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Lock Repair in Glendale, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides 24/7 mobile lock repair in Glendale, California. We come to your home, apartment, condo or business to fix sticking, jammed, loose or misaligned locks, deadbolts and latches, often without replacing them. Call (323) 997-8867 to talk with a real locksmith.

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A lock that sticks, spins loose, or needs a second shove to latch is usually telling you something specific. Maybe a strike plate has drifted out of line after years of seasonal wood movement, a cylinder is worn or gummed up, or a latch is binding. In Glendale, where homes range from 1920s Spanish Revival houses to 1960s-80s apartment buildings, the cause and the fix vary a lot from one door to the next.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and our owner and lead tech, David Shar, built the business on repairing hardware properly rather than defaulting to replacement. We are fully mobile and available around the clock. There is no storefront to visit; we bring the tools and common parts to your door.

Repair is often the better option, especially with older hardware worth keeping, like original mortise locks. When a lock is too worn or damaged to be reliable, we will say so plainly and explain the alternatives, so you can decide with the facts in front of you.

How it works in Glendale

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    Call and describe the problem

    Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us what the lock is doing: sticking, jamming, turning freely without engaging, or not lining up with the frame. Tell us the type of door and building too. This helps us arrive prepared.

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    Inspect the lock, door and frame

    Many lock problems are really door problems. We check the cylinder, latch, deadbolt throw, strike plate and hinges, and look for sagging, swelling or a shifted frame that is making a good lock behave badly.

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    Diagnose and explain the options

    Before work begins, we tell you what we found and whether the best path is cleaning and lubrication, realigning, replacing a worn internal part, rekeying, or replacing the lock. You decide what makes sense.

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    Repair or adjust the hardware

    We service the mechanism, realign strike plates, tighten or reset loose hardware, and correct binding latches. On older mortise sets, we work to preserve the original hardware where it can be restored.

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    Test it thoroughly

    We cycle the lock repeatedly with the door open and closed, test every key, and confirm the deadbolt fully extends into the strike. We want it working smoothly, not just working once.

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    Advise on security and next steps

    If the repair reveals a weak spot, such as a short strike screw or a lock that is past its useful life, we mention it. Rekeying or adding a deadbolt can often be done during the same visit.

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What affects the price

  • The type of lock involved: a standard entry lockset, a deadbolt, a mortise lock, or an access-controlled entry each take different skills and parts.
  • Whether the problem is the lock itself or the door and frame, since realigning a strike plate is a different job than rebuilding a worn cylinder.
  • Whether original or hard-to-find hardware must be restored rather than swapped for a modern equivalent.
  • The number of locks or doors being serviced in one visit, as with a multi-unit apartment building.
  • Parts needed, if any, and the grade of replacement hardware you choose.
  • The time of day, since we work 24/7 and after-hours or urgent calls may be scheduled differently from daytime appointments.

Why Glendale chooses us

  • Fully mobile, 24/7 service. We come to you across Glendale, so you are not driving to a shop with a broken lock.
  • In business since 1987, with long experience on older mortise hardware and everyday residential locks alike.
  • A repair-first approach: we try to fix what can be fixed, and we tell you honestly when replacement is the smarter choice.
  • We look at the whole door system, including latch, strike, hinges and frame, instead of just swapping the lock.
  • One visit can cover related needs, like rekeying, keying locks alike, or adding a deadbolt, once the repair is done.
  • You speak directly with a locksmith company run by its owner, David Shar, not an anonymous dispatch center.

Lock Repair across Glendale

Glendale's housing stock shapes the lock repairs we see. In Rossmoyne and Adams Hill, many 1920s Spanish and Mediterranean Revival homes still have original mortise hardware. These locks can be serviced, keyed alike and paired with a modern deadbolt, preserving the character of the door while restoring dependable operation. Up in Verdugo Woodlands, hillside mid-century and newer custom homes bring their own issues, from sticking latches on sun-exposed doors to hardware that has been adjusted over the years.

Across the city, a large share of residents rent, and the 1960s-80s apartments and condos near Brand Boulevard, Central Avenue and Glenoaks Boulevard often have wafer-style entry locks and intercom systems that have seen decades of use. Property managers in ZIP codes like 91204 and 91205 sometimes need several units serviced or rekeyed at once, particularly after a management change. Downtown, aluminum-storefront retail and Brand Blvd high-rise condos and offices with fob or access control call for different tools and approaches than a typical house door.

Whether you are near The Americana at Brand, the Glendale Galleria, the Alex Theatre, or tucked into the foothills of the Verdugo Mountains in 91208, we come to you. We reach Glendale easily via SR-134, SR-2 and I-5. Call (323) 997-8867 any hour.

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Lock Repair in Glendale — FAQs

Can you repair the original mortise locks in my Glendale home?
Often, yes. Many 1920s Spanish and Mediterranean Revival homes in areas like Rossmoyne and Adams Hill have original mortise hardware that can be serviced rather than replaced. Call (323) 997-8867 and we will assess what is worth restoring.
Is it better to repair or replace a sticking lock?
It depends on the cause. If the problem is dirt, wear in a single part, or a misaligned strike plate, repair is usually sensible. If the lock is badly worn or damaged, replacement may be more reliable. We explain both before you decide.
Why does my deadbolt not fully extend?
Most often the door and frame have shifted so the bolt no longer lines up with the strike plate. Seasonal swelling, loose hinges, or a settled frame can cause it. We check alignment and correct it, which frequently fixes the problem without a new lock.
Do you come out at night or on weekends?
Yes. We are 24/7 and fully mobile, so you can reach us at (323) 997-8867 at any hour. We do not operate a storefront, since we come to your location.
Can you service locks in apartment buildings and condos?
Yes. We work on the wafer and entry locks common in Glendale's 1960s-80s apartments and condos, and can handle multiple units, rekeying, and master-key setups for property managers.
Can you help with a fob or high-security entry on a Brand Blvd building?
We can often help with mechanical entry and rekeying on residential doors in these buildings, though access-control rules vary by building. Call (323) 997-8867 to describe your situation and we will tell you what is possible.
How much does lock repair cost?
It depends on the lock type, whether the issue is in the lock or the door, parts needed, and how many locks are involved. We explain the options and what affects the cost before starting work.
Can you rekey or key locks alike during the same visit?
Usually, yes. Once the repair is done, we can rekey the lock or key several locks alike so one key works on your doors, and add a new deadbolt if you want one.
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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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