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Lock Installation in Hawthorne, CA

Crenshaw Lock Company provides mobile lock installation in Hawthorne, California, for new doors and openings that never had a lock. We are available 24/7 and come to your home, apartment, or business. Call (323) 997-8867 to describe the door and plan the installation.

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A new lock is more than a piece of hardware. It is the first thing standing between your door and anyone who shouldn't be on the other side of it. In Hawthorne, lock installation covers a wide range of jobs: a deadbolt on a side door that never had one, a keyed entry set on a freshly built garage service door, hardware for a converted room, or a high-security cylinder on a commercial door that has never been properly secured.

Hawthorne was built out largely as aerospace-worker housing, and incorporated back in 1922. That means a lot of small post-war stucco homes, dense mid-century apartments and dingbats, and newer condo and townhome developments. Each calls for a different approach. An older door may have been drilled, patched, or repainted several times. A newer townhome door may be fitted to a strict specification. A commercial door near the aerospace corridor may need a restricted keyway rather than a hardware-store cylinder.

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, so there is no storefront to visit. We bring the tools and hardware to your door, look at what you actually have, and install the lock that suits the door, the building, and how you use it.

How it works in Hawthorne

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    Tell us about the door

    Call (323) 997-8867 and describe the door: material, thickness if you know it, whether it is interior or exterior, and what you want the lock to do. A photo of the door edge and frame helps us bring the right hardware the first time.

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    Assess the door and frame on site

    When we arrive, we check the door's condition, the frame, the strike area, and the clearance. Older Hawthorne homes often have worn or previously patched doors, and a lock is only as strong as the wood or metal around it.

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    Prepare the door

    For a door with no existing lock, we bore the cross-hole and edge-bore to the correct dimensions. Where a previous lock was removed, we check whether the existing holes can be reused or need reinforcement.

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    Install and reinforce

    We fit the lock body, strike, and trim, and add a reinforced strike plate with long screws that reach the framing where the building allows. This is where a lot of real-world security comes from.

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    Test and key setup

    We operate the lock repeatedly with the door open and closed, confirm the latch and bolt line up without binding, and hand over the keys. If you want several locks keyed alike or a master-key arrangement, we set that up now.

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    Walk through the result

    Before we leave, we show you how the lock works, how to adjust a smart or keypad model if applicable, and what to watch for as the door settles with weather and use.

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What affects the price

  • The type of lock: a basic deadbolt, a keyed entry set, a smart or keypad deadbolt, and a high-security cylinder all differ in hardware cost and installation effort.
  • Door material and condition: solid wood, hollow-core, metal, and aged stucco-era doors each need different preparation, and some need reinforcement before a lock will hold.
  • Whether the door is already bored: a fresh installation on an unprepared door takes more work than fitting into existing holes.
  • How many locks and how they are keyed: several doors keyed alike, a master-key system, or a restricted keyway all add planning and cutting work.
  • Frame and strike reinforcement: heavier strike plates, longer screws, or door-edge reinforcement affect the scope of the job.
  • Time of day and location: after-hours calls and travel to the job are part of the overall picture, which we explain before work begins.

Why Hawthorne chooses us

  • Fully mobile and available 24/7, so you can schedule installation around work, tenants, or a security concern that can't wait.
  • Serving Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, with owner and lead tech David Shar bringing long hands-on experience to the work.
  • We look at the door and frame before recommending hardware, rather than selling the same lock for every opening.
  • We can handle both residential jobs, such as deadbolts and smart locks, and commercial needs like restricted keyways.
  • Keying options are part of the conversation: keyed alike, master-keyed, or restricted, depending on how the property is used.
  • We explain what we are doing and why, including reinforcement choices, so you understand what is protecting your door.

Lock Installation across Hawthorne

Hawthorne's housing stock shapes almost every lock installation we do here. In Holly Glen and Bodger Park, many homes are 1940s and 1950s stucco tract houses with original hardware and doors that have been repainted for decades. A homeowner there might want a smart deadbolt on the front and side doors and a master-keyed garage service door, so one key serves the whole property. In Ramona, similar post-war homes and nearby multi-unit buildings often need new deadbolts added where only a basic knob lock existed.

The newer condo and townhome developments, including 360 South Bay near Holly Glen, bring different needs. Doors there are usually newer and more uniform, and associations may have rules about hardware finish or keying. We help you pick a lock that fits both the door and the building's requirements. Dense mid-century apartments and dingbats along Hawthorne Blvd and Rosecrans Ave also see frequent tenant turnover, so we often install new deadbolts or add locks to secondary doors before a new lease begins.

The area around Hawthorne Municipal Airport / Jack Northrop Field, the legacy Northrop Grumman campuses, and the SpaceX headquarters on Rocket Road has real light-industrial and commercial security demands. A tenant who has had an attempted entry may want a high-security lock and a restricted keyway. Whether you are in ZIP 90250 or 90251, near I-105, I-405, El Segundo Blvd, or Imperial Hwy, we come to you. Call (323) 997-8867.

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Lock Installation in Hawthorne — FAQs

Can you install a lock on a door that has never had one?
Yes. That is a core part of lock installation. We bore the door to the correct dimensions, fit the lock and strike, and test it. Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us about the door so we can bring suitable hardware.
Do you install smart deadbolts in Hawthorne homes?
Yes. Many older stucco homes in areas like Holly Glen have original hardware, and a smart deadbolt is a common upgrade. We check the door and frame first so the lock aligns smoothly and operates reliably.
Can you key the front door, side door, and garage service door the same?
Yes. We can set up locks keyed alike or arrange a master-key system so one key covers multiple doors. Tell us how you want access divided and we will plan the keying around that.
I'm a landlord with tenant turnover. Can you help before a new lease starts?
Yes. We can install new deadbolts, add locks to secondary doors, or rekey existing hardware. Because we are mobile and 24/7, we can work around your move-in schedule. Call (323) 997-8867 to arrange it.
What if my door is old or damaged?
We assess the door and frame first. Some older doors can take a new lock with reinforcement, while others may need repair or replacement of part of the door edge or strike area. We tell you what we find before proceeding.
Can you install high-security locks for a business near the airport or aerospace corridor?
Yes. We can install high-security commercial locks and restricted keyways, which limit who can get duplicate keys cut. This is a common request after an attempted entry or when a tenant wants tighter key control.
Do I need to come to a shop to pick out a lock?
No. We are fully mobile and have no storefront. We come to your Hawthorne address, look at the door, and install the lock on site.
How do I get a lock installation scheduled?
Call (323) 997-8867 any time. We are available 24/7. Describe the door, the type of lock you want, and where you are in Hawthorne, and we will go from there.
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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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