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Lock Replacement in Hawthorne, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides mobile lock replacement in Hawthorne, California, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We come to your home, apartment or business and swap worn, damaged or outdated locks for new hardware. Call (323) 997-8867 to talk through your doors and get started.

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Hawthorne is a city with a lot of doors that have been quietly doing their job for a long time. Much of the housing was built in the 1940s and 1950s for the aerospace workforce, and plenty of those small stucco tract homes and mid-century apartments still carry their original hardware, or a patchwork of replacements added over the decades. A lock that sticks, a key that has to be jiggled, a deadbolt that no longer throws all the way: these are the everyday signs that replacement makes more sense than another repair.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and lock replacement is one of the most common jobs we handle. We are fully mobile, so there is no storefront to visit. Our technician arrives with a range of hardware, assesses the door, and installs new locks on site, whether that is a single front-door deadbolt or a full set of entry, side and garage service doors.

Replacement is also different from rekeying. Rekeying changes the internal pins so old keys stop working, while replacement swaps the hardware itself. We will tell you honestly which one fits your situation. Sometimes a rekey solves a tenant-turnover problem on its own. Other times the hardware is worn, loose, outdated or simply not secure enough, and new locks are the right answer.

How it works in Hawthorne

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    Call and describe the doors

    Phone us at (323) 997-8867 any time of day or night. Tell us how many doors are involved, what type of locks you have now, and why you want to replace them: wear, a lost key, a break-in attempt, a move, or an upgrade. That lets us bring suitable hardware.

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    On-site assessment

    Our mobile technician looks at each door, the latch and strike plate, the bore holes, and the condition of the frame. On older Hawthorne homes, this often reveals loose or worn parts that matter as much as the lock itself.

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    Choose the right hardware

    We go over options such as standard deadbolts, keyed-alike sets, master-keyed systems, smart deadbolts, or higher-security cylinders with restricted keyways. We explain the tradeoffs plainly so you pick what suits your door and budget.

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    Remove old locks and install new ones

    We take out the existing hardware and fit the new locks, checking alignment so the bolt throws smoothly into the strike. If a door has been drilled or modified over the years, we work to make the new installation clean and solid.

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    Test, key and hand over

    Every lock is operated repeatedly with the door open and closed. We cut or provide keys, confirm keyed-alike or master-key arrangements work as intended, and show you how any smart features operate before we finish.

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What affects the price

  • The type of lock you choose: a basic deadbolt, a high-security cylinder, and a smart deadbolt differ widely in hardware cost.
  • The number of doors and locks being replaced in one visit, including side doors and garage service doors.
  • Whether the locks need to be keyed alike or set up under a master-key system.
  • The condition of the door and frame, since drilling, repair or strike plate reinforcement can add work.
  • Commercial or restricted-keyway hardware, which involves different parts and key control than residential locks.
  • The time and location of the call, as after-hours service is part of being available 24/7.

Why Hawthorne chooses us

  • Fully mobile service: the technician and hardware come to your door, so there is no shop trip and no storefront needed.
  • Serving Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, with owner and lead technician David Shar behind the work.
  • Honest rekey-versus-replace advice, so you do not pay for new hardware when a rekey would do, and vice versa.
  • Familiarity with post-war housing and dense rental buildings, where original hardware, repeated tenant turnover and mismatched locks are common.
  • Experience across residential and commercial needs, from smart deadbolts for a home to restricted-keyway locks for light-industrial tenants.
  • Available around the clock, including nights, weekends and holidays, for urgent replacements after a break-in or lost keys.

Lock Replacement across Hawthorne

Hawthorne's mix of housing creates a wide range of lock needs. In Holly Glen, many homeowners live in 1950s stucco tract houses where the original knobs and deadbolts are well past their prime. A common request is upgrading the front and side doors to smart deadbolts while putting the garage service door on a master-keyed setup so one key covers what the family actually uses. Newer condo and townhome buildings, like those in the 360 South Bay community, tend to have more modern doors, and replacement there is often about changing keys after a move or adding a connected lock.

Around Bodger Park and Ramona, and along corridors like Hawthorne Blvd, El Segundo Blvd and Rosecrans Ave, you will find dense mid-century apartments and dingbats with steady tenant turnover. Property managers and landlords often need entry and deadbolt hardware replaced or rekeyed the same day before a new lease starts. Residents in ZIP codes 90250 and 90251 can reach us at (323) 997-8867 for these jobs at any hour.

Near Hawthorne Municipal Airport and the aerospace corridor that includes SpaceX on Rocket Road and legacy Northrop Grumman campuses, light-industrial tenants sometimes face a different problem: an attempted entry that calls for stronger hardware. In those cases we can discuss high-security commercial locks and restricted keyways that limit who can copy a key. With I-105 and I-405 close by, our mobile service reaches most of the city without a storefront detour.

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Lock Replacement in Hawthorne — FAQs

How do I know if I need lock replacement instead of a rekey in Hawthorne?
If your lock works well and you only want old keys to stop working, a rekey is often enough. If the hardware is worn, loose, damaged, outdated or not secure, replacement is better. Call (323) 997-8867 and we will help you decide.
Can you upgrade original 1950s locks in older Hawthorne homes?
Yes. Many post-war homes still have their original hardware. We assess the door and frame, then install new deadbolts or smart locks suited to the door, making sure the strike plate and latch are solid.
Do you install smart deadbolts?
Yes. We can install smart deadbolts on front and side doors and explain how they operate before we leave. Compatibility depends on your door, so describe it when you call (323) 997-8867.
Can my garage service door be keyed to match my other locks?
Often, yes. We can set up keyed-alike or master-keyed arrangements so one key can operate multiple doors, including a garage service door, depending on the hardware you select.
I manage rental units near Hawthorne Blvd. Can you handle tenant turnover?
Yes. We replace or rekey entry and deadbolt hardware so a new tenant is on fresh keys. We can often coordinate with your lease start, and you can reach us 24/7.
What can be done after an attempted break-in at a business?
We can inspect the damage, replace compromised locks, and recommend high-security hardware with a restricted keyway to control key duplication. This suits light-industrial spaces near the airport and aerospace corridor.
How is the price of lock replacement determined?
Price depends on the lock type, number of doors, keying requirements, door condition and timing of the call. We do not quote numbers on this page, but we will explain the factors when you phone (323) 997-8867.
Do I have to come to a shop?
No. Crenshaw Lock Company is fully mobile with no storefront. We come to your home, apartment or business in Hawthorne and do the work on site.
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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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