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Lock Replacement in Commerce, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides mobile lock replacement in Commerce, California, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We come to your home, warehouse, dock gate or storefront and install new hardware on site. Call (323) 997-8867 to describe what needs replacing.

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Commerce is not a typical residential town. Much of the city is warehouses, distribution centers, cold storage and the sprawling BNSF Hobart intermodal yard, with aluminum-storefront commercial strips along Washington and Atlantic Boulevard. Tucked among all that are small pockets of homes, such as Rosewood Park and Bandini, where 1940s and 1950s stucco bungalows and post-war tract houses still carry a lot of their original hardware. Lock replacement here means very different jobs on the same afternoon, and we are set up for both.

On the residential side, the usual story is age. A knob-in-lockset that has been turned for seventy years, or a deadbolt that has gone stiff, gritty or loose in the jamb, is a security problem and eventually a lockout waiting to happen. On the commercial side, the story is usually a change: an employee leaves, a padlock is cut off a dock gate, a tenant takes over a unit, or a roll-up door cylinder finally wears out. In each case the fix is the same idea, which is to remove what is failing and install hardware that fits the door, the use and the people who need access.

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, with no storefront to visit, so the work happens at your door. We are available around the clock, which matters in a city where warehouses and distribution operations run overnight and a broken lock cannot always wait for morning.

How it works in Commerce

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    Tell us what is failing

    Call (323) 997-8867 and describe the door or gate: a house deadbolt, an office panic bar, a roll-up door cylinder, a dock gate hasp. Tell us what happened, whether it is wear, damage, a cut lock or a staffing change, so we can bring the right hardware.

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    Inspect the door, frame and existing hardware

    On site we look at the lock and also at what it is mounted to. On an older bungalow that means checking the bore, the strike and the jamb for wear. On a commercial door it means checking the frame, hasp, gate post or roll-up track for damage.

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    Choose hardware that matches the use

    We go over options with you. A home may need a solid deadbolt and a new knob set. A dock gate may call for a high-security padlock and a reinforced hasp. Offices may need panic or exit hardware, and larger tenants may need a master-key arrangement.

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    Remove the old lock and install the new one

    We take out the worn or damaged hardware and fit the replacement, adjusting the strike and alignment so it throws smoothly and latches without force. Where the door has been drilled or forced, we address what is needed to make the new lock sit properly.

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    Key, test and hand over

    We cut and organize the keys, test every function including the latch, bolt and key operation, and make sure you know how everything works. For multi-door businesses we can document which keys open which locks so access stays controlled.

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What affects the price

  • The type of lock: a basic residential knob set costs differently than a high-security deadbolt, panic hardware or a specialty padlock.
  • How many locks, doors or gates are involved, including whether a master-key system must be set up or reset.
  • The condition of the door, frame, hasp or gate post, since damaged surroundings may need repair for the new lock to work properly.
  • Whether the job is commercial or residential, and the complexity of the hardware, such as roll-up door cylinders or dock-gate installations.
  • The time of day and urgency, since after-hours and emergency calls differ from scheduled visits.
  • The number of keys needed and whether any restricted or high-security key blanks are required.

Why Commerce chooses us

  • Fully mobile service. We bring the tools and hardware to your door, whether that is a bungalow in Rosewood Park or a dock gate off Washington Boulevard.
  • Experience with both worlds Commerce lives in: older residential hardware and industrial and commercial setups like roll-up cylinders, panic hardware and master-key systems.
  • In business since 1987, with owner David Shar leading the work rather than handing it off to an unknown crew.
  • Available 24/7, which suits warehouse and logistics operations that do not keep office hours.
  • We check the door and frame, not just the lock, so the replacement actually holds up instead of failing again because of a worn jamb or bent hasp.
  • We explain the options plainly and quote based on the actual job, without pressure to buy hardware you do not need.

Lock Replacement across Commerce

Commerce's mix of freight, retail and a few quiet residential blocks creates unusual lock needs. Around the Hobart rail yard and the distribution centers nearby, a common request is a full rekey or master-key reset after an employee is terminated, covering dock roll-up padlocks and office panic hardware in a single visit. Along Washington and Atlantic Boulevard, aluminum-storefront businesses and warehouses sometimes call after a cut lock on a loading-dock gate, needing a high-security padlock and a sturdier hasp right away. Businesses in ZIP codes 90040 and 90022 tend to be the ones asking for this kind of work, and our 24/7 mobile service means the call does not have to wait for business hours.

Residential calls look different. In Rosewood Park and Bandini, many homes are small 1940s and 1950s stucco bungalows and post-war tract houses, and the original deadbolts and knob-in-locksets have had decades of use. A typical call is a homeowner whose old deadbolt seized in the jamb and left them locked out. We get the door open and then replace the worn hardware so it does not happen again. Bristow Park and the area near the Citadel district have their own mix of older homes and commercial neighbors, and the same approach applies.

We reach customers using I-5, I-710 and SR-60, plus Telegraph Road, Eastern Avenue and the surface streets around the Citadel Outlets, Commerce Casino and Commerce Library. Whether you are in 90023, 90091 or elsewhere in the city, call (323) 997-8867 and we will come to you.

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Lock Replacement in Commerce — FAQs

Do you replace locks on warehouses and dock gates in Commerce?
Yes. We replace padlocks, hasps, roll-up door cylinders, gate hardware and office panic hardware. If a lock has been cut or tampered with, call (323) 997-8867 and tell us what happened so we can bring the right replacement.
Should I replace or rekey my locks?
If the hardware still works well and is in good shape, rekeying can be enough, for example after losing a key. If it is worn, sticking, damaged or outdated, replacement is the better choice. We can assess which makes sense when we see the lock.
My old deadbolt seized in the door. Can you help?
Yes. Older bungalows in neighborhoods like Rosewood Park often have original deadbolts that wear out and bind in the jamb. We can get you back inside and then install new hardware. Call (323) 997-8867 any time.
Can you set up or reset a master-key system for a business?
We can. Distribution tenants often need keying changed after a termination or staff change, including padlocks, dock doors and offices. We can help organize access so the right people have the right keys.
Do you offer high-security padlocks?
Yes, we can supply high-security padlocks suited to gates and dock doors, along with reinforced hasps. The right choice depends on the gate, the exposure and how often it is used, so we discuss that with you on site.
Are you available at night and on weekends?
Yes. Crenshaw Lock Company is available 24/7 and fully mobile. For urgent problems in Commerce, call (323) 997-8867 at any hour.
Do I need to come to a shop?
No. We do not have a storefront. We are a mobile locksmith, and everything is done at your home or business.
How is the price of a lock replacement determined?
It depends on the type and quality of the lock, how many doors or gates are involved, the condition of the door and frame, and the timing of the call. We explain the factors and the job before starting.
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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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