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Residential Locksmith in El Segundo, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides residential locksmith service in El Segundo, California, 24/7, fully mobile, coming to your door. We handle rekeys, lock replacements, repairs and security upgrades for bungalows and newer homes alike. Call (323) 997-8867 any hour and describe what is going on with your locks.

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  • Available 24/7
  • Price quoted before we start
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El Segundo is an unusual place to be a homeowner. Walk the residential grid west of Sepulveda and you find 1920s-40s bungalows and 1950s homes on quiet, walkable blocks. Walk a few minutes east and you are among refinery fencing, aerospace campuses and light-industrial buildings. The locks on those small-town homes have often been through decades of coastal air, repainting and house-key sharing, and they deserve attention from someone who understands older hardware.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner David Shar leads the work. Our service is entirely mobile. There is no storefront to visit; we bring the tools, cylinders and hardware to your home, whether that is a lockout at night, a rekey after a move or a full set of new deadbolts.

Residential work covers more than most people expect: rekeying every lock to one key, replacing worn or corroded deadbolts, repairing sticky latches, realigning doors that no longer meet the strike plate, adding smart or keypad locks, and upgrading strike plates and hardware for better resistance to forced entry. We explain the options plainly and let you decide what makes sense for your house.

How it works in El Segundo

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    Call and describe the situation

    Reach us at (323) 997-8867 at any hour. Tell us whether you are locked out, moving in, dealing with a failing lock or planning an upgrade. We are 24/7 and mobile, so we work from your description and head to your El Segundo address.

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    Assess the doors and hardware

    On site we look at each exterior door, the lock type, the strike plate, the door's fit in its frame and the condition of the finish. In older bungalows we often find worn tumblers, loose screws, or a door that has shifted and forces the bolt to bind.

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    Explain the options before we start

    We lay out what can be saved, what should be replaced and what could be upgraded. Rekeying often solves a key-control problem without new hardware, while corroded or damaged deadbolts are better replaced. You choose the approach.

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    Do the work on the spot

    Rekeying, installation, door realignment and repairs are done at your home with the tools we carry. We aim to leave doors operating smoothly, with the bolt fully throwing into a properly seated strike.

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    Test every lock and hand over keys

    We cycle each lock with the door open and closed, confirm every new key works, and make sure you know how any new keypad or smart hardware operates. We also point out any remaining weak spots, like short strike screws or a loose frame.

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What affects the price

  • The type of work: rekeying existing cylinders generally differs from replacing complete deadbolt or handle sets.
  • The number of locks involved, since rekeying or replacing a whole house is a different scope than one door.
  • Hardware grade and style, from standard deadbolts to higher-security cylinders, keypad locks or smart locks.
  • Condition of the door and frame, including realignment, strike plate reinforcement or repair of salt-corroded or worn hardware.
  • Time of day and urgency, because after-hours and emergency calls differ from scheduled daytime work.
  • Special requirements such as keyed-alike sets across several doors or restricted keyways for tighter key control.

Why El Segundo chooses us

  • Fully mobile service: we come to your home with the parts and tools, rather than sending you to a shop.
  • Operating since 1987, with the owner, David Shar, leading the work and standing behind it.
  • Familiarity with older Craftsman and bungalow hardware, including how coastal air and decades of use affect locks and door fit.
  • Available 24/7, so lockouts and urgent security fixes do not have to wait for business hours.
  • We explain the repair-versus-replace decision plainly and do not push upgrades you do not need.
  • Experience beyond homes, including access control and master-key systems, which helps when a household also runs a home office or small suite.

Residential Locksmith across El Segundo

In the West Side residential grid of El Segundo, ZIP 90245, many homes date from the 1920s through the 1950s. Exterior deadbolts on a 1930s bungalow can suffer from salt air drifting in from the coast, leaving cylinders gritty and stiff, and the door itself may have settled over the decades. A common call is cleaning out or replacing those corroded deadbolts and realigning the door so the bolt throws freely again.

Around Downtown and Main Street, near Old Town Music Hall and the Automobile Driving Museum, homeowners and residents of mixed-use buildings often want rekeys after a move or a change in who has keys. Closer to Smoky Hollow, the creative and light-industrial district, we see people who live and work close together and want residential-grade locks as well as stronger control over who holds a key.

Because El Segundo sits between Sepulveda Blvd, El Segundo Blvd, Imperial Hwy and Rosecrans Ave, with I-105 to the south, we reach most of town without trouble. Many residents work at nearby employers such as the Air Force Base, Mattel or the refinery, and keep irregular hours, which is one reason round-the-clock mobile service suits the area. Our work stays at your door; we do not run a storefront.

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Residential Locksmith in El Segundo — FAQs

Do you provide residential locksmith service in El Segundo at night?
Yes. We are available 24/7 and fully mobile. Call (323) 997-8867 any time and we will come to your El Segundo home.
Can you fix corroded deadbolts on an older bungalow?
Often, yes. Depending on the damage we can clean and service the lock or replace it, and we can realign the door so the bolt meets the strike plate properly. We will tell you which makes sense after looking at it.
What is the difference between rekeying and replacing locks?
Rekeying changes the internal pins so old keys no longer work, while keeping the existing hardware. Replacing swaps the whole lock. Rekeying suits a move-in; replacement suits damaged or outdated hardware.
Should I rekey after buying a home in El Segundo?
We recommend it, since you cannot know who holds copies of the old keys. Call (323) 997-8867 to arrange rekeying of all exterior doors to a single key if you wish.
Can you install keypad or smart locks?
Yes. We install and set up keypad and smart locks and explain how they work. We will also check that the door and strike are in good shape so the new hardware performs well.
Do you have a shop I can visit?
No. We are mobile only, with no storefront. We bring everything to your address, which means you do not need to travel anywhere.
How is the price of residential work determined?
It depends on the type of work, number of locks, hardware chosen, door condition and time of day. Call (323) 997-8867, describe the job, and we will explain what affects it.
Can you help if I also need office or access-control work nearby?
Yes. Our experience includes master-key systems and access control, useful for Smoky Hollow tenants or anyone with a small commercial space in addition to their home.
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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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