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High Security Locks in Encino, California

Crenshaw Lock Company installs pick-, bump- and drill-resistant high security locks and restricted keys in Encino, California. We are a fully mobile locksmith available 24/7, and we come to your home, condo or estate. Call (323) 997-8867 to talk through your property and options.

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Encino is a neighborhood where a lock often protects more than a front door. North of Ventura Blvd, the flats hold large mid-century ranch homes and 1950s and 60s houses. South of Ventura, the hills along Mulholland Dr hold big gated estates. Between them sit high-end condos and apartments. Each of these properties has different security needs, and a standard builder-grade deadbolt rarely matches the value of what is inside.

A high security lock is built to resist the common ways locks are defeated: picking, bumping, drilling and forced cylinder removal. These locks also typically use restricted keyways, meaning duplicate keys can only be cut with authorization instead of at any hardware store kiosk. That control over who holds a key is often as valuable as the hardware itself.

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 we bring the tools and hardware to your door, assess what you have, and explain what makes sense before we install anything.

How it works in Encino

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    Talk through your property and concerns

    Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us what you are protecting and what worries you. It might be a hillside estate, a remodeled ranch house, or a condo unit. We ask about your doors, current locks, and who currently holds keys.

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    On-site assessment of doors and hardware

    We come to you and examine the door, frame, strike plate and existing lock. A strong cylinder is only part of the picture. A weak frame or short strike screws can undermine it, so we look at the whole door.

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    Choosing the right high security system

    We explain options for pick-, bump- and drill-resistant cylinders and restricted keyways, and how each fits your doors. If your building has rules about keying or access control, we factor those in.

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    Installation and reinforcement

    We install the new hardware and, where it helps, reinforce the strike and frame. On older mid-century doors, we check that the bore and edge prep suit the new lock so it operates smoothly.

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    Key setup and testing

    We cut and test your keys, confirm every door operates properly, and discuss how to handle additional keys under the restricted system so you stay in control of who has access.

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    Walkthrough and follow-up advice

    Before leaving, we show you how everything works and offer practical advice on related items such as gates, safes or intercoms, so you know your next steps.

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What affects the price

  • The number of doors or cylinders being upgraded, since a single front door differs from a whole estate or multi-entry home.
  • The grade and type of high security lock chosen, including how restricted the keyway and key control are.
  • The condition of the existing door, frame and strike, and whether reinforcement or prep work is needed.
  • How many keys you need and whether additional authorized keys are requested.
  • Whether the job involves extras such as rekeying existing hardware, safe service, or coordination with a building's access control.
  • Time of day and urgency, since we are available 24/7 and after-hours calls involve different scheduling.

Why Encino chooses us

  • Fully mobile service: we come to your Encino home or condo, so there is no shop trip and no storefront to visit.
  • In business since 1987, with owner David Shar leading the work and bringing decades of hands-on experience.
  • We look at the door and frame, not just the cylinder, because a strong lock on a weak door is only partly effective.
  • Comfortable with older hardware, including original 1950s locksets common on mid-century ranch homes, and with rebuilding or replacing them during a remodel.
  • We discuss key control honestly, including restricted keys, so you understand what protection you are getting.
  • Available 24/7 for urgent situations such as a lockout or a security concern after a break-in.

High Security Locks across Encino

Encino's housing mix shapes how we approach high security work. In the flats near Encino Village and the streets north of Ventura Blvd, many mid-century ranch homes still carry their original locksets. During a remodel, these are often rekeyed and rebuilt, or replaced with high security cylinders on the entry doors. Homes in ZIP codes like 91316 and 91436 may also have older frames that benefit from reinforcement.

In the hills south of Ventura, including areas near Amestoy Estates and Royal Oaks, large gated properties off Mulholland Dr often combine locks, safes, gates and intercom systems. A new owner may want a high security rekey, plus a residential safe serviced and its combination reset. We can discuss the locks and the related access points together so nothing is overlooked.

Along Ventura Blvd near Encino Commons, luxury condos often rely on building access control. If you are locked out of a unit, we can coordinate with the building's systems and rekey or upgrade the unit deadbolt. We serve ZIP codes 91316, 91436, 91416 and 91426, reaching from Balboa Blvd and Hayvenhurst Ave to White Oak Ave, near Los Encinos State Historic Park and the Balboa Sports Complex, any hour of the day.

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High Security Locks in Encino — FAQs

What makes a lock high security?
High security locks are designed to resist picking, bumping, drilling and forced removal, and they usually use restricted keyways so keys cannot be casually duplicated. We can explain the differences for your doors when you call (323) 997-8867.
Do I need high security locks on a mid-century ranch home in the Encino flats?
Original 1950s locksets are often worn, and upgrading entry doors is a sensible step during a remodel. We can rekey and rebuild existing hardware or replace it with high security cylinders, depending on the condition and your goals.
Can you service a safe at my hillside estate off Mulholland?
We can discuss residential safe service, including combination resets after a purchase, alongside a high security rekey of the estate's doors. Call (323) 997-8867 to describe the safe and the property.
I live in a Ventura Blvd condo. Can you help with a lockout and the unit's deadbolt?
Yes. We coordinate with the building's access control where needed, get you back in, and can rekey or upgrade the unit deadbolt. Check your building's rules on keying first, and call (323) 997-8867 if you need help.
Will my existing door work with a high security lock?
Often yes, but we check the door, frame and strike during the on-site visit. Sometimes reinforcement or minor prep is recommended so the lock performs as intended.
Can duplicate keys still be made?
With restricted keyways, duplicates are limited to authorized requests rather than any open key machine. We explain how that works when we set up your system.
Do you have a storefront in Encino?
No. We are fully mobile and come to you throughout Encino and the surrounding areas, 24/7.
How is pricing determined?
It depends on the number of locks, the type and grade of hardware, door condition, key quantity, and any extras. We talk through these factors on the phone and on site. Reach us at (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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