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Lock Replacement in Gardena, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides mobile lock replacement in Gardena, California, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We come to your home, apartment or business and install new hardware keyed to your needs. Call (323) 997-8867 to talk through your doors and get started.

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A lock does not have to be broken to need replacing. In Gardena, the reasons we hear most are ordinary ones: a deadbolt that has been turned thousands of times and now sticks, a key that has been copied from a copy until it barely works, a move-in where nobody knows how many keys are floating around, or a door that was never secured properly to begin with. Replacing the hardware solves all of these at once and gives you a clean starting point.

Gardena is a former berry-farming town incorporated in 1930, and its housing shows it. Pre-war bungalows and Craftsman cottages sit a few blocks from rows of 1950s and 60s stucco homes and dingbat apartments, and each era has its own lock problems. Original mortise sets, tired builder-grade deadbolts and storefront cylinders on busy commercial strips all call for different solutions, and a one-size-fits-all swap rarely gets the right result.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, led by owner and lead technician David Shar. We are fully mobile, with no storefront to visit. We bring the work to your door, look at what you actually have, and recommend replacement only where it makes sense. Sometimes a repair or a rekey is the better answer, and we will say so.

How it works in Gardena

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    Tell us about the door

    Call (323) 997-8867 and describe the door, the current lock, and why you want a change. Whether it is a front door in Moneta, a unit door off Western Avenue, or an aluminum storefront door, a few details help us bring the right hardware on the first trip.

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    We come to you

    We are 24/7 and fully mobile, so the work happens at your property rather than at a shop. This matters most when a lock has failed at night or you need a door secured after a break-in attempt.

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    Inspect the door and existing hardware

    Before anything is removed, we check the door thickness, the bore holes, the strike plate and the frame. On older Gardena bungalows, that often means looking at whether a mortise lockset can be saved, and on apartments it means checking how worn the existing deadbolt really is.

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    Choose the replacement together

    We walk through options that fit your door and your goals: standard deadbolts, higher-security hardware, keyed-alike sets for a property manager, or commercial-grade cylinders and panic hardware. You decide before we install.

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    Install and align

    We fit the new lock, then test the latch, bolt throw and strike alignment so it operates smoothly instead of binding. Reinforcing a weak strike plate or frame is discussed when it affects how well the lock protects you.

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    Test keys and hand over

    We test every key, confirm the lock works from both sides, and hand over the keys. If you have multiple doors, we can key them to work with one key or keep them separate.

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What affects the price

  • The type of lock: a basic residential deadbolt differs from a high-security cylinder, a mortise set, or commercial panic hardware.
  • The number of doors or units involved, and whether they need to be keyed alike or kept on separate keys.
  • The condition of the door and frame, since worn bore holes, damaged strike plates or weak jambs may need extra work.
  • Whether the existing hardware is standard or specialty, such as original mortise locks on a pre-war door that may need matching or retrofit parts.
  • The time of the call, since after-hours and emergency visits are handled differently from scheduled work.
  • Finish and brand preferences, including matching existing hardware or choosing a particular style.

Why Gardena chooses us

  • We have been serving Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, so older doors and mixed building stock are familiar territory.
  • We are fully mobile and available 24/7, so replacement can happen at your property, day or night.
  • We will tell you when a repair or rekey is a better value than replacement, especially on vintage hardware worth preserving.
  • We handle residential, multi-unit and commercial replacements, so a bungalow owner and a card-club or retail tenant can both get appropriate hardware.
  • The owner, David Shar, leads the work, so you are dealing with experienced hands rather than a call center handing jobs off blindly.

Lock Replacement across Gardena

Gardena's lock needs track its housing. In Moneta and the older streets of ZIP 90247, many 1920s-40s bungalows and Craftsman cottages still have original mortise locks, some of them stuck or non-functioning. Owners usually want security without losing the vintage look of the door, so we look at whether the original hardware can be restored or retrofitted with a modern deadbolt that blends in.

Along Western Avenue, Normandie Avenue and Vermont Avenue, 1950s-60s dingbat apartments and stucco buildings are common. Property managers in areas like Strawberry Park and neighborhoods within ZIP 90248 and 90249 deal with worn deadbolts and frequent tenant turnover. A typical job might be replacing the locks on several units and keying the doors so the on-site manager can open them all with one key, while each tenant keeps a separate key for their own unit.

Commercial work is a different story. Businesses near Redondo Beach Boulevard and the card-club corridor, including areas around Hustler Casino and the former Normandie Casino, need sturdier hardware, such as storefront aluminum-door mortise cylinders and panic bars, often serviced after hours so operations are not disrupted. Whether you are near Alondra Park, El Camino College, the Gardena Cinema or the Ken Nakaoka Community Center, we come to you from wherever you are along the I-110 and Rosecrans corridors.

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Lock Replacement in Gardena — FAQs

When should I replace a lock instead of rekeying it?
Rekeying changes which key works in a lock that is still in good shape. Replacement makes sense when the lock is worn, damaged, loose, outdated or not secure enough. If you are unsure, call (323) 997-8867 and we will help you decide.
Can you replace the old mortise locks on my Gardena bungalow?
Yes, though it depends on the door. Many pre-war bungalows in Moneta have original mortise locks. We inspect them first, since some can be repaired, and others can be retrofitted with modern deadbolts while keeping the look of the door.
Do you offer lock replacement at night or on weekends?
Yes. We are available 24/7 and fully mobile, so you can call (323) 997-8867 at any hour about a failed lock or a door that needs to be secured.
Can you replace locks on several apartment units at once?
Yes. Property managers often need several units done between tenants. We can replace or rekey the locks and set them up so an on-site manager's key works across units while tenants keep their own.
Do you work on commercial and storefront doors in Gardena?
Yes. We service aluminum storefront doors, mortise cylinders and panic hardware for retail tenants and card-club properties, including after-hours service. Call (323) 997-8867 to discuss your door.
How much does lock replacement cost?
It depends on the lock type, number of doors, condition of the door and frame, key setup, and time of day. We explain the factors and the options before any work begins, so you decide with full information.
Do I need to visit a shop?
No. We are fully mobile with no storefront, so we bring the hardware and tools to your door anywhere in Gardena.
Will the new lock work with my existing door?
In most cases yes. We check door thickness, bore holes and strike alignment first. If the door or frame needs reinforcement or adjustment, we will tell you before installing.
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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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