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Residential Locksmith in Fillmore, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides residential locksmith service in Fillmore, California, available 24/7 and fully mobile. We rekey, repair, replace and upgrade home locks, from vintage Craftsman hardware to modern deadbolts and ranch gates. Call (323) 997-8867 and we will come to your door.

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Fillmore is a small citrus and railroad town, and its homes reflect that history. Within a few blocks you can find a Craftsman bungalow with a lock set older than anyone living in it, a mid-century house with a tired deadbolt, and a home rebuilt after the 1994 Northridge earthquake with newer hardware. Each of those calls for a different approach to home security, and a residential locksmith who treats them all the same will either overspend or under-protect.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, led by owner and lead technician David Shar. Our residential work covers rekeying, lock repair, replacement, and upgrades, along with lockouts when you are stuck outside. We are fully mobile and available around the clock. There is no storefront to visit, because we bring the tools and parts to your property.

This page explains how a residential visit works in Fillmore, what affects the cost, and what to consider for the kinds of homes common here, including older downtown houses and rural properties in Bardsdale. If you need help right now, call (323) 997-8867.

How it works in Fillmore

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    Call and describe the situation

    Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us what is happening: a lockout, a key that no longer turns, a recent move, or a lock you want to upgrade. Tell us the address and the type of door or gate. That helps us bring suitable parts and tools.

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    We travel to your home

    Because we are fully mobile and available 24/7, we come to you, whether you are on a downtown street, in North Fillmore, or out on a rural road. Fillmore sits along SR-126, and we plan our route accordingly.

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    Assess the hardware and the door

    We look at the lock brand, condition, and fit in the door. Older Craftsman and Spanish bungalows can have original mortise or vintage hardware that is worth preserving. Newer homes usually have standard modern deadbolts and knobs. We explain what we see before any work begins.

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    Walk through your options

    Often the choice is between rekeying, repairing, or replacing. Rekeying changes which key works without replacing the lock. Replacement makes sense when a lock is worn, damaged, or inadequate. We give you the options and our recommendation, and you decide.

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    Do the work and test everything

    We complete the service, then operate every lock and key several times to confirm smooth, reliable action. For lockouts, we aim to get you in with as little damage to the door and lock as the situation allows.

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    Review keys and next steps

    You get working keys and a clear explanation of what was done. If we noticed weak strike plates, loose hardware, or gaps worth addressing later, we tell you honestly so you can plan, with no pressure to do it all at once.

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What affects the price

  • Type of service: a lockout, a rekey, a repair, and a full replacement involve different labor and parts.
  • Number of locks: rekeying one entry door differs from rekeying every exterior door, garage entry, and gate so they share one key.
  • Hardware condition and age: vintage or original hardware on older bungalows may need careful repair or specialty parts, while standard modern locks are usually simpler.
  • Lock grade and brand you choose: basic, mid-range, and high-security deadbolts and smart locks vary in cost.
  • Time of day and urgency: after-hours and emergency calls differ from scheduled daytime work.
  • Property type and distance: rural gates, barns, and outbuildings, and travel to more remote parts of the valley, can affect the total.

Why Fillmore chooses us

  • Mobile only, by design: we come to your door instead of asking you to visit a shop, which suits a spread-out area like Fillmore and its surrounding farmland.
  • Experience since 1987: our work across Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County includes older homes with unusual hardware as well as new construction.
  • Led by the owner: David Shar leads the technical work, so the standard of the job is not left to chance.
  • Respect for older hardware: on vintage Craftsman and Spanish-style homes, we consider restoring or rekeying original locks before suggesting replacement.
  • Rural and agricultural know-how: we service ranch gates, barn locks, and padlocks, not just front doors.
  • Plain-spoken recommendations: we explain the difference between a rekey, a repair, and an upgrade, and we do not push work you do not need.

Residential Locksmith across Fillmore

Fillmore's character comes from its historic core on Central Avenue, where early-1900s brick buildings stand beside period-style reconstruction from the years after the 1994 Northridge earthquake. Homes in and around Downtown Fillmore range from older Craftsman and Spanish bungalows with original hardware to mid-century houses and later rebuilds. A rekey or hardware repair on a vintage bungalow is a very different job from replacing a standard deadbolt in a newer home, and we plan for both. In the 93015 ZIP code, which covers much of the town, we regularly see this mix on the same street.

North Fillmore and Cordova Park have a range of family homes where common needs include rekeying after a move, replacing worn deadbolts, and adding better locks to side doors and garage entries. Homes rebuilt after the earthquake typically have modern hardware, so lockouts and upgrades there are often straightforward. Even so, a family locked out late at night still needs someone who can reach them, and being fully mobile and available 24/7 means we can.

Across the Santa Clara River, Bardsdale and the rural parts of 93016 have a different set of needs: long driveways, ranch gates, barns, equipment storage, and padlocks that spend their lives in sun, dust, and irrigation moisture. We service those gates and padlocks along with the house itself. Whether you are near the Fillmore & Western Railway, off SR-23 on Grimes Canyon Road, or out along Old Telegraph Road, call (323) 997-8867 and we will come to you.

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Residential Locksmith in Fillmore — FAQs

Do you offer residential locksmith service in Fillmore at night?
Yes. Crenshaw Lock Company is available 24/7 and fully mobile. Call (323) 997-8867 any time and we will come to your Fillmore home.
Should I rekey or replace the locks after moving into a home in Fillmore?
Rekeying is often the practical choice, since it makes old keys useless without replacing the hardware. If the locks are worn, damaged, or low quality, replacement may be better. We assess the locks and explain both options.
Can you work on the original hardware in an older Craftsman or Spanish bungalow?
Often, yes. Many vintage locks can be repaired or rekeyed instead of replaced, which helps preserve the look of the home. If hardware is too worn or unsafe, we will tell you and discuss alternatives.
Do you service ranch gates and barn locks in Bardsdale?
Yes. We work on gate locks, barn locks, and padlocks for agricultural and rural properties, along with the house. Call (323) 997-8867 to describe what you have.
Do you have a shop I can visit in Fillmore?
No. We are a mobile-only business with no storefront. Our technicians come to your home with the tools and parts needed for the job.
What affects the price of a residential locksmith visit?
The main factors are the type of service, the number of locks, the age and condition of the hardware, the lock grade you choose, the time of day, and the location. We do not quote prices on this page, but we explain the cost drivers when you call.
Can you help if I am locked out of a home rebuilt after the earthquake?
Yes. Newer homes usually have modern locks, and we aim to get you in with minimal damage. Call (323) 997-8867 with your address and we will get started.
Can you upgrade my locks for better security?
Yes. We can upgrade deadbolts, strengthen strike plates, add locks to side doors and gates, and install keyed-alike sets so one key fits several doors. We recommend what fits your home and budget.
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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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