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Emergency Locksmith in Compton, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides 24/7 emergency locksmith service in Compton, California. We are fully mobile and come to your home, business, vehicle or property for lockouts, broken keys and urgent lock failures. Call (323) 997-8867 any hour, day or night, and we will dispatch a technician.

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A lockout never picks a convenient time. In Compton it might be a late shift that ends after the keys have gone missing, a storefront gate that will not release at opening time, or a deadbolt that finally gave out after decades of use. When that happens you need a person who answers the phone and knows how to get you back inside without wrecking the door.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner David Shar still leads the work. We are a mobile-only operation. There is no shop to drive to, so the whole service comes to you, whether you are in a bungalow near Downtown Compton, a tract house in Leland, or on a one-acre lot in Richland Farms.

Emergency work here covers more than simple house lockouts. We handle broken keys in a lock, jammed or failed deadbolts, locks damaged in a break-in attempt, storefront and roll-up gate problems, and the barn, gate and outbuilding locks that are common on Compton's larger properties. Our goal is to open or repair the lock with as little damage as possible and make the property secure before we leave.

How it works in Compton

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    Call and describe the situation

    Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us where you are, what is locked, and what type of lock it is if you know. A door, a vehicle, a padlocked gate and a roll-up shutter each need different tools, so these details help us prepare.

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    Dispatch to your location

    Because we are fully mobile and available around the clock, we send a technician directly to you. We do not promise a fixed arrival time, but we will keep you informed about when we expect to reach you.

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    Verify and assess the lock

    Before we start, we confirm that you live at, own or are authorized to access the property. Then we look at the lock, door and frame to choose the least destructive way in. Many lockouts can be solved without drilling or replacing hardware.

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    Open, repair or replace

    We open the lock, extract a broken key, or repair a failing mechanism. If the lock is too worn or damaged to trust, we explain the replacement options and let you decide. Nothing is replaced without your approval.

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    Secure the property and test everything

    We test the key, the latch and the strike alignment, and make sure the door closes and locks properly. If a break-in left the entry weak, we point out reinforcement options such as a stronger deadbolt or window security bars.

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What affects the price

  • The type of lock involved: a standard residential deadbolt, a high-security cylinder, a vehicle lock, a padlock or a roll-up gate lock each call for different tools and time.
  • Whether we can open the lock non-destructively or the lock has to be drilled, repaired or replaced.
  • The hour and day of the call, since after-hours and overnight dispatch involves different demands than daytime work.
  • Your location within our service area and how far the technician has to travel.
  • Replacement hardware you choose, including its grade, finish and weather resistance for outdoor or barn use.
  • Extra work such as rekeying several locks to one key, repairing a damaged door or frame, or adding security bars.

Why Compton chooses us

  • Serving Los Angeles area customers since 1987, with owner David Shar personally involved in the work.
  • Fully mobile, 24/7 dispatch means there is no storefront detour; the service comes to your door.
  • We try to open locks without damage first, which matters on older doors and frames common in Compton's 1920s bungalows and 1950s tract homes.
  • We handle residential, commercial and rural-style properties, from deadbolts and storefront hardware to weatherproof padlocks for barns and tack rooms.
  • We explain options and the reasons behind them, and we do not replace hardware you do not need.
  • We can follow an emergency call with upgrades like Grade-1 deadbolts and window security bars, so the problem does not repeat.

Emergency Locksmith across Compton

Compton's housing stock shapes the emergency calls we see. Around Downtown Compton and the streets near the Civic Center and City Hall, many homes are 1920s bungalows with original doors, aging mortise or surface-mounted locks, and frames that have settled over the decades. In Leland and Sunny Cove, the post-war single-family tracts from the 1940s and 1950s often still have their original deadbolts, which tend to wear, stick or fail. A lockout in 90220 or 90221 is often a worn lock rather than a lost key.

Richland Farms is a different world. Its one-acre lots, ranch houses, barns, stables and outbuildings call for weatherproof padlocks, keyed gate locks and secure tack room hardware. An emergency in Richland Farms in 90222 might be a seized padlock on a barn, a driveway gate that will not unlock, or locks that need replacing after an attempted theft. We bring suitable hardware for outdoor conditions.

Commercial calls cluster along Compton Blvd, Long Beach Blvd and near Gateway Towne Center, where storefront doors, roll-up gates and padlocks take heavy daily use. Industrial properties near Alameda St have similar needs. With I-710, I-105 and SR-91 all nearby, we can reach most of the city, including areas near Compton/Woodley Airport and Compton College, at any hour. The Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial and the Civic Center area are easy to find by landmark if you are giving us directions.

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Other Compton locksmith services

See all of our Compton services, or our citywide emergency locksmith page.

Emergency Locksmith in Compton — FAQs

Are you available 24 hours a day in Compton?
Yes. Crenshaw Lock Company is available 24/7 and is fully mobile. Call (323) 997-8867 at any hour and we will dispatch a technician to your Compton location.
Do I need to come to a shop?
No. We have no storefront. Every service is performed at your home, business, vehicle or property, so you never have to travel while locked out.
Can you open my door without damaging it?
In many cases, yes. We start with non-destructive methods, which is especially helpful on older bungalow doors. If a lock is badly worn or damaged, we will explain whether repair or replacement is the better choice before proceeding.
What can you do about a broken key stuck in the lock?
We can extract the broken piece, then cut a new key or rekey the lock if needed. If you are stuck, call (323) 997-8867 and describe which lock it is.
Do you help with barn and gate locks in Richland Farms?
Yes. We work on padlocks, gate locks and outbuilding hardware, and can recommend weatherproof options for barns, tack rooms, corrals and driveway gates.
My business is locked out near Gateway Towne Center. Can you help?
Yes. We handle emergency storefront lockouts and roll-up gate padlock replacement. Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us the type of door or gate so we can bring the right tools.
How is the price of an emergency call determined?
It depends on the lock type, how difficult the job is, the time of day, travel distance, and any hardware you choose. We do not quote prices on this page, but we will explain the factors that apply to your situation.
Can you upgrade my security after a break-in?
Yes. After the emergency is handled, we can install stronger Grade-1 deadbolts, rekey locks and add window security bars. These upgrades are common for older post-war homes in Compton.
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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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