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Emergency Locksmith in Burbank, CA

Crenshaw Lock Company provides 24/7 emergency locksmith service in Burbank, California. Our fully mobile technicians come to you for lockouts, broken keys, failed locks and urgent security repairs, day or night. Call (323) 997-8867 and we will dispatch help to your door, vehicle or business.

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A lockout never picks a convenient time. In Burbank it might happen after a late shoot wraps near the Media District, when you step out for the mail in a Magnolia Park bungalow, or when a gate lock gives out at a Rancho District property. Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and our emergency line is staffed around the clock.

We are fully mobile. There is no storefront to visit; the work happens where you are, with tools and hardware carried in our service vehicles. We make no promises about arrival times, because traffic on the I-5, the SR-134 or Olive Ave can change everything. What we promise is that we will be honest about what we find and what it will take to fix it.

Emergency work here is rarely one-size-fits-all. A 1930s mortise lock behaves nothing like a modern deadbolt, a corroded barn padlock is a different problem than a studio access door, and a car lockout at the airport differs from a house lockout. Knowing the difference is what keeps a bad moment from turning into a damaged door or an unnecessary replacement.

How it works in Burbank

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    Call and describe the situation

    Call (323) 997-8867 any hour. Tell us what is locked, what type of lock it is if you know, and whether anyone, such as a child, a pet or an animal, is inside or at risk. That helps us bring the right tools and prioritize properly.

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    Dispatch to your Burbank location

    We send a mobile technician to your address, whether that is a bungalow off Magnolia Blvd, a property in the Rancho District, an office strip or a parking structure. We do not quote arrival minutes, but we will keep you informed about your dispatch.

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    Verify who you are

    Before opening anything we ask for reasonable proof that you live at, own or are authorized to access the property or vehicle. It protects you, your neighbors and us.

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    Non-destructive entry first

    We start with the least damaging method: picking, bypass or decoding. This matters especially on older Magnolia Park doors where original mortise hardware and vintage trim are worth preserving. Drilling is a last resort.

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    Repair, rekey or replace on the spot

    Once you are in, we assess the lock. Often a rekey or small repair is enough. If a lock is worn, broken or compromised, we explain the options and let you decide before work proceeds.

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    Secure it before we leave

    We test the lock and key operation, confirm the door or gate closes and latches correctly, and point out any weak points, such as a loose strike plate, so the property is actually secure when we go.

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What affects the price

  • Time of day and urgency: overnight, weekend and holiday calls involve different dispatch demands than a daytime appointment.
  • Type of lock: a standard residential deadbolt, a vintage mortise lock, a high-security cylinder and a commercial access-controlled door all take different skills and time.
  • Whether the lock can be opened without damage, or must be repaired or replaced afterward.
  • Hardware you choose: Grade-1 deadbolts, rekey kits, padlocks for outdoor or equestrian use and gate hardware vary in cost.
  • Scope of the job: a single lockout is different from rekeying several doors or setting up a master key system.
  • Location and access conditions, such as a gated property, a secured studio-adjacent site or a difficult-to-reach gate.

Why Burbank chooses us

  • Serving Greater Los Angeles since 1987, led by owner and technician David Shar, so experience with older and unusual hardware is real, not claimed.
  • Fully mobile and available 24/7, with no storefront, so every call is about getting to you rather than getting you to a counter.
  • Careful with vintage hardware: we aim to rekey and reinforce 1920s to 1940s mortise and skeleton-key locks without ruining original doors.
  • Comfortable across property types, from bungalows and ranch-tract homes to horse properties with gates and tack rooms, offices and commercial storefronts.
  • Straightforward explanations of options and cost factors before work begins, with no pressure to replace what can be repaired.
  • Residential, automotive and commercial work from one team, which helps when a single incident involves more than one lock.

Emergency Locksmith across Burbank

Burbank's housing tells you what an emergency locksmith needs to know. In Magnolia Park, around Magnolia Boulevard's antique row, many homes are Spanish and California bungalows from the 1920s to 1940s that still carry original mortise locks and skeleton-key hardware. When one of those fails or locks you out, careful handling beats brute force, and we can often rekey it and add a modern Grade-1 deadbolt without altering the vintage door. Postwar 1950s ranch tracts elsewhere in the city usually have simpler hardware.

The Rancho District, Burbank's equestrian neighborhood, is different again. Gated horse properties with barns, stables and tack rooms put padlocks and driveway gates through weather, dust and moisture, and corroded hardware tends to fail at awkward moments. In the Media District, near Warner Bros. Studios and Walt Disney Studios, offices and aluminum-storefront strips deal with crew turnover, which can mean an urgent access rekey or master-key update.

We serve Burbank ZIP codes including 91501, 91502, 91504, 91505 and 91506, along with 91521, 91522 and 91523. Whether you are near Hollywood Way and Hollywood Burbank Airport, around Downtown Burbank and the AMC, close to IKEA, or off San Fernando Blvd, Victory Blvd or the I-5 and SR-134, call (323) 997-8867 any hour.

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Emergency Locksmith in Burbank — FAQs

Do you really offer emergency locksmith service in Burbank around the clock?
Yes. Crenshaw Lock Company is available 24/7, including nights, weekends and holidays. Call (323) 997-8867 and we will dispatch a mobile technician to your location in Burbank.
Can you give me an exact arrival time?
We do not promise specific arrival times, since traffic on the I-5, SR-134 or Olive Ave and current call volume vary. We will stay in contact after you call so you know where things stand.
Will you damage my old Magnolia Park door getting in?
We try non-destructive entry first. Vintage mortise locks and original doors are worth protecting, so we pick or bypass whenever possible and discuss options before any destructive step.
Can you add a modern deadbolt to a 1930s bungalow?
Often, yes. We can rekey the original mortise lock and add a Grade-1 deadbolt in a way that respects the existing door. Call (323) 997-8867 to talk through your door and what you want.
Do you handle padlocks and gates on Rancho District horse properties?
Yes. We replace corroded tack-room and barn padlocks and worn driveway gate locks, and can recommend hardware that handles outdoor and equestrian conditions better.
Can you help a Media District office after staff or crew changes?
Yes. We can rekey locks, set up master-key systems and update access after turnover so former staff no longer have working keys.
How much will an emergency call cost?
It depends on the lock type, time of day, whether entry is non-destructive, and any hardware you choose. We explain these factors before work starts. For an estimate, call (323) 997-8867.
Do I need to visit your shop?
No. Crenshaw Lock Company is fully mobile with no storefront, so we come to your home, vehicle or business in Burbank.
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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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