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High Security Locks in East Los Angeles, CA

Crenshaw Lock Company installs pick-, bump- and drill-resistant high security locks and restricted keys in East Los Angeles, available 24/7 and fully mobile. We come to your home, shop or rental property. Call (323) 997-8867 to talk through your doors and get started.

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  • Available 24/7
  • Price quoted before we start
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Many homes in East Los Angeles were built in the 1920s through the 1940s, and plenty of them still carry original or long-worn hardware. A lock that has been turned thousands of times can feel loose, stick in cold weather, or accept a key that has been copied too freely over the decades. Upgrading to a true high security lock changes that picture. These locks are built to resist picking, bumping and drilling, and they use key systems that are harder to duplicate.

Security in this community often means more than one lock per door. A steel security screen door has its own keyed lock, a perimeter fence has a gate lock, and a converted garage or back-house may have its own entry. A good high security plan looks at the whole chain, because an excellent deadbolt behind a weak screen-door lock or a cheap gate padlock leaves a gap.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, led by owner and lead technician David Shar. We are mobile only. There is no storefront to visit, so the work happens at your door, with the hardware and tools brought to you at any hour.

How it works in East Los Angeles

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    Talk through what you need to protect

    Call (323) 997-8867 and describe the property: a bungalow, a back-house, a shop on Whittier Boulevard, or a gated yard. We ask about current locks, past break-ins, and who needs keys, so the recommendation fits your situation.

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    On-site assessment of doors and hardware

    We examine the door, frame, strike plate and surrounding hardware. Older wood doors and stucco-set frames sometimes need reinforcement so that a strong lock is not undermined by a weak door. We also look at screen doors, security bars and gates.

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    Choose the lock and key system

    We explain the options in plain terms: pick-resistant cylinders, bump-resistant pin designs, hardened drill-resistant components, and restricted keyways that limit unauthorized key copying. For multiple doors, we can set up keyed-alike so one key works throughout.

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    Professional installation

    We install the lock, adjust the latch and strike for smooth, full engagement, and make any needed modifications to the door. Existing locks that are worn or seized are removed carefully, and we aim to minimize damage to your door.

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    Testing and key handoff

    We test every lock repeatedly, confirm the keys work as intended, and walk you through how the key system operates, including how to request additional keys and what to keep secure.

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What affects the price

  • How many locks and doors are involved, including main entries, back-house doors, screen doors and gates
  • The grade and type of high security cylinder or deadbolt you select, and whether it uses a restricted keyway
  • Whether the door or frame needs reinforcement or modification to accept the new hardware
  • Keyed-alike or master-key requirements across several doors or units
  • The number of keys needed and any additional key cards or restricted duplicates
  • The time of day or night of the visit, since we operate 24/7

Why East Los Angeles chooses us

  • Fully mobile service: we bring the work to your door anywhere in East Los Angeles, with no storefront needed
  • Serving Greater Los Angeles since 1987, with owner David Shar leading the work
  • Familiarity with older bungalow and stucco construction, where worn hardware and uneven frames are common
  • We treat the whole entry, including screen doors, security bars, fence gates and padlocked roll-down shop gates, not just the main deadbolt
  • Keyed-alike setups for landlords with a main house and converted back-house units
  • Honest recommendations: we tell you when a standard quality lock is enough and when high security makes sense

High Security Locks across East Los Angeles

East Los Angeles is a dense, working-class community where small-lot bungalows sit close together, and security concerns are real and practical. In Belvedere and City Terrace, a typical call might involve a 1930s house with a steel security screen door and a worn main-entry lock. Replacing both with matched, pick- and drill-resistant hardware can make daily entry smoother and meaningfully harder to defeat. In Maravilla and Eastmont, landlords with a main house and a converted back-house often want everything rekeyed and keyed-alike after a tenant moves out.

Businesses along Whittier Boulevard, Cesar Chavez Avenue and Atlantic Boulevard face their own challenges, from aluminum storefront doors to roll-down security gates secured by padlocks. A high security cylinder on the storefront door and a quality gate lock can be installed on site, so you can keep your business protected and open. Because we are available 24/7, we can handle work after closing time.

Whether you are in ZIP code 90022 near the East LA Civic Center, 90023 closer to the Eastmont area, or 90063 near City Terrace Park, our mobile service comes to you. With the I-5, I-10, US-101 and SR-60 meeting at the East Los Angeles Interchange, we can reach properties throughout the community from the freeways and main corridors.

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High Security Locks in East Los Angeles — FAQs

What makes a lock high security?
High security locks are designed to resist common attack methods, including picking, bumping and drilling. Many also use restricted keyways so keys cannot be copied at just any hardware store. Call (323) 997-8867 to discuss which features fit your property.
Is my older East LA bungalow door suitable for a high security lock?
Often yes, though older wood doors and frames sometimes need reinforcement or minor modification. We inspect the door and strike area on site and tell you what is needed before installing.
Can you secure my security screen door as well as the main door?
Yes. Many homes in Belvedere and City Terrace have steel screen doors with their own keyed locks. We can service or replace those and match them with your main entry. Call (323) 997-8867 to ask about a combined setup.
Can all my doors use one key?
Yes, we can set up keyed-alike systems. This is popular with landlords who have a house and a converted back-house, and with homeowners who want fewer keys on the ring.
Do you handle commercial doors and roll-down gate locks on Whittier Boulevard?
We do. We can install high security cylinders on storefront doors and replace stuck or damaged gate padlocks. If a gate lock will not release, call (323) 997-8867 and we can cut and replace it on site.
Will high security locks make it impossible to break in?
No lock is unbeatable, and we do not claim otherwise. High security locks make common attacks much harder and slower, especially when the door, frame and strike are also solid.
How do I get extra keys for a restricted key system?
Restricted keys are usually duplicated only through authorized channels, often with proof of ownership. We explain the process at installation and can help you order additional keys.
Do I need to come to a shop?
No. We are fully mobile and have no storefront. We come to your home or business in East Los Angeles at any hour.
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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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