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Emergency Locksmith in Covina, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides 24/7 mobile emergency locksmith service in Covina, California, for home, business and vehicle lockouts, broken keys and urgent lock failures. We come to you, day or night, with no storefront visit needed. Call (323) 997-8867 to reach a real locksmith now.

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A lockout never picks a convenient time. In Covina it might happen on the porch of a 1920s bungalow near Citrus Ave after a late shift, in a parking lot off Azusa Ave, or at the back door of a shop just as you are trying to close. When that happens you need someone who answers the phone and knows how to get you inside without damaging what you own.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and our owner and lead technician, David Shar, built the business around one idea: show up, solve the problem, and explain the options honestly. We are fully mobile and available 24/7. There is no shop to drive to, because the work happens at your door.

Emergency work in Covina covers a wide range of situations: being locked out of a house, apartment or business, a key snapped off in the cylinder, a deadbolt that will not turn, a lock damaged after a break-in attempt, or a door that will not secure at night. Our goal is always to get you in and then make sure the door is safe to leave, even if the permanent fix is scheduled for later.

How it works in Covina

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    Call and describe the situation

    Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us what happened: lockout, broken key, jammed lock or damage after a break-in. Share the address and the type of door or lock if you know it. That helps us bring the right tools and parts.

  2. 2

    We confirm the details and dispatch

    We talk through what we are dealing with, such as an older mortise lock on a downtown bungalow or a modern deadbolt on a tract home, and we send a mobile technician to your location in Covina.

  3. 3

    Verify who you are

    Before opening a home, business or vehicle, we ask for reasonable proof that you live there, own the property or are authorized to be there. It protects you and your neighbors.

  4. 4

    Non-destructive entry first

    We use picking, bypass and specialty tools to open the door without damage whenever the lock allows. Drilling is a last resort, used only when a lock is damaged or cannot be opened any other way.

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    Repair, rekey or replace as needed

    If a lock is worn, broken or compromised, we explain whether rekeying, repair or replacement makes the most sense and give you the choice. Old Craftsman-era hardware sometimes can be saved rather than replaced.

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    Secure the property before we leave

    We test the lock and key, and make sure the door closes and latches properly. If a full repair has to wait, we make the opening secure for the night.

Need emergency locksmith in Covina?

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What affects the price

  • Time of day and urgency, since late-night and holiday calls take us out of normal scheduling
  • The type of lock involved, such as a standard deadbolt, an older mortise lock, a high-security cylinder or a commercial device
  • Whether the lock can be opened without damage or must be drilled and replaced
  • Whether you need a new key, a rekey or a full hardware replacement after we get you in
  • The type of property, including a residence, a downtown storefront or a vehicle
  • Where in Covina and the surrounding area you are located and how the job is routed

Why Covina chooses us

  • Fully mobile and on call 24/7, so help comes to your Covina door instead of requiring a trip to a shop
  • In business since 1987 and run by owner and lead tech David Shar, so the experience behind each call is real and not marketing
  • Comfortable with older hardware like the mortise and rim locks found in 1920s and 1930s downtown buildings
  • Non-destructive entry is our first approach, with drilling only when truly necessary
  • We explain the options and what influences cost before work begins, so there are no surprises
  • We handle homes, apartments, small businesses and vehicles, so one number covers whatever locked you out

Emergency Locksmith across Covina

Covina is an older, established San Gabriel Valley city, and its locks reflect that. Around historic Downtown Covina and Citrus Ave, many Craftsman and Spanish bungalows and 1920s-30s commercial buildings still carry original mortise or older rim locks. Those can be finicky, and they often respond better to careful, hands-on work than to force. Surrounding the downtown core are post-war tract homes with standard deadbolts and keyed knobs, many of which have had their keys copied many times over the decades.

We work across the city's neighborhoods, from Downtown Covina to the ranch-style homes of Charter Oak in ZIP 91724 and the larger lots of Covina Hills to the south. Covina's ZIP codes include 91722, 91723 and 91724, and we treat them all the same way: call at any hour and we dispatch. Whether you are near Heritage Plaza, close to the Covina Center for the Performing Arts, or coming home from the Covina Metrolink station on the San Bernardino Line to find your key missing, we can meet you there.

Getting around is straightforward thanks to Interstate 10, Azusa Ave, Grand Ave, Badillo St, San Bernardino Rd and Arrow Hwy. A typical Covina emergency might be a lockout and deadbolt upgrade on a downtown bungalow, a business lockout near the performing arts center, or a whole-house rekey for a Charter Oak home right after a sale closes. We are built for all of them.

Locked out or need a locksmith now?

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Other Covina locksmith services

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

Emergency Locksmith in Covina — FAQs

Do you really work 24/7 in Covina?
Yes. Crenshaw Lock Company is a fully mobile locksmith available around the clock, including nights, weekends and holidays. Call (323) 997-8867 and we will dispatch a technician to your Covina location.
Is there a shop I can come to?
No. We are mobile only and have no storefront. Our technicians bring tools, parts and key-cutting capability to your home, business or vehicle.
Will you damage my door or lock to get me in?
Not if we can help it. We start with non-destructive methods such as picking and bypass. Drilling is only used when a lock is damaged or cannot be opened any other way, and we will explain that before we do it.
Can you open the old locks on a 1920s Covina bungalow?
Often, yes. Older mortise and rim locks are common in the historic downtown area, and we are comfortable working on them. Sometimes they can be repaired or rekeyed instead of replaced. Call (323) 997-8867 to describe what you have.
What affects the cost of an emergency call?
The main factors are the time of day, the type of lock, whether it can be opened without damage, and whether you need a rekey, repair or new hardware afterward. We explain these before beginning work.
Do you handle business lockouts near downtown Covina?
Yes. We help small retail and office businesses with lockouts, rekeys and broken or failing locks, including those near the Covina Center for the Performing Arts and along Citrus Ave.
I just bought a home in Charter Oak. Should I rekey right away?
It is a smart move. You cannot know how many keys exist from previous owners, contractors or agents. We can rekey the whole house so only your new keys work. Call (323) 997-8867 to arrange it.
What do I need to show before you open a door?
We ask for reasonable proof that you live at the property, own it or are authorized to enter, such as ID with a matching address or other documentation. It is a standard safeguard for everyone's security.
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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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