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Lock Rekeying in Chatsworth, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides mobile lock rekeying in Chatsworth, California, available 24/7. We come to your home, barn, or warehouse and change your locks so old keys no longer work. Call (323) 997-8867 to talk with a locksmith about your doors, gates, and padlocks.

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Rekeying changes the inner workings of a lock so that a new key operates it and every old key becomes useless. The lock stays on the door. You keep the hardware you already like, and the people who once held a key, such as previous owners, tenants, contractors, or an ex-roommate, lose access. In Chatsworth, that comes up most often after a home purchase, a lease change, or a falling-out with someone who once had a key.

Chatsworth has an unusual mix of buildings for one corner of the San Fernando Valley. There are 1950s to 1970s ranch tract homes with entry hardware that has seen decades of use, semi-rural equestrian properties with gated driveways, barns, and tack rooms, and a large industrial district full of warehouses and self-storage buildings. Each one calls for a different approach to rekeying, and we plan around that rather than treating every door the same.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner and lead technician David Shar built the business around being fully mobile. We have no storefront. We bring the tools and parts to you, day or night, so the work happens at the lock itself and you do not have to haul hardware anywhere.

How it works in Chatsworth

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    Tell us what needs to be secured

    Call (323) 997-8867 and describe the doors, gates, and padlocks involved. A ranch house with a front door, back slider, and garage entry is a different job from a barn, a driveway gate, and a tack room, or a warehouse with several commercial deadbolts and roll-up-door padlocks.

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    We come to your property

    Because we are fully mobile and available 24/7, the work happens on site. Whether you are in Indian Hills, near Santa Susana Pass Road, or in the industrial blocks off Lassen and Prairie, the locksmith arrives with the pins, keys, and tools needed.

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    Inspect each lock before touching it

    Rekeying only makes sense when the lock is in good shape. We check for wear, grit, loose mounting, and corrosion. A deadbolt that is gritty from dust and Santa Ana winds may need cleaning or re-pinning, and a lock too far gone is better replaced than rekeyed.

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    Rekey to a new key pattern

    We remove the cylinder, replace the pins to match a new key, and reassemble. Multiple locks can be keyed alike, so one key opens the front door, side gate, and garage, or a commercial site can be set up on a single key or master system.

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    Test and hand over keys

    We test each lock with the new key, confirm the old key no longer turns it, and make sure the bolt throws smoothly. You get the new keys on the spot and a clear picture of any hardware worth upgrading later.

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What affects the price

  • How many cylinders are being rekeyed, from a single front door to every lock on a property
  • Lock type and brand, since standard residential deadbolts, high-security cylinders, and commercial hardware differ in parts and labor
  • Whether locks should be keyed alike or set up under a master key system, which adds planning
  • Condition of the hardware, because a seized or worn lock may need cleaning, re-pinning, or replacement instead of a simple rekey
  • Padlocks, gate locks, and roll-up-door hardware, which can involve different tools and access conditions than interior doors
  • Time of day and location, since after-hours calls and more remote hillside or equestrian properties can affect the service call

Why Chatsworth chooses us

  • Fully mobile since 1987, so the work is done at your door rather than at a shop counter
  • Available 24/7, which matters when you need locks changed right after a break-up, a theft, or a late closing
  • Comfortable with Chatsworth's range of properties, from tract-home deadbolts to barn padlocks and warehouse roll-up doors
  • Honest about when to rekey versus replace: if a lock is worn out, we say so instead of selling you a rekey that will not last
  • Keyed-alike and master-key setups for tenants and owners who want fewer keys to carry
  • Owner-led operation under David Shar, with straightforward explanations of what each option does

Lock Rekeying across Chatsworth

Chatsworth sits in the northwest corner of the Valley, backing onto the Santa Susana Mountains, and its housing varies block by block. In the Indian Hills and Santa Susana Pass area, hillside homes and older ranch properties near Stoney Point Park deal with heat, dust, and Santa Ana grit that can stiffen exterior deadbolts. If you buy in 91311 or 91313, rekeying the locks is one of the simplest first steps, and we can often tell on site whether a stubborn deadbolt just needs cleaning or re-pinning.

The equestrian horsekeeping district is a different world of locks. Barns, tack rooms, and gated driveways often rely on padlocks and gate hardware exposed to weather all year. An owner near Santa Susana Pass Road who loses track of tack-room keys, or whose barn padlock and driveway gate lock have had too many hands on them, can have them rekeyed or replaced so everything runs off a fresh key.

Then there is the industrial and business district around Canoga, Prairie, and Lassen, close to Nordhoff Street and Topanga Canyon Boulevard. When a lease changes hands, a warehouse tenant may need roll-up-door padlocks and high-security commercial deadbolts rekeyed to a single master so the previous occupant's keys no longer work. We handle these jobs on site, without moving the lock out of the building. Whatever the property, call (323) 997-8867 any hour.

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Lock Rekeying in Chatsworth — FAQs

What is the difference between rekeying and replacing a lock?
Rekeying changes the internal pins so a new key works and old keys do not, while the lock itself stays in place. Replacing swaps the whole lock. Rekeying is usually the practical choice when the hardware is in good condition. Call (323) 997-8867 and we can help you decide.
Should I rekey after buying a home in Chatsworth?
Yes, it is a sensible first step. You cannot know who still has keys from previous owners, agents, contractors, or tenants. Rekeying the entry doors, garage access, and any side gates means only the keys you hold will work.
Can you rekey barn padlocks and driveway gate locks?
Yes. Equestrian properties near Santa Susana Pass often have padlocks and gate hardware that suit rekeying or replacement. We will check how weathered they are and recommend the option that will hold up outdoors.
Can a warehouse be set up with one master key?
Yes. For industrial buildings in the Chatsworth business district, we can rekey commercial deadbolts and compatible padlocks, including roll-up-door hardware, to a single key or master arrangement. It is especially useful after a lease change.
My deadbolt is stiff from dust and heat. Can it still be rekeyed?
Often, yes. Grit from Santa Ana winds and sun exposure can make locks stiff, and cleaning or re-pinning may fix it. If the lock is too worn, replacement is the better option. We assess it on site.
Do you have a shop I can visit in Chatsworth?
No. Crenshaw Lock Company is fully mobile with no storefront. We come to you in Chatsworth, including 91311 and 91313, and you can reach us 24/7 at (323) 997-8867.
Can several locks be keyed to the same key?
Yes. We can key front, back, garage, and gate locks alike so you carry one key. This works for most standard residential and many commercial locks, depending on brand and type.
Will my old keys stop working after a rekey?
Yes. That is the point of rekeying. After the job we test the new key and confirm the old key no longer operates the lock, so you can be confident about who has access.
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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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