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Commercial Locksmith in Lakewood, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides 24/7 mobile commercial locksmith service in Lakewood, California, for offices, retail stores, warehouses and industrial sites. We come to your business for rekeying, master key systems, panic hardware, lockouts and repairs. Call (323) 997-8867 any hour, any day.

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  • Available 24/7
  • Price quoted before we start
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A business lock does more than keep a door shut. It decides who can open the shop, who can reach the stockroom, and what happens when an employee leaves with a key. In Lakewood, where a big retail and commercial core sits around Lakewood Center and smaller strip centers line Lakewood Blvd, Del Amo Blvd and Carson St, those questions come up constantly. Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and commercial work is a natural part of that.

We are fully mobile. There is no storefront to visit; our technician drives to you with the tools and hardware needed to work on site. That suits a business that cannot close its doors to wait at a shop, and it means we can handle after-hours problems like a jammed back door, a broken key in a rear entry, or a door that will not latch after a break-in attempt.

This page explains how our commercial work typically runs in Lakewood, what shapes the cost, and what to expect. We do not quote prices on a web page because every building, door and hardware grade is different. We would rather look at the actual job and give you a straight answer. Owner and lead tech David Shar built the company on that approach.

How it works in Lakewood

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    You call, we talk through the problem

    Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us what is happening: a lockout, a rekey for new staff, a failing closer, or a full master key plan. We ask about the door type, the lock brand if you know it, and whether the building is occupied, so we arrive with the right gear.

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    On-site assessment

    We look at the doors, frames, cylinders and any existing hardware. In a Lakewood Center storefront that might be a glass door with a rim cylinder; in an industrial unit near I-605 it could be a steel door with a heavy-duty deadbolt. We explain what is worth repairing and what should be replaced.

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    Clear scope before work begins

    Before we touch anything, we confirm what we plan to do and what it involves. You decide whether to rekey, replace, or add hardware. We confirm that the person requesting the work has authority over the space.

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    Rekey, repair, or install

    We do the work at your door: rekeying cylinders, setting up a master key hierarchy so managers and staff get the right level of access, fitting panic bars or deadbolts, or adjusting closers and strikes. Non-destructive entry is our first approach on lockouts.

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    Testing and key handoff

    We test every lock repeatedly with the door open and closed, confirm keys operate smoothly, and hand over keys with a note of who holds what. We suggest a simple key log so you can track access going forward.

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What affects the price

  • The type of work: a lockout, a rekey, a repair and a new installation each involve different time and parts.
  • The number of doors or cylinders involved, especially for rekeying a whole suite or building to a single key system.
  • Hardware grade and brand, since commercial-grade deadbolts, mortise locks and panic devices vary widely.
  • Complexity of a master key system, including how many levels of access and how many key holders you need.
  • Condition of the door and frame, because a warped door or damaged strike can add repair work beyond the lock itself.
  • Timing and access, such as after-hours or urgent calls versus scheduled daytime appointments.

Why Lakewood chooses us

  • Fully mobile service, so we work at your door instead of asking you to bring hardware anywhere.
  • Operating since 1987, with decades of experience on the kinds of commercial doors found across Los Angeles County.
  • Available 24/7, which matters when a retail or warehouse door fails at closing time or overnight.
  • Owner involvement: David Shar leads the company, so standards come from the top.
  • We explain options plainly and do not push replacement when a repair or rekey will do.
  • We favor non-destructive entry on lockouts to protect your doors and frames.

Commercial Locksmith across Lakewood

Lakewood was built in the early 1950s as a planned tract community, often called the Levittown of the West, and its commercial life grew around Lakewood Center, the large regional mall that opened in those same years. Retail tenants there regularly need storefront rekeys, master key setups when new staff are hired, and hardware updates after turnover. Nearby, The Centre at Sycamore Plaza and the strip centers along Lakewood Blvd, Del Amo Blvd and Carson St have their own mix of small offices, salons, clinics and shops with doors that see heavy daily use.

We serve business customers across Lakewood Village, Lakewood Park and Carson Park, and across ZIP codes 90711, 90712, 90713, 90714 and 90715. Easy access from I-605 and SR-91 means we can reach commercial and light-industrial sites on the city edges as well as the central core. Whether your door faces a parking lot near Mayfair Park or sits in a quiet office row close to Rynerson Park, the process is the same.

Because so much of Lakewood's housing is uniform tract construction, many small business owners also run operations from or near residential-style buildings, and some older commercial doors still carry original, dated hardware. We can assess whether that hardware still protects you and suggest upgrades that make sense for your budget and risk.

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Other Lakewood locksmith services

See all of our Lakewood services, or our citywide commercial locksmith page.

Commercial Locksmith in Lakewood — FAQs

Do you offer commercial locksmith service in Lakewood at night?
Yes. We are available 24/7 and fully mobile. Call (323) 997-8867 and we will talk through your situation at any hour.
Can you rekey all the locks at my business after an employee leaves?
Yes. Rekeying makes old keys stop working without replacing the hardware in most cases. We can do a single door or the whole suite and set up a new key plan.
What is a master key system and does my shop need one?
A master key system lets different keys open different sets of doors, so a manager can open everything while staff open only what they need. It suits multi-room offices, retail with stockrooms and warehouses. We can design one for your layout.
Can you help a tenant at Lakewood Center?
We can work on storefront locks, rear service doors and stockroom hardware for retail tenants. Mall or landlord rules may apply, so check your lease and tell us about any requirements when you call (323) 997-8867.
Do you have a shop I can visit?
No. We are mobile only. Our technician comes to your business with the tools and hardware needed for the job.
How much will a commercial lock job cost?
It depends on the number of doors, the hardware grade, the type of work and the timing. We give a clear scope and cost after learning the details, so call (323) 997-8867 to discuss your job.
Can you install panic bars or exit devices?
Yes. We can fit and adjust panic hardware and related door equipment. Fire and building code requirements apply to many doors, so we will discuss what your entry needs.
Will you damage my door if I am locked out?
Our first approach is non-destructive entry. If a lock is seized or damaged, we explain options before drilling or replacing anything.
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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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