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Lock Rekeying in El Segundo, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides mobile lock rekeying in El Segundo, California, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We come to your home or office and rekey your existing locks so old keys stop working. Call (323) 997-8867 to talk with a locksmith about your doors.

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  • Available 24/7
  • Price quoted before we start
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Rekeying changes the internal pin configuration of a lock so it works with a new key and the old keys no longer do. The hardware stays on the door, which makes it one of the most practical security steps after buying a house, ending a tenancy, losing a key ring, or changing staff. In a town like El Segundo, where a lot of residents live in older homes and many others work on busy corporate campuses, it comes up all the time.

Crenshaw Lock Company has been serving Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, led by owner and lead technician David Shar. We are fully mobile, with no storefront to visit. Our work happens at your door, whether that is a bungalow on the West Side residential grid, a suite in Smoky Hollow, or an interior office on a larger campus.

Rekeying is not always the right answer, and we will tell you so. If a lock is worn, corroded, or poorly fitted, rekeying it may only hide a bigger problem. We look at the hardware first and then recommend rekeying, repair, or replacement based on what is actually in front of us.

How it works in El Segundo

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    Tell us about the situation

    Call (323) 997-8867 and describe what happened: a new purchase, a lost key, a departing tenant, or an employee change. We ask how many locks are involved and whether you want them all on one key.

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    We come to you

    Because we are mobile and available 24/7, a technician travels to your property with the tools and key blanks needed. There is no shop to drive to, and evening or weekend appointments are part of normal service.

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    Inspect each lock

    Before any pins are changed, we check that each cylinder turns smoothly, that the bolt extends fully into the strike, and that the hardware is not corroded or damaged. Older bungalow hardware and coastal-air wear are common reasons we suggest repair or replacement instead.

  4. 4

    Rekey the cylinders

    We remove the cylinders, replace the internal pins to match a new key, and reassemble them. Multiple locks can be keyed alike so you carry one key for the front door, back door, and side gate.

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    Test and hand over keys

    We test every lock with the new keys and confirm that the old keys no longer operate them. You receive the new keys and a clear rundown of what was changed.

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    Plan for larger properties

    For offices and multi-suite buildings, we can discuss master-key structures, cam locks on file cabinets, and whether electronic access control suits your needs better than more physical keys.

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What affects the price

  • The number of cylinders being rekeyed, since each lock takes its own bench work and testing.
  • Whether the locks are standard residential brands or higher-security, restricted-keyway, or high-security commercial cylinders.
  • The condition of the hardware: a corroded or misaligned deadbolt may need cleaning, repair, or replacement in addition to rekeying.
  • How many keys you need cut, and whether you want locks keyed alike or set up in a master-key arrangement.
  • Whether the visit is during normal hours or an after-hours, overnight, or weekend call.
  • The scope of commercial work, such as multiple suites, interior offices, or cabinet cam locks.

Why El Segundo chooses us

  • Fully mobile service: we do the work at your door, and we never imply a storefront that does not exist.
  • Operating in the Los Angeles area since 1987, with owner David Shar leading the work.
  • Honest recommendations: if a lock is too worn or corroded to rekey, we say so rather than sell you a job that will not last.
  • Experience across both older residential hardware and commercial systems, from bungalow deadbolts to master-key setups.
  • 24/7 availability, which suits after-hours campus facilities work and urgent post-move or lost-key changes.
  • We explain the options clearly, including rekeying versus replacing, so you decide with the facts in hand.

Lock Rekeying across El Segundo

El Segundo has two distinct sides when it comes to locks. West of Sepulveda Blvd, the West Side residential grid is full of 1920s to 1940s bungalows and 1950s homes on walkable blocks. Many of these still have original or early replacement hardware, and with the coastal air, exterior deadbolts can get stiff or corroded. A homeowner here who just bought a 1930s bungalow in ZIP code 90245 might want every lock rekeyed, and we would check that doors are aligned and the bolts throw cleanly before changing a single pin.

East of Sepulveda, the picture shifts to offices, aerospace, and light-industrial space. In Smoky Hollow, creative and office tenants often occupy multi-suite buildings where keys have changed hands many times. Rekeying and a sensible master-key plan can restore order, and in some cases it makes sense to talk about electronic access control. Downtown and Main Street businesses, with their own mix of storefronts and offices, have similar needs when a staff member leaves.

Near the larger campuses and corporate headquarters, facilities teams sometimes need after-hours rekeying of interior offices and service on file-cabinet cam locks following staff changes. We work around the Imperial Hwy, Rosecrans Ave, El Segundo Blvd, and Aviation Blvd corridors and reach homes and businesses off I-105 and Sepulveda Blvd. Call (323) 997-8867 any time to schedule.

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Lock Rekeying in El Segundo — FAQs

What does lock rekeying mean?
Rekeying changes the internal pins of a lock so it works with a new key and the old keys stop working. The lock itself stays on the door. For a quote or to schedule in El Segundo, call (323) 997-8867.
Should I rekey after buying a home in El Segundo?
Yes, it is a smart first step. You cannot know who has copies of the old keys, including previous owners, contractors, or relatives. Rekeying all exterior locks gives you a clean start.
Can older bungalow locks be rekeyed?
Often yes, but it depends on condition. West Side bungalows from the 1920s to 1940s may have worn or corroded hardware. We inspect first and recommend rekeying, repair, or replacement honestly.
Can you make all my locks work with one key?
Yes. We can key multiple locks alike, so one key opens the front door, back door, and other locks you choose. Call (323) 997-8867 to discuss which locks you want combined.
Is rekeying cheaper than replacing locks?
It depends on the locks and their condition. Rekeying usually keeps your existing hardware, while replacement is better when a lock is damaged or you want an upgrade. Price depends on factors like the number of cylinders and timing.
Do you rekey offices in Smoky Hollow?
Yes. We handle rekeying for suites and interior offices, and we can talk through master-key systems or access-control options for multi-tenant buildings.
Can you work after business hours for a campus or office?
Yes. We are available 24/7, so after-hours rekeying of interior offices and cabinet cam locks can be arranged around your team's schedule.
Do I need to visit a shop?
No. We are fully mobile and come to your location in El Segundo. There is no storefront to visit.
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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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