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Residential Locksmith in Cerritos, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides residential locksmith service in Cerritos, California, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We come to your home for rekeys, replacements, repairs and smart-lock upgrades. Call (323) 997-8867 and we will talk through what your doors need.

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  • Available 24/7
  • Price quoted before we start
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Cerritos is a planned city, and its homes show it. Most of the housing was built out in the 1970s as upscale two-story tract homes and townhome or condo communities, laid out along tidy streets between SR-91 and the I-605. Those houses have solid bones, but fifty-year-old hardware and decades of passed-around keys are common. Many owners are also adding keypads and smart locks, which brings its own set of questions.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and David Shar, our owner and lead technician, still works the trade himself. We are fully mobile. There is no storefront to visit, so everything happens at your door, whether that is a front entry, a patio slider, a side gate or a garage service door.

Our residential work covers the full range: rekeying after a move, replacing worn or damaged locks, repairing sticking deadbolts and loose handles, and upgrading to higher-security or smart hardware. We aim to explain the options plainly, recommend what fits the home, and not sell you more than you need.

How it works in Cerritos

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    Call and describe the situation

    Call (323) 997-8867 any hour. Tell us whether you are locked out, just bought the house, have a failing lock, or want to upgrade. We will ask about the door type and the hardware brand if you know it, so we arrive prepared.

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    Come to your home

    Because we are fully mobile, a technician drives to your Cerritos address with tools, key-cutting equipment and a range of common locks and deadbolts on the vehicle. We do not quote arrival times, but we are available around the clock.

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    Assess the doors and hardware

    We look at every entry point you want covered: the front door, back door, sliders, garage entry and any gates. We check the condition of the locks, strike plates, door alignment and whether the hardware still works smoothly.

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    Explain options and the price drivers

    Before work begins, we walk through the choices, such as rekeying existing locks versus replacing them, standard deadbolts versus keypads or smart locks, and how each affects cost. You decide what goes ahead.

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    Complete the work

    We rekey, install or repair on site, then test each lock with the new keys or codes. For smart locks, we set up the user codes and make sure the door operates correctly from both sides.

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    Final check and key handoff

    We hand over the new keys, show you how any keypad or smart features work, and leave you with a clear idea of what was done. If anything else on the door looks worn, we will tell you honestly whether it needs attention now or can wait.

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What affects the price

  • Rekey versus replacement: rekeying existing quality locks usually costs less than replacing them, but worn or damaged hardware may be better replaced.
  • Number of locks: a full-house rekey across several doors differs from a single deadbolt repair.
  • Hardware type: standard deadbolts, higher-security cylinders, keypads and smart locks all vary in the cost of the hardware itself.
  • Door and frame condition: misaligned doors, damaged strike plates or worn frames may need extra work for a lock to perform properly.
  • Time of service: after-hours, weekend and holiday calls can be priced differently from daytime appointments.
  • Special keying needs: matching several locks to one key, or adding extra key copies, affects the total.

Why Cerritos chooses us

  • Serving the Los Angeles area since 1987, with the owner, David Shar, personally involved in the trade.
  • Fully mobile and available 24/7, so we come to your door rather than asking you to visit a shop.
  • We know the typical Cerritos home: 1970s two-story tract houses and townhome communities, many of which now want smart-lock or keypad upgrades.
  • We explain whether a rekey, repair or replacement makes the most sense, rather than defaulting to the biggest job.
  • We test every lock before leaving and show you how new keypad or smart features operate.
  • Straightforward pricing conversations based on real factors, with options explained before work starts.

Residential Locksmith across Cerritos

Cerritos has a distinct feel, and our work reflects it. Around Cerritos Towne Center, many homes are two-story properties from the 1970s. A common call is a new owner who wants every exterior lock rekeyed, since there is no way to know who holds old keys, and who also wants a keypad or smart lock on the front door. We handle both in one visit when possible.

In ZIP code 90703, you will find a mix of single-family homes and condo or townhome communities. Townhome residents often need help with entry doors that see heavy use, patio sliders that are easy to defeat, or shared-community rules about hardware appearance. We can recommend options that look right and still improve security. Residents near the Los Cerritos Center district and along South St, Del Amo Blvd and Bloomfield Ave also call us for lockouts, especially during busy retail seasons when schedules run tight.

We also work close to Cerritos Auto Square and the civic area near the Cerritos Library, the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts and the Sculpture Garden. Wherever you are in Cerritos, there is no shop to travel to. Call (323) 997-8867 and we come to you.

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Residential Locksmith in Cerritos — FAQs

Do you offer residential locksmith service in Cerritos at night?
Yes. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including nights, weekends and holidays. Call (323) 997-8867 and describe what is going on.
I just bought a 1970s home near Cerritos Towne Center. Should I rekey or replace the locks?
If the existing locks are in good working order, rekeying is often the practical choice because it makes old keys useless. If the hardware is worn, loose or outdated, replacement may make more sense. We inspect each door and give an honest recommendation.
Can you install a smart lock or keypad on my Cerritos home?
Yes. We install and set up keypad and smart deadbolts, program user codes and test the door from both sides. We can also advise whether your door and frame are suited to the model you have in mind.
Do I need to come to a shop?
No. Crenshaw Lock Company is fully mobile with no storefront. We bring the tools and common hardware to your home.
How is the price of a residential locksmith job determined?
It depends on factors such as the number of locks, whether you are rekeying or replacing, the hardware you choose, the condition of the door, and the time of day. We discuss these with you before starting. For a conversation about your situation, call (323) 997-8867.
Can you rekey all my doors to use one key?
Yes, in most cases. We can rekey compatible locks so that the front door, back door and other entries all work with a single key, which is convenient after a move.
Can you help with sliding doors and garage entry doors?
Yes. We can repair or upgrade locks on patio sliders, side doors and garage service doors, and advise on added security for sliders, which are a common weak point in tract homes.
How long has Crenshaw Lock Company been in business?
We have served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987. Our owner, David Shar, is the lead technician.
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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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