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Lock Replacement in Glendale, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides mobile lock replacement in Glendale, California, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We come to your home, apartment or office 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. Maybe the key turns only if you jiggle it, the deadbolt has gone loose on its plate, the finish has worn through, or you simply do not know how many copies of the old key are floating around. Replacement means taking out the old hardware and fitting new locks that are sound, secure and keyed the way you want them. In Glendale, that job looks different from one block to the next.

The city has a wide mix of doors. There are 1920s Spanish and Mediterranean Revival homes in Rossmoyne and Adams Hill, many with original mortise hardware that is worth preserving. There are hillside mid-century and newer custom homes in Verdugo Woodlands, a large stock of 1960s to 1980s apartments and condos with basic entry locks and intercom systems, high-rise condos along Brand Boulevard with fob access, and aluminum-storefront retail downtown. Each calls for a different approach, and a one-size-fits-all deadbolt from a big-box shelf is not always the right answer.

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, so there is no shop to drive to. We bring the work to your door at any hour, look at what you actually have, and tell you honestly whether replacing, rekeying or repairing makes the most sense.

How it works in Glendale

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    Call and describe the door

    Phone us at (323) 997-8867 and tell us what you have: the type of door, whether it is a house, apartment, condo or storefront, what is wrong with the current lock, and what you want from the new one. Photos of the hardware help us arrive with the right parts.

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    On-site assessment

    We inspect the lock, strike plate, door edge and frame. Loose, misaligned or damaged surroundings are often the real cause of a failing lock, and a new lock on a poorly prepared door will not last. We explain what we find in plain terms.

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    Choose hardware that fits

    We go over options for the door in front of us: deadbolts, entry sets, smart or keypad locks, high-security cylinders, or serviced original mortise hardware on older homes. You decide on finish, security level and whether locks should be keyed alike.

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    Remove, fit and align

    We take out the old hardware and install the new lock, checking bolt throw, latch engagement and strike alignment so it operates smoothly. Where needed we reinforce the strike or frame for a more solid result.

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    Key setup and testing

    We cut and test keys, set up keyed-alike or master-key arrangements if requested, and operate every lock several times from both sides. You get working keys in hand before we leave.

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    Walkthrough and care tips

    We show you how the new hardware works, explain any settings on electronic models, and give simple maintenance advice. Old locks can be returned to you or disposed of, as you prefer.

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What affects the price

  • The type and grade of lock chosen, from standard residential deadbolts to high-security cylinders or electronic and keypad models.
  • The number of locks being replaced and whether they should be keyed alike or tied into a master-key system, as in a multi-unit building.
  • The condition of the door and frame, since worn bores, damaged strike plates or reinforcement needs can add work.
  • Specialty hardware such as original mortise locks on 1920s homes, which may call for servicing, matching parts or custom fitting rather than simple swaps.
  • The time of day and location of the call, since after-hours and urgent visits involve different logistics than a scheduled appointment.
  • Commercial or access-control considerations, such as storefront aluminum doors or fob-integrated entries, which use different hardware than a typical residential door.

Why Glendale chooses us

  • Fully mobile service: we do the work at your door, so there is no storefront trip and no need to take the door anywhere.
  • In business since 1987, with owner David Shar leading the work, so experience with older Los Angeles-area hardware is part of the job.
  • Comfortable with period hardware: we can service original mortise locks on Spanish Revival homes instead of defaulting to full replacement.
  • Experience with multi-unit properties, including rekeying many units and setting up a clean master-key system after a management change.
  • Available 24/7, so a failed or compromised lock can be dealt with when it happens, not just during business hours.
  • Honest recommendations: if rekeying or a simple repair will solve your problem, we will say so rather than sell you new hardware.

Lock Replacement across Glendale

Glendale's housing tells you a lot about what a lock replacement involves. In Rossmoyne and Adams Hill, many homes date to the 1920s with Spanish and Mediterranean Revival character, and original mortise hardware that is often worth keeping. A typical request is to have those old locks serviced and add a new deadbolt, all keyed alike so one key works throughout. In Verdugo Woodlands, hillside mid-century and newer custom homes tend to have larger entry doors, side gates and multiple access points, which makes coordinated keying especially useful.

The city also has a large number of renters, and a big stock of 1960s to 1980s apartments and condos, particularly in the 91201, 91203 and 91205 areas near downtown. When a property manager changes or a tenant moves out, buildings often need 20 or more units rekeyed and a fresh master-key system, which we can plan and carry out on site. Along Brand Boulevard, near The Americana at Brand and the Glendale Galleria, high-rise condos and offices use fob and access-control entries, and downtown retail often has aluminum-storefront doors that need their own kind of hardware.

We travel the roads you do, from Brand Boulevard, Central Avenue, Glenoaks Boulevard and Colorado Street to the SR-134, SR-2 and I-5 freeways, and we serve all Glendale ZIP codes from 91201 through 91208. Whether you are near Brand Library, the Alex Theatre, Forest Lawn or up toward the Verdugo Mountains, call (323) 997-8867 and we will come to you.

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Lock Replacement in Glendale — FAQs

How do I know if I need a lock replaced or just rekeyed?
If the lock works smoothly and is in good shape, rekeying may be enough to stop old keys from working. Replacement makes sense when the lock is worn, damaged, loose, outdated or not secure enough. Call (323) 997-8867 and we will help you decide.
Can you keep the original mortise locks on my Rossmoyne home?
Often, yes. Original mortise hardware on 1920s Spanish and Mediterranean Revival homes can frequently be serviced and rekeyed. We can then add a new deadbolt keyed alike so it all works with a single key. We will tell you honestly if a particular lock is too worn to save.
Do you replace locks at apartment buildings?
Yes. Glendale has many 1960s to 1980s apartments and condos. We can replace or rekey multiple units and set up a master-key system, which is common after a change in property management. Call us to discuss the building and number of doors.
Can you help with a fob or high-security entry on a Brand Boulevard condo?
We can provide after-hours mechanical entry if you are locked out and rekey or replace the cylinder as needed. Fob and access-control systems vary by building, and some parts may be managed by your HOA or property manager. Call (323) 997-8867 to talk it through.
Do I need to be home during a lock replacement?
Someone authorized should be present, or we should have clear arrangements with the owner or property manager. We need access to the door and want you to receive and test your new keys.
Do you offer smart or keypad locks?
Yes, we can install keypad and other electronic locks where they suit the door. We will discuss how they work, how codes or settings are managed, and whether a traditional high-security lock would suit you better.
Is there a shop I can visit?
No. Crenshaw Lock Company is fully mobile, so we come to your location anywhere in Glendale, including all ZIP codes from 91201 to 91208, at any hour of the day or night.
What affects the cost of replacing a lock?
The main factors are the type and grade of lock, how many doors, whether they are keyed alike or master-keyed, the condition of the door and frame, and the time of the call. For a conversation about your situation, 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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