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Lock Installation in Inglewood, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides professional lock installation in Inglewood, California, for new doors, added deadbolts, and doors that never had a lock. We are fully mobile and available 24/7, and we come to your home or business. Call us at (323) 997-8867 to talk through your door.

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Installing a lock sounds simple until you are standing at a door that does not match the hardware you bought. Inglewood has an unusually wide mix of doors: heavy wood doors in 1920s Spanish and Craftsman homes, hollow-core doors in 1960s through 1980s apartment buildings, steel doors on retail frontage, and brand-new construction rising around the Hollywood Park development. Each one calls for a different approach, and a good installation starts with reading the door, not just fitting a lock to it.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner and lead technician David Shar built the business around mobile service. We have no storefront for you to visit. Our work happens at your door, with the tools and hardware needed to bore, mortise, chisel, and fit a lock properly the first time, whether it is a single deadbolt or a full set of entry hardware for a new build.

Lock installation is different from rekeying or lock repair. It means adding something that was not there: a deadbolt on a door that only had a knob, a lockset on a freshly hung door, a keyed entry on a gate or side door, or a mailbox or storage lock where none existed. If you are unsure which category your job falls into, call (323) 997-8867 and describe what you see. We will help you work out what is needed.

How it works in Inglewood

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    Talk through the door and the goal

    We start by understanding what you want: a first lock on a new door, an added deadbolt, a keyed-alike set, or upgraded security. We ask about door material, thickness, and whether it is an interior, exterior, or gate door so we arrive with suitable hardware.

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    Inspect the door and frame on site

    At your property we check the door's condition, the frame, the strike area, and any existing bore holes. A weak jamb or a thin door can undermine even a good lock, so we point out problems before drilling anything.

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    Choose hardware that fits the use

    We help you pick between deadbolts, knob or lever sets, mortise hardware, or commercial-grade options. For a rental, we may suggest keyed-alike or master-keyed arrangements. For historic homes, we consider hardware that suits the look of the door.

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    Prepare and install cleanly

    We mark, bore, and fit the lock, install the latch and strike, and reinforce the strike plate where appropriate. Care here matters most on older wood doors, where a clumsy cut can split original material.

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    Test, key, and walk you through it

    We operate the lock repeatedly with the door open and closed, confirm smooth throw into the frame, and hand over keys. We explain how to use any special features so you are comfortable before we leave.

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What affects the price

  • The type of lock: a basic deadbolt, a smart or keypad lock, a mortise set, and commercial panic hardware all differ in cost.
  • Door material and condition: solid wood, steel, and hollow-core doors need different prep, and a door needing repair or reinforcement adds work.
  • Number of locks: multiple doors or a keyed-alike set across several entries changes labor and hardware needs.
  • Whether the door must be newly bored or modified: adding a lock where none existed takes more work than replacing one in an existing hole.
  • Frame and strike reinforcement: upgrading a weak jamb or adding longer screws and a heavier strike plate adds time and materials.
  • Timing and location: after-hours or urgent calls, and travel to your specific location, can affect the final quote.

Why Inglewood chooses us

  • Fully mobile and 24/7: we work at your door, any hour, with no shop visit required.
  • Serving Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, so older door types and local building styles are familiar territory.
  • Experience with historic hardware: we understand the 1920s mortise and skeleton-key doors found in many Inglewood homes and can advise on replacing or preserving them.
  • Honest recommendations: if a cheaper hardware option will do the job, or if your door frame needs attention first, we say so.
  • Residential and commercial capability: from a single apartment door to storefront hardware, one provider can handle both.
  • Owner-led standards: David Shar's long experience sets the way the work is done, from the first conversation to the final test.

Lock Installation across Inglewood

Inglewood's housing is a good illustration of why lock installation is never one-size-fits-all. In Morningside Park and North Inglewood, many homes date to the 1920s, with Spanish and Mediterranean stucco or Craftsman detailing and original wood doors. A new owner in the 90301 area might want the old mortise and skeleton-key locks replaced with modern keyed-alike deadbolts after closing. That takes careful work so the door keeps its character while gaining modern security.

Farther through the city, Fairview Heights and Arbor Village mix single-family homes with the dense 1960s to 1980s apartment complexes along corridors like Manchester Blvd, Century Blvd, and Prairie Ave. Property managers in ZIPs such as 90302, 90303, and 90305 often need new deadbolts, added entry hardware, or locks for mailboxes and utility doors installed between tenants. We can coordinate several units in a single visit.

Around SoFi Stadium, the Hollywood Park development, the Kia Forum, and the newer Intuit Dome, new construction and busy commercial activity create their own needs: freshly hung doors that need hardware, storefronts that need dependable locks and panic hardware, and businesses preparing for event days. Because we are mobile and available around the clock, we can reach jobs across Inglewood from the I-405 and I-105 corridors to La Brea Ave and Crenshaw Blvd. Call (323) 997-8867 to discuss your door.

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Lock Installation in Inglewood — FAQs

What counts as lock installation versus rekeying?
Installation means adding a lock where there was none, such as a new deadbolt on a door or hardware on a newly hung door. Rekeying changes the key to an existing lock. If you are not sure which you need, call (323) 997-8867 and we will help sort it out.
Can you install a deadbolt on a door that only has a knob?
Usually yes. We check the door's thickness and material, bore the needed holes, install the deadbolt, and fit a strike plate into the frame. Very thin or damaged doors may need reinforcement first, and we will tell you if that applies.
I bought a 1920s home in Morningside Park. Can you replace the old skeleton-key locks?
Yes. We can replace original mortise locks with modern deadbolts, often keyed alike so one key opens every door. We take care with older wood doors to avoid damage, and we can discuss options that suit the home's style.
Do you install locks on new construction or renovated doors?
Yes. With redevelopment and renovation happening in Inglewood, we install entry sets, deadbolts, and other hardware on newly hung doors. Call (323) 997-8867 to describe the project and door type.
Can you handle several apartment units at once?
Yes. Property managers, including those near Manchester Blvd, can have multiple doors or mailbox locks done in one visit. Keyed-alike or master-key setups can be discussed during the call.
Do you work on storefronts and commercial doors near SoFi Stadium?
We do. Commercial work includes storefront locks and panic hardware. Since we are available 24/7, urgent needs around event schedules can be discussed any time at (323) 997-8867.
Do I need to buy the lock myself?
Not necessarily. We can recommend and supply hardware suited to your door and use. If you already have a lock, we can look at whether it fits your door and meets your security needs before installing it.
Do you have a shop I can visit?
No. Crenshaw Lock Company is fully mobile, so we come to your home or business in Inglewood. That lets us see your actual door and frame before we recommend hardware.
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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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