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Lock Repair in Chatsworth, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides 24/7 mobile lock repair in Chatsworth, California, fixing sticking, jammed, loose and misaligned locks, deadbolts and latches at your home, barn or business. We come to you with tools and parts on board. Call (323) 997-8867 to talk with a real locksmith.

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A lock that sticks, spins loose, or needs a shoulder-bump to latch is usually telling you something specific: a worn cylinder, a door that has shifted, a strike plate that no longer lines up, or years of dust packed into the mechanism. In Chatsworth, where the northwest edge of the Valley meets the Santa Susana Mountains, we see all of those, often made worse by heat, grit and the slow settling of older buildings.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and lock repair is where that experience pays off most. Many problems that look like a reason to replace everything can be fixed by cleaning, re-pinning, realigning or swapping a single worn part. Other times replacement really is the sensible choice, and we will tell you plainly which situation you are in.

We are fully mobile, so there is no shop to drive to. David Shar and our technicians bring the work to your door, whether that is a 1960s ranch home off Devonshire Street, a gated horse property near Santa Susana Pass Road, or a warehouse unit in the industrial district around Lassen and Canoga. Call (323) 997-8867 any hour, day or night.

How it works in Chatsworth

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    Tell us what the lock is doing

    When you call, describe the symptoms: does the key stick going in, does the bolt only partly extend, does the knob wobble, does the latch miss the strike? These clues help us bring the right parts and often point to the cause before we arrive.

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    Inspect the whole door, not just the lock

    On site we test the key, the cylinder, the bolt throw, the latch and the strike plate, and we check how the door hangs. A lock that binds is frequently a door-alignment problem, and replacing the lock alone would not fix it.

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    Choose the least invasive fix

    Depending on what we find, repair may mean cleaning and lubricating, re-pinning a cylinder, tightening or shimming hardware, repositioning a strike plate, or replacing one failed component. We explain the options and what each involves before starting.

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    Repair and test under real use

    After the work, we run the lock repeatedly with the door open and closed, from inside and outside, and with every key you have. We want the bolt to move freely and fully without forcing.

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    Replace only when it makes sense

    If hardware is badly worn, damaged, or no longer secure, we discuss replacement or an upgrade, including rekeying so old keys stop working. The decision stays with you.

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What affects the price

  • The type of lock involved: a basic knob latch, a residential deadbolt, a commercial high-security deadbolt, a gate lock or a padlock all call for different parts and labor.
  • Whether the problem is the lock itself or a door, frame or gate alignment issue that has to be corrected as well.
  • How many locks need attention on the same visit, such as every entry point on a property versus a single door.
  • Whether a repair is practical or the hardware is worn enough that replacement is the better value.
  • The condition of older or specialty hardware, including whether replacement parts are readily available.
  • Time of day and the location of the job, since we operate around the clock and travel to you.

Why Chatsworth chooses us

  • Fully mobile service: the repair happens at your door, gate or barn, with no need to bring a lock anywhere.
  • Operating since 1987, with owner and lead tech David Shar bringing decades of hands-on experience with older ranch-style hardware.
  • A repair-first approach: we look for the simplest sound fix before recommending new hardware.
  • Comfortable across residential, equestrian and commercial work, from front-door deadbolts to barn padlocks and warehouse door hardware.
  • Available 24/7, so a lock that fails late at night does not have to wait until morning.
  • Straight explanations of what failed and why, so you understand the work and can make your own call.

Lock Repair across Chatsworth

Chatsworth's housing varies a lot from block to block. Many homes in 91311 and 91313 are 1950s to 1970s ranch-style tract houses, and their original entry hardware has had decades to wear, loosen and collect dust. Doors shift a little as houses settle, so a deadbolt that once slid smoothly can start catching on the strike plate. In the Indian Hills and Santa Susana Pass area, hillside homes near Stoney Point Park deal with heat, dust and Santa Ana grit that can seize an exterior deadbolt. Cleaning, re-pinning or replacing the cylinder is often the answer there.

The Chatsworth equestrian horsekeeping district has its own needs. Barns, tack rooms and long driveways rely on padlocks and gate locks that sit outdoors year-round, and they corrode, jam and loosen. We repair or replace barn padlocks and driveway gate locks, and can have everything keyed consistently so you are not carrying a ring of mismatched keys across the property.

The industrial and business district around Canoga Avenue, Prairie Street and Lassen Street adds warehouses and self-storage buildings, where roll-up-door padlocks, commercial deadbolts and heavy-use hardware wear out faster. When a lease changes hands, we can repair, replace and rekey so a tenant works from a single master. Whether you are near the Chatsworth Transportation Center, off Topanga Canyon Boulevard, or up toward Santa Susana Pass Road, call (323) 997-8867 and we will come to you.

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Lock Repair in Chatsworth — FAQs

Can you repair a deadbolt that is stuck or seized?
Often, yes. Heat, dust and grit are common causes in Chatsworth, and cleaning or re-pinning the cylinder can bring a deadbolt back. If internal parts are worn or damaged, we will explain whether replacement is the better route. Call (323) 997-8867 to describe what it is doing.
My key sticks or only works if I wiggle it. Do I need a new lock?
Not always. A worn key, debris in the cylinder or a misaligned bolt can all cause this. We check each before suggesting replacement, and a copy cut from a worn key can make things worse, so we test with a good key.
Why does my door lock only when I lift or push on it?
That usually means the door has shifted and the bolt no longer lines up with the strike plate. Many older Chatsworth ranch homes show this. Adjusting the strike or hinges is often enough to fix it without new hardware.
Do you repair barn padlocks and driveway gate locks?
Yes. We work on equestrian properties, including tack-room padlocks, barn hardware and driveway gate locks that have rusted or jammed. We can also replace and key them alike. Call (323) 997-8867 to discuss your setup.
Can you help with warehouse and roll-up-door locks?
Yes. We repair and replace roll-up-door padlocks and commercial deadbolts, and can rekey locks to a single master after a lease change or tenant turnover.
Is repair cheaper than replacing a lock?
Frequently, but not always. Cost depends on the lock type, the failed part and whether the door or frame also needs work. We will give you an honest view of repair versus replacement before we begin.
Do I need to bring the lock to a shop?
No. We are fully mobile with no storefront, so we come to your home, barn or business anywhere in Chatsworth, including 91311 and 91313.
Can I call at night or on weekends?
Yes, we are available 24/7. If a lock fails after hours and you cannot secure your property, call (323) 997-8867 and we will help.
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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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