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Residential Locksmith in Azusa, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides residential locksmith service in Azusa, California, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We come to your home for rekeys, repairs, replacements and upgrades. Locked out or planning a lock project? Call us at (323) 997-8867 and we will talk through it.

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Homes in Azusa don't all look alike, and their locks don't either. A 1920s bungalow near Azusa Ave may still have the original mortise lock in its front door. A post-war tract house may have a few decades of mismatched deadbolts and keys nobody can account for. A newer foothill home may be ready for smart locks or a multipoint door system. A residential locksmith in Azusa has to be comfortable with all of it.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, led by owner and lead technician David Shar. We are fully mobile, so there is no shop to drive to. We bring the tools and hardware to your door, any hour of the day or night, and do the work where the lock actually lives.

Our residential work covers rekeying after a move or a lost key, repairing sticking or worn locks, replacing damaged hardware, adding deadbolts, and upgrading to higher-security or smart options. Whether you own a home near Foothill Blvd, rent near Azusa Pacific University, or manage a property off Gladstone St, we aim to give you a straight explanation of what is wrong and what your realistic options are before any work begins.

How it works in Azusa

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    Call and describe the situation

    Phone us at (323) 997-8867 any time. Tell us whether it's a lockout, a rekey, a repair or an upgrade, and what kind of door and lock you have. A quick description of an older mortise lock or a newer smart-ready deadbolt helps us bring the right parts.

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    We come to you

    Because we are fully mobile, a technician travels to your Azusa address with tools and common hardware on board. There is no storefront visit. We'll confirm the address and any access details, like a gate code in a community such as Mountain Cove.

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    Assess the lock and door

    On arrival we look at the lock, the strike, the door and the frame. Many sticking or failing locks are really alignment problems, especially on older wood doors, so we check before recommending replacement.

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    Explain options before work starts

    We lay out the choices: repair, rekey, replace or upgrade. You hear what each involves and why we suggest it, so the decision is yours and nothing is a surprise.

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    Do the work and test it

    We rekey, repair or install the hardware, then cycle every lock repeatedly with the door open and closed. Keys, thumbturns and strikes all get tested so the door works smoothly.

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    Hand over keys and follow-up advice

    You get working keys and, where relevant, tips on key control, such as limiting copies at a student rental or resetting codes on a smart lock after guests or contractors.

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What affects the price

  • The type of work: rekeying existing locks generally involves different effort than replacing hardware or installing new deadbolts.
  • The lock itself: standard deadbolts, vintage mortise sets, high-security cylinders and smart locks vary widely in parts and labor.
  • Number of locks or doors: rekeying every lock on a property to one key is a different job than fixing a single front door.
  • Door and frame condition: warped, drilled or damaged doors on older homes may need extra adjustment or repair work.
  • Time of service: after-hours and urgent calls can be priced differently than planned daytime appointments.
  • Parts and upgrade choices: the brand, grade and features you choose, such as keypad or multipoint hardware, affect the total.

Why Azusa chooses us

  • Serving Southern California since 1987, so older hardware like mortise locks and mismatched tract-home deadbolts is familiar territory.
  • Fully mobile and available 24/7, with service performed at your door instead of in a shop.
  • Owner-led: David Shar leads the company, and accountability sits with the person whose name is on it.
  • We repair before we replace when repair makes sense, which matters for original hardware on historic bungalows.
  • Comfortable with both old and new: vintage mortise work in downtown Azusa and smart-lock or multipoint installs in newer foothill homes.
  • Plain explanations of options so you can decide without pressure.

Residential Locksmith across Azusa

Azusa's housing is a layered mix, and that shapes the locksmith work here. In Downtown Azusa, along Azusa Ave and Foothill Blvd (the old Route 66), many 1900s to 1920s bungalows still carry original mortise locks. These can often be repaired, rekeyed or upgraded while keeping the character of the door, and we're happy to look at them before anyone suggests tearing them out. Homes in ZIP code 91702 span that older core as well as broad post-war tract neighborhoods, where rekeying after a purchase is one of the most common requests.

Up in the foothills, Rosedale is a 2010s master-planned community with newer construction that is well suited to smart-lock and multipoint-door installation. Nearby, Mountain Cove is a gated community at the canyon mouth, so we coordinate gate access when we come out. If you're near the SR-39 gateway to San Gabriel Canyon, we can reach you there too.

Student rentals around Azusa Pacific University and Citrus College have their own rhythm. At semester turnover, landlords and tenants often want locks rekeyed so old keys stop working. Whether you're near the Metro A Line stations, off Alosta Ave, or just off the I-210 Foothill Freeway, call (323) 997-8867 and we'll come to you.

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Residential Locksmith in Azusa — FAQs

Do you offer residential locksmith service in Azusa at night and on weekends?
Yes. We're available 24/7 and fully mobile, so we travel to your Azusa home at any hour. Call (323) 997-8867 to reach us.
Can you repair the original mortise lock on my older Azusa bungalow?
Often, yes. Many mortise locks in 1920s homes near Azusa Ave can be repaired, rekeyed or upgraded rather than replaced. We inspect it first and tell you what is realistic.
What's the difference between rekeying and replacing a lock?
Rekeying changes the internal pins so old keys no longer work, while keeping the same hardware. Replacement swaps the lock entirely, which makes sense if it's damaged, worn or you want a different grade or style.
Can you rekey a student rental near Azusa Pacific University?
Yes. Rekeying at semester turnover is a common job for landlords and tenants. We can rekey several locks to one key. Call (323) 997-8867 to plan it.
Do you install smart locks in newer Azusa homes like those in Rosedale?
Yes. Newer construction is often well suited to smart locks and multipoint hardware. We help match the product to your door and explain how it works.
Do I need to visit your shop?
No. Crenshaw Lock Company is mobile only. There is no storefront, and we come to your address.
How much does a residential locksmith visit cost?
It depends on the work, the lock type, how many locks are involved, door condition and the time of day. Call (323) 997-8867, describe the job, and we'll explain what affects the cost.
Can you get into a gated community like Mountain Cove?
Yes, as long as we have access details such as a gate code or a resident to let us in. Let us know when you call.
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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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