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Lock Rekeying in Athens, California

Crenshaw Lock Company offers 24/7 mobile lock rekeying in Athens, California. We come to your home, rental, or storefront and change your locks so old keys no longer work, often without replacing the hardware. Call (323) 997-8867 to talk with a locksmith about your doors.

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  • Available 24/7
  • Price quoted before we start
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Rekeying is the quiet fix that solves a lot of problems in Athens. You bought a bungalow off Broadway and have no idea how many copies of the old key are floating around. A tenant moved out and you want the next one starting fresh. A former roommate, contractor, or relative still has a key. In each case, the lock itself may work fine. What you need is for the old keys to stop working.

Rekeying changes the internal pin configuration of your existing lock cylinder so it matches a new key. The old key still slides in, but it will not turn. You keep the deadbolt, the knob, and the look of your door, and you avoid paying for brand-new hardware you may not need. For many of the 1920s to 1950s homes, duplexes, and small apartment buildings around Athens, that is the practical, sensible choice.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, led by owner and lead tech David Shar. We are fully mobile, with no storefront to visit, so the work happens at your door. We are available around the clock, which matters when you discover a key problem late in the evening or right after closing on a property.

How it works in Athens

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    You call and describe the situation

    Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us what you have: a house, a duplex unit, several apartment doors, or a commercial space. Tell us about the locks, such as a deadbolt and knob set, and why you want to rekey. That helps us bring the right pinning kits and key blanks.

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    We come to you

    We are fully mobile and work 24/7, so we meet you at the property in Athens. There is no shop visit and nothing to drop off. We confirm who is authorized to have the locks changed before we start.

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    We inspect each lock

    Older hardware is common here, so we check each cylinder first. Many can be rekeyed cleanly. Some are worn, damaged, or past their useful life, and we will tell you plainly if replacing a particular lock makes more sense than rekeying it.

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    We rekey the cylinders

    We remove the cylinder, change the internal pins to match a new key, and reassemble it. When it suits you, we can pin several locks to one key so you carry a single key for the front door, back door, and any gate lock.

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    We test and hand over keys

    We test every lock with the new key and confirm the old key no longer works. Then we give you the new keys and can make extra copies if you need them for family or a property manager.

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What affects the price

  • How many locks and cylinders need to be rekeyed, since each one is work
  • Whether the hardware is in good condition or worn and better replaced
  • Lock type and brand, including standard deadbolts, knobs, or higher-security cylinders
  • Whether you want all locks keyed alike to a single key
  • How many extra keys you want cut
  • Time of day and how urgent the call is, since we are available 24/7

Why Athens chooses us

  • Fully mobile service, so the work is done at your door and there is no storefront trip
  • In business since 1987, with owner and lead tech David Shar leading the work
  • Honest recommendations: we rekey when that is enough and suggest replacement only when a lock is truly worn out
  • Familiarity with the older bungalow, duplex, and small apartment hardware common in Athens
  • Ability to handle residential, rental turnover, and commercial locks in one call
  • Available 24/7, including late nights and weekends

Lock Rekeying across Athens

Athens sits between the I-110 Harbor Freeway and the I-105 Century Freeway corridors, and the housing reflects that history: modest single-family bungalows and stucco homes from the 1920s through the 1950s, some older wood-frame houses, plus small apartment buildings and duplexes. Around the Athens Park neighborhood, near Athens Park at 12603 S Broadway, and across West Athens, we see a lot of original or long-aged door hardware. Rekeying is often a smart upgrade in homes where nobody knows how many old keys exist.

Rental turnover is a steady reason people call us. A landlord with a duplex off Vermont Avenue or Imperial Highway may need locks rekeyed after a tenant leaves or following an eviction. Rekeying lets the owner reset access quickly without buying new hardware for every door. Homeowners in ZIP codes 90044, 90047, and 90061 also call after buying a house, after a break-in, or after losing a key ring.

If a break-in has damaged a door or lock, rekeying may not be enough. We will check the deadbolt and strike and replace what is damaged. We also work on commercial locks along the Broadway and Figueroa strips, where storefronts rely on roll-up security gates. Call (323) 997-8867 for service anywhere in Athens.

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Lock Rekeying in Athens — FAQs

What is the difference between rekeying and replacing a lock?
Rekeying changes the inside of the existing cylinder so a new key works and the old key does not. Replacing swaps out the whole lock. Rekeying usually costs less and keeps your current hardware, as long as the lock is in good shape.
Should I rekey after buying a home in Athens?
It is a smart step. You do not know who has copies of the old keys, including previous owners, tenants, or contractors. Rekeying cuts off all of them. Call (323) 997-8867 and we can come to the house.
Can you rekey locks on an older bungalow?
Often yes. Many older deadbolts and knob sets can be rekeyed. We inspect each one first, and if a lock is too worn or damaged, we will say so and suggest replacing it instead.
Can all my doors be keyed to the same key?
Usually, yes, provided the locks are compatible. We can pin the front door, back door, and other cylinders to one key so you carry fewer keys.
Do you rekey rental properties after tenant turnover?
Yes. Landlords and property managers in Athens call us to reset locks between tenants or after an eviction. Tell us how many doors you have when you call (323) 997-8867 so we can plan.
Will my old key still work after rekeying?
No. Once rekeyed, the old key may enter the lock but will not turn it. We test every lock to confirm that before we leave.
Do I need a storefront visit or an appointment?
No. We are fully mobile and available 24/7, so we come to you. There is no shop to visit.
Can you rekey commercial locks too?
Yes, we handle commercial locks and can also help with roll-up security gates on storefronts along strips like Broadway and Figueroa. Describe your setup when you call and we will advise you on the best approach.
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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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