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Residential Locksmith in La Verne, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides residential locksmith service in La Verne, California, available 24/7 and fully mobile, so we come to your home. We handle rekeys, replacements, repairs and security upgrades. For a lockout or a lock that needs attention, call (323) 997-8867.

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A home in La Verne can mean many things: a Craftsman near D Street with a lock set older than anyone on the block, a student rental a few streets from the University of La Verne, or a newer foothill house on the north side where the garage door and side gate matter as much as the front entry. Each one calls for a different kind of locksmith work, and we treat them that way.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, led by owner and lead technician David Shar. We are a fully mobile business. There is no storefront to visit; our work happens at your door, whether that is mid-afternoon or the middle of the night, because we are available 24/7.

Our residential service covers the whole range: rekeying locks after a move or a lost key, replacing worn or damaged hardware, repairing deadbolts and latches that stick or spin, and upgrading doors to something more secure. If you are not sure what your home needs, we will look at the doors and tell you plainly what is worth doing and what is not.

How it works in La Verne

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    Call and describe the situation

    Phone (323) 997-8867 and tell us what is happening: a lockout, a lock that is failing, keys you no longer trust, or an upgrade you are planning. Details about the door, the lock brand if you know it, and the type of home help us bring the right tools and parts.

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    We come to you

    Because we are fully mobile, a technician drives to your La Verne address with a stocked vehicle. We work on site, whether it is a historic home in Old Town, a rental near campus or a house in the foothills.

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    Inspect the lock and door

    Before anything is changed, we check the lock, strike plate, door edge and frame. Many sticking or failing locks are really alignment problems, and older doors often need careful handling to avoid damage.

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    Explain your options

    We walk through what can be repaired, what should be rekeyed and what is better replaced. You decide before we begin, with no pressure toward work you do not need.

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    Complete the work

    We rekey, replace, repair or install the hardware, then test every key and the full lock operation. On older mortise sets we aim to preserve original character when it is practical to do so.

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    Final check and key handoff

    We confirm the door closes, latches and locks smoothly, hand over all keys, and mention any other weak points we noticed so you can plan for them later.

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What affects the price

  • The type of work: a rekey, a repair, a full replacement and a security upgrade each involve different labor and parts.
  • The hardware itself, including grade, brand and finish, and whether the lock is a standard deadbolt, a smart lock or an older mortise set.
  • The age and condition of the door and frame, which matters most with early-1900s Craftsman doors that may need extra care or fitting.
  • How many locks are involved, since rekeying several doors to one key is handled differently than a single cylinder.
  • The time of day and urgency of the call, as after-hours and emergency visits differ from scheduled work.
  • Special requirements, such as matching existing finishes, restricted keyways or hardware that must be sourced.

Why La Verne chooses us

  • Serving the region since 1987, with owner David Shar leading the work, so experience with older and unusual locks is built in.
  • Fully mobile and 24/7: we come to your door and have no storefront, which keeps our service focused on the job at your home.
  • Comfortable with period hardware, including mortise locks and skeleton-key doors common in historic La Verne homes.
  • Rental-friendly rekeying that suits landlords, property managers and students who need a clean key reset between tenants.
  • Plain-spoken recommendations: we tell you whether a repair or rekey will do before suggesting a replacement.
  • Familiar with the range of La Verne properties, from Old Town houses to foothill developments and hangar-style security near Brackett Field.

Residential Locksmith across La Verne

La Verne's housing mix shapes the work we do. In Old Town La Verne, around D Street and Bonita Ave, many early-1900s Craftsman and period homes still carry original mortise locks or skeleton-key doors. Owners often want better security without losing the look of the house, which usually means careful upgrades rather than ripping everything out. Homes in the 91750 ZIP code include many of these older properties.

Around the University of La Verne, student rentals change hands often. At the start of a term, a rekey is a sensible way for landlords and tenants to be sure that previous keys no longer work. In North La Verne and the Marshall Canyon foothills, newer developments climb toward Marshall Canyon Regional Park, and homeowners there commonly ask about deadbolt upgrades, garage entries, side gates and smart locks.

We also understand that Brackett Field adds a different kind of property, with general-aviation hangars that rely on padlocks and roll-door locks. Whether you are reaching us from Foothill Blvd, Arrow Hwy, Wheeler Ave or just off the SR-210 or SR-57, call (323) 997-8867 and we will come to you.

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Residential Locksmith in La Verne — FAQs

Do you offer residential locksmith service in La Verne at night?
Yes. We are available 24/7 and fully mobile, so you can call (323) 997-8867 any hour for a lockout or urgent lock problem at your La Verne home.
Can you work on the old mortise locks in Old Town La Verne Craftsman homes?
Yes. We work with mortise locks and skeleton-key doors. Depending on the condition, we can repair, rekey or upgrade them, and we try to preserve the original look of the door where practical.
What is the difference between rekeying and replacing a lock?
Rekeying changes the internal pins so old keys no longer work while keeping the same hardware. Replacement installs new hardware, which makes sense if the lock is worn, damaged or you want a higher security level.
I rent near the University of La Verne. Can a rekey be done at the start of a term?
Yes. Rekeying is a common step between tenants. Landlords and property managers can call (323) 997-8867 to arrange rekeying of one or several doors so all of them work with a new key.
Do you have a shop I can visit?
No. We are a mobile-only business with no storefront. Our technician comes to your home in La Verne with the tools and hardware needed.
Can you help with a hangar lock at Brackett Field?
We can discuss padlock and roll-door lock service for hangars. Call (323) 997-8867 with details about the door and lock so we can plan the right approach.
How is the price of residential work determined?
It depends on factors like the type of work, the hardware, the condition of the door, the number of locks and the urgency of the visit. We explain the options before starting the work.
Do you install smart locks and deadbolt upgrades?
Yes, we can upgrade doors with stronger deadbolts and compatible hardware. For foothill homes and other newer builds, we can advise on which entries, such as front, garage or side doors, are worth prioritizing.
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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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