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Emergency Locksmith in Glendora, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides 24/7 mobile emergency locksmith service in Glendora, California, for home, business and vehicle lockouts, broken keys and failed locks. We come to you, day or night, with no storefront visit needed. Call (323) 997-8867 to reach a real locksmith right now.

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A lockout never picks a convenient hour. In Glendora it might be a late evening after a hike near Big Dalton Canyon, a morning when a deadbolt snaps at a hillside home in North Glendora, or a closing shift when a boutique door in Glendora Village stops turning. Our emergency service exists for those moments: a licensed-trade professional, a fully equipped mobile workshop, and a plan to get you back inside or secured without damaging more than necessary.

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, which means there is no shop to drive to. Everything needed to cut keys, rekey cylinders, repair hardware and replace locks travels with us, so most emergencies can be handled in a single visit at your door.

Glendora has an unusual mix of buildings, and that matters in an emergency. Post-war tract homes in South Glendora, historic early-1900s storefronts downtown, and custom foothill homes with premium hardware and multipoint patio doors each call for a different approach. We try to match the method to the lock, favoring non-destructive entry whenever it is realistic, and we explain your options before any work begins.

How it works in Glendora

  1. 1

    Call and describe the situation

    Phone (323) 997-8867 any hour. Tell us where you are in Glendora, what kind of lock or door is involved, and whether anyone is at risk, such as a child or pet locked inside. That helps us bring the right tools and parts.

  2. 2

    Confirm who you are and your right to enter

    Before opening a door, we ask for reasonable proof that you live in, own or are authorized to access the property or vehicle. It protects you, your neighbors and us.

  3. 3

    Assess the lock and choose the least destructive route

    On arrival we look at the hardware. A standard deadbolt on a South Glendora tract home is a different job than a Baldwin or Emtek set, or a multipoint patio door in the foothills. We use non-destructive entry first where it makes sense and tell you if drilling or replacement is the only sensible option.

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    Get you inside and fix the underlying problem

    Opening the door is only half the job. If a key snapped, a cylinder is worn or grit has fouled the mechanism, we repair, rekey or replace it on the spot so you are not left with a door that fails again tomorrow.

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    Secure the property before we leave

    We test the lock from both sides, confirm every key works, and discuss any weak points such as a loose strike plate or an old cylinder, so the property is properly secured when we go.

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What affects the price

  • The type of lock involved: a basic deadbolt, a high-security cylinder, a smart lock or a multipoint system each need different time, skill and parts.
  • Whether the lock can be opened without damage or must be drilled, repaired or replaced.
  • The time of day and how urgent the call is, since 24/7 emergency dispatch differs from a scheduled appointment.
  • Location and access, including gated drives, long private roads or hard-to-reach foothill properties.
  • Whether new keys, rekeying or replacement hardware are needed after we gain entry.
  • The kind of property: a residence, a commercial storefront or a vehicle can each involve different mechanisms and security needs.

Why Glendora chooses us

  • Fully mobile: we work from our service vehicle and come to your door, so there is no storefront to visit.
  • Serving Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, with owner David Shar leading the work.
  • Experience with the range of hardware found in Glendora, from tract-home deadbolts to premium foothill sets and multipoint patio doors.
  • Non-destructive entry is our first choice whenever the lock allows it, and we tell you plainly when it will not.
  • We explain options before work starts, so you know what is being done and why.
  • We handle residential, commercial and automotive emergencies, so one call covers a house, a shop or a car.

Emergency Locksmith across Glendora

Glendora stretches from the foothills down to the flatlands, and emergencies look different in each part. In North Glendora, larger hillside and custom homes, many of them mid-century and some behind gates or long private drives, often carry higher-end hardware and multipoint patio doors. Getting into those safely takes patience and the right tools, and it helps when you tell us about gate access when you call. Properties in the 91741 area near the foothills also face dust and grit, and after Santa Ana wind season we often see locks that bind or stick and are worth rekeying or servicing.

In Glendora Village, the historic downtown has early-1900s buildings and boutique storefronts where doors and cylinders can be old, unusual or both. A lockout or failed cylinder at closing time is stressful for a shop owner, and we can open, repair or replace the cylinder and re-secure the storefront. South Glendora, much of it post-war single-family tract housing in the 91740 area, tends to have more standard hardware, and many lockouts there are resolved quickly and cleanly.

We reach Glendora by the Foothill Freeway (Interstate 210) and the surface streets residents know well, including Grand Ave, Glendora Ave, Lone Hill Ave and historic Route 66 along Alosta Ave and Foothill Blvd. Whether you are near Citrus College, the Glendora Country Club or the trailheads at Big Dalton Canyon, call (323) 997-8867 and we will come to you.

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Emergency Locksmith in Glendora — FAQs

Do you really work 24/7 in Glendora?
Yes. Crenshaw Lock Company is available around the clock, every day, and fully mobile. Call (323) 997-8867 at any hour and we will dispatch to your Glendora location.
Can you get into a gated North Glendora home?
Usually, yes. Let us know about the gate, call box or private drive when you call so we can plan access. We will also ask for proof you are authorized to enter the property.
Will you damage my door or lock to get me in?
We try non-destructive entry first. If the lock is damaged, high-security or otherwise cannot be opened cleanly, we will explain why and discuss repair or replacement before proceeding.
Can you help a Glendora Village business locked out of its storefront?
Yes. We can open storefront doors, repair or replace cylinders and re-secure the premises. Older downtown hardware can be unusual, so describe the door when you call (323) 997-8867.
My locks stick after the Santa Ana winds. Is that an emergency?
It can become one if a key breaks or a lock seizes. Grit and dust can foul a cylinder, and we can service, rekey or replace it before it fails completely.
Do you handle high-security and multipoint locks?
Yes. Many North Glendora homes use premium hardware and multipoint patio doors. We work on these systems and can repair or replace them as needed.
How much will an emergency call cost?
The price depends on factors like lock type, whether entry is non-destructive, time of day, access and any parts needed. Call (323) 997-8867 and describe the situation so we can explain what applies.
Do I have to come to a shop for new keys?
No. We are mobile only, with no storefront, and we cut keys, rekey and replace locks at your door.
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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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