Open 24/7 · Greater Los Angeles & Ventura County

(323) 997-8867
Crenshaw Lock

House Lockout in Burbank · 24/7 mobile

House Lockout Service in Burbank, California

Locked out of your house, apartment or condo in Burbank? Crenshaw Lock Company is a fully mobile locksmith available 24/7, and we come to your door to get you inside without damage. Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us where you are and what kind of door you have.

  • Mobile to your Burbank location
  • Available 24/7
  • Price quoted before we start
Call (323) 997-8867or tap to call — we answer 24/7
Locked front door of a home at night under a porch light
Open now(323) 997-8867

Getting locked out is rarely convenient. In Burbank it tends to happen at the worst moments: after a late shift near the studios, on a quick trip to the mailbox with the door swinging shut behind you, or when a key snaps off in a lock that has been turning since before you were born. Whatever the cause, you want someone who can get you back inside without turning a minor annoyance into a repair bill.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, led by owner and lead technician David Shar. We are mobile only, so there is no shop to drive to. Our work happens on your doorstep, with the tools needed to open most residential doors, and we aim to do it without drilling or damaging the lock or door unless that is truly the only option.

Burbank's housing is varied, and that matters for a lockout. A 1930s bungalow with an original mortise lock is a different job from a newer condo with a smart deadbolt or an apartment with a high-security cylinder. Knowing what is on the other side of your door lets us bring the right approach, and we will explain what we plan to do before we do it.

How it works in Burbank

  1. 1

    Call and describe the situation

    Call (323) 997-8867 any time of day or night. We will ask where you are in Burbank, what type of property it is, and what kind of lock you have, such as a deadbolt, knob lock, mortise lock or smart lock. A few details help us arrive prepared.

  2. 2

    Confirm who you are

    Before opening any door, we ask for a reasonable way to confirm you live there or have the right to enter, such as ID with the address or other proof of residency. This protects you and your neighbors, and it is standard practice for any responsible locksmith.

  3. 3

    Assess the lock and door

    On arrival we look at the hardware and the door. An older bungalow door with a mortise lock, a sliding patio door and a modern deadbolt all call for different non-destructive techniques, so we choose the gentlest approach that works.

  4. 4

    Open the door without damage

    We use professional entry methods designed to leave your lock, strike plate, frame and finish intact. Drilling is a last resort, and if it ever becomes necessary we will tell you first and explain why.

  5. 5

    Check the hardware and offer options

    Once you are in, we check that the lock still works smoothly. If a key broke, the lock is worn, or you lost keys and are worried about who might have them, we can rekey or replace the lock on the spot.

  6. 6

    Review the work and cost with you

    We explain what was done and what the charges cover before you pay. You should never be surprised by the bill, and you are free to decide whether any extra work is worth doing.

Need house lockout in Burbank?

24/7 Mobile Locksmith across Greater Los Angeles & Ventura County. We answer 24/7.

Call (323) 997-8867

What affects the price

  • Time of day: a nighttime, weekend or holiday call involves different scheduling than a weekday daytime visit, and that can affect the charge.
  • Type of lock and door: a standard deadbolt, an older mortise lock, a high-security cylinder or a smart lock each take different tools and different amounts of care.
  • Your location within the service area: because we are fully mobile, the distance we travel to reach your Burbank address can be part of the quote.
  • Whether the lock needs repair or replacement: simple entry is one job, while rekeying, replacing a damaged lock or cutting new keys afterward is additional work.
  • Access complications: a gated property, a second-floor unit, a secured building entry or a door with several locks can add time to the job.
  • Property type: a single-family home, an apartment unit and a condo with building rules can each call for slightly different handling.

Why Burbank chooses us

  • Fully mobile, 24/7: we come to you in Burbank at any hour, with no storefront and no need for you to travel while locked out.
  • In business since 1987: decades of hands-on experience with the older hardware that still hangs on many Southern California homes.
  • Damage-free first: our default approach is to open the door without harming your lock, frame or finish.
  • Comfortable with vintage hardware: we know how to work with the original mortise locks and skeleton-key setups found in many Magnolia Park bungalows.
  • Clear explanation before work: we tell you what we plan to do and what it covers, so there are no surprises.
  • Owner-led: David Shar leads the business, so standards for the work come from the top.

House Lockout across Burbank

Burbank is a city of distinct pockets, and a lockout looks different in each one. In Magnolia Park, many homes are 1920s to 1940s Spanish and California bungalows, often still carrying original mortise locks and skeleton-key hardware. Those doors have character worth protecting, so careful, non-destructive entry matters. Many owners also ask us afterward about rekeying the old locks and adding a modern deadbolt without changing the look of the door. Around Magnolia Boulevard's antique row, we are used to older buildings with older hardware.

In the Rancho District, the horse properties come with their own challenges: long driveways, gates and outbuildings. If you are locked out of the main house there, a mobile locksmith who can reach the property directly saves you a lot of trouble. Closer to the Media District, near the studios and along Olive Avenue and Hollywood Way, many residents live in apartments and condos where a lockout may involve shared entries or higher-security cylinders. Tell us your unit and building type when you call, for example in ZIP code 91505 or 91502, and we will plan accordingly.

We reach homes across Burbank, from the ZIP codes 91501 and 91506 to 91504 and beyond, using I-5, SR-134, Victory Boulevard and San Fernando Boulevard to get around. Whether you are a short distance from Downtown Burbank, near IKEA, or close to Hollywood Burbank Airport, call (323) 997-8867 and we will take it from there.

Locked out or need a locksmith now?

24/7 Mobile Locksmith across Greater Los Angeles & Ventura County. We answer 24/7.

Call (323) 997-8867

Other Burbank locksmith services

See all of our Burbank services, or our citywide house lockout page.

House Lockout in Burbank — FAQs

Will you damage my door or lock to get me in?
Our goal is always damage-free entry. We use non-destructive techniques first and only consider drilling if nothing else will work. If that ever happens, we will explain it to you before proceeding.
Do you serve Burbank 24 hours a day?
Yes. Crenshaw Lock Company is a 24/7 mobile locksmith. Call (323) 997-8867 at any hour, including nights, weekends and holidays.
Do I need to prove the home is mine?
Yes. We ask for reasonable proof that you live at the address or are authorized to enter, such as ID with the address or other documentation. It protects you and anyone else who lives there.
Can you open the original locks on an older Magnolia Park bungalow?
Older mortise locks and skeleton-key hardware are familiar territory for us. We will assess the lock and use the gentlest method suited to it, working to preserve the original door and hardware.
Should I rekey after being locked out?
It depends on how you got locked out. If you simply left your keys inside, rekeying is not necessary. If keys were lost or stolen, rekeying is a sensible step, and we can do it right after we get you in.
Do you have a shop I can go to?
No. We are fully mobile, so we come to your Burbank address. You can reach us at (323) 997-8867 to get started.
Can you help if I am locked out of an apartment or condo?
Yes, in most cases. We can open many apartment and condo doors, though you may need to confirm your residency and, in some buildings, notify management. Tell us about the building when you call.
How is the price of a lockout determined?
It depends on factors such as the time of day, the lock and door type, your location and whether any repair or replacement is needed. We explain the charges before we begin, and you can call (323) 997-8867 with questions.
DS

Reviewed by David Shar — Owner & Lead Technician

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles & Ventura County since 1987.

Last updated 2026-10-12.

Call (323) 997-8867 · Open 24/7