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Lock Rekeying in Canoga Park, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides 24/7 mobile lock rekeying in Canoga Park, California. We come to your home or business, change the internal pins so old keys stop working, and leave you with new keys. Call (323) 997-8867 to schedule a rekey whenever it suits you.

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Rekeying is the quiet fix that solves a surprisingly common problem: you do not know who still has a key. Maybe you just bought a bungalow in Canoga Park, ended a tenancy in a rental, or let an employee go from a shop on Sherman Way. Instead of replacing hardware, a rekey changes the inside of the lock so the old keys no longer turn it, while the lock itself stays on your door.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner and lead tech David Shar's team works entirely mobile. There is no storefront to visit. We bring the tools and key stock to you, day or night, which matters when the reason for the rekey is that you want your property secured now and not next week.

Canoga Park offers a real mix of locks. There are pre-1960 mortise and lever sets on Owensmouth-era bungalows, worn builder-grade deadbolts across 1950s and 60s tract homes and dingbat apartments, and storefront mortise locks and panic hardware along the commercial strips. Each behaves differently when rekeyed, and we approach each one on its own terms rather than with a one-size-fits-all swap.

How it works in Canoga Park

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    Call and describe the situation

    Phone (323) 997-8867 any hour and tell us what you have: how many doors, whether it is a home or business, and why you are rekeying. Mention the age of the property and any locks that stick, since that helps us bring the right parts.

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    We come to you

    Because we are fully mobile, the work happens at your door, whether that is a bungalow near the old Owensmouth townsite, an apartment off Sherman Way, or a storefront unit. We do not make promises about arrival timing, but we are available around the clock.

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    Inspect each lock

    Before touching a pin, we check each lock's condition. A worn builder-grade deadbolt may rekey fine or may be too loose to be worth it. A vintage mortise lock may need cleaning or a repair first. We tell you plainly what we see.

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    Rekey the cylinders

    We remove the cylinder, replace its internal pins to match a new key, and reassemble it. Where you want several doors on one key, we pin them to match. For businesses, we can set up a master-key arrangement with separate keys for different staff.

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    Test and hand over keys

    We try the new keys in every lock, confirm the old keys no longer work, and check that bolts throw smoothly. You receive the new keys, and we can cut extra copies on the spot.

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What affects the price

  • The number of locks or cylinders being rekeyed, since each one is pinned individually.
  • The type of hardware: standard deadbolts and knobsets differ from mortise locks, high-security cylinders, or commercial panic hardware.
  • The condition of the locks, because worn or damaged ones may need repair or replacement alongside the rekey.
  • Whether you want all locks keyed alike or a master-key system with tiered access for a business.
  • How many extra keys you need cut.
  • Time of day, since an after-hours or urgent visit is handled differently from a scheduled appointment.

Why Canoga Park chooses us

  • We have operated since 1987, so older hardware, including pre-1960 mortise and warded locks, is familiar territory.
  • We are fully mobile and available 24/7, so a rekey after a break-in or a lost key does not have to wait for business hours.
  • We will tell you honestly when a lock is worth rekeying and when replacement is the better choice, rather than upselling.
  • On vintage doors, we aim to repair and rekey original mortise hardware so you can keep the escutcheon and period character.
  • We handle both residential and small commercial work, including master-key setups after staff turnover.
  • You speak with a real person at (323) 997-8867, with David Shar leading the work.

Lock Rekeying across Canoga Park

Canoga Park grew from the Owensmouth townsite of 1912, and you can still see that history in the stucco and Spanish bungalows near the original Sherman Way district. Those homes often have original mortise sets that have outlived several owners and countless copied keys. Rekeying them, in ZIP 91303 and nearby, is a good way to start fresh without losing the vintage hardware that gives the doors their character.

Elsewhere, the neighborhood is a patchwork of 1950s and 60s tract homes and dingbat apartments, where builder-grade deadbolts have taken decades of use. Landlords and tenants in 91304 and 91306-adjacent blocks often call after a turnover to make sure previous occupants' keys are dead. Around Gault Street and the Topanga area near Warner Center, and south toward Westfield Topanga in 91303 and 91305, we see the same need among homeowners who have just moved in.

Along Sherman Way, the aluminum-storefront strips use mortise locks and panic hardware, and a shop that has had staff come and go may want every key reset at once. Whether you are near the Madrid Theatre, Canoga Park High School, Lanark Park, or just off Topanga Canyon Blvd, Roscoe, Vanowen, Saticoy, Victory, or the 101, we come to you. ZIP 91309 is part of our service area as well.

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Lock Rekeying in Canoga Park — FAQs

What does rekeying a lock actually do?
Rekeying changes the pins inside the lock cylinder so a new key works and the old keys do not. The lock stays on the door, which is usually simpler than replacing it. Call (323) 997-8867 to discuss your doors.
Should I rekey after buying a home in Canoga Park?
It is a sensible step. You cannot know how many copies of the old keys exist, and many homes here are decades old with long histories of previous occupants. Rekeying gives you control from day one.
Can you rekey an old mortise lock in an Owensmouth-era bungalow?
Often yes. We inspect the lock first, repair what needs repair, and aim to rekey it while keeping the original escutcheon. Some very old warded locks cannot be rekeyed the same way, and we will explain your options honestly.
Is rekeying better than replacing the lock?
It depends on the lock's condition. If the hardware is sound, rekeying is typically the more economical route. If a builder-grade deadbolt is badly worn, replacement may serve you better. We will recommend what actually makes sense.
Can you rekey several doors to use one key?
Yes. We can pin multiple locks to match, so your front, back, and garage entries share a single key. Ask us when you call (323) 997-8867.
Do you handle rekeying for businesses on Sherman Way?
Yes. We work on storefront mortise locks and panic hardware, and we can set up a master-key system with different keys for different staff after turnover.
Do I need to be there during the rekey?
Someone with authority over the property should be present or have given clear permission, as we will want to confirm that before working. We then test every lock with you.
Do you have a shop I can visit?
No, we are fully mobile and come to your location, 24/7. Just call (323) 997-8867 and we will take it from there.
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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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