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House Lockout Service in Commerce, California

Locked out of your house, apartment or condo in Commerce, California? Crenshaw Lock Company is a fully mobile locksmith available 24/7, and we come to your door for damage-free entry. Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us where you are, and we will take it from there.

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Getting locked out is rarely convenient, and in Commerce it can happen at any hour. Many residents work early shifts or late hours tied to the warehouses, distribution centers and the BNSF Hobart intermodal yard, so a lockout at five in the morning or well after midnight is not unusual. 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 reachable when ordinary business hours have ended.

We are a mobile-only locksmith. There is no storefront to drive to; we come to your home, whether that is a stucco bungalow in Rosewood Park, a post-war tract house in Bandini, or an apartment or condo elsewhere in the city. Our goal on a house lockout is simple: get you back inside without damaging your door, frame or lock whenever that is possible.

Residential housing in Commerce is a minority of the building stock, and much of it is older. Small homes from the 1940s and 1950s often still carry their original deadbolts and knob-in-lockset hardware. After decades of use, those parts wear, stick and sometimes seize. That experience shapes how we approach a lockout here: we look at what the hardware is telling us before we choose a method.

How it works in Commerce

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    Call and describe the situation

    Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us your address, what kind of door you have, and whether anyone or anything (a child, a pet, a stove) is inside. That helps us decide how to approach the job and what to bring.

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    We confirm who you are

    Before we open a home, we ask for reasonable proof that you live there or have authority to enter, such as an ID with the address or other documentation. This protects residents and is a standard part of responsible locksmith work.

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    Assess the door and lock

    We look at the lock type, the condition of the latch and deadbolt, and how the door sits in its frame. Older hardware common in Commerce bungalows may be worn or binding, which affects the safest way in.

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    Non-destructive entry first

    We use professional entry methods designed to avoid damage, and we choose the least invasive option the door allows. Drilling is a last resort for a lock that has seized or failed and cannot be opened otherwise.

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    Repair or replace if needed

    If the lock is damaged, failing or seized, we can discuss repairing, rekeying or replacing it right there so you are not left with a door that will not secure. The decision stays with you.

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    Test and hand over

    We test the lock and door with you, make sure keys work smoothly, and confirm the home is secure before we leave.

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What affects the price

  • The type of lock and door involved, since a basic knob lockset, a deadbolt and a multi-point or higher-security lock call for different work.
  • Whether the lock can be opened without damage or has failed or seized and needs repair or replacement afterward.
  • Time of day and urgency, because we serve around the clock, including nights, weekends and holidays.
  • Your location within our service area and how accessible the door is, such as a gated property or a rear unit.
  • Whether you also want rekeying, new keys, or upgraded hardware once you are back inside.

Why Commerce chooses us

  • Fully mobile and available 24/7, so help comes to your door instead of requiring a trip to a shop.
  • In business since 1987, with owner David Shar leading the work and standing behind it.
  • Familiarity with the older deadbolts and knob-in-lockset hardware found in Commerce's 1940s and 1950s homes.
  • A damage-free approach as the first choice, with drilling kept as a last resort.
  • Clear explanation of options before work starts, so you can decide whether to repair, rekey or replace.
  • Experience across both residential and the heavier commercial and industrial hardware that defines much of Commerce, so we understand the area's locks broadly.

House Lockout across Commerce

Commerce is best known for its industry: warehouses, cold storage, distribution centers and the BNSF Hobart intermodal rail yard, along with commercial storefronts on Washington Blvd and Atlantic Blvd. Homes are tucked into pockets, and we work in them regularly. In Rosewood Park, near the park itself, many small stucco bungalows date to the 1940s and 1950s, and original deadbolts can seize in the jamb after decades of use. In Bandini, you will find post-war tract homes with similar aging hardware.

Because we are mobile, we travel the main routes that tie Commerce together, including I-5 (Santa Ana Fwy), I-710 (Long Beach Fwy), SR-60 (Pomona Fwy), Telegraph Rd and Eastern Ave. Whether you are near the Citadel Outlets and the Citadel district, the Commerce Library, or the Commerce Casino, we come to your address. We serve ZIP codes including 90040, 90022 and 90023, as well as 90091.

A typical Commerce call might be a Rosewood Park homeowner whose worn original deadbolt seized, leaving them outside a 1950s bungalow. In a case like that, we work to open the door with as little damage as possible, then talk through whether the old lock should be repaired or replaced. Call (323) 997-8867 any time of day or night.

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House Lockout in Commerce — FAQs

Do you serve house lockouts in Commerce at night?
Yes. Crenshaw Lock Company is a 24/7 mobile locksmith, so nights, weekends and holidays are covered. Call (323) 997-8867 and we will come to your Commerce address.
Will you damage my door or lock to get me in?
Our first choice is always non-destructive entry. Drilling is only a last resort when a lock has seized or failed and cannot be opened another way. We explain the situation before taking that step.
Do I need to show ID?
We ask for reasonable proof that you live at the property or have authority to enter, such as an ID showing the address. It protects residents and is standard locksmith practice.
My old deadbolt seized in the door. Can you help?
Yes. Older homes in Rosewood Park and Bandini often have worn original hardware that can bind or seize. We can open the door and then discuss repair or replacement. Call (323) 997-8867 to get started.
Can you work on apartments and condos in Commerce?
Yes. We handle houses, apartments and condos. For rentals or managed buildings, you may need to confirm your right to enter or involve the property manager, and we will help sort that out on site.
How much does a house lockout cost?
The cost depends on factors like lock type, whether entry is damage-free or the lock needs repair, time of day, and any rekeying or new hardware you want. We will talk through the details when you call.
Can you rekey or replace the lock after getting me in?
Yes. If you lost keys or the lock is worn, we can rekey it or install new hardware on the spot so the door secures properly.
Is there a shop I can visit in Commerce?
No, we are mobile only and have no storefront. We come to you wherever you are in Commerce. Call (323) 997-8867 any time.
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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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