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Lock Repair in Granada Hills, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides 24/7 mobile lock repair in Granada Hills, California. We come to your home to fix sticking, jammed, loose or misaligned locks, deadbolts and latches, often without replacing them. Call (323) 997-8867 any hour to describe the problem and get a technician on the way.

  • Mobile to your Granada Hills location
  • Available 24/7
  • Price quoted before we start
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A lock that sticks, spins loose, or needs a shoulder shove to latch is usually telling you something specific. Maybe the strike plate has drifted out of line, a cylinder is worn, or grit has worked into the mechanism. In Granada Hills, where so many homes were built in the 1950s and 60s and still carry original hardware, these problems are common, and they are frequently fixable without a full replacement.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner and lead tech David Shar has seen how age, weather and everyday wear affect residential locks. We are fully mobile and available 24/7. There is no storefront to visit; we bring the tools and parts to your door, diagnose the actual cause, and repair what can be repaired.

When a repair is not the smart choice, we say so plainly. A lock that is worn past saving, or hardware that no longer protects your home, may be better replaced or rekeyed. You will hear the options and the tradeoffs before any work begins, so the decision stays yours.

How it works in Granada Hills

  1. 1

    Call and describe the symptoms

    Phone (323) 997-8867 and tell us what the lock is doing: sticking, jamming, spinning, not latching, or a key that barely turns. Those details help us bring the right parts to your Granada Hills address.

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    On-site diagnosis

    We test the key, cylinder, latch, bolt throw and door alignment. Many problems that look like a bad lock are really a shifted strike plate, a sagging door, or a dirty mechanism.

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    Explain the options

    We walk through what is repairable, what should be replaced, and whether rekeying makes sense. You get a clear picture before work starts.

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    Repair or adjust the hardware

    We clean and lubricate, realign strikes and latches, tighten or replace worn internal parts, or service the cylinder, whichever the diagnosis calls for.

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    Test under real use

    We operate the lock repeatedly with the door open and closed, and check every key you hand us, so the fix holds up in daily use.

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    Leave you with care tips

    We share simple upkeep advice, such as how to keep dust out of lock cylinders, so the repair lasts.

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What affects the price

  • The type of lock involved, such as a standard deadbolt, a knob set, a mortise lockset or a gate lock.
  • Whether the fix is an adjustment and cleaning or requires replacing internal parts.
  • Door and frame condition, since a warped or sagging door may need alignment work beyond the lock itself.
  • Availability of parts for older or specialty hardware, including period-style entry sets.
  • How many locks need attention in a single visit.
  • Time of day and the urgency of the call, since we are available around the clock.

Why Granada Hills chooses us

  • Fully mobile service, so the repair happens at your door rather than at a shop.
  • Serving Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987 under owner and lead tech David Shar.
  • A repair-first approach: we fix what can sensibly be fixed instead of pushing replacement.
  • Respect for restoration-sensitive hardware, including mid-century entry sets where the original look matters.
  • Experience with older ranch-home locksets that have decades of wear.
  • Straight talk about when a lock is no longer worth repairing.

Lock Repair across Granada Hills

Granada Hills spans a wide mix of homes, and each brings its own lock issues. In Old Granada Hills, around the Chatsworth St district, many 1950s and 60s ranch homes still have their original front-door locksets. After sixty-plus years, cylinders wear, latches loosen and deadbolts begin to bind. Often a careful repair or a rekey gets them working again, and on a newly purchased home we can key all the exterior doors alike.

In the gated Balboa Highlands tract, Joseph Eichler's mid-century modern homes call for a lighter touch. Owners usually want entry hardware to keep its period character, so we focus on restoring and repairing what is there rather than swapping in something that clashes with the architecture. Knollwood homes and properties near the foothills have their own needs as well.

Up toward O'Melveny Park and the Bee Canyon and Bull Creek areas, Santa Ana winds bring dust and heat that can leave exterior locks and driveway gate hardware sticking or sluggish. We service those locks and gate latches on-site across ZIP codes 91344 and 91394, whether you are off Balboa Blvd, Devonshire St, Zelzah Ave or near the Ronald Reagan Fwy. Call (323) 997-8867 any time.

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Other Granada Hills locksmith services

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Lock Repair in Granada Hills — FAQs

Can you repair a lock instead of replacing it?
Often, yes. Sticking, loose, misaligned and dirty locks can frequently be repaired on site. If the lock is too worn or no longer secure, we will explain that and offer replacement or rekeying. Call (323) 997-8867 to describe your lock.
Do you offer lock repair in Granada Hills at night and on weekends?
Yes. We are 24/7 and fully mobile, so you can call (323) 997-8867 at any hour and we will come to your Granada Hills home.
Why does my deadbolt stick or not fully throw?
Common causes include a strike plate that no longer lines up with the bolt, a door that has shifted, or grit and wear inside the lock. We check alignment first, since fixing it can cure the problem without replacing the lock.
Can you work on the original locks in an older ranch home?
Yes. Many Granada Hills ranch homes from the 1950s and 60s still have original hardware. We can repair, rekey, or advise on replacement, and we can key exterior doors alike for convenience.
I live in Balboa Highlands. Can you preserve my Eichler entry hardware?
We aim to. When the hardware is worth keeping, we focus on repair, restoration and rekeying so the mid-century look stays intact. Parts for older hardware can vary, and we will tell you what is realistic.
Can you fix a driveway gate lock that sticks in the heat?
Yes. Dust and heat, including during Santa Ana conditions, can make gate and exterior locks sluggish. We clean, adjust and service them on site. Call (323) 997-8867 to schedule.
Do I need to come to your shop?
No. Crenshaw Lock Company is mobile only, with no storefront. We come to you anywhere in Granada Hills, including ZIP codes 91344 and 91394.
How is the cost of a lock repair determined?
It depends on the lock type, how much work the fix requires, door condition, parts availability and the number of locks. We explain the options before starting so there are no surprises.
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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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