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Residential Locksmith in Burbank, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides full residential locksmith service in Burbank, California, including rekeys, replacements, repairs and security upgrades. We are fully mobile and available 24/7, so we come to your door at any hour. Call (323) 997-8867 to describe your situation and get started.

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A home in Burbank can mean very different things for a locksmith. One block in Magnolia Park may be lined with 1930s Spanish and California bungalows still carrying their original mortise hardware, while the next tract over is full of 1950s ranch houses with standard cylindrical locks that have been rekeyed once or never. Each calls for a different approach, and a locksmith who treats them all the same tends to cause damage or sell you things you do not need.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner and lead technician David Shar built the business around mobile service. There is no storefront to visit. We bring tools, cylinders, deadbolts and hardware to your home, whether you are locked out, just moved in, lost a key, or want to raise the security level of your doors.

Our residential work covers rekeying, lock replacement, repair of worn or sticking hardware, deadbolt installation, gate and padlock hardware, and upgrades. When the existing hardware is worth keeping, as it often is on a vintage Burbank door, we try to preserve it and improve how it performs rather than replace it for the sake of replacing it.

How it works in Burbank

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    Call and describe the situation

    Phone (323) 997-8867 any time, day or night. Tell us what kind of home it is, what the doors and locks look like, and what is going wrong. A lockout, a lost key set and a planned upgrade each need different tools and parts.

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    We come to you

    Because we are fully mobile, the work happens at your property, whether that is a bungalow near Magnolia Boulevard, a ranch house, or a gated property in the Rancho District. We do not ask you to drop anything off.

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    Assess the hardware and the door

    Before touching anything we look at the lock type, the condition of the door and frame, and how the hardware is installed. On older doors this matters a great deal, since mortise cases and aged wood can be damaged by the wrong approach.

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    Explain options and agree on the work

    We explain what is practical, such as rekeying versus replacing, or adding a deadbolt versus upgrading the strike and hardware. You decide before work begins, so there are no surprises.

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    Do the work and test it

    We rekey, repair, replace or install, then operate every lock repeatedly with the door open and closed. We check the latch alignment, key action and smooth bolt throw.

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    Hand over keys and advice

    You receive working keys and a plain explanation of what changed. If we noticed weak points such as a short strike screw or loose hinge, we mention them so you can decide what to do next.

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What affects the price

  • Whether the job is a rekey, a repair, a full replacement or a new installation, since each involves different labor and parts.
  • The number of locks, doors and gates involved, including whether you want everything keyed alike to one key.
  • The grade and type of hardware you choose, such as a standard deadbolt versus a higher-security Grade 1 unit or a specialty mortise set.
  • The condition and age of the door, frame and existing hardware, particularly on vintage doors that need careful fitting.
  • Special hardware needs like corroded padlocks, outdoor gate latches or weather-exposed locks that require durable materials.
  • The time of day and the nature of the call, as an emergency lockout at night is a different request than a scheduled upgrade.

Why Burbank chooses us

  • Serving the region since 1987, with owner David Shar leading the work, so experience with older Southern California homes is built in.
  • Fully mobile and available 24/7, with no storefront, which keeps our focus on coming to your door rather than running a counter.
  • Respect for vintage hardware: we favor rekeying original mortise locks and fitting modern deadbolts without altering historic doors where it is possible.
  • Plain explanations of options, including when repair or rekeying is enough and a full replacement is not necessary.
  • Experience with both ordinary residential doors and more demanding setups like gated properties, outbuildings and multiple-lock systems.
  • Honest about limits: we tell you if a lock or door is beyond sensible repair instead of pushing an upgrade you do not need.

Residential Locksmith across Burbank

Burbank has a character that shows up in its locks. Magnolia Park, with its 1920s to 1940s Spanish and California bungalows near Magnolia Boulevard's antique row, is full of original mortise and skeleton-key hardware. A typical request there is to rekey those mortise locks so old keys no longer work and add a modern Grade 1 deadbolt, all without cutting up the original door. Homes in ZIP code 91505 and the surrounding areas often fit this pattern, and so do many on the streets between Olive Avenue and Hollywood Way.

The Rancho District is another story. This equestrian neighborhood has gated horse properties with barns, stables and tack rooms, where padlocks corrode and driveway gate latches wear out from daily use and weather. Replacing a corroded tack-room padlock or a worn gate lock with outdoor-rated hardware is the kind of work we handle there, and we come to the property rather than asking you to leave animals or equipment unattended.

In and around the Media District, closer to the studio lots and the Hollywood Burbank Airport, people also run home offices and small production setups. We can rekey a home or small office after a change in who has access, whether a roommate moved out or crew turned over. Whether you live off San Fernando Boulevard, near Victory Boulevard or just off the I-5 or SR-134, we cover Burbank's ZIP codes, including 91501, 91502, 91504, 91505 and 91506, around the clock.

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Residential Locksmith in Burbank — FAQs

Can you rekey the original mortise locks on my Magnolia Park bungalow?
In many cases yes. Mortise locks from the 1920s to 1940s can often be rekeyed or have their cylinders changed so old keys stop working, while the original door stays intact. We inspect the lock first. Call (323) 997-8867 to talk through what you have.
Can you add a modern deadbolt to a vintage door without damaging it?
Often we can. We look at the door thickness, stile width and existing hardware to find an installation that is secure and as unobtrusive as possible. Some doors are too narrow or fragile for a standard bore, and we will tell you honestly if so.
Are you available at night and on weekends in Burbank?
Yes. We are available 24/7 and fully mobile, so lockouts and urgent security problems can be handled at any hour. Call (323) 997-8867 and we will take it from there.
Should I rekey or replace my locks after moving into a Burbank home?
Rekeying is usually enough when the hardware is in good shape, since it makes any previous keys useless. Replacement makes sense if the locks are worn, damaged, low quality or you want a higher security grade.
Do you service gates and padlocks on Rancho District horse properties?
Yes. We replace corroded tack-room padlocks, worn driveway gate locks and related barn or stable hardware, selecting outdoor-appropriate products that hold up to weather and frequent use.
Do I need to come to a shop for any of this?
No. We are mobile only and have no storefront. Everything happens at your property, from the diagnosis to testing the finished work.
Can you key all my doors to one key?
Generally yes, if the locks are compatible or we replace some with matching hardware. It is a common request for homeowners who are tired of carrying several keys. Call (323) 997-8867 to discuss your doors.
How do I know whether to repair or replace a sticky lock?
Sticking is often due to wear, misalignment or a door that has shifted, not only the lock itself. We check the latch, strike and hinges first, and recommend repair when it will solve the problem and replacement when it will not.
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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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