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Residential Locksmith in Glendale, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides full residential locksmith service in Glendale, California: rekeys, lock replacements, repairs and security upgrades for houses, condos and apartments. We are fully mobile and available 24/7, so we come to you. Call (323) 997-8867 to talk with a real locksmith.

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Glendale homes are not all alike, and the locks on them certainly are not. A 1920s Spanish Revival house in Rossmoyne often still has its original mortise hardware. A 1960s apartment building near downtown may have wafer-style entry locks and an aging intercom. A hillside custom home in Verdugo Woodlands may have a modern multi-point setup. A good residential locksmith has to be comfortable with all of it.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner and lead tech David Shar built the business around doing this kind of work properly. Our service is fully mobile. There is no storefront to drive to; we bring tools, hardware and key-cutting capability to your door, any hour of the day or night.

Residential work covers a lot of ground: rekeying after a move or a roommate leaves, replacing worn or broken locks, repairing sticking deadbolts, adding keyed-alike sets so one key opens every door, and upgrading to stronger hardware. Whether you own a single house or manage a building full of units, we aim to explain your options plainly and let you decide.

How it works in Glendale

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    Call and describe the situation

    Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us what you have: the type of home, the lock brand if you know it, and what is going wrong or what you want changed. Because we are mobile and open 24/7, you can call at any hour.

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    Assess the hardware on site

    We look at the doors and locks in person. Original mortise sets in older Glendale homes, wafer entry locks in 1960s to 80s apartments, and modern deadbolts each call for a different approach, and we tell you what can be saved and what should be replaced.

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    Explain options before work begins

    You will hear what we recommend and why, including whether rekeying, repair or full replacement makes more sense. Nothing proceeds until you agree to the plan.

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    Rekey, repair, replace or upgrade

    We carry out the work at your door. That may mean rekeying cylinders so old keys no longer work, servicing a mortise lockset, installing a new deadbolt keyed alike with existing locks, or setting up a master-key system across multiple units.

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    Test every lock and hand over keys

    We operate each lock repeatedly, check strike alignment and door fit, and confirm every new key works. You get your keys and a clear picture of what was done.

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What affects the price

  • The type of work: rekeying existing cylinders is a different job from replacing hardware or installing new locks.
  • The hardware involved, such as original mortise sets, standard deadbolts, high-security cylinders or smart locks.
  • The number of locks or doors, including whether a whole building or several units are being done together.
  • Whether a master-key or keyed-alike system is needed, which involves planning and extra key cutting.
  • Condition of the door and frame, since misalignment or damage may need correcting for new locks to work properly.
  • Time of day and urgency, as after-hours and emergency calls differ from scheduled daytime appointments.

Why Glendale chooses us

  • Fully mobile, 24/7 service: we come to your home, with no storefront detour.
  • Serving the region since 1987, so older hardware like mortise locks in 1920s homes is familiar territory.
  • Comfortable with both single-family houses and multi-unit buildings, including master-key systems for property-manager transitions.
  • We explain options plainly, including when repair or rekeying is smarter than replacement.
  • Owner-led operation under David Shar, so standards come from the top.
  • We do not quote timing or pricing promises we cannot keep; you get a straight conversation about the job.

Residential Locksmith across Glendale

Glendale has a remarkably varied housing mix. In Rossmoyne and Adams Hill, many 1920s Spanish and Mediterranean Revival homes still carry their original mortise hardware. Those locks are worth preserving when possible, and a common request is to service them, then add a new deadbolt keyed alike so the household carries a single key. In Verdugo Woodlands, up against the Verdugo Mountains, hillside mid-century and newer custom homes often call for upgraded entry sets, garage-to-house door security and tidy keyed-alike setups.

Glendale also has a high share of renters, and a large stock of 1960s to 80s apartments and condos. Rekeying between tenants is a simple way to make sure former occupants no longer have working keys. When a property-manager change leaves a building with unknown keys, we can rekey many units and build a fresh master-key system. Along Brand Boulevard, high-rise condos with fob or high-security entries sometimes need after-hours mechanical entry and a rekey, and we handle those calls too.

We work throughout Glendale, from 91201 and 91202 near the Americana at Brand and the Glendale Galleria to 91206 and the neighborhoods that reach toward SR-134, SR-2 and I-5. Wherever you are, call (323) 997-8867 any time.

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Residential Locksmith in Glendale — FAQs

Can you service the original mortise locks in my Rossmoyne home?
Often, yes. Many original mortise sets can be cleaned, repaired and rekeyed so they keep working and keep their period look. We assess them on site and tell you honestly if something is beyond saving. Call (323) 997-8867 to discuss your hardware.
What is the difference between rekeying and replacing a lock?
Rekeying changes the internal pins so old keys stop working while keeping the same lock hardware. Replacing swaps the whole lock. Rekeying is usually enough after a move or tenant change; replacement makes sense when the lock is worn, damaged or you want stronger hardware.
Can you rekey a whole apartment building?
Yes. We can rekey many units and set up a new master-key system, which is common after a property-manager change. It helps to tell us the unit count and lock types when you call (323) 997-8867.
Do you offer 24/7 service in Glendale?
Yes. We are available around the clock and fully mobile, so lockouts and urgent security problems can be handled at night, on weekends and on holidays.
Can you get me into a condo with a fob or high-security entry?
In many cases we can provide mechanical entry and then rekey as needed, depending on the system. Call (323) 997-8867 and describe the setup so we can advise you.
Can all my locks be keyed alike?
Usually. We can rekey existing locks or install new ones so a single key works every door. It is a popular choice after adding a new deadbolt to an older home.
Do I need to visit your shop?
No. We are mobile only and have no storefront. Everything is done at your home.
How is the cost of residential locksmith work determined?
It depends on the type of work, number of locks, hardware involved, any master-key planning and the time of the call. We discuss options with you before starting.
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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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