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Lock Installation in El Segundo, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides mobile lock installation in El Segundo, California, available 24/7. We bring the hardware to your door and fit new deadbolts, handlesets, and commercial locks on new doors or openings that never had one. Call (323) 997-8867 to schedule an installation.

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Installing a lock sounds simple until the door is the problem. A new door might be bored for the wrong backset, an old Craftsman slab may have swollen or shifted, or a suite in a converted light-industrial building might have no hardware at all. In El Segundo, where a small-town residential grid sits right next to aerospace campuses and creative offices, the range of jobs is wider than most people expect.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner and lead technician David Shar built the business on fully mobile service. We have no storefront. Everything we need rides with us, so we can measure your door, check the frame, and install the right lock in one visit at your home or business, any hour of the day or night.

This page explains how a lock installation actually goes, what changes the cost, and what is specific to El Segundo: the 1920s to 1940s bungalows west of Sepulveda, the offices and suites of Smoky Hollow, and the commercial buildings near Main Street and the corporate campuses.

How it works in El Segundo

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    Talk through the door and the goal

    Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us what you are securing. Is it a new exterior door, an interior office, a gate, a garage side door, or an opening that never had a lock? We ask about the door material, its thickness, and whether you want keyed-alike hardware, a smart lock, or a simple deadbolt.

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    Inspect the door, frame, and strike area

    On site we check whether the door is solid wood, hollow core, metal, or glass-framed, and whether the frame is square and sound. In older west-side bungalows, frames often have decades of paint, settling, and moisture wear that affect how a bolt throws. We flag these problems before drilling anything.

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    Choose hardware that fits the use

    We recommend a lock grade and style suited to the door: a residential deadbolt and handleset for a front entry, a heavier commercial-grade lockset or mortise lock for a suite, or a cylinder that can join a master-key system. You decide before we start, and we explain any tradeoffs plainly.

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    Bore, mortise, and install

    We mark and bore the door to the correct backset and cross-bore, cut the latch and strike mortises cleanly, and fit the lock so the bolt extends fully into a reinforced strike. If the door needs a little adjustment to latch smoothly, we handle that during the same visit.

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    Test, key, and hand over

    We cycle the lock repeatedly with the door open and closed, confirm it locks without forcing, and hand over your keys or programmed credentials. For multi-door or multi-suite jobs, we label the keying so you know which key opens what.

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What affects the price

  • The type of door: solid wood, hollow core, steel, or glass-paneled doors each need different prep, and a door that has never been bored takes more work than one with existing holes.
  • Lock grade and style: a basic residential deadbolt, a commercial-grade lockset, a mortise lock, and an electronic or smart lock differ widely in hardware cost and installation effort.
  • Number of locks and doors: several doors in one visit, especially keyed-alike or master-keyed, change the labor and the planning required.
  • Frame and strike condition: worn, warped, or paint-clogged frames in older homes may need repair or a reinforced strike plate for the lock to work properly.
  • Time of the call: because we are 24/7, after-hours, weekend, or holiday visits can be priced differently from scheduled daytime work.
  • Extra services: adding a master-key system, restricted keyways, or access-control integration for a multi-suite building adds scope beyond a single installation.

Why El Segundo chooses us

  • Fully mobile and 24/7: we come to the door instead of asking you to bring it anywhere, and there is no storefront to visit.
  • Since 1987: David Shar and our team have installed locks on everything from old wood bungalow doors to commercial suite entries, so odd frames and older hardware are familiar territory.
  • Door-first approach: we check alignment, frame, and strike before drilling, so the lock works smoothly after it is installed instead of binding later.
  • Residential and commercial under one roof: the same company can fit a front-door deadbolt on a west-side home and key a multi-suite Smoky Hollow building.
  • Clear recommendations: we tell you what grade of lock suits the door and why, rather than upselling hardware the door cannot support.
  • Keying planned in advance: for offices and multi-door properties, we think through keyed-alike, master, and restricted systems up front so staff changes do not become a headache later.

Lock Installation across El Segundo

El Segundo is really two towns in one. West of Sepulveda Blvd, the West Side residential grid is full of walkable blocks of 1920s to 1940s bungalows and 1950s homes in ZIP code 90245. Those doors are often original wood slabs in older frames, some within reach of the coastal air, which is hard on exterior hardware. A new deadbolt on one of these doors often means careful boring, a reinforced strike, and sometimes a bit of door adjustment so everything lines up.

East of Sepulveda, the picture changes. Smoky Hollow, the light-industrial and creative district, has converted buildings, small offices, and multi-suite spaces where tenants frequently need new locks installed on suites, storage rooms, and back doors. Downtown and Main Street storefronts and offices have their own needs, including commercial-grade hardware that can tie into a master-key plan as a business grows or changes tenants.

We work around the town's main routes, including Sepulveda Blvd, El Segundo Blvd, Imperial Hwy, Rosecrans Ave, Aviation Blvd, and the I-105. Whether you live near the Old Town Music Hall, work close to The Point, or manage a space near the aerospace and corporate campuses, call (323) 997-8867 and we will come to you, day or night.

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Lock Installation in El Segundo — FAQs

Do you install locks on doors that have never had one?
Yes. We bore and prepare the door, cut the latch and strike areas, and install the lock so it works smoothly. Call (323) 997-8867 and describe the door so we can bring the right hardware.
Can you install a deadbolt on an older bungalow door in El Segundo?
Usually yes. Older wood doors on the West Side grid can take a new deadbolt, but we check the thickness, the frame, and any settling first. Sometimes a reinforced strike or minor adjustment makes the difference.
Do you work in Smoky Hollow offices and multi-suite buildings?
Yes. We install suite locks, storage room locks, and back-door hardware, and can plan keyed-alike or master-key setups for multi-tenant spaces. Call (323) 997-8867 to talk through the layout.
Are you available outside normal business hours?
We are a 24/7 mobile locksmith. For installation, many people schedule ahead, but if you need a door secured after hours, call (323) 997-8867 and we will work out what is possible.
Can I choose a smart lock or keypad?
Yes, in many cases. We check whether the door and frame suit the lock, and walk you through how it operates, who gets access, and what backup keys are provided.
How much does a lock installation cost?
It depends on the door type, the lock grade, how many locks you need, frame condition, and the time of day. We do not quote numbers on this page, but we explain what drives the price when you call.
Do you have a shop I can visit?
No. We are fully mobile, so we come to your home or business in El Segundo with the hardware and tools needed for the job.
Can you set up locks that work with a master-key system?
Yes. For offices and multi-door properties, we can install cylinders designed to fit a master-key plan so different people open different doors. Call (323) 997-8867 to plan it.
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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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