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Residential Locksmith in Chatsworth, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides 24/7 mobile residential locksmith service in Chatsworth, California: rekeying, lock replacement, repair, and security upgrades for ranch homes, hillside houses, and horse properties. We come to you, day or night. Call (323) 997-8867 to talk with a real locksmith.

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Chatsworth sits in the far northwest corner of the San Fernando Valley, where tract streets give way to the Santa Susana Mountains. That mix shapes the locks people actually need help with: aging entry hardware on 1950s to 1970s ranch homes, deadbolts that have been sitting in heat and dust for decades, and gate and barn hardware on semi-rural lots where a house key is only one of several keys on the ring.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and our owner and lead technician, David Shar, has spent those years learning how residential hardware ages in Southern California. Our residential service covers the full range: rekeying after a move or a lost key, replacing worn or damaged locks, repairing sticking or seized cylinders, and upgrading to stronger deadbolts and hardware.

We are fully mobile and available around the clock. There is no storefront to visit; the locksmith comes to your door, whether that is a cul-de-sac off Devonshire Street, a hillside home, or a gated property out toward Santa Susana Pass. We explain the options plainly, and you decide what makes sense for your home before any work begins.

How it works in Chatsworth

  1. 1

    Call and describe the situation

    Call (323) 997-8867 any time. Tell us whether you are locked out, need locks rekeyed, or have hardware that is worn or broken. Mention the type of property, such as a ranch tract home, hillside house, or horse property with gates and a barn, so we bring the right parts.

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    Verify you belong at the property

    Before opening a door or changing a lock, we ask for reasonable proof that you live there or are authorized to be there. It protects residents and is a normal part of working with a reputable locksmith.

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    Assess the hardware on site

    We look at the lock, door, strike, and frame. In older Chatsworth homes, a failing lock is sometimes really a sagging door or a worn strike plate. Finding the real cause avoids replacing parts that were never the problem.

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    Explain the options and the cost factors

    We walk through what can be cleaned, re-pinned, rekeyed, or replaced, and what each choice means for security and budget. You approve the plan before we start.

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    Do the work with minimal damage

    We favor non-destructive entry for lockouts and careful installation for new hardware. Rekeyed and new locks are tested with the keys, and we check that doors latch and deadbolts throw fully.

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    Hand over keys and offer follow-up advice

    You get working keys and a quick rundown of what was done. If we noticed weak points, such as a short strike screw or an unsecured side gate, we mention them without pressure.

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What affects the price

  • Type of work: a lockout, a rekey, a repair, and a full replacement involve different labor and parts.
  • Number of locks: rekeying one front deadbolt differs from keying an entire house, garage door, and side gate to match.
  • Hardware grade and brand: higher-security deadbolts, smart locks, and specialty hardware cost more than basic builder-grade sets.
  • Condition of the door and frame: worn bores, misaligned strikes, or damaged jambs can add repair work beyond the lock itself.
  • Property type and access: gated lots, barns, tack rooms, and outbuildings may involve extra hardware such as padlocks or gate latches.
  • Time of service: after-hours and emergency calls are handled differently from scheduled daytime work, and we explain this when you call.

Why Chatsworth chooses us

  • Serving Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, with owner David Shar leading the work.
  • Fully mobile and 24/7, so lockouts at odd hours do not have to wait until morning.
  • Comfortable with both suburban deadbolts and rural hardware like gate locks, barn latches, and padlocks.
  • We repair and re-pin before recommending replacement when that is the sensible option, especially on dust-worn or heat-stressed cylinders.
  • Clear explanation of options before work starts, with no pressure to buy upgrades you do not need.
  • Keys can be matched across house, garage, and gate locks so you carry fewer keys.

Residential Locksmith across Chatsworth

Chatsworth homes vary more than most Valley neighborhoods. In the Indian Hills and Santa Susana Pass area, you find hillside lots and properties where exterior hardware takes a beating from sun, dust, and Santa Ana wind grit. A deadbolt that feels gritty or refuses to turn is often a cleaning or re-pinning job, and sometimes a replacement. Homes in ZIP code 91311, running along Devonshire Street, Topanga Canyon Boulevard, and Mason Avenue, are often 1950s to 1970s ranch houses whose original locks are overdue for an update.

Chatsworth's equestrian horsekeeping district adds its own needs. Properties with barns, tack rooms, and driveway gates rely on padlocks and gate locks that live outdoors year-round. We help owners near Santa Susana Pass Road replace weathered padlocks, fix gate latches, and rekey so one key handles the house and the outbuildings. If you are locked out of a tack room, call and tell us what hardware you are dealing with.

Whether you are near Stoney Point Park, close to the Chatsworth Transportation Center, or in the 91313 ZIP code, we come to you rather than asking you to come to a shop. Access via the Ronald Reagan Freeway, Nordhoff Street, or Chatsworth Street is part of the job. For businesses in the industrial district around Lassen and Canoga, we handle commercial work separately, but the same mobile team covers your home.

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Residential Locksmith in Chatsworth — FAQs

Do you offer 24/7 residential lockout service in Chatsworth?
Yes. We are a fully mobile locksmith available around the clock. Call (323) 997-8867 and we will talk through your situation and get a locksmith headed to your home.
Can you rekey all my locks to one key?
Yes. We can rekey entry doors, garage access doors, and often gate locks or padlocks so a single key works for them. It is a popular choice for ranch homes and horse properties with several locks.
My deadbolt is stiff and gritty. Do I need a new one?
Not always. Heat, dust, and Santa Ana grit can gum up a cylinder. We can often clean or re-pin it. If the lock is badly worn or damaged, we will explain why replacement makes more sense.
Do you work on barn padlocks and driveway gate locks?
Yes. We replace and rekey barn and tack-room padlocks and service gate locks on equestrian and semi-rural properties around Chatsworth. Call (323) 997-8867 to describe your setup.
Should I rekey or replace my locks after moving into a home?
Rekeying is usually enough if the hardware is in good shape, since it makes old keys useless. If locks are worn, outdated, or low-grade, replacement or an upgrade may be a better investment.
How much does a residential locksmith visit cost?
It depends on the type of work, the number of locks, the hardware you choose, door condition, and time of day. We explain the factors and approve the plan with you before starting. Call (323) 997-8867 to discuss your job.
Do you have a shop I can visit in Chatsworth?
No. We are mobile only, so there is no storefront. Our locksmith brings tools and common hardware to your home.
Will you ask for ID before opening my door?
Yes. We ask for reasonable proof that you live at or are authorized to access the property. It protects you and your neighbors.
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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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