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Emergency Locksmith in Gardena, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides 24/7 emergency locksmith service in Gardena, California, for lockouts, broken keys, failed deadbolts and damaged locks at homes, apartments and businesses. We are fully mobile and come to you, day or night. Call (323) 997-8867 to reach a real locksmith.

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A lockout never picks a convenient hour. In Gardena it might be a late shift ending near the Western Avenue corridor, a key snapping in a front door in Moneta, or a storefront lock that quits after the card rooms close. When that happens you need someone who answers the phone, understands the hardware in front of you, and can get you back inside or secured without wrecking the door.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner David Shar still leads the work. We are a fully mobile locksmith, which means there is no shop to drive to. Our service comes to your door in Gardena, 24 hours a day, every day of the year.

Gardena's buildings are a real mix, and that shapes how we approach an emergency. Pre-war bungalows may have original mortise locks and skeleton-key doors. The 1950s and 60s stucco homes and dingbat apartments along Western, Normandie and Vermont often have deadbolts worn down by decades of use and tenant turnover. Commercial strips need higher-grade hardware. We try to open the door with the least damage possible, then fix what failed so the emergency does not repeat.

How it works in Gardena

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    Call and describe the situation

    Call (323) 997-8867 any time. Tell us what happened: locked out, key broken off, lock jammed, or door damaged after a break-in. Give us the address and the type of door so we can bring the right tools and parts.

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    Verify who you are

    Before opening anything, we ask for reasonable proof that you live in, rent, or manage the property. This protects you and your neighbors, and it applies to homes, apartments and businesses alike.

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    Assess the lock and door

    On arrival we look at the hardware itself. A modern deadbolt, an old mortise lock on a 1920s bungalow, and an aluminum storefront door each call for a different approach.

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    Open it with minimal damage

    We use non-destructive entry methods whenever the lock allows it. If a lock is too damaged or too worn to open cleanly, we explain the options before drilling or replacing anything.

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    Repair, rekey or replace

    Once you are in, we can rekey, repair or replace the failed lock so it works properly and securely. After a break-in or lost keys, rekeying right away closes the gap that caused the emergency.

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    Test and hand over keys

    We test the lock and door several times, cut or hand over working keys, and make sure the door closes and secures before we leave.

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What affects the price

  • Time of day: late-night, weekend and holiday calls involve different scheduling than daytime work.
  • Type of lock: a standard residential deadbolt, a vintage mortise lock, a high-security cylinder and commercial panic hardware are all very different jobs.
  • Condition of the lock and door: worn, corroded or previously damaged hardware can take longer to open and may need replacing instead of rekeying.
  • Whether parts or new keys are needed: rekeying, replacement cylinders, broken-key extraction and key cutting each add different work.
  • Number of locks involved: securing one door is different from rekeying several units or a full property.
  • Your location within Greater LA and the access to the site, such as gated complexes or rear commercial entrances.

Why Gardena chooses us

  • Fully mobile and 24/7: no storefront to visit, and no waiting for business hours to get help.
  • In business since 1987, with owner David Shar leading the work rather than handing it off.
  • Comfortable with older hardware, including mortise locks and skeleton-key doors common in Gardena's pre-war bungalows.
  • Residential, apartment and commercial experience, from single-family homes to multi-unit turnover rekeys and storefront door hardware.
  • We explain your options and the reasoning before work starts, so you decide with full information.
  • Non-destructive entry first, so your door, frame and finish are preserved whenever possible.

Emergency Locksmith across Gardena

Gardena began as a farming town known for its berry fields and was incorporated in 1930, and its long-established Japanese-American community is still part of everyday life, from the Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute to the Ken Nakaoka Community Center. That history shows up in the housing. In Moneta and the older streets near Strawberry Park, you will find 1920s to 40s bungalows and Craftsman cottages, many with original mortise locks that no longer work well. We can open them without harm and, when you want, repair them or retrofit a modern deadbolt while keeping the vintage look of the door.

Along Western Avenue, Normandie and Vermont, 1950s and 60s stucco homes and dingbat apartments dominate. Property managers in 90247, 90248 and 90249 often call us for lockouts and for fast rekeying between tenants, including keyed-alike setups so an on-site manager can reach every unit. Worn deadbolts in these buildings are a common cause of after-hours failures.

Gardena also has a busy commercial side, with card clubs such as Hustler Casino and retail tenants along Redondo Beach Boulevard and Rosecrans Avenue. When a storefront aluminum-door cylinder or panic bar fails after hours, a business cannot stay open to the street. We service those locks too. Whether you are near Alondra Park, El Camino College, Gardena Cinema or just off the I-110, call (323) 997-8867.

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Emergency Locksmith in Gardena — FAQs

Do you really work around the clock in Gardena?
Yes. Crenshaw Lock Company is a 24/7 mobile locksmith, so you can call (323) 997-8867 at any hour, including nights, weekends and holidays.
Do I need to come to a shop?
No. We are fully mobile and have no storefront. We come to your home, apartment building or business in Gardena.
Can you open the original mortise lock on my older Moneta bungalow?
Often yes. Old mortise locks and skeleton-key doors need a careful touch. We try to open them without damage, and afterward we can discuss repairing them or adding a modern deadbolt that keeps the door's vintage character.
Will you ask for proof that I live here?
Yes. We ask for reasonable verification of residency, tenancy or authority over the property before opening a lock. It protects you and everyone else.
Can you rekey several apartment units at once?
Yes. Property managers on and around Western Avenue use us for rekeying between tenants and for keyed-alike setups so an on-site manager can access multiple units. Call (323) 997-8867 to describe the job.
Do you handle commercial emergencies like a broken storefront lock?
Yes. We service storefront aluminum-door mortise cylinders and panic hardware, including after hours, for retail tenants and other commercial properties in Gardena.
How is the price of an emergency call determined?
It depends on factors such as time of day, lock type, condition of the hardware, parts or keys needed, and how many locks are involved. We explain the work and costs before we begin.
Will you damage my door to get me in?
We use non-destructive methods whenever the lock allows. If drilling or replacement is the only option, we tell you first. Call (323) 997-8867 if you are locked out now.
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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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