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House Lockout Service in Granada Hills, California

Locked out of your house, apartment or condo in Granada Hills? Crenshaw Lock Company is a fully mobile locksmith available 24/7, and we come to you for damage-free entry. Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us where you are, and we will get you back inside.

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Getting locked out is rarely convenient. In Granada Hills it tends to happen at the worst moments: you step out to grab the mail on a quiet cul-de-sac, the front door swings shut behind you, and the keys are on the kitchen counter. Or you come home late along Balboa Blvd and find a key that suddenly will not turn. Either way, you want someone calm and skilled who can get the door open without wrecking it.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner and lead technician David Shar built the business on one idea: a lockout should end with the door intact and the lock still working. We are mobile only. There is no storefront to drive to, so we travel to your home, whether it is a ranch house, a condo, or an apartment, at any hour of the day or night.

Granada Hills has a real mix of housing, from 1950s and 60s ranch tract homes to Eichler mid-century modern homes to foothill properties with gates. Each presents different hardware and different risks of damage. Knowing that mix lets us approach your door with the right method instead of forcing anything.

How it works in Granada Hills

  1. 1

    Call and describe the situation

    Call (323) 997-8867 any time. Tell us your address, which door is locked, what type of lock it is if you know, and whether anyone, such as a child, a pet, or something on the stove, is inside. That helps us prepare the right tools before we head your way.

  2. 2

    Confirm who you are

    Before we open a home, we ask for reasonable proof that you live there or have the right to enter, such as an ID with the address or a lease or utility bill. It is a simple step that protects you and your neighbors.

  3. 3

    Assess the lock and door

    On arrival we look at the lockset, deadbolt, strike plate, and door condition. Original mid-century hardware, a newer smart deadbolt, and a condo lock each call for a different approach, and this look tells us which method is least likely to cause damage.

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    Open the door without damage

    We use non-destructive entry techniques such as picking, bypass, or shimming wherever the lock allows. Drilling is a last resort, and we tell you before we do it. Our goal is that the door, frame, and finish look exactly as they did before.

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    Check the lock and offer options

    Once you are in, we make sure the lock still works smoothly. If a key was lost, we can rekey the lock so the old key no longer works, or repair or replace worn hardware. These are suggestions only, and you decide.

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    Confirm pricing and wrap up

    We explain what the job involved and confirm the cost with you, based on the work performed. You are never left guessing about what you are paying for.

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What affects the price

  • Time of day: nights, weekends, and holidays involve different scheduling than a weekday afternoon, and we are available around the clock.
  • Your location within Granada Hills and the surrounding area, including hillside or gated properties with longer access routes.
  • Type of lock: a standard deadbolt, a high-security cylinder, a mortise lock, or an electronic smart lock each take different amounts of skill and time.
  • Condition of the hardware: worn or sticking original locks, as on many older ranch homes, may take longer to open cleanly.
  • Whether you want add-on work after entry, such as rekeying, key duplication, or replacing damaged hardware.
  • Extra access points, such as a side door, a garage entry, or a driveway gate that also needs attention.

Why Granada Hills chooses us

  • Fully mobile since 1987: we come to your door and have no storefront, so there is nothing to trek across the Valley to reach.
  • Damage-free first: we try picking and bypass methods before anything destructive, so your door and finish stay intact.
  • Familiar with local homes: we know the original hardware on 1950s and 60s ranch homes and take care around the preserved entries on Eichler homes.
  • Honest recommendations: if a lock only needs rekeying, we say so rather than pushing a full replacement.
  • Owner-led experience: David Shar has been working in this trade since 1987, and that experience shapes how our technicians approach every call.
  • Available 24/7, so a late-night lockout is handled the same way as one at noon.

House Lockout across Granada Hills

Granada Hills is a Northern Valley community where the housing varies from block to block, and the right approach to a lockout varies with it. In Old Granada Hills, the area around Chatsworth St, many homes are 1950s and 60s ranch houses with their original locksets still in place. After decades of use, those locks can be stiff or worn, which sometimes makes a lockout more likely. A new owner here will often have the front-door lock rekeyed and set all exterior doors to the same key, so one key opens everything.

Balboa Highlands is a different story. This Joseph Eichler tract of mid-century modern homes has entry hardware that residents often want to preserve. If you are locked out of one of these homes, careful non-destructive entry matters even more, and afterward a period-appropriate rekey or lock restoration can keep the look intact while improving security. Knollwood, near the Knollwood Country Club, has its own mix of homes and gated entrances.

Up toward the foothills near O'Melveny Park, Bee Canyon, and Bull Creek, dust and summer heat from Santa Ana conditions can make exterior locks and driveway gates stick or seize. If you live in ZIP 91344 or 91394 and find yourself locked out, whether on Zelzah Ave, off Devonshire St, or near Rinaldi St, call (323) 997-8867 and we will come to you, wherever you are in Granada Hills.

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House Lockout in Granada Hills — FAQs

How do I get help if I'm locked out of my house in Granada Hills?
Call (323) 997-8867 at any hour. We are a 24/7 mobile locksmith, so we come to your home. Give us your address and a quick description of the door, and we will take it from there.
Will you damage my door or lock to get me in?
Our aim is damage-free entry. We start with picking, bypass, and shimming and only consider drilling if the lock leaves no other choice, and we would tell you first.
Do you work on Eichler homes in Balboa Highlands?
Yes. We understand that owners of Eichler homes want to protect the mid-century look of their entry hardware, so we use careful entry methods and can discuss a period-appropriate rekey or restoration afterward. Call (323) 997-8867 to talk it through.
Can you rekey my locks after a lockout?
Yes. If keys were lost or you just moved into a new home, rekeying makes old keys useless. We can also key all your exterior doors alike so you carry one key.
Do I need to prove I live at the address?
We ask for reasonable proof, such as an ID showing the address, a lease, or a utility bill. It protects you and ensures we only open a door for someone entitled to enter.
Do you have a shop I can come to?
No. Crenshaw Lock Company is mobile only. We travel to your location in Granada Hills and across Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County.
Can you help with a sticking lock or driveway gate near the foothills?
Yes. Dust and heat can make exterior locks and hillside gates stick. We can service them so they work smoothly again. Call (323) 997-8867 to describe the problem.
Do you help with apartment and condo lockouts?
Yes. We handle houses, apartments, and condos. For rentals or HOA buildings, we may ask for confirmation that you are allowed to have the lock opened or changed.
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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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