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High Security Locks in Athens, California

Crenshaw Lock Company installs pick-, bump- and drill-resistant high security locks and restricted keys in Athens, California. We are a 24/7 fully mobile locksmith and come to your home, rental or storefront. Call (323) 997-8867 to talk through your door and what upgrade makes sense.

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  • Price quoted before we start
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A lock is only as strong as its weakest part, and in Athens that is often a decades-old builder-grade deadbolt on a 1920s-50s bungalow. Standard pin-tumbler locks can be picked or bumped by someone with the right tools and a little practice, and they often give way to a drill or a hard kick. High security locks are built to resist exactly those methods, using tighter tolerances, hardened inserts, anti-drill plates and more complex key designs.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner and lead tech David Shar has seen how often a break-in on an older house starts with a worn-out lock and a thin door frame. We are fully mobile, so there is no shop to visit. We come to your door, look at what you actually have, and install hardware that fits it.

High security is not only about the cylinder. Strike plates, door jambs, hinges and the door itself matter just as much. We look at the whole entry point so you do not spend money on a strong lock that sits in a weak frame. Whether you own a bungalow near Athens Park, manage a duplex, or run a storefront on Broadway or Figueroa, we can match the level of protection to the real risk.

How it works in Athens

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    Call and describe the door

    Phone (323) 997-8867 any hour. Tell us what kind of door it is, what lock is on it now, and whether you had a break-in, a tenant change, or just want an upgrade. That helps us bring the right hardware.

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    On-site assessment

    We come to you and inspect the lock, the door, the strike plate and the frame. On older wood-frame homes we often find loose, split or undersized jambs that need reinforcing alongside the new lock.

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    Choose the right level of protection

    We explain options such as pick- and bump-resistant cylinders, drill-resistant hardened inserts, and restricted keyways where key copies are controlled. You decide what fits your budget and your property.

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    Installation and reinforcement

    We remove the old hardware and install the new lock, along with reinforced strike plates or door-edge protection where needed. For storefronts we can also look at gate and door hardware.

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    Testing and key handoff

    We test the lock and latch repeatedly, confirm the door closes cleanly, and hand over your keys. We explain how restricted keys work and how to request additional copies.

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What affects the price

  • The grade and brand of lock: a high security deadbolt with hardened, drill-resistant components costs differently than a standard upgrade.
  • Whether you want a restricted or controlled keyway, which limits who can duplicate your keys.
  • The number of doors and cylinders, and whether you want them keyed alike so one key works throughout.
  • Condition of the door and frame: reinforcing a worn jamb, adding a strike plate, or replacing damaged wood adds labor and materials.
  • Residential versus commercial hardware, including storefront doors, rear doors, and anything tied to a roll-up gate.
  • Time of service: after-hours and emergency calls, such as securing a door after a break-in, are priced differently than scheduled work.

Why Athens chooses us

  • Fully mobile service: we work at your door, so there is no storefront trip and no leaving a broken door unattended.
  • In business since 1987, with owner David Shar leading the work and bringing long experience with older homes and aging hardware.
  • We assess the entire entry point, not just the cylinder, because a strong lock in a weak frame is a poor investment.
  • Honest recommendations: if a standard quality deadbolt solves your problem, we will say so rather than sell you more than you need.
  • Available 24/7, including after a break-in when you need the door secured right away.
  • Experience across residential, rental and commercial work, from bungalows and duplexes to storefront doors.

High Security Locks across Athens

Athens is a working-class community of modest 1920s-50s stucco bungalows, older wood-frame houses, duplexes and small apartment buildings. Around the Athens Park neighborhood and across West Athens, many of those homes still carry original or decades-old locks that are worn, easy to bump, and set in tired door frames. A high security deadbolt with a reinforced strike plate is one of the most practical upgrades for those doors, and it pairs well with a security screen door if you want an extra layer.

We serve homes and businesses in ZIP codes 90044, 90047 and 90061, from the blocks near Athens Park Community Regional Park on South Broadway to the streets running toward Imperial Highway and Vermont Avenue. Landlords with rentals here often call us for rekeying or upgrades at tenant turnover, and a restricted-key system can help keep track of who holds a working copy.

Along Broadway, Figueroa and Imperial Highway, many storefronts rely on roll-up security gates and older door hardware. We can improve the locks on the doors behind those gates, since a gate alone does not protect a back door or side entrance. Because we are mobile and reach Athens from the I-110 and I-105 corridors, we can come to your property at any hour. Call (323) 997-8867.

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High Security Locks in Athens — FAQs

What makes a lock high security?
High security locks resist common attacks like picking, bumping, drilling and forced entry. They use tighter tolerances, hardened parts, and often a restricted key design that is harder to copy.
Is my older Athens bungalow a good fit for a high security lock?
Usually yes. Many 1920s-50s homes have worn locks and thin frames. We check the door and jamb, then install a lock and reinforcement that suit the door. Call (323) 997-8867 to discuss yours.
Can you install one after a break-in?
Yes. We are available 24/7 and mobile, so we can come secure the door, replace the damaged lock, and reinforce the frame. Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us what happened.
What is a restricted key?
A restricted key uses a keyway and blank that are controlled, so copies generally cannot be made at a hardware store kiosk. It is helpful for landlords and businesses that want to limit who can duplicate keys.
Can you rekey my rental after a tenant leaves?
Yes. Rekeying makes old keys stop working without replacing the hardware. If you want stronger protection at the same time, we can upgrade to a high security cylinder. Call (323) 997-8867.
Do high security locks work on storefronts along Broadway or Figueroa?
Yes. We can upgrade the locks on storefront and rear doors. Roll-up gates are a separate layer, so we look at how the gate and door hardware work together.
How much will it cost?
It depends on the lock grade, the number of doors, keyway type, door and frame condition, and time of service. We explain the options on site before any work begins.
Do you have a shop I can visit?
No. We are fully mobile and come to you in Athens, including 90044, 90047 and 90061. Reach us any time 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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