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Commercial Locksmith in Cerritos, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides 24/7 mobile commercial locksmith service in Cerritos, California, for offices, retail stores, warehouses and industrial sites. We come to your business to rekey, master-key, repair storefront hardware and more. Call (323) 997-8867 any hour, any day.

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Cerritos has an unusually large commercial footprint for a master-planned city. Between the retail centers around Los Cerritos Center, the dealership row at Cerritos Auto Square, and the office and retail plazas along South St, Del Amo Blvd and Bloomfield Ave, there are a lot of businesses that depend on doors that lock, open and close reliably. When a lock fails or a key goes missing, the problem is rarely just a lock problem. It is a security problem, a liability problem and often a lost-business problem.

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, which means there is no storefront to visit. Our work happens at your door, whether that is a glass storefront in a shopping center, a back-of-house office door, a roll-up warehouse entry or a gated service yard.

This page explains how our commercial work typically goes, what affects the cost, and what Cerritos business owners and property managers most often ask us. If you have an urgent situation, such as a break-in, a lockout or a departing employee who still holds keys, call (323) 997-8867 and we will talk through it with you.

How it works in Cerritos

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    Call and describe the situation

    Tell us what kind of building you have, what type of door and lock is involved, and what happened. Whether it is a lockout, a failed deadbolt or a request for a new key system, a few details help us bring the right hardware and tools to your site in Cerritos.

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    On-site assessment

    Our technician inspects the door, frame and existing hardware. Aluminum storefront doors, which are common in Cerritos retail centers, often use narrow-stile hardware and specialty cylinders, so we confirm what is installed before touching anything. We explain the options in plain language.

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    Entry, repair or replacement

    If you are locked out, we work to open the door with as little damage as possible. If hardware is worn, broken or compromised after a break-in, we repair or replace it and make sure the door closes, latches and locks correctly.

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    Rekeying and key control

    For new tenants, new management or staff changes, we rekey cylinders so old keys no longer work. We can set up master-key systems so managers have access to every door while each employee only carries what they need, and we help you keep a clear record of who holds which key.

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    Testing and handoff

    Before we leave, we test every lock and key with you, confirm the door operates smoothly and walk through any new hardware. You leave with working keys and a secured business.

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What affects the price

  • The type of work: emergency lockout entry, rekeying, hardware replacement, master-key system design and new installation are all quoted differently.
  • The number of doors and cylinders involved, since a single office door is a very different job from a multi-suite tenant space or an entire warehouse.
  • The grade and type of hardware, including storefront locks, panic bars, high-security cylinders, electronic keypads or access control components.
  • Door and frame condition, because damage from a break-in or years of heavy use can mean frame repair or additional parts beyond the lock itself.
  • Time of service: after-hours, weekend and holiday calls involve different logistics than a scheduled daytime appointment.
  • Scope of key control, such as how many keys you need cut, whether restricted keyways are wanted and how complex a master-key structure should be.

Why Cerritos chooses us

  • Fully mobile and available 24/7, so a business in Cerritos can reach us when a lock fails outside normal hours.
  • In business since 1987, with David Shar as owner and lead technician, so commercial hardware is familiar territory rather than guesswork.
  • Experience with aluminum-storefront doors and master-keyed commercial hardware, the kind found in Cerritos retail and office centers.
  • We explain options and what affects cost before work begins, so there are no surprises about what is being done and why.
  • We focus on key control, not just getting the door open, helping you rekey and organize access after staff or tenant changes.
  • No storefront means no showroom overhead and no waiting at a counter; the work happens where your business is.

Commercial Locksmith across Cerritos

Cerritos businesses cluster in a few distinct areas, and each has its own lock needs. In the Los Cerritos Center district, retail tenants often change hands or management, which is when a storefront rekey and a fresh master-key plan make the most sense. Shops in and around the mall benefit from knowing exactly who holds a key before a new lease begins. Offices and civic-adjacent businesses near Cerritos Towne Center, close to the Cerritos Library, the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts and the Sculpture Garden at the Civic Center, tend to need tidy key control across several interior doors.

Cerritos Auto Square brings a different set of demands. Dealerships and service operations handle many keys, many doors and a steady flow of vehicles, and the same site can need office rekeying, secure key cabinets and reliable exterior hardware. If a customer at the Auto Square loses the only key or fob to a vehicle, we can also help with on-site fob and transponder programming and a replacement cut.

We work throughout 90703 and the surrounding area, with easy access via SR-91, I-605, South St, Del Amo Blvd and Bloomfield Ave. Because Cerritos was built out largely in the 1970s, some commercial buildings still carry original or aging hardware that is due for an upgrade. If yours is one of them, call (323) 997-8867 and we can look at it together.

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Commercial Locksmith in Cerritos — FAQs

Do you offer commercial locksmith service in Cerritos at night and on weekends?
Yes. We are available 24/7 and fully mobile, so we can come to your Cerritos business at any hour. Call (323) 997-8867 and describe what is going on.
Can you rekey a storefront at Los Cerritos Center for a new tenant or manager?
Yes. Rekeying makes old keys stop working without replacing the whole lock. We can also set up master-keying so management has the access they need. Call (323) 997-8867 to discuss your space.
What is the difference between rekeying and replacing commercial locks?
Rekeying changes the internal pins of the existing cylinder so a new key works and old ones do not. Replacement swaps the hardware itself, which makes sense when it is damaged, worn or no longer meets your security needs.
What is a master-key system and does my business need one?
A master-key system lets one key open many doors while individual keys open only specific ones. It suits multi-door offices, tenant spaces and larger sites where managers need broad access but staff should not.
Can you help with keys and fobs for vehicles at Cerritos Auto Square?
Yes. If a customer has lost the only key or fob to a vehicle, we can come on site to program a transponder key or fob and cut a replacement. Call (323) 997-8867 to describe the vehicle.
Do you work on aluminum storefront doors?
Yes. Storefront doors often use narrow-stile hardware and specialized cylinders, common in retail centers. We inspect what is installed first so the repair or replacement fits correctly.
How is the price of a commercial job determined?
It depends on the type of work, the number of doors, the hardware grade, the condition of the door and frame and the time of service. We explain these factors before starting. We do not quote prices on this page.
Do I need to come to a shop to get service?
No. We are mobile only and have no storefront to visit. Our technician comes to your business anywhere in Cerritos.
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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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