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Lock Repair in Burbank, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides mobile lock repair in Burbank, California, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We come to your home, barn or office to fix sticking, jammed, loose or misaligned locks and deadbolts. Call (323) 997-8867 to describe the problem and get help.

  • Mobile to your Burbank location
  • Available 24/7
  • Price quoted before we start
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A lock that sticks, spins loosely, or needs a shoulder shove to latch is telling you something. Sometimes it is a worn cylinder or a dried-out latch. Sometimes the door has shifted, and the bolt no longer lines up with the strike plate. Left alone, a failing lock tends to end in a lockout, a broken key in the cylinder, or a door that will not secure at night. Repairing it early is usually simpler and gentler on your budget than waiting for it to fail completely.

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 shop to drive to and no storefront to visit; we bring tools and common parts to your door in Burbank, whether that is a bungalow near Magnolia Boulevard, a ranch-style house off Hollywood Way, or a suite in the Media District.

Our approach is repair first. If a lock can be cleaned, adjusted, realigned or have a worn part swapped, we say so and do that. If it is truly worn out, or the hardware is unsafe, we explain why and lay out replacement options before any work begins. You decide what happens to your door.

How it works in Burbank

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    Call and describe the symptoms

    Phone (323) 997-8867 any hour. Tell us what the lock is doing: does the key stick, does the deadbolt not fully throw, is the handle loose, or is the door hard to latch? Those details help us bring the right parts and tools.

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    Come to you and inspect the door

    We travel to your Burbank address and look at more than the lock. We check the cylinder, latch, strike plate, hinges and the door's fit in its frame, because the cause is often misalignment rather than the lock itself.

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    Explain the fix and the options

    Before we touch anything, we tell you what we found, whether repair or replacement makes sense, and what drives the cost. Older or vintage hardware gets extra care, and we will say so if a part should be preserved.

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    Repair, adjust or replace the failing parts

    Depending on the problem we may clean and lubricate, tighten or realign hardware, reset a strike plate, rebuild a mechanism, or replace a worn cylinder, latch or deadbolt. We work to avoid unnecessary damage to the door finish.

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    Test thoroughly and hand back working keys

    We cycle the lock repeatedly with the door open and closed, confirm the bolt throws fully into the strike, and check every key. You leave with a lock that operates smoothly and an explanation of how to keep it that way.

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What affects the price

  • The type of lock involved: a standard knob, a deadbolt, a mortise lock, a padlock or a gate lock each call for different work.
  • Whether the fix is an adjustment or cleaning versus replacing worn internal parts or the whole lock.
  • The age and availability of parts, especially for vintage hardware that may be hard to match.
  • The condition of the door and frame, since warping, shifted hinges or a misaligned strike can add work.
  • The grade and security level of the hardware you want to end up with, for example stepping up to a stronger deadbolt.
  • The time of day and the location of the job, as after-hours and emergency calls differ from scheduled visits.

Why Burbank chooses us

  • Fully mobile service: we bring the repair to your door in Burbank rather than asking you to haul a lock somewhere.
  • Repair-first thinking: we try to save a serviceable lock before recommending a replacement.
  • Experience with older hardware, including the mortise locks found in many Magnolia Park bungalows, since 1987.
  • Available 24/7, so a lock that fails at night does not have to wait until morning.
  • Clear explanation of the problem and options before work starts, with you making the final call.
  • We look at the whole door system, including latch, strike and hinges, so the fix lasts rather than treating only the symptom.

Lock Repair across Burbank

Burbank has an unusual mix of buildings, and lock problems follow the housing. In Magnolia Park, many 1920s to 1940s Spanish and California bungalows still carry original mortise hardware and skeleton-key locks. These are worth repairing carefully. A sticking mortise lock can often be restored, and a modern Grade-1 deadbolt can sometimes be added without altering the vintage door. Homes in ZIP code 91505 and the surrounding blocks, with their 1950s ranch tracts, more often deal with worn cylinders and doors that have shifted over decades.

In the Rancho District, equestrian properties bring different needs: tack-room padlocks that corrode, barn doors that sag, and driveway gate locks that wear from constant use and weather. We can repair or replace this hardware on site, which matters when the property is gated and the animals and equipment need to stay secure. Over in the Media District, offices and aluminum-storefront commercial strips near Olive Avenue and San Fernando Boulevard have their own sticking latches and worn cylinders, and we can handle those too.

Whether you are near Warner Bros. Studios, the Downtown Burbank shopping area, the antique shops along Magnolia Boulevard, or close to Hollywood Burbank Airport, we reach you via I-5, SR-134, Hollywood Way or Victory Boulevard. Call (323) 997-8867 and we will come to you.

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Lock Repair in Burbank — FAQs

Can you repair a lock instead of replacing it?
Often, yes. Many sticking, loose or misaligned locks can be cleaned, adjusted or have a worn part swapped. We inspect first and tell you honestly whether repair is practical. Call (323) 997-8867 to describe the problem.
Why does my deadbolt not fully extend?
The most common cause is a door that has shifted so the bolt no longer lines up with the strike plate. Seasonal changes and settling in older Burbank homes can do this. Realigning the strike or adjusting the hinges frequently solves it.
Can you fix the original mortise locks in my Magnolia Park bungalow?
In many cases we can service or repair them, and we try to preserve vintage hardware. We can also add a modern deadbolt without altering the original door where the door allows. We will explain what is feasible after looking at it.
Do you repair padlocks and gate locks on horse properties?
Yes. We work on tack-room padlocks, barn hardware and driveway gate locks. Corroded or worn pieces may need replacement, and we will tell you which is the better option for your Rancho District property.
Is your lock repair service available at night?
Yes. We are available 24/7 and fully mobile. Call (323) 997-8867 any time and we will talk through the issue and get to you.
Do I need to bring the lock to a shop?
No. Crenshaw Lock Company is mobile only and has no storefront. We come to your home, barn or business in Burbank and do the work there.
How is the cost of a lock repair determined?
It depends on the lock type, whether it needs adjustment or new parts, the condition of the door and frame, and when you need service. We explain the factors and your options before any work begins.
Can you also rekey or upgrade the lock while you are there?
Yes. If you want to rekey after a change in tenants or crew, or step up to a stronger deadbolt, we can do that during the same visit. Call (323) 997-8867 to plan it.
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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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