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Residential Locksmith in Encino, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides full residential locksmith service in Encino, California, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We come to you with rekeys, replacements, repairs and security upgrades for homes and condos. Call (323) 997-8867 to talk with a real locksmith.

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Encino is a neighborhood of contrasts, and the locks reflect that. North of Ventura Blvd you find large mid-century ranch homes and 1950s and 60s houses, many with original hardware that has been worn smooth by decades of use. South of the boulevard, the hills climbing toward Mulholland Dr hold sprawling gated estates with high-security locks, safes and intercom systems. Along Ventura Blvd itself, luxury condos and apartments rely on electronic access control. Each of these calls for a different kind of locksmith work.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and our owner and lead technician, David Shar, built the business on straightforward residential work: rekeying after a move, replacing a failing deadbolt, repairing a sticking latch, and upgrading a home's security without making it feel like a fortress. We are fully mobile. There is no storefront to visit, because we bring the tools, the key-cutting equipment and the hardware to your door.

Whether you just bought a house off Hayvenhurst Ave, are remodeling a ranch home near Balboa Blvd, or got locked out of a condo on Ventura Blvd at midnight, the approach is the same. We listen, look at what you actually have, explain your options plainly, and do the work properly. You will not be pushed toward a replacement when a rebuild or rekey will do the job.

How it works in Encino

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    Call and describe the situation

    Call (323) 997-8867 any time, day or night. Tell us what is happening: a lockout, a move-in, a broken lock, or a security upgrade. We will ask about the type of home, the locks involved and any gate, safe or building access system, so we arrive prepared.

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    We come to you

    Because we are fully mobile, a technician drives to your Encino address with a stocked vehicle. Whether you are in the flats, the hills along Mulholland or a condo on Ventura Blvd, the work happens on site.

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    Assess the locks and the home

    We inspect the existing hardware, the doors and frames, and how the household actually uses the home. An original 1950s lockset may be worth rebuilding, while a worn modern deadbolt may be better replaced. We tell you which and why.

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    Explain the options before work begins

    You get a clear explanation of what we recommend, what the alternatives are, and what affects the cost. Nothing proceeds until you agree, so there are no surprises once the tools come out.

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    Do the work and test everything

    We rekey, replace, repair or install, then test every key, latch and bolt through repeated cycles. For lockouts we aim to get you in without damaging the door whenever the lock allows it.

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    Hand over keys and follow-up advice

    We give you working keys, explain any new hardware, and suggest sensible next steps, such as rekeying remaining doors or resetting a safe combination, so your home is consistent and secure.

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What affects the price

  • The type of work: rekeying existing locks, replacing hardware, repairing a mechanism and installing a new system are priced differently.
  • Lock grade and brand: high-security cylinders and heavy-duty hardware common on estates cost more than standard residential sets.
  • Number of locks or doors involved, since rekeying a whole house differs from a single deadbolt.
  • Condition of older hardware: original mid-century locksets may need rebuilding or period-appropriate replacement parts.
  • Complexity of the setup, such as safes, gate and intercom integration, or coordination with a condo building's access control.
  • Time and circumstances of the call, including after-hours service and how difficult a lockout is to resolve without damage.

Why Encino chooses us

  • Fully mobile and available 24/7, so a late-night lockout or a post-purchase rekey is handled at your door.
  • In business since 1987, with the owner, David Shar, personally leading the work rather than handing it to strangers.
  • Comfortable with the whole range of Encino homes, from aging mid-century locksets to high-security estate hardware.
  • Honest recommendations: we will tell you when a rebuild or rekey is enough and a full replacement is not needed.
  • Experience with safes and combination resets, useful for new owners of hillside estates.
  • We work with building access systems in condos, coordinating where needed so the unit's lock is handled properly.

Residential Locksmith across Encino

Encino stretches across ZIP codes 91316, 91436, 91416 and 91426, and the housing changes noticeably as you move through them. In the flats north of Ventura Blvd, around Encino Village and streets feeding off White Oak Ave and Balboa Blvd, many ranch homes date to the 1950s and 60s. Their original locksets are often tired, and remodels are a natural moment to rekey and rebuild them. We have handled exactly that kind of job: keeping a mid-century home's character while making its locks reliable again.

South of Ventura Blvd, the Encino hills and neighborhoods like Amestoy Estates and Royal Oaks lean toward larger properties, many behind gates. Along Mulholland Dr, a buyer might need a high-security rekey and a home safe serviced with its combination reset after closing. In ZIP 91436, that kind of work is common, and we bring the right equipment to do it on site.

On Ventura Blvd near Encino Commons, luxury condos use electronic access control, and a lockout there often involves both the building system and the unit's own deadbolt. We help coordinate the two and rekey the deadbolt afterward. Whether you are near Los Encinos State Historic Park, the Balboa Sports Complex, the Encino Reservoir or the northern edge of the Sepulveda Basin, and whether you reach us via US-101, Hayvenhurst Ave or Burbank Blvd, we come to you. Call (323) 997-8867.

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Residential Locksmith in Encino — FAQs

What does a residential locksmith do in Encino?
We handle rekeying, lock replacement, repairs, lockout entry and security upgrades for homes and condos. In Encino that often means rebuilding older mid-century locksets, servicing high-security hardware on hillside estates, and working with condo access systems. Call (323) 997-8867.
Are you available at night and on weekends?
Yes. Crenshaw Lock Company is available 24/7 and fully mobile, so we can help with lockouts and urgent security problems at any hour. We do not promise specific arrival times, but we will give you honest guidance when you call (323) 997-8867.
Do I need to rekey after buying a home in Encino?
It is strongly advisable. You cannot know who holds copies of the existing keys. Rekeying makes old keys useless without replacing all the hardware. For estates we can also reset safe combinations and review gate and intercom access.
Can you rebuild the original lockset on a 1950s ranch home?
Often, yes. Depending on condition, an older lockset can be rekeyed and rebuilt to work smoothly. If parts are worn beyond repair, we will explain replacement options that suit the home. We assess it on site before recommending anything.
Can you help with a lockout at a Ventura Blvd condo?
Yes. We can coordinate with the building's access control as needed, get you into your unit, and rekey the unit's deadbolt if you want fresh keys. Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us about the building's setup.
Do you service safes at hillside estates?
We can service residential safes and reset combinations, which is common after a property purchase. Details depend on the safe's make and type, so describe it when you call and we will tell you what we can do.
How is the price determined?
Cost depends on the type of work, lock grade, number of doors, the condition of existing hardware, system complexity and the time of the call. We explain the factors and your options before starting, so you can decide with clear information.
Do I have to come to a shop?
No. We are mobile only and have no storefront. Our technician comes to your Encino home with the tools and hardware needed, and does the work there.
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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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