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Lock Replacement in Canoga Park, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides mobile lock replacement in Canoga Park, California, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We come to your home or business with hardware and swap worn, damaged or outdated locks on site. Call (323) 997-8867 to talk through your door.

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Locks wear out quietly. A key that needs jiggling, a deadbolt that sticks in winter and summer alike, a latch that no longer catches the strike plate: these are the signs that a lock is near the end of its life. In Canoga Park, where housing runs from 1920s Owensmouth-era bungalows to 1950s and 60s tract homes and dingbat apartments, the hardware on the door can be anywhere from brand new to nearly a century old.

Lock replacement is different from a rekey. Sometimes a rekey is enough and costs less, since the lock body is sound and only the pins need to change. But when a cylinder is chewed up, a deadbolt is builder-grade and loose in the door, or the hardware simply does not suit how you live, replacing it is the better answer. We will tell you honestly which one your door needs, rather than selling you new hardware you do not need.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, led by owner and lead technician David Shar. We are fully mobile, with no storefront to visit. We bring the work to your door in Canoga Park, any hour of the day or night.

How it works in Canoga Park

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    Call and describe the door

    Phone (323) 997-8867 and tell us what you have: front door, back slider, apartment unit, or storefront. Mention the age of the building and what the lock is doing, such as sticking, spinning, or a key that is bent or broken. That helps us bring the right hardware.

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    On-site assessment

    We look at the existing lock, the door edge, the strike plate, and the frame. Many problems blamed on the lock are actually a misaligned door or a worn strike, and we will point that out. If a repair or rekey will do the job, we say so.

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    Choose the hardware

    We go over options for your situation: standard deadbolts, higher-security cylinders, keypad or smart-lock-ready hardware, or lever sets. For older doors, we talk about whether a modern replacement will fit the existing bore or whether the vintage hardware is worth keeping.

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    Remove and install

    We remove the old lock, check the bore and edge for damage, and fit the new hardware so the bolt throws smoothly and fully into the strike. Where needed, we reinforce the strike plate with longer screws that reach the framing.

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    Key setup and testing

    We cut and test keys, and can key multiple locks alike so one key works your front and back doors. For businesses, we can set up key schemes for staff. We cycle each lock several times with the door open and closed.

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    Walkthrough and handoff

    Before we leave, we show you how the new lock works, hand over all keys, and explain any settings. You leave with a door that closes, latches and locks the way it should.

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What affects the price

  • Type and grade of hardware: a basic builder-grade deadbolt costs less than a high-security cylinder, a smart lock, or commercial-grade storefront hardware.
  • Number of locks: replacing a single deadbolt differs from re-securing every exterior door, and keying several locks alike adds cutting and setup time.
  • Door and frame condition: if the bore is damaged, the door edge is splintered, or the strike plate needs reinforcement, extra work may be needed.
  • Age and type of existing lock: vintage mortise sets, panic hardware, and non-standard storefront locks take more care than a common cylindrical deadbolt.
  • Time of service: after-hours, weekend and holiday calls can be priced differently from a scheduled daytime visit.
  • Extra services: broken key extraction, rekeying instead of replacing, or master-key systems for a business change the scope of the job.

Why Canoga Park chooses us

  • Fully mobile and available 24/7, so a failed lock on a Sherman Way apartment at night is not left until morning.
  • In business since 1987, which means we have seen the whole range of Valley hardware, from pre-1960 warded locks to current smart deadbolts.
  • Honest about repair versus replace: if your 1920s mortise lock can be repaired and rekeyed with the original escutcheon kept, we will say so.
  • Experience with both homes and storefronts, including aluminum-frame doors, mortise cylinders and panic hardware common on retail strips.
  • No storefront overhead or showroom pressure: we work at your door and explain options plainly.
  • Owner-led operation under David Shar, so standards stay consistent from the first call to the finished job.

Lock Replacement across Canoga Park

Canoga Park is one of the earliest-developed communities in the far west San Fernando Valley, and its doors show it. Around the original 1912 Owensmouth townsite, you still find stucco and Spanish bungalows with original mortise and lever locks. Those often deserve careful repair or rekeying instead of wholesale replacement, especially when the escutcheon plates are part of the home's character. Farther out, the 1950s and 60s tract homes and dingbat apartments are more likely to have worn builder-grade deadbolts that have been turned thousands of times and are ready to be replaced.

Along the Sherman Way commercial corridor, near the Madrid Theatre and the historic downtown district, mid-century aluminum-storefront strip retail has its own needs: storefront mortise locks, panic hardware, and rekeys after staff turnover. Over toward Gault Street and the Topanga area near Warner Center, and around Lanark Park and Canoga Park High School, we see everything from rentals needing fresh deadbolts after a tenant change to owners upgrading older hardware. We serve ZIP codes 91303, 91304, 91305 and 91309.

Whether you are off Roscoe, Vanowen, Saticoy or Victory, near De Soto or Canoga Avenue, or just off the 101 or Topanga Canyon Boulevard, call (323) 997-8867 and we will come to you.

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Lock Replacement in Canoga Park — FAQs

Should I replace my lock or just rekey it?
If the lock works smoothly and is in good shape, rekeying is usually enough and costs less. Replacement makes sense when the lock is worn, damaged, loose in the door, or you want better security. Call (323) 997-8867 and we will help you decide.
Can you replace locks on a 1920s Owensmouth bungalow?
Yes. Older homes may have mortise locks that can often be repaired and rekeyed while keeping the original escutcheon. If the hardware is beyond saving, we can fit a replacement suited to the door and discuss how it will look.
My key broke off in a worn deadbolt in my apartment. What now?
Do not try to dig it out with tools, which can push it deeper. Call us at (323) 997-8867 any hour. We can extract the broken piece and then rekey or replace the lock, depending on its condition.
Do you replace storefront locks on Sherman Way?
Yes. We work on aluminum-storefront doors, mortise cylinders and panic hardware, and can rekey or set up a master-key arrangement after employee turnover. Tell us the door type when you call.
Are you available at night and on weekends?
Yes, we are available 24/7 and fully mobile, so we come to you in Canoga Park whenever you need us. Pricing for after-hours calls may differ from daytime visits.
Can you key several new locks to the same key?
Yes. We can key the front, back and other exterior doors alike so you carry one key. Landlords and business owners often use this to simplify access.
Do I need to be present for the replacement?
Generally yes, or someone authorized, since we need to confirm you have the right to change the lock and hand over the keys. Let us know your situation when you call.
Do you have a shop I can visit?
No. We are a mobile-only business and do all the work at your location. To schedule service anywhere in Canoga Park, call (323) 997-8867.
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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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