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Commercial Locksmith in Commerce, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides 24/7 mobile commercial locksmith service in Commerce, California, covering warehouses, distribution centers, offices and storefronts. We rekey, build master-key systems, replace padlocks and hasps, and repair panic hardware. Call (323) 997-8867 any hour, day or night.

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Commerce is a city built around moving goods. Between the BNSF Hobart intermodal rail yard, the cold-storage buildings, the distribution centers off Washington Blvd and Telegraph Rd, and the aluminum-storefront businesses along Atlantic Blvd, a great deal of lock hardware here protects inventory, equipment and people. When a lock fails or a key goes missing, the whole operation can stall.

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: there is no storefront to visit. We bring the tools and hardware to your site in Commerce, around the clock, so you can handle a security problem on your schedule rather than ours.

Commercial lock work here is rarely one-size-fits-all. A cut lock on a dock gate, a terminated employee who still holds keys, a roll-up door whose cylinder has worn out, and an office exit device that no longer latches are all different problems. This page explains how we approach them and what affects the cost.

How it works in Commerce

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    Call and describe the situation

    Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us what happened: a cut padlock, a lockout, a termination, a break-in, or a planned upgrade. We ask about the type of door or gate, the hardware, and whether the site is secure right now, so we arrive with the right parts.

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    We come to you

    Because we are mobile and available 24/7, we travel to your warehouse, office or storefront in Commerce. Nobody needs to bring keys or doors to a shop, since there isn't one.

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    Assess the hardware and the risk

    We inspect the cylinders, hasps, roll-up door locks, panic hardware and gate chains involved. If a door was forced or a lock cut, we check for damage to the frame, hasp mounting and strike so the new lock isn't fitted into a compromised opening.

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    Repair, rekey or replace

    Depending on the findings, we rekey cylinders, install high-security padlocks and hasps, repair or replace exit devices, or reset a master-key system. We explain options before work starts and favor repairing sound hardware where that makes sense.

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    Key control and handover

    We test every lock under normal use, cut and label keys, and talk through who should hold which level of access. For multi-door sites, we help document the key structure so future changes are simpler.

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What affects the price

  • The type of hardware involved: standard cylinders, high-security padlocks, panic and exit devices, and roll-up door locks all differ in parts and labor.
  • The scale of the job: one gate padlock is very different from rekeying every dock door, office and gate for a distribution tenant.
  • Whether a master-key system must be designed, expanded or reset, including how many access levels and keyed locations are involved.
  • Condition of the door, hasp and frame: forced entry or old, worn hardware may require added repair work.
  • Time of day and urgency: after-hours and emergency calls are handled differently from scheduled upgrades.
  • Parts availability for specific brands or restricted keyways, which may affect whether a job is finished in one visit.

Why Commerce chooses us

  • Serving Southern California businesses since 1987, with an owner-led approach under David Shar.
  • Fully mobile and available 24/7, which suits operations that run overnight shifts around the rail yard and distribution corridors.
  • Familiarity with industrial hardware common in Commerce: roll-up door cylinders, hasps, high-security padlocks on gates and dock doors, and chain-link gate security.
  • Experience with master-key systems for larger tenants, including resets after personnel changes.
  • Straightforward explanations of options, so you know why we recommend a repair or replacement before we start.
  • Residential lockout help is also available for the smaller residential pockets of the city.

Commercial Locksmith across Commerce

Commerce's industrial core stretches along the I-5, I-710 and SR-60 corridors, and much of our work follows that pattern: warehouses near the BNSF Hobart intermodal yard, cold-storage facilities, and distribution centers in ZIP codes like 90040 and 90022. A typical call might involve a full rekey and master-key reset after an employee is terminated, covering dock roll-up padlocks and office panic hardware in one visit.

Along Washington Blvd and Atlantic Blvd, aluminum-storefront businesses and warehouses face a different set of issues. A cut lock on a loading-dock gate calls for a prompt replacement with a high-security padlock and a hasp that resists cutting tools. Around the Citadel district, near the Citadel Outlets and the Commerce Casino, retail and hospitality sites often need exit hardware, storefront cylinders and key control managed carefully. ZIP 90023 and 90091 also fall within the areas we serve.

Residential pockets such as Rosewood Park and Bandini, and nearby Bristow Park, are mostly small 1940s-50s stucco bungalows and post-war tract homes. Their original deadbolts and knob locksets are often worn, and a seized deadbolt can lock a homeowner out. We handle those calls too, though commercial and industrial sites are our focus in Commerce.

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Other Commerce locksmith services

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Commercial Locksmith in Commerce — FAQs

Do you offer commercial locksmith service in Commerce at night?
Yes. We are available 24/7 and fully mobile. Call (323) 997-8867 at any hour and we will come to your site in Commerce.
Can you rekey an entire warehouse after an employee leaves?
Yes. We rekey cylinders on dock doors, offices and gates, and can reset a master-key system so former employees' keys no longer work. We also replace padlocks and panic hardware where needed.
What should I do if a padlock on my loading-dock gate was cut?
Secure the area if you can and call (323) 997-8867. We replace the lock with a high-security padlock and check that the hasp and gate are sound so the new lock actually protects the opening.
Do you work on roll-up doors?
Yes. We service cylinder locks and hasps on commercial roll-up doors, which are common on Commerce warehouses and distribution buildings.
Can you install or repair panic bars and exit hardware?
Yes. We repair and replace panic and exit devices on offices and commercial buildings, making sure they latch securely while still allowing safe exit.
Can you set up a master-key system for a large tenant?
Yes. We design and install master-key systems with defined access levels, and can expand or reset them as staff and tenants change. Call (323) 997-8867 to discuss your site.
Do I need to visit your shop?
No. Crenshaw Lock Company is mobile only and has no storefront. We come to your business, wherever it is in Commerce.
Do you help homeowners in Commerce too?
Yes. If you are in an area like Rosewood Park or Bandini and your older deadbolt has seized or you are locked out, call (323) 997-8867.
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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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