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Lock Installation in Encino, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides 24/7 mobile lock installation in Encino, California. We come to your home, condo or estate to fit new deadbolts, handlesets, smart locks and high-security hardware on new doors or doors that never had a lock. Call (323) 997-8867 to discuss your door.

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A new lock is more than a piece of hardware screwed into a door. It has to match the door's thickness and prep, line up with the frame and strike, and suit the way the people in the house actually live. In Encino that can mean very different jobs: a remodeled mid-century ranch home that gets new doors, a guest house or pool-side door that never had a lock, or a hillside estate where entry hardware has to fit a larger security plan.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner and lead tech David Shar has seen how Valley homes are built and remodeled. We are fully mobile, so there is no storefront to visit. We bring the tools and a range of hardware to your door and install it on site, day or night.

This page explains how a lock installation works with us, what affects the cost, and what is specific to Encino homes, from the flats north of Ventura Boulevard to the hills along Mulholland Drive. If you already know what you need, call (323) 997-8867 and we will talk through it.

How it works in Encino

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    Talk through the door and the goal

    We start with a call. Tell us what the door is (front, side, garage entry, guest house, interior office or closet), what material it is, and whether it is new or has never been locked. We ask about who needs keys and whether you want a keypad, smart lock or traditional key. That lets us bring suitable hardware.

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    Inspect the door and frame on site

    When we arrive we check door thickness, material, existing bore holes and the condition of the frame. A solid wood door from a remodel, a metal door and a hollow interior door each need different handling. We also look at whether the jamb is strong enough to make the lock worth having.

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    Choose hardware that fits your use

    We go over grade, finish, handing and style with you. A deadbolt for a side door is a different choice from a handleset for a front entry or a keypad for a rental guest house. We explain the tradeoffs plainly and you decide before we drill anything.

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    Prepare the door and install

    If the door needs new bores for the lock and bolt, we drill them with the proper jigs so the hardware sits square. We cut the latch mortise, fit the strike plate into the frame, and mount the lock. Where the frame is weak we recommend a reinforced strike and longer screws that bite into the stud.

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    Test, key and walk through

    We operate the lock repeatedly with the door open and closed, checking that the bolt throws fully without binding. We key the lock to your preference, including keyed-alike sets if you want one key for several doors, and show you how to use any electronic features.

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What affects the price

  • The type of lock: a basic deadbolt, a handleset, a high-security cylinder or a keypad or smart lock vary widely in hardware cost.
  • Whether the door is already prepared. Doors with no bores need drilling and fitting, which takes more labor than swapping into existing holes.
  • Door material and condition, since solid wood, steel, glass-panel and older warped doors each need different techniques.
  • The number of locks and whether you want them keyed alike, which affects both hardware and time.
  • Frame and strike reinforcement, if the jamb needs strengthening to make the new lock effective.
  • Timing and location of the call, including after-hours service and how far into the hills or a gated property we must travel.

Why Encino chooses us

  • Fully mobile, 24/7 service, so a door that has to be secured tonight after a remodel or move-in can be handled without a trip to a shop.
  • In business in Greater Los Angeles since 1987, with owner and lead tech David Shar bringing long experience with older and newer door types.
  • We install for the door you have. We check the thickness, bore and frame first rather than forcing a standard kit into the wrong door.
  • We explain grade and tradeoffs honestly and will tell you when a cheaper lock is enough or when a door needs reinforcing instead of just a better cylinder.
  • Comfortable with both traditional hardware and electronic locks, including pairing a new lock with the way a gated estate or condo already controls access.

Lock Installation across Encino

Encino has a mix of housing that creates distinct lock installation needs. North of Ventura Boulevard, the flats around Encino Village and Balboa Boulevard are full of large mid-century ranch homes from the 1950s and 60s. During remodels, owners often add new exterior doors, French doors to the yard, or side entries and want proper deadbolts fitted to them. In ZIP 91316 and 91436, we see houses where the front door is modern but the side and garage doors are still unlocked or fitted with worn hardware.

South of Ventura, the hills toward Mulholland Drive and neighborhoods such as Amestoy Estates and Royal Oaks hold larger and often gated properties. Here a new lock is usually part of a bigger picture: guest houses, pool houses, studios and service doors that need entry hardware that matches the main house, and sometimes coordination with gate and intercom systems. Homes in ZIP 91436 and 91316 often have long approaches, so telling us about access and gate codes when you call helps us arrive ready.

Along Ventura Boulevard near Encino Commons, luxury condos and apartments have their own rules, with building access control and sometimes restrictions on what can be changed on a unit door. We can work with that, whether you are in ZIP 91436 or 91416, near Victory Boulevard or Burbank Boulevard, or closer to Los Encinos State Historic Park and the Balboa Sports Complex. We serve all of Encino around the clock, and you can reach us at (323) 997-8867.

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Lock Installation in Encino — FAQs

Can you install a lock on a door that has never had one?
Yes. If a door has no lock, we drill the bores, cut the latch area, fit the strike in the frame and mount the hardware. This is common for new doors during remodels. Call (323) 997-8867 and describe the door.
Do you come to Encino at night or on weekends?
Yes. We are 24/7 and fully mobile, so we can install or secure a door outside normal hours. We do not have a storefront, since we come to you.
Can you put a deadbolt on a side or guest house door?
Yes. Side doors, garage entries, pool houses and guest houses are all common installs. We check the door and frame first and recommend hardware that matches the main house if you want matching keys.
Can the new locks be keyed to match my existing key?
Often yes, depending on the brand and keyway of your current locks. We can also set up several new locks on one key. Ask when you call (323) 997-8867 and we will tell you what is possible.
Do you install smart locks and keypads?
Yes. We can fit keypad and smart locks where the door suits them and explain how they work, including backup key options. We will also tell you if a traditional lock is a better fit for that door.
I live in a condo on Ventura Boulevard. Can you install a lock on my unit door?
Usually, but buildings may have rules about door hardware or access control. Check with your HOA or management first, and let us know what they require so we can work within it.
What if my door frame is weak or old?
A strong lock in a weak frame does not protect much. We inspect the frame and can recommend reinforcing the strike area with a better strike plate and longer screws as part of the installation.
How do I get a quote for lock installation in Encino?
Call (323) 997-8867 with the door type, how many locks you want and what style you prefer. We explain what affects the price and can confirm details once we see the door.
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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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