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Lock Installation in Gardena, California

Crenshaw Lock Company installs new locks in Gardena, California, on new doors or doors that never had hardware, with fully mobile service available 24/7. We come to your home, apartment building or business and fit the right lock on site. Call (323) 997-8867 to talk through your door.

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A lock installation sounds simple until you stand in front of the actual door. In Gardena the doors vary a lot: a 1920s Craftsman cottage with a thick old wood slab, a 1950s stucco ranch with a hollow-core back door, a dingbat apartment with a worn metal entry, or an aluminum storefront door on a commercial strip. Each one calls for different hardware, different drilling, and a different idea of what a good result looks like.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner David Shar and the team handle installation as a mobile service. There is no storefront to visit. We bring the tools and a range of hardware to your property, look at the door, the frame and the strike side, and install a lock that fits the door instead of forcing the door to fit the lock.

Installation covers more than the first deadbolt on a new door. It includes adding a deadbolt where there was only a knob, fitting a lock on a gate or side door that never had one, preparing a new door after a remodel, and adding secondary locks to a property that is changing hands. We are available 24/7, so a door can be secured the same day you realize it is open to the street.

How it works in Gardena

  1. 1

    Talk through the door and the goal

    Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us what the door is, what it is made of, and what you want: a first deadbolt, a keyed-alike set, a retrofit that keeps a vintage look, or commercial hardware. That lets us bring suitable parts.

  2. 2

    Inspect the door, frame and strike side

    On site we check the door thickness, material, existing bores, and the condition of the jamb. Old wood frames and thin hollow-core doors often need reinforcement for a deadbolt to do its job.

  3. 3

    Choose hardware that fits

    We go over grade, finish, keying and style with you. For a bungalow we can discuss options that respect the door's look. For rentals we talk about keying so one key can serve the manager.

  4. 4

    Install and align

    We bore or prepare the door as needed, set the latch and bolt, mount the strike, and check that the bolt throws fully into the frame without binding. Alignment matters more than most people expect.

  5. 5

    Test and hand over keys

    We operate the lock repeatedly from both sides with the door open and closed, confirm the keys work smoothly, and walk you through anything unusual. You leave knowing how the lock is set up.

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What affects the price

  • The type of door: solid wood, hollow-core, metal, or aluminum storefront each need different prep work.
  • Whether the door is already bored for a lock or needs new holes drilled from scratch.
  • The grade and brand of hardware you choose, from standard residential deadbolts to higher-security or commercial-grade sets.
  • How many locks are being installed and whether they should be keyed alike or on a master arrangement.
  • Frame condition, including whether the jamb or strike area needs reinforcing before the lock will hold up.
  • Timing and location, since after-hours calls and different job sites can affect scheduling and service time.

Why Gardena chooses us

  • Fully mobile service: we work at your door, so there is no need to bring a door or a hardware box anywhere.
  • In business since 1987, with experience on older pre-war wood doors as well as modern steel and aluminum.
  • We look at the frame and strike, not just the lock, because a good deadbolt in a weak jamb is a weak lock.
  • Comfortable with both residential and commercial hardware, including mortise cylinders and panic devices.
  • Available 24/7, which helps when a new door is hung late in the day or a break-in leaves an opening that needs securing.
  • Straightforward advice: if a cheaper option will do the job, we will say so.

Lock Installation across Gardena

Gardena began as a farming town known for its berry fields and was incorporated in 1930, and the housing still reflects those layers. In Moneta you will find 1920s to 1940s bungalows and Craftsman cottages, often with original mortise locks or skeleton-key doors. Owners there commonly want a modern deadbolt without losing the vintage door look, which is a careful installation job rather than a quick swap. Strawberry Park and the surrounding blocks include many 1950s and 1960s stucco homes where back doors and side gates are the usual candidates for added locks.

Along the Western Avenue corridor, and on Normandie and Vermont, mid-century dingbat apartments often have heavily worn hardware and frequent tenant turnover. A property manager in 90247 or 90248 may need new deadbolts fitted on several units and keyed so the on-site manager can reach each one. Near Redondo Beach Blvd and Rosecrans Ave, retail tenants and card-room operations have different needs, such as storefront aluminum-door cylinders and panic hardware serviced outside business hours.

Whether you are near Alondra Park and El Camino College, close to the Gardena Cinema, or in 90249 off the I-110, we come to you. Call (323) 997-8867 any hour and we will plan the installation around your door.

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Lock Installation in Gardena — FAQs

Can you install a deadbolt on a door that only has a knob?
Yes. If the door is thick enough and in sound condition, we can add a deadbolt above the knob. Call (323) 997-8867 and describe the door so we can bring the right parts.
I own a 1920s bungalow in Moneta. Can you add security without ruining the original look?
Often, yes. Depending on the door and its old mortise lock, we may repair it, retrofit it, or add a discreet modern deadbolt in a finish that suits the door. We will look at it first and explain the options.
Do you install locks on apartment units and key them alike?
We do. For multi-unit properties we can install or rekey several units and set keying so a manager has access, while tenants have keys only to their own door.
Can you service commercial storefront doors after hours?
Yes. We are available 24/7, including for aluminum storefront doors with mortise cylinders and panic hardware. Call (323) 997-8867 to arrange a time that works for your business.
Do I need to buy the lock first?
Not necessarily. We carry a range of hardware and can supply and install it. If you already have a lock you want fitted, tell us the brand and type when you call.
What if my door frame is old or damaged?
We check the frame and strike area during the visit. If the jamb is weak, reinforcing it may be advised so the new lock actually resists forced entry.
Is lock installation different from rekeying?
Yes. Installation adds new hardware where there was none or where it needs replacement. Rekeying changes the key to an existing lock. Many jobs, like turnover in rentals, involve both.
Do you have a shop in Gardena I can visit?
No. Crenshaw Lock Company is fully mobile, so we come to your property in Gardena instead of operating a storefront.
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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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