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Residential Locksmith in Covina, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides 24/7 mobile residential locksmith service in Covina, California: home rekeys, lock repair, replacements, lockouts and security upgrades. We come to your door with the tools to do the job on site. Call (323) 997-8867 any time, day or night.

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Covina is an older, established San Gabriel Valley city, and its homes show it. Around Citrus Ave you will find 1920s and 30s Craftsman and Spanish bungalows, many still carrying original mortise locks or aging rim locks. Farther out are post-war tract homes, ranch-style houses in Charter Oak, and larger-lot properties in Covina Hills. Each of these needs something a little different from a locksmith, and a one-size-fits-all approach rarely works.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner and lead technician David Shar has spent decades working on exactly this kind of mixed housing stock. We are fully mobile. There is no storefront to visit; we drive to your home, assess the hardware you actually have, and fix, rekey or replace it right there.

Residential work covers a lot of ground: getting you back inside after a lockout, rekeying every door after a move, repairing a sticky deadbolt, replacing a worn-out knob set, or upgrading an old entry door to something more secure while keeping the look of the house. We explain the options in plain language so you can decide what makes sense for your home and your budget.

How it works in Covina

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    Call and describe the situation

    Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us what is going on: locked out, keys lost, a lock that sticks, or a planned upgrade. We are available 24/7, so late-night and weekend calls are routine. Share the type of home and door if you can, since a Craftsman bungalow and a tract ranch house often call for different hardware.

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    We travel to your Covina address

    Our technician drives to you in a fully equipped mobile setup. Because we work from the vehicle rather than a shop, rekeying pins, replacement deadbolts, strike plates and common hardware are on hand for most residential jobs.

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    Verify and inspect

    Before opening or changing anything, we confirm that you live at the home or are authorized to have the work done. Then we inspect the lock, the door and the frame. On older homes this often reveals worn latches, loose strikes or mortise bodies that affect which fix is best.

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    Fix, rekey or replace

    We open a locked door with the least damage possible, then repair the lock, rekey it to new keys, or install a replacement. If a mortise lock in an older bungalow can be saved and rekeyed, we will tell you so rather than push a full replacement.

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    Test and hand over keys

    We test every lock with the door open and closed, check that the bolt throws fully, and confirm each new key works smoothly. You leave with working keys and a clear explanation of what was done and any recommendations for later.

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What affects the price

  • Type of service: a lockout, a rekey, a repair and a full replacement involve different labor and parts.
  • Number of locks: rekeying one door is different from rekeying every entry, garage access and side gate lock in a house.
  • Lock type and age: original mortise locks, older rim locks and modern deadbolts each take different work and parts.
  • Hardware grade and finish: basic, higher-security and decorative hardware vary in cost, and matching an older home's style can affect the choice.
  • Door and frame condition: a warped door, worn strike or damaged jamb may need extra work to make the new lock function properly.
  • Time of day: after-hours, weekend and holiday calls may be priced differently from daytime appointments.

Why Covina chooses us

  • Serving the region since 1987, with owner and lead tech David Shar bringing long hands-on experience to residential work.
  • Fully mobile and available 24/7; we come to you instead of asking you to visit a shop.
  • Comfortable with older hardware, including mortise and rim locks found in Covina's historic bungalows, and honest about when repair beats replacement.
  • Clear explanations of your options before work begins, so you are never surprised by what is being done to your door.
  • Non-destructive entry first: we aim to get you inside without damaging the lock, door or frame whenever possible.
  • One call covers lockouts, rekeys, repairs and upgrades, so you do not need separate vendors for each job.

Residential Locksmith across Covina

Covina's housing varies block by block. Near historic Downtown Covina and Citrus Ave, many homes date to the 1920s and 30s, and original hardware is common. A lockout or deadbolt upgrade on one of these bungalows often means working carefully around period doors and trim. Homes in 91723 and 91722 close to the downtown core and along Grand Ave, Badillo St and San Bernardino Rd are typically post-war single-family tract houses, where standard deadbolts and knob sets are more common and rekeying is a frequent request.

East of downtown, Charter Oak (91724) is a popular area for whole-house rekeys right after a purchase closes. Previous owners, agents, contractors and neighbors may all have held keys, so changing them on closing day is a simple way to start fresh. To the south, Covina Hills features ranch-style and larger-lot homes with more doors, side gates and outbuildings, which can mean more locks to key alike.

Whether you live near Heritage Plaza, close to the Covina Metrolink station, or just off Azusa Ave, Arrow Hwy or the I-10, we are mobile and reach Covina neighborhoods around the clock. Call (323) 997-8867 and we will come to you.

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Residential Locksmith in Covina — FAQs

Do you offer residential locksmith service in Covina at night?
Yes. We are available 24/7, including nights, weekends and holidays. Call (323) 997-8867 and describe your situation, and we will come to your Covina home.
Should I rekey or replace the locks after buying a home in Charter Oak?
Rekeying is often the right choice, since it makes old keys useless while keeping the existing hardware. If the locks are worn, damaged or low quality, replacement may be better. We inspect them and explain both options.
Can you work on the original locks in an older Covina bungalow?
Often, yes. Many 1920s and 30s homes near downtown have mortise or older rim locks. We can frequently repair or rekey them, and we will tell you honestly if a replacement makes more sense.
Do I have to come to your shop?
No. Crenshaw Lock Company is fully mobile with no storefront. We come to your door with the tools and common hardware to complete most jobs on site.
How do you get me back in if I am locked out?
We start with non-destructive methods whenever possible to avoid damaging your lock or door. After confirming you are authorized, we get you inside, and can then repair or rekey the lock if needed. Call (323) 997-8867.
What affects the cost of a residential locksmith job?
Main factors include the type of service, the number of locks, lock age and type, hardware grade, door and frame condition, and the time of day. We explain these before work starts.
Can you make all the locks in my house use one key?
Yes. We can rekey or install matching hardware so your entry doors, garage access and gates work with one key, which is helpful for larger Covina Hills properties.
Do you also handle businesses near downtown Covina?
Yes. Besides homes, we assist with lockouts and rekeys for small businesses, including downtown retail. For any lock service, 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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