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High Security Locks in Hawaiian Gardens, California

Crenshaw Lock Company installs pick-, bump- and drill-resistant high security locks and keys in Hawaiian Gardens, California. We are a fully mobile locksmith available 24/7, and we come to your home, apartment, mobile-home park or business. Call (323) 997-8867 to talk through your door and your security needs.

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  • Available 24/7
  • Price quoted before we start
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A standard builder-grade deadbolt is designed to keep an honest door closed, not to stand up to someone who knows how to pick, bump or drill a lock. High security locks are built differently. They use tighter tolerances, hardened inserts, more complex pin or sidebar systems, and restricted keys that cannot be casually copied at a hardware store kiosk. For some doors in Hawaiian Gardens, that upgrade makes real sense.

Hawaiian Gardens is about one square mile, so homes, apartment courtyards, mobile-home parks and commercial buildings sit very close together. That density means a lot of doors, a lot of keys in circulation, and a lot of turnover in who holds them. A restricted-keyway lock gives a landlord, homeowner or business owner much better control over who can make a copy of a key, which is often the bigger problem than the lock body itself.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and David Shar leads the work. We are mobile only, with no storefront to visit, so we assess the door where it actually hangs. That matters, because the best high security cylinder in the world will not help if the strike plate is held by short screws into a thin jamb. We look at the whole door and recommend what fits, not simply the most expensive option.

How it works in Hawaiian Gardens

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    Talk through the threat and the door

    Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us what you are protecting and what worries you: a past break-in attempt, lost keys, tenant turnover, or a business with cash or equipment on site. We ask about the door type, the current lock and who needs keys.

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    On-site assessment

    We come to you and inspect the door, frame, strike plate, hinges and existing hardware. Many forced entries defeat the door rather than the lock, so we point out weak spots such as short strike screws, loose frames or thin metal, whether or not we are the ones fixing them.

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    Choose the lock and key system

    We explain the options in plain language: pick-resistant and bump-resistant cylinders, drill-resistant hardened inserts, and restricted keyways with controlled key duplication. You decide how much protection suits the door and how many keys are needed.

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    Installation and reinforcement

    We install the new hardware and, where appropriate, reinforce the strike plate and jamb with longer screws or a heavier plate. Locks are fitted so the bolt throws smoothly and the door closes without binding.

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    Key cutting and testing

    We cut and test the keys, confirm every key works from both sides as intended, and make sure the door locks and unlocks smoothly several times before we leave.

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    Key control guidance

    We explain how the restricted keys work, how duplication is handled, and what to do if a key is lost, so you keep the control you paid for.

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What affects the price

  • The type of lock chosen: a high security deadbolt, a rim lock, a mortise cylinder or a multi-point setup each involve different hardware.
  • The level of key control: restricted keyways with controlled duplication cost more than standard keyed systems.
  • How many doors or cylinders are being upgraded, and whether they can be keyed alike or kept separate.
  • The condition of the door and frame, since reinforcing a weak jamb or strike area adds parts and labor.
  • Whether the work is scheduled or after hours, as 24/7 service at night or on weekends can affect the quote.
  • Extra hardware such as additional keys, a rekey of existing locks to match, or servicing a small safe on the same visit.

Why Hawaiian Gardens chooses us

  • Fully mobile service: we work at your door, so the recommendation reflects the actual frame and hardware instead of a guess over the counter.
  • In business since 1987, with owner and lead tech David Shar overseeing the work.
  • We treat the door as a system and will tell you when reinforcing a frame matters more than buying a pricier cylinder.
  • We explain key control honestly, including what a restricted key can and cannot prevent.
  • Available 24/7, so a security upgrade after a break-in attempt does not have to wait for business hours.
  • We can combine upgrades, such as high security cylinders, rekeys and safe servicing, in a single visit for businesses and property managers.

High Security Locks across Hawaiian Gardens

Hawaiian Gardens (ZIP 90716) packs a lot into a small footprint. Along the Carson Street corridor, older stucco apartment complexes sit near commercial properties, and property managers there deal with frequent tenant turnover. For them, a high security system with restricted keys can keep former tenants and unknown copies from becoming a liability, and we can handle a batch of units in one visit.

Around the Pioneer Boulevard and Civic Center district, near Hawaiian Gardens City Hall at 21815 Pioneer Blvd and the C. Robert Lee Activity Center, you find a mix of small businesses and post-war single-family homes. Many of these older homes still have original or basic deadbolts that are good candidates for an upgrade, especially on front and side doors that face the street.

The Gardens Casino at 11871 E Carson St draws steady activity, and businesses nearby often want stronger commercial locks, a rekey, or service on a small floor or wall safe. Mobile-home park residents have their own needs, since older coach doors and latches are often worn. We travel on SR-91, Carson St, Pioneer Blvd and Norwalk Blvd to reach you anywhere in the city.

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Other Hawaiian Gardens locksmith services

See all of our Hawaiian Gardens services, or our citywide high security locks page.

High Security Locks in Hawaiian Gardens — FAQs

What makes a lock high security?
High security locks resist common attacks such as picking, bumping and drilling through tighter tolerances, hardened components and more complex key designs. Many also use restricted keyways so keys cannot be freely copied.
Do I need high security locks on my Hawaiian Gardens apartment or home?
Not every door needs them. They make the most sense for front doors, doors with a break-in history, rentals with frequent key turnover and business entrances. Call (323) 997-8867 and we will give you an honest opinion.
Can you upgrade multiple units for a property manager?
Yes. We can install or rekey a batch of units, keep them keyed separately or alike as needed, and set up restricted keys so tenant turnover does not mean keys scattered around. Call (323) 997-8867 to plan it.
Will a high security lock work on an older mobile-home park door?
Often yes, but older coach doors can be thin or use unusual hardware. We inspect the door first and recommend a lock that actually fits, and we can also address worn locks and stuck latches on the same visit.
Can you service a safe near The Gardens Casino area?
We can service small floor or wall safes for local businesses and pair that with commercial rekeying or lock upgrades. Describe the safe when you call (323) 997-8867 so we come prepared.
Is a high security lock pick-proof?
No lock is truly unbeatable. High security locks make attacks much harder and slower, and combined with a reinforced door and frame they are a strong deterrent.
How are the keys controlled?
Restricted keyways mean blank keys are not sold openly, so duplicates generally go through an authorized process. We explain exactly how it works for your system.
Do you have a shop I can visit?
No. We are fully mobile and available 24/7, so we come to you anywhere in Hawaiian Gardens. Call (323) 997-8867 to get started.
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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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