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Lock Replacement in East Los Angeles, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides mobile lock replacement in East Los Angeles, 24/7. We come to your bungalow, back-house, security door or storefront and swap worn, damaged or outdated locks for new hardware keyed to your needs. Call (323) 997-8867 any hour to talk it through.

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  • Available 24/7
  • Price quoted before we start
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Lock replacement in East Los Angeles is rarely a one-size job. Much of the housing here is made up of small-lot bungalows and stucco houses built in the 1920s through the 1940s, and plenty of them still carry original or decades-worn hardware. Latches stick, keys drag, cylinders turn only when you lift the door just so. Replacing that hardware is often the simplest way to make a home feel secure again.

There is a local wrinkle, too. Many homes in East LA have a steel security screen door or barred entry with its own keyed lock, plus a perimeter fence and gate, and often a converted garage or back-house out back. That means a single address can have four or five locks that all need attention, and ideally all work with the same key. We look at the whole picture instead of just swapping one deadbolt.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, led by owner and lead tech David Shar. We are fully mobile, with no storefront to visit. We bring the tools and hardware to you, day or night, and replace locks on site so you are not left with a door that will not secure.

How it works in East Los Angeles

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    Call and describe what you have

    Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us what is wrong: a seized lock, a lost key, a tenant who just moved out, or hardware that has simply worn out. Tell us whether it is a main entry, a security screen door, a gate or a storefront so we can bring suitable hardware.

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    We come to you

    We are a 24/7 mobile service, so we travel to your home or business anywhere in East Los Angeles. There is nothing to drop off and no shop to visit. Everything happens at your door.

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    Inspect the door, frame and existing hardware

    Before removing anything, we check the lock, strike plate, door edge and frame. On older bungalow doors, wear and past drilling can affect which hardware fits well, and we explain what we see in plain language.

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    Choose the right replacement

    We go over options with you: standard deadbolts, higher-security cylinders, keyed-alike sets for a main house and back-house, or heavier-duty hardware for a security screen door or gate. You decide what fits your needs and budget.

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    Remove the old lock and install the new one

    We take out the worn hardware and install the new lock, aligning the bolt and strike so it throws smoothly. If a lock has seized or a padlock will not release, we open it first, using cut-and-replace when that is the practical route.

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    Test everything and hand over the keys

    We operate each lock several times, confirm the door closes and secures properly, and give you working keys. If several locks are keyed alike, we check that one key runs them all.

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What affects the price

  • How many locks are being replaced, since a single deadbolt is a different job from a whole house, screen door, gate and back-house.
  • The type and grade of hardware you choose, from standard residential deadbolts to higher-security cylinders or heavy-duty gate and storefront locks.
  • Whether locks need to be keyed alike across a main house, converted garage or back-house, which adds rekeying and key-cutting work.
  • The condition of the door and frame, because worn, misaligned or previously damaged doors may need extra adjustment before new hardware works properly.
  • Whether the existing lock must be opened or cut out first, such as a seized screen-door lock or a stuck roll-down gate padlock.
  • The time of day you call, since after-hours and overnight mobile service can be priced differently than a scheduled daytime visit.

Why East Los Angeles chooses us

  • Serving Greater Los Angeles since 1987, so older door styles, worn hardware and long-standing neighborhoods are familiar territory, not a surprise.
  • Fully mobile and available 24/7, which means we come to your East LA address instead of asking you to bring anything to a shop.
  • We handle the whole entry, including security screen doors, perimeter gates and back-house locks, so one visit can cover more than just the front deadbolt.
  • Keyed-alike setups for landlords and multi-unit lots, so a main house and converted back-house can run on a manageable set of keys.
  • Honest recommendations: if your existing lock can be rekeyed rather than replaced, or a frame repair matters more than a new deadbolt, we say so.
  • Owner involvement from David Shar, whose long local experience shapes how we approach residential and small-business work.

Lock Replacement across East Los Angeles

East Los Angeles is a dense, historic, working-class community, and its locks tell that story. In Belvedere and City Terrace, many homes are 1920s to 1940s bungalows on small lots, often with original hardware, a steel security screen door out front, and a fenced yard with its own gate lock. A seized screen-door lock can leave you stuck outside with a main entry that also needs attention, and we can service both on site. Homes near City Terrace Park and up the hills often have gates and side entries that deserve the same scrutiny as the front door.

In Maravilla and Eastmont, and across ZIP codes 90022, 90023 and 90063, we see landlords with a 1930s house plus a converted back-house who want everything rekeyed or replaced keyed-alike after a tenant moves out. That is a very common reason to call, and it is usually done in a single visit so old keys stop working.

Business owners along the Whittier Boulevard corridor, Cesar Chavez Avenue and Atlantic Boulevard rely on aluminum storefronts and roll-down security gates. When a gate padlock will not release, opening on time matters, so we can cut the old padlock and replace it with new hardware. Whether you are near the East LA Civic Center or close to the interchange where I-5, I-10, US-101 and SR-60 meet, we are mobile and available around the clock at (323) 997-8867.

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Lock Replacement in East Los Angeles — FAQs

Do you offer lock replacement in East Los Angeles at night?
Yes. Crenshaw Lock Company is 24/7 and fully mobile, so you can call (323) 997-8867 at any hour and we will come to your East LA home or business.
Should I replace my locks or just rekey them?
It depends on condition. If the hardware is in good shape, rekeying may be enough. If it is worn, damaged, or outdated, as is common in older bungalows, replacement makes more sense. We will tell you honestly which fits.
Can you replace the lock on my security screen door?
Yes. Many East LA homes have steel security screen doors with their own keyed locks. We can service or replace that lock along with your main entry in the same visit.
I am a landlord with a main house and a back-house. Can everything use the same key?
Yes, we can set up keyed-alike hardware so one key works across the locks you choose. It is a popular choice after a tenant move-out. Call (323) 997-8867 to plan it out.
My shop's roll-down gate padlock will not open. What can you do?
We can open the gate, usually by cutting the stuck padlock, and then install a replacement so you can secure the shop again. This applies to storefronts along Whittier Boulevard, Atlantic Boulevard and Cesar Chavez Avenue.
Do I need to come to a shop to pick up new locks?
No. We are mobile only and have no storefront. We bring hardware to your door and install it on site.
How much does lock replacement cost?
It depends on the number of locks, the hardware grade, keyed-alike needs, the condition of the door and frame, and the time of day. Describe your situation when you call and we can explain what will affect the price.
Will new locks fit my older door?
Usually, yes. Doors from the 1920s to 1940s can have worn or previously drilled edges, so we inspect the door and frame first and choose hardware that fits properly. Questions beforehand? Call (323) 997-8867.
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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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