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Deadbolt Installation in Inglewood, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides mobile deadbolt installation in Inglewood, California, 24/7. We add or replace single- and double-cylinder deadbolts at your door, whether it's a 1920s Spanish home or an apartment unit. Call (323) 997-8867 to talk through your door and schedule service.

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A deadbolt is one of the simplest upgrades that makes a front door meaningfully harder to defeat, but only when it is the right bolt, installed correctly, in a door and frame that can support it. In Inglewood, doors vary enormously. You will find original 1920s doors in Morningside Park and North Inglewood, stucco homes from the 1940s and 50s, and many apartment complexes built between the 1960s and the 1980s. Each one calls for a slightly different approach.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner and lead technician David Shar has seen just about every door situation a city like Inglewood can produce. We are fully mobile. There is no storefront to visit; we bring the hardware and tools to your door, day or night, and we are available 24/7.

This page explains how deadbolt installation works for Inglewood homes and rentals: what the process looks like, what affects the cost, how to choose between single and double cylinder, and what to know about older doors, apartment buildings, and new construction near the stadium district.

How it works in Inglewood

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    Talk through the door and the goal

    When you call (323) 997-8867, we ask what you want to accomplish: adding a first deadbolt, replacing a worn one, upgrading after a move, or matching several doors to one key. We also ask about the door material, its thickness, and whether there is an existing hole. This helps us bring suitable hardware.

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    Inspect the door, frame, and strike area

    On site, we look at the door edge, the bore holes, and the jamb. A strong bolt is only as good as what it is anchored to. A cracked jamb or a thin, tired strike plate on an older Inglewood home is common, and we point it out before we start rather than after.

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    Choose single or double cylinder

    A single-cylinder deadbolt turns with a key outside and a thumbturn inside. A double-cylinder needs a key on both sides, which can matter for doors with glass nearby but must be weighed against fire and emergency exit concerns. We explain the tradeoffs and let you decide.

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    Prepare and install the hardware

    If the door has no bore, we cut it to standard dimensions. If a lock already exists, we remove it and fit the new bolt, checking the backset and bolt alignment. We install a reinforced strike plate with screws long enough to reach the framing, not just the thin trim.

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    Test, key, and walk you through it

    We operate the bolt repeatedly with the door open and closed, confirm it throws fully into the strike, and check that the keys work smoothly. If you want several doors keyed alike, we set that up so one key covers them. You get the keys and a quick walkthrough before we leave.

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What affects the price

  • Whether you need a new installation, which may include drilling a bore in the door, or a replacement into an existing hole.
  • The grade and brand of deadbolt you choose, from standard residential hardware to higher-security options with pick- and drill-resistant features.
  • Door and frame condition, since a reinforced strike plate, jamb repair, or a worn door edge can add time and materials.
  • The number of doors, particularly if you want multiple locks keyed alike, as in a whole-house changeover after a purchase.
  • Door material and type, as solid wood, metal, and hollow-core doors, or doors with glass, are each handled differently.
  • The time of day and urgency of the call, since after-hours and emergency work differs from a scheduled daytime visit.

Why Inglewood chooses us

  • Fully mobile service: we come to your door in Inglewood, with no storefront trip and no need to take your door anywhere.
  • In business since 1987, with owner and lead technician David Shar bringing long experience with older Southern California doors.
  • We evaluate the door and strike before installing, so you are not paying for a good bolt in a weak frame.
  • Honest guidance on single versus double cylinder, including the emergency-exit tradeoffs, rather than defaulting to the more expensive option.
  • Experience with both older homes and apartment-style doors, including keyed-alike setups across multiple entries.
  • Available 24/7, so a broken or compromised lock does not have to wait until morning.

Deadbolt Installation across Inglewood

Inglewood's housing tells you a lot about its locks. Morningside Park and North Inglewood have 1920s Spanish and Mediterranean homes and Craftsman bungalows, many with original mortise locks and skeleton-key hardware. A common scenario is a buyer who has just closed on one of these homes and wants every old lock replaced with modern deadbolts keyed alike, so one key works the front, back, and side doors. We can assess each door, since some older doors need care when fitting a modern bore, and set the whole house up in one visit.

Fairview Heights and Arbor Village have a mix of stucco homes from the 1940s and 50s and newer residential construction, plus the dense apartment stock along corridors like Manchester Blvd and Century Blvd. Property managers often need deadbolts replaced or rekeyed between tenants, and we can work through several units while keeping keying consistent. In ZIP codes such as 90301 and 90302, where older single-family blocks sit near multifamily buildings, we see both situations regularly.

With SoFi Stadium, the Kia Forum, the Intuit Dome, and the Hollywood Park development reshaping the area, more homes are being renovated and more people are upgrading locksets as they update properties. Whether you are near Market Street downtown, close to Prairie Ave in 90303 or 90305, or just off the I-405 or I-105, call (323) 997-8867 and we will come to you.

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Deadbolt Installation in Inglewood — FAQs

Do you install deadbolts at homes in Inglewood at night?
Yes. Crenshaw Lock Company is available 24/7 and fully mobile, so we can come to your Inglewood home outside regular hours. Call (323) 997-8867 and describe the door.
Can you add a deadbolt to a door that does not have one?
Usually, yes. If the door is thick and solid enough, we can drill a new bore and install the bolt and a reinforced strike plate. Very thin or hollow doors may need a different approach, and we will tell you before we start.
Should I choose a single- or double-cylinder deadbolt?
Single-cylinder is the usual choice, since you can open it from inside without a key, which matters in an emergency. Double-cylinder is sometimes used near glass but needs a key inside, so we discuss the safety tradeoffs with you first.
I bought an older home in Morningside Park. Can you replace the old mortise locks?
Yes. Many 1920s homes have original mortise or skeleton-key locks. We can replace them with modern deadbolts, key them alike, and check that each door and frame can handle the new hardware. Call (323) 997-8867 to plan it.
Can you do several apartment units at once?
Yes. Property managers in Inglewood often need multiple units updated between tenants. We can install or replace deadbolts and keep keying organized across units. Tell us the number of doors when you call.
Will a new deadbolt work with my existing door?
In most cases, yes, since standard deadbolts fit common bore sizes. We check door thickness, backset, and edge condition on site and adjust the installation as needed.
Does a deadbolt make my door secure by itself?
Not entirely. A strong bolt also needs a solid frame and a properly anchored strike plate. That is why we inspect the jamb and use longer screws that reach the framing.
Do you have a shop I can visit in Inglewood?
No. We are mobile only and come to you. Call (323) 997-8867 any time to arrange service at your home or building.
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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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