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Lock Replacement in Athens, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides 24/7 mobile lock replacement in Athens, California. We come to your home, rental or storefront and install new deadbolts, knobs and door hardware on the spot. Call (323) 997-8867 to describe your door and talk through your options with a technician.

  • Mobile to your Athens location
  • Available 24/7
  • Price quoted before we start
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Locks do not last forever, and in Athens a lot of them have been working for decades. Many homes here are 1920s to 1950s bungalows and stucco houses, plus small apartment buildings and duplexes, and it is common to find original hardware, mismatched knobs added over the years, or deadbolts that stick, spin loose or no longer line up with the strike plate. Replacing a lock is often the simplest way to get back a door that closes cleanly and keeps the right people in and out.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner and lead technician David Shar built the business around going to the customer. We are fully mobile. There is no storefront to visit; we bring hardware and tools to your door, day or night, and do the work where the problem is.

Lock replacement is different from rekeying. Rekeying changes the inside of a lock you already have so old keys stop working. Replacement makes sense when the hardware itself is worn, damaged, broken into, outdated or simply not the grade of security you want. We will tell you plainly which one your door needs, because sometimes a rekey is all that is called for.

How it works in Athens

  1. 1

    Call and describe the door

    Call (323) 997-8867 any hour. Tell us whether it is a front door, back door, gate or storefront, what is wrong with the lock, and whether the door was forced. That helps us bring suitable hardware.

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    Inspect the door and frame

    On arrival we look at more than the lock. On older wood-frame houses, cracked jambs, loose strike plates and worn bore holes are common, and new hardware will not hold well if the wood around it is weak.

  3. 3

    Choose the right hardware

    We walk through options such as deadbolts, knobsets, lever handles and keyed-alike sets, and explain the differences in plain terms. You decide what fits your door, your household and your comfort level.

  4. 4

    Remove the old lock and install the new one

    We take out the worn or damaged hardware and fit the new lock, adjusting the latch and strike so the door closes smoothly without forcing. After a break-in we can also reinforce the strike area where it makes sense.

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    Test and hand over keys

    We operate the lock repeatedly from both sides, confirm the door latches and bolts fully, and give you all keys. If you want several locks on one key, we can arrange that during the visit.

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What affects the price

  • The number of locks being replaced, since a single back door differs from a whole bungalow or a multi-unit building
  • The type and grade of hardware you choose, from basic knobsets to heavier-duty deadbolts
  • Whether the door or frame needs repair or reinforcement, which is more common on older wood-frame homes
  • Whether the work is urgent, such as after a break-in, or can be scheduled
  • Whether locks should be keyed alike, or master keyed for a rental or small property
  • Commercial specifics, such as storefront door hardware or roll-up gate locks, which use different parts than residential doors

Why Athens chooses us

  • Fully mobile service: we come to your door in Athens rather than asking you to bring hardware to a shop, because there is no shop
  • Available 24/7, which matters when a break-in or a lockout happens late at night
  • In business since 1987, with experience on older homes where nothing matches current standard sizes
  • Honest advice on rekey versus replace, so you only pay for replacement when it is the better answer
  • Experience across residential, rental turnover and commercial storefront work, so one call covers a house, a duplex or a shop
  • The owner, David Shar, leads the work and stands behind it

Lock Replacement across Athens

Athens sits 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. The area around Athens Park, the community regional park at 12603 S Broadway, is lined with modest single-family bungalows and stucco homes, many decades old. In the Athens Park neighborhood and neighboring West Athens, we often see original or long-ago replaced hardware that has worn out, along with doors where the frame has softened over time.

Common calls here include replacing deadbolts and door locks after a break-in on an older bungalow, sometimes alongside adding a security screen door, and changing hardware at rental properties between tenants, in duplexes and small apartment buildings. Landlords in ZIP codes 90044, 90047 and 90061 often ask whether to rekey or replace, and we help decide based on the condition of the locks.

Businesses along Broadway, Main Street, Figueroa and Imperial Highway rely on roll-up security gates and storefront doors that take daily abuse. We can service the locks on those as well as replace worn door hardware. Wherever you are in Athens, call (323) 997-8867 and we will come to you.

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Other Athens locksmith services

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Lock Replacement in Athens — FAQs

Should I replace my lock or just rekey it?
If the lock works well and is in good shape, rekeying may be enough to stop old keys from working. If it is worn, damaged, loose or was forced, replacement is usually better. Call (323) 997-8867 and we will help you decide.
Do you replace locks after a break-in in Athens?
Yes. We are available 24/7 and come to you. We replace the damaged lock, check the strike plate and door frame, and can suggest reinforcement so the repair holds up.
Can you replace locks on an older bungalow with an uneven door?
Yes. Older 1920s to 1950s homes often have doors that have shifted or bore holes that are not standard. We adjust the latch and strike so the new lock operates smoothly.
Can you make all my locks work with one key?
In most cases yes. We can install new locks keyed alike so one key opens the front, back and any other doors you choose.
I manage a rental. Can you change locks between tenants?
Yes. We handle lock replacement and rekeying for tenant turnover, including after an evictions process, in houses, duplexes and small apartment buildings. Call (323) 997-8867 to arrange it.
Do you work on storefront and roll-up gate locks?
Yes, we service commercial locks and roll-up security gates for businesses along strips like Broadway and Figueroa, in addition to standard door hardware.
Do I need to come to your shop?
No. We are fully mobile and have no storefront. We bring the hardware and tools to your location in Athens.
How is the price determined?
It depends on how many locks, what hardware you choose, door or frame condition, urgency and whether it is residential or commercial. We discuss the details with you before starting work.
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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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