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Lock Rekeying in Gardena, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides mobile lock rekeying in Gardena, California, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We come to your home, apartment building, or business and rekey your existing locks so old keys no longer work. Call (323) 997-8867 to schedule.

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  • Available 24/7
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Rekeying is the simplest way to take back control of who can open your doors. Instead of replacing the hardware, we change the internal pin configuration of the lock cylinder so that the old keys stop working and a new key operates it. The lock itself, its finish, and the look of your door stay the same. In Gardena, where so many homes have been sold, inherited, or rented out over the decades, that is a practical fit for a lot of situations.

The usual reasons are familiar. You just bought a bungalow and have no idea how many copies of the keys are out there. A tenant moved out of a unit and you need the next one to start with a fresh set. A roommate left, a contractor kept a key, or a set went missing and you would rather not wonder. Rekeying addresses all of these without the cost and waste of swapping every lock.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and David Shar leads the work. We are fully mobile, with no storefront to visit, so everything happens at your door. Because we are available around the clock, you can call about a rekey at an inconvenient hour, such as after a late closing or a same-day move, and we will talk through the options.

How it works in Gardena

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    Tell us about the locks

    Call (323) 997-8867 and describe what needs rekeying: how many doors, whether they are deadbolts, knobs, or older mortise locks, and the brand if you know it. For apartment buildings, mention whether units should be keyed separately or keyed alike.

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    We come to you

    Our technician arrives in a fully equipped mobile unit. Nothing needs to be dropped off, and you do not have to take hardware anywhere. We look over each lock first to confirm it can be rekeyed cleanly.

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    Cylinders are removed and reset

    We take out the cylinder, remove the old pin configuration, and rebuild it to match a new key. Worn or damaged parts are pointed out so you can decide whether a repair or replacement makes sense.

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    New keys are cut and tested

    We cut the new keys and test them in each lock, checking that the bolt throws smoothly and the door latches properly. We also confirm the old keys no longer operate the lock.

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    Keyed-alike or master options

    If you want one key for the front, back, and garage doors, or a manager key that works across several units, we can set that up in the same visit.

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    Handoff and advice

    We hand over the new keys and give straightforward advice on any weak points we noticed, such as loose strike plates or tired deadbolts, without pressure.

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What affects the price

  • The number of locks or cylinders being rekeyed during one visit
  • The type of lock, since standard deadbolts, mortise cylinders, and commercial hardware take different amounts of work
  • Whether you want keyed-alike or master-key arrangements across multiple doors
  • The condition of the existing hardware, including worn or damaged cylinders that may need repair
  • The number of new keys you need cut
  • The time of day and location of the visit, since we are available 24/7 including nights and weekends

Why Gardena chooses us

  • Fully mobile service: the work is done at your door, with no shop to drive to and no hardware left behind
  • In business since 1987, with experience across the kinds of older and mixed-age properties found in Gardena
  • Comfortable with vintage hardware, including pre-war mortise locks, and honest when a lock is better retrofitted than rekeyed
  • Experience with multi-unit work, such as rekeying several apartments between tenants and keying a manager key alike
  • Available 24/7, including for commercial and after-hours situations
  • We tell you plainly when rekeying is enough and when replacement is the better choice, rather than upselling

Lock Rekeying across Gardena

Gardena has a mix of housing that makes rekeying especially useful. In Moneta and the older streets of town, many 1920s to 1940s bungalows and Craftsman cottages still have original mortise locks, some of which no longer work reliably. If you own one and want to keep the vintage look of the door, we can assess whether the existing lock can be rekeyed or whether a modern deadbolt retrofit would suit it better. Strawberry Park and the surrounding blocks have plenty of 1950s and 1960s stucco homes, where a rekey after a purchase is a quick, inexpensive way to start fresh.

Along the Western Avenue corridor, Normandie, and Vermont, mid-century dingbat apartments see regular tenant turnover. A property manager may need four units rekeyed between tenants, with a manager key that works across them, and that is routine work for us. We service addresses across ZIP codes 90247, 90248, and 90249, from areas near Alondra Park and El Camino College to blocks near Redondo Beach Blvd and Rosecrans Ave.

Businesses matter too. Gardena's card-club and retail strips along Redondo Beach Blvd and Western need hardware that stands up to heavy use, including aluminum storefront mortise cylinders and panic hardware. We can service these after hours so you do not lose business hours. Whether you are near the Gardena Cinema, the Ken Nakaoka Community Center, or just off the I-110, call (323) 997-8867.

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Lock Rekeying in Gardena — FAQs

What is the difference between rekeying and replacing a lock?
Rekeying changes the inside of the cylinder so a new key works and old keys do not. Replacing swaps the whole lock. Rekeying keeps your existing hardware and finish, which is often the better choice if the lock is in good shape.
Should I rekey after buying a home in Gardena?
It is a good idea. You cannot know how many copies of the old keys exist. Call (323) 997-8867 and we can rekey your exterior locks, often in a single visit.
Can you rekey the old mortise locks on my 1920s bungalow?
Often, yes, depending on the condition and the cylinder. If the lock is worn out or nonfunctional, we can discuss repair or a retrofit with a modern deadbolt that keeps the vintage door look.
Can you rekey several apartment units and key them alike for a manager?
Yes. We regularly rekey multiple units between tenants and can set up a manager key that opens them all. Call (323) 997-8867 to describe your building.
Do you offer lock rekeying at night or on weekends?
Yes. We are available 24/7 and fully mobile, so we come to you whenever you need it. We do not make timing promises, but you can call anytime.
Can you service commercial locks after hours?
Yes. We can service storefront aluminum-door mortise cylinders and panic hardware outside business hours so your operation is not disrupted.
Do I need to be present during the rekey?
Someone authorized should be there so we can verify the job and hand over the new keys. We will confirm details when you call.
How is the cost of rekeying determined?
It depends mainly on the number and type of locks, key quantity, keyed-alike needs, and hardware condition. We explain the factors when you call (323) 997-8867.
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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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