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Residential Locksmith in Inglewood, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides mobile residential locksmith service in Inglewood, California, available 24/7. We rekey, replace, repair and upgrade home locks, from 1920s mortise sets to modern deadbolts. We come to your door with the tools on board. Call (323) 997-8867 any hour.

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  • Available 24/7
  • Price quoted before we start
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Inglewood's housing is a real mix. Morningside Park and North Inglewood have 1920s Spanish and Craftsman homes with original hardware, stucco houses from the 1940s and 50s fill much of the city, and apartment complexes from the 1960s through the 80s house a large share of residents. Each of those calls for a different kind of lock work, and a residential locksmith here needs to be comfortable with all of it.

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. There is no storefront to visit; we travel to your home, apartment building or rental property, and we answer around the clock, so a lockout at night or a broken deadbolt on a weekend is not a problem that has to wait.

Our residential work covers the full range: rekeying after a move or a tenant change, replacing worn or damaged locks, repairing sticking or loose hardware, and upgrading to better deadbolts and entry sets. We explain the options plainly, tell you what is actually needed, and leave you with locks that work smoothly.

How it works in Inglewood

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    Call and describe the situation

    Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us what is going on: a lockout, a rekey after buying a home, a failing deadbolt, or several apartment units. We ask about the type of door and lock so we can bring suitable parts and tools.

  2. 2

    We come to you

    Because we are mobile, the work happens at your property, whether that is a bungalow near Crenshaw Blvd or an apartment building off Manchester Blvd. We confirm who is authorized to request work before we begin.

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    Inspect the hardware

    We look at the lock, the door, the strike plate and the frame. In older homes we check whether original mortise hardware can be serviced or whether replacement makes more sense. Many problems turn out to be alignment or wear rather than a bad lock.

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    Explain options and the price drivers

    We walk through rekeying versus replacing, keyed-alike setups, and security upgrades, and explain what affects the cost before work starts so there are no surprises.

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    Do the work cleanly

    We rekey, install or repair the locks, reinforce strike plates where needed, and make sure the door closes and latches properly without forcing.

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    Test and hand over keys

    We operate every lock with the new keys, confirm old keys no longer work where we rekeyed, and show you how everything functions before we leave.

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What affects the price

  • Whether the job is a rekey, a repair or a full replacement, since rekeying existing hardware generally involves less material than new locks.
  • The number of locks or units involved, which matters for apartment managers rekeying between tenants and for homeowners who want every door keyed alike.
  • The type and grade of hardware chosen, from standard deadbolts to higher-security or smart-capable models.
  • The age and condition of the door and frame, including older mortise-lock doors that may need mortising work or strike reinforcement.
  • The time of day and urgency, since after-hours and emergency calls differ from scheduled appointments.
  • Special items such as mailbox locks, gate hardware or specialty keys that need extra parts or time.

Why Inglewood chooses us

  • Fully mobile and available 24/7, so help comes to your door instead of asking you to travel anywhere.
  • In business since 1987, with long experience across Los Angeles area housing, including pre-war homes.
  • Comfortable with 1920s mortise locks and skeleton-key doors, and honest about when to keep, repair or replace them.
  • Multi-unit rekeying experience for property managers who need locks turned over between tenants efficiently.
  • Straightforward advice: we recommend what the door needs and explain why, without pushing unnecessary upgrades.
  • Owner involvement through David Shar, so the standards stay consistent.

Residential Locksmith across Inglewood

Inglewood's older grids, including Morningside Park and North Inglewood, are where many of our home calls begin. A new owner of a 1920s Spanish home often wants the original mortise and skeleton-key locks replaced with modern keyed-alike deadbolts right after closing. That lets one key work every exterior door while keeping the character of the house. Fairview Heights and Arbor Village have their own mix of stucco homes and multi-family buildings with their own lock needs.

Apartment stock is a big part of the picture. Along Manchester Blvd, Century Blvd and Prairie Ave, managers often need several units rekeyed and a mailbox lock replaced between tenants. We can work through a list of doors in one visit. We serve addresses in ZIP codes 90301, 90302, 90303 and 90305, reaching them via I-405, I-105, La Brea Ave and Crenshaw Blvd.

Redevelopment around SoFi Stadium, Hollywood Park and the Intuit Dome has brought new residential construction and renovations, and renovation often means lockset upgrades. Nearby businesses on event days sometimes need emergency storefront lock help, and we can discuss that when you call (323) 997-8867.

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Residential Locksmith in Inglewood — FAQs

Can you replace the original skeleton-key locks in my Morningside Park home?
Yes. We can replace old mortise and skeleton-key hardware with modern deadbolts, keyed alike if you like. We can also tell you if an original lock is worth keeping. Call (323) 997-8867 to discuss your doors.
Do you offer 24/7 residential locksmith service in Inglewood?
Yes. We are available around the clock and fully mobile, so we come to your home at any hour. Call (323) 997-8867.
Should I rekey or replace my locks after buying a home?
Rekeying is often enough if the hardware is in good shape, since it makes old keys useless. If locks are worn, damaged or outdated, replacement is better. We will inspect and advise honestly.
Can you rekey multiple apartment units in one visit?
Yes. Property managers off Manchester Blvd and elsewhere can have several units rekeyed, and mailbox locks replaced, in a single visit. Call (323) 997-8867 with the unit count and lock types.
Do I need to visit your shop?
No. We are mobile only and have no storefront. We bring parts and tools to your property.
What affects the price of residential lock work?
The type of work, number of locks, hardware grade, door condition and time of day all matter. We explain these factors before starting so you know what to expect.
Can you make all my doors work with one key?
Yes. Keyed-alike setups let a single key operate multiple locks. We can rekey existing compatible hardware or install new matching locks.
Which Inglewood ZIP codes do you serve?
We serve Inglewood including 90301, 90302, 90303 and 90305, and the surrounding Los Angeles area. Call (323) 997-8867 to confirm your address.
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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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