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Residential Locksmith in Granada Hills, CA

Crenshaw Lock Company provides residential locksmith service in Granada Hills, California: rekeys, lock replacements, repairs and upgrades for ranch homes, Eichlers and foothill properties. We are fully mobile and available 24/7, so we come to your door. Call (323) 997-8867 to talk through what your home needs.

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Granada Hills is a Northern Valley community with a lot of character in its housing. Many homes are 1950s and 60s ranch tract houses that still carry their original locksets. Along Chatsworth St you find the older core of the neighborhood, and in Balboa Highlands there are gated Joseph Eichler mid-century modern homes. Up toward the foothills, some properties have long driveways, gates and equestrian-style lots. Each of these asks something different from a locksmith.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and the owner and lead tech, David Shar, built the business on practical home lock work. Residential service for us means more than swapping a deadbolt. It covers rekeying after a move, repairing a sticking latch, replacing worn hardware, keying several doors alike, and upgrading weak locks to something sturdier, while respecting the look of your house.

We are mobile only. There is no storefront to drive to; we bring the tools, pins, hardware and know-how to your home. Whether you are on Devonshire St, near Zelzah Ave, or tucked above Rinaldi St, we work on-site, explain your options plainly, and let you decide what makes sense.

How it works in Granada Hills

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    Call and describe the situation

    Phone (323) 997-8867 any hour. Tell us what is happening: a move-in, a lock that sticks, a lost key, a gate that will not latch. We ask about the type of home and hardware so we can arrive prepared, and we are upfront about what we can and cannot determine by phone.

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    On-site assessment of every entry point

    We look at the front door, back and side doors, garage entry, sliding doors and any gate. On an older ranch home we check for worn original locksets, loose strikes and mismatched keys. On an Eichler we pay attention to the entry hardware and how much of it is worth preserving.

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    Options explained before work begins

    We lay out the realistic choices: rekey what you have, repair it, or replace it. Rekeying is often the right call when hardware is still sound, and replacement makes sense when parts are worn out or weak. You approve the plan before we start.

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    Rekeying, repair, replacement or upgrade

    We do the work at your door. That might be rekeying every exterior door to one key, restoring a mortise lock, fitting a new deadbolt, or servicing a driveway gate lock that has stiffened. We test each lock repeatedly so it turns smoothly.

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    Final check and key handoff

    We confirm every door and gate operates properly with the new keys, hand you the keys, and point out any remaining concerns, such as a loose frame or short strike screws, so nothing is left as a surprise.

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What affects the price

  • Whether the job is a rekey, repair, replacement or upgrade, since each involves different parts and labor.
  • How many locks or doors are involved, including whether you want multiple doors keyed alike.
  • The type and condition of existing hardware, such as original mid-century locksets, mortise locks or standard deadbolts.
  • Hardware grade and finish chosen, including period-appropriate styles for homes where appearance matters.
  • Special equipment like gate locks, which can take more time than a standard door.
  • The time of day and the urgency of the call, since we are available around the clock.

Why Granada Hills chooses us

  • Mobile only, with no storefront: the work happens at your home, using what is on the truck.
  • In business since 1987, with owner and lead tech David Shar guiding the work.
  • Comfortable with older hardware, including worn original ranch-home locksets that often respond well to rekeying.
  • Sensitivity to restoration on mid-century homes, where keeping the entry hardware look can matter to owners.
  • Plain-spoken advice about repair versus replacement, so you are not upsold on hardware you do not need.
  • Available 24/7 for lockouts, break-in aftermath and urgent rekeys, plus scheduled work that fits your day.

Residential Locksmith across Granada Hills

Granada Hills spans ZIP codes 91344 and 91394, and our residential work covers both. In Old Granada Hills, around the Chatsworth St district, we often see 1960s ranch homes where the original front-door lockset has seen decades of use. A new owner there will commonly ask us to rekey the house so every exterior door works with one key, and to replace any lockset that has become loose or gritty.

Balboa Highlands is a different kind of job. This gated tract of Joseph Eichler mid-century modern homes has entry hardware that owners often want to keep looking right. Rather than defaulting to a modern replacement, we talk through rekeying and restoring what is there, and when new hardware is needed we discuss options that suit the style of the house.

Near the foothills and O'Melveny Park, and out toward Bee Canyon and Bull Creek, homes face dust, heat and Santa Ana winds that can make exterior locks and driveway gates stick. We service those locks and gate latches on-site. Whether you are off Balboa Blvd, Rinaldi St or Sepulveda Blvd, or closer to Knollwood, call (323) 997-8867 and we will come to you.

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Residential Locksmith in Granada Hills — FAQs

What does a residential locksmith do in Granada Hills?
We rekey, repair, replace and upgrade locks on homes. That includes front and back doors, garage entries, sliding doors and gates. Call (323) 997-8867 to discuss your situation.
Can you rekey all my doors to one key?
Yes. Keying exterior doors alike is a common request, especially for new owners of ranch homes in Old Granada Hills. Some locks may need replacement if they are too worn to rekey well.
I just bought a home. Should I rekey it?
It is usually a good idea, since you cannot know who holds old keys. Rekeying is often more economical than replacing every lock, and we can assess whether your existing hardware is worth keeping.
Can you work on Eichler homes in Balboa Highlands?
Yes. We discuss rekeying and restoring original entry hardware when possible, and suitable replacement options when it is not, with attention to preserving the mid-century look.
My driveway gate lock sticks in hot, dusty weather. Can you help?
We can service exterior locks and gate latches that stiffen from dust and heat, which is common in the foothills. Call (323) 997-8867 and describe what the gate is doing.
Are you available at night and on weekends?
Yes, we are available 24/7 and fully mobile. We do not have a storefront; we come to your home in Granada Hills.
How is pricing determined?
It depends on the type of work, number of locks, hardware condition and grade, any gate or specialty equipment, and urgency. We explain the plan before beginning so you can decide.
Should I repair or replace an old lock?
If the lock is structurally sound, a rekey or repair may be enough. If parts are worn, damaged or inadequate for security, replacement is wiser. We give you an honest recommendation either way.
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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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