

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

Emergency Locksmith in Athens — FAQs

Do you really answer emergency calls at night in Athens?
Yes. Crenshaw Lock Company is a 24/7 mobile locksmith, so you can call (323) 997-8867 at any hour, including nights, weekends and holidays.
Do I need to come to a shop?
No. We are mobile only and have no storefront. We come to your home, business or vehicle in Athens.
Can you get me into my house without damaging the lock?
Often, yes. We try non-destructive entry first. If the lock is damaged, very worn or high-security, we will explain if drilling or replacement is needed before we do it.
My door was kicked in. What should I do?
If you feel unsafe, call 911 first. Once it is safe, call (323) 997-8867. We can repair the door and frame, replace the deadbolt and strike plate, and make the home secure again.
Can you rekey a rental after a tenant moves out?
Yes. Rekeying changes the lock so old keys stop working without replacing the hardware, which is a common choice for landlords in Athens after turnover or eviction.
Do you work on roll-up security gates on Broadway or Figueroa?
Yes, we service commercial locks and roll-up security gate locks for storefronts. Call (323) 997-8867 and describe the gate and the problem.
What will you need to verify before opening a door?
We ask for reasonable proof that you have the right to access the property, such as an ID showing the address or a lease. It protects residents and owners.
How is the cost of an emergency call determined?
It depends on the problem, the lock type, whether the lock can be opened without damage, any door repair needed and the time of day. We explain the work before we start.
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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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