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Lock Replacement in Inglewood, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides mobile lock replacement in Inglewood, 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 We come to your home, apartment or business and swap worn, damaged or outdated locks for new hardware.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.

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Locks wear out, get compromised, or simply stop fitting the way you live. In Inglewood, that happens for very different reasons depending on the block. A 1920s Spanish home in Morningside Park may still be running its original mortise lock and skeleton-key door hardware. A 1960s apartment building may have a deadbolt that has been passed through dozens of tenants. A shop near the stadium district may need hardware that stands up to heavy foot traffic. Replacement is the right answer in all of these cases, and it is different from a simple rekey.

Lock replacement means we remove the old hardware and install new locks keyed to your needs: new deadbolts, knob or lever sets, keyed-alike sets so one key works every door, or smart-ready hardware if that suits you. We will tell you honestly when a rekey of your existing lock would do the job for less, and when the lock is too worn, damaged or dated to be worth keeping.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, led by owner and lead tech David Shar. We are fully mobile. There is no storefront to visit, so everything happens at your door, whether you call in the middle of the day or well after midnight.

How it works in Inglewood

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    Tell us what you have and what you want

    Call (323) 997-8867 and describe the doors involved, what is wrong with the current locks, and whether you want keyed-alike hardware, higher security, or simply a fresh set of keys. Photos of the existing hardware help, especially for older doors.

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    Look at the door and the old hardware

    On site, we check the lock, the strike plate, the door edge and the frame. On older Inglewood homes, we look at whether the door was bored for a modern deadbolt or is still set up for a mortise lock, because that decides what can be installed cleanly.

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    Recommend the right hardware

    We explain the realistic options, including replacement versus rekey, grade of hardware, finish, and whether the new locks should be keyed alike. You decide before we start any work.

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    Remove the old locks and install the new ones

    We take out the old hardware and fit the new locks, adjusting the latch, strike and alignment so the bolt throws smoothly without forcing the door. Where an old mortise pocket is left behind, we discuss options for the opening.

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    Test, cut keys and hand over

    We operate every lock repeatedly with the door open and closed, confirm the keys work, and hand everything over. For multi-door jobs, we make sure the keying matches your plan so nothing gets mixed up.

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What affects the price

  • How many locks are being replaced, since a single deadbolt and a whole-house or multi-unit job are scoped very differently.
  • The type and grade of hardware you choose, from basic keyed knobs to higher-security deadbolts, electronic or smart-ready locks.
  • Whether the door needs modification, such as re-boring, patching an old mortise pocket, or adjusting a frame that has shifted.
  • Whether the locks are keyed alike or need a master key system across several units or doors.
  • Commercial requirements such as panic hardware, storefront cylinders or specific finishes for a business.
  • Timing, including whether the work is an emergency at night or on a weekend versus a scheduled visit.

Why Inglewood chooses us

  • Fully mobile service, 24/7, so there is no storefront trip and no waiting on a shop to open.
  • Operating since 1987, which means plenty of experience with the old mortise and skeleton-key hardware found in 1920s Inglewood homes.
  • We will say plainly when a rekey is enough, rather than selling you new locks you do not need.
  • Experience across residential, apartment and commercial jobs, from single front doors to multi-unit turnovers.
  • The owner, David Shar, leads the work, so there is real accountability behind each job.
  • Clear explanation of options before work begins, with no pressure to upgrade beyond what the door needs.

Lock Replacement across Inglewood

Inglewood's housing is a patchwork, and lock needs follow it. In Morningside Park and North Inglewood, you will find 1920s Spanish/Mediterranean and Craftsman homes where original mortise locks and skeleton-key doors are still common. New owners often want those replaced with modern keyed-alike deadbolts right after closing, and we can work out what the old doors will accept. Fairview Heights and Arbor Village include 1940s and 1950s stucco homes and mid-century buildings where worn knobsets and tired deadbolts are the usual culprits.

Apartment buildings from the 1960s through the 1980s are everywhere, including along Manchester Blvd, Century Blvd and Prairie Ave. Managers there often need several units rekeyed or replaced between tenants, along with mailbox lock replacement. In ZIP codes like 90301, 90302, 90303 and 90305, we handle these turnovers door by door. Gated communities such as Carlton Square and the newer residential development around SoFi Stadium and Hollywood Park bring their own hardware preferences, often more modern and sometimes smart-ready.

The venue district shapes commercial demand. Businesses near SoFi Stadium, the Kia Forum and the Intuit Dome can need emergency storefront lock and panic-hardware service around event days. Whether you are off I-405, I-105, La Brea Ave or Crenshaw Blvd, we come to you. Call (323) 997-8867 any hour.

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Lock Replacement in Inglewood — FAQs

What is the difference between lock replacement and rekeying?
Rekeying changes the internal pins so old keys stop working while keeping the same lock body. Replacement installs entirely new hardware. If your lock is worn, damaged, outdated or not secure enough, replacement makes more sense. Call (323) 997-8867 and we will tell you which fits.
Can you replace the original mortise locks in my Morningside Park home?
Yes. Many 1920s homes there have original mortise locks and skeleton-key doors. We assess the door, then replace them with modern deadbolts or other hardware, often keyed alike so one key opens every door. Some old pockets need extra work to fit new hardware.
Do you offer lock replacement at night and on weekends?
Yes. Crenshaw Lock Company is available 24/7 and fully mobile. If a break-in damaged a lock or you need a door secured after hours, call (323) 997-8867.
Can all my locks be keyed alike?
Usually, yes. We can set a house up so one key works every exterior door, depending on the brands and hardware chosen. We will walk through the options before installing so the result matches how you actually use your doors.
I manage apartments off Manchester Blvd. Can you handle multiple units?
Yes. We handle tenant turnovers, including rekeying or replacing unit locks and replacing mailbox locks. Tell us how many doors are involved and whether you want a master key arrangement.
Do you service businesses near SoFi Stadium and the Forum?
Yes. We handle commercial storefront locks and panic hardware, including emergency calls. Event-day timing is unpredictable, so call (323) 997-8867 and we will plan around your needs.
Should I replace locks after moving into a new home?
It is a smart move, since you cannot know who holds copies of the old keys. Depending on the condition of the hardware, we may rekey or replace. Older Inglewood homes often benefit from replacement.
Do I need to bring my locks to a shop?
No. We are mobile only and there is no storefront to visit. We bring the hardware and tools to your door anywhere in Inglewood.
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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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