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Residential Locksmith in Athens, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides full residential locksmith service in Athens, California: rekeys, lock replacements, repairs and security upgrades. We are fully mobile and available 24/7, coming to your home. For a locked-out door, a break-in repair or a rental turnover, call (323) 997-8867.

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Most homes in Athens were built between the 1920s and the 1950s: modest stucco bungalows, older wood-frame houses, duplexes and small apartment buildings. Many of them still carry the hardware they had decades ago, or a patchwork of locks added by different owners over the years. A worn deadbolt, a loose knob, a strike plate held by short screws, or a key nobody can account for are common problems. Residential locksmith work here is often about making an older home secure again without ripping out what doesn't need replacing.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner and lead technician David Shar has worked on plenty of homes like these. We are a mobile service only. There is no storefront to visit. We bring the tools, cylinders, deadbolts and hardware to your door, whether that's a house near Athens Park, a duplex off Broadway or an apartment near Vermont Avenue.

Our residential work covers rekeying, replacing locks, repairing damaged or sticking hardware, reinforcing door frames and adding upgrades such as better deadbolts or keyed entry changes. We work around the clock, because a break-in or a lockout doesn't wait for business hours. Call (323) 997-8867 and describe the situation, and we'll tell you what we can do.

How it works in Athens

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    You call and describe the situation

    Call (323) 997-8867 any time. Tell us whether you're locked out, dealing with a break-in, changing locks after a move or tenant turnover, or just upgrading. We'll ask about the door, the lock type and your address so we arrive with suitable hardware.

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    We look at the door and the existing hardware

    On arrival we check the lock, strike plate, door edge and frame. On older Athens bungalows, wood that has dried, warped or been patched is common, and it affects which lock will actually hold up.

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    We explain the options before work begins

    Usually the choice is rekeying the existing lock, repairing it or replacing it. We explain which fits your situation and why, so you can decide with the full picture.

  4. 4

    We do the work at your home

    Rekeying, installation, repair or reinforcement is done on site. If a break-in damaged the door or jamb, we secure it so the home can be locked properly that same visit wherever possible.

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    We test everything and hand over keys

    We operate every lock repeatedly with the door open and closed, confirm the latch and deadbolt engage fully, and give you working keys. For rentals, we can set up new keys cleanly so old ones no longer work.

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What affects the price

  • Whether the job is a rekey, a repair or a full replacement, since each involves different parts and labor.
  • The grade and type of hardware you choose, from basic deadbolts to higher-security cylinders.
  • The condition of the door and frame, including whether a break-in left splintered wood or a damaged strike area that needs reinforcing.
  • How many locks are involved, such as a single front door versus a whole duplex or several units on one key.
  • The time of day and urgency of the call, since after-hours and emergency visits differ from scheduled work.
  • Whether specialty items are needed, such as hardware for an older door preparation or a security screen door lock.

Why Athens chooses us

  • We have been serving Greater Los Angeles since 1987, so older hardware and aging door frames are familiar territory.
  • We are fully mobile and available 24/7, with no storefront, so the service comes to you.
  • We'll tell you honestly when a rekey or repair will do the job, rather than pushing a full replacement.
  • We handle rental turnovers, including rekeying after an eviction or tenant change so previous keys stop working.
  • The owner, David Shar, leads the technical work, so there is accountability behind the service.
  • We can also help with commercial roll-up gates and storefront locks along strips like Broadway and Figueroa if you own both a home and a business.

Residential Locksmith across Athens

Athens is an unincorporated community in Los Angeles County, wedged between the I-110 Harbor Freeway and the I-105 Century Freeway, with Broadway, Figueroa Street, Imperial Highway and Vermont Avenue as its main arteries. We work throughout it, including the Athens Park neighborhood around Athens Park Community Regional Park at 12603 S Broadway, and neighboring West Athens. ZIP codes we serve here include 90044, 90047 and 90061.

The housing shapes the work. Many streets are lined with 1920s to 1950s bungalows and stucco homes, along with older wood-frame houses, duplexes and small apartment buildings. Aging locks are common, and so are loose strike plates and worn cylinders. A typical call might be replacing the deadbolt and door hardware on an older bungalow after a break-in, sometimes alongside adding a security screen door for extra protection.

Athens also has a lot of rental housing, so rekeying after tenant turnover or an eviction is a frequent request. The commercial strips along Broadway, Main Street, Figueroa and Imperial Highway carry roll-up security gates too, and we can assist with those if you need both residential and storefront work. Whatever the door, call (323) 997-8867.

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Residential Locksmith in Athens — FAQs

Do you offer residential locksmith service in Athens at night and on weekends?
Yes. We are available 24/7 and fully mobile, so we come to your home in Athens at any hour. Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us what's going on.
Should I rekey or replace my locks?
If your locks are in good working condition and you just need new keys to work, rekeying is often enough. If the hardware is worn, damaged in a break-in or very old, replacement makes more sense. We'll look at it and tell you honestly.
Can you secure my home after a break-in?
Yes. We can replace damaged deadbolts and door hardware, repair or reinforce the strike area and frame, and discuss options like a security screen door. Call (323) 997-8867 and we'll work out the right fix.
I'm a landlord. Can you rekey after a tenant moves out or is evicted?
Yes. Rekeying is the standard way to make sure old keys no longer work. We can do a single unit or several doors and can set the locks so they operate with one key if you want.
Do older Athens bungalows need special locks?
Often the issue is the door itself rather than the lock: warped, dried or previously patched wood. We assess the door and frame first, then recommend hardware that fits properly and will hold.
Do you have a shop I can visit?
No. We are a mobile-only service with no storefront. Everything is done at your home, with the parts and tools brought to you.
How is the price determined?
It depends on the type of work, the hardware chosen, the condition of the door and frame, the number of locks and the urgency of the call. We explain the options before starting. You can reach us at (323) 997-8867.
Can you also help with a business or roll-up gate in Athens?
Yes, we can help with storefront locks and roll-up security gates, including on commercial strips such as Broadway and Figueroa. Call (323) 997-8867 to discuss what you need.
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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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