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Lock Installation in Lakewood, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides mobile lock installation in Lakewood, California, 24/7. We install new locks and deadbolts on new doors or where none existed before, coming to your home or business. Call (323) 997-8867 to describe your door and schedule installation.

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Lakewood was built fast. Between roughly 1950 and 1953, builders put up tens of thousands of single-story stucco ranch houses, and most of them left the factory with the same builder-grade Kwikset hardware. Seven decades later, that uniformity shapes what lock installation looks like here. Some homeowners are adding a deadbolt where a door only ever had a basic knob lock. Others are fitting a new side door, a converted garage entry, or a back gate, and need hardware that actually matches the opening.

Lock installation is different from rekeying or repair. You are putting hardware where it did not exist, or replacing it with something different. That means measuring the door, checking its thickness and edge, drilling the right bore holes cleanly, setting the latch and strike so the door closes without binding, and making sure the finished lock turns smoothly. A badly drilled hole or a misaligned strike can leave a new lock sticking or weak, so the details matter more than the brand on the box.

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, so we bring tools, hardware options, and experience to your door in Lakewood at any hour, including nights and weekends.

How it works in Lakewood

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    Tell us about the door

    Call (323) 997-8867 and describe what you have: the door material, whether it is a new door or an existing one with no lock, and what kind of security you want. Photos of the door and edge help us bring suitable hardware.

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    Inspect and measure on site

    We check the door's thickness, material, and condition, plus the frame and jamb. On older ranch houses, wood can be worn, painted over many times, or slightly out of square, and we account for that before drilling anything.

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    Choose the right hardware

    We talk through options such as a single-cylinder deadbolt, a handleset, or a keyed knob, and explain the tradeoffs in plain terms. You decide what fits your door, your household, and your comfort level.

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    Prepare the door and install

    We mark and drill the cross bore and edge bore, mortise the latch and strike plate, and mount the lock. Where it makes sense, we reinforce the strike area with longer screws that reach the framing so the lock is only as strong as the door around it.

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    Test and hand over keys

    We cycle the lock repeatedly with the door open and closed, confirm the bolt fully throws into the strike, and check alignment. Then we give you your keys and show you how the lock operates.

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What affects the price

  • The type of door: solid wood, hollow-core, metal, or glass-paneled doors need different preparation and can change the amount of work involved.
  • Whether the door is already drilled or needs new bore holes cut from scratch, which is the heart of true installation work.
  • The hardware you choose, including grade, finish, and whether you want a deadbolt only, a handleset, or a matched set of several locks keyed alike.
  • The number of locks being installed in one visit, such as front, side, and back doors all keyed to a single key.
  • Frame and strike condition, since worn or split jambs may need reinforcement before the lock will perform well.
  • Time of day, since a late-night or weekend call is handled differently than a scheduled daytime visit.

Why Lakewood chooses us

  • Fully mobile service: we do the work at your door in Lakewood, not at a shop counter, so the fit is checked on the actual door.
  • Operating since 1987, with owner David Shar leading the work, which means familiarity with the older doors and hardware common in mid-century tract homes.
  • Experience with the uniform 1950s ranch layout, so we know what the typical front, side, and garage-entry doors tend to need.
  • Honest recommendations: if a door is too damaged to hold a new lock well, we say so rather than install hardware that will fail.
  • Available 24/7, so a door that cannot be secured tonight can be addressed tonight.
  • Hardware matched to your needs, including keying several new locks to one key to avoid a heavy keyring.

Lock Installation across Lakewood

Lakewood's housing is unusually consistent, which is why installation requests here follow patterns. In Lakewood Park and Lakewood Village, the typical house is a 1950s single-story stucco ranch with a builder-grade Kwikset lockset on the front door. Many owners call to add a proper deadbolt, secure a side door that never had one, or fit hardware on a door added during a remodel or garage conversion. In Carson Park, we also see older mid-century hardware that has seized or worn, where replacing it with a fresh installation is the sensible path.

Resale activity adds to the workload. When a tract home in the 90712 area changes hands, buyers often want new locks installed or added at every entry, then keyed consistently. We can install a matching set so you carry one key instead of several.

On the commercial side, Lakewood Center and the retail corridors along Lakewood Blvd, Del Amo Blvd, and Carson St anchor a busy business community, and The Centre at Sycamore Plaza and nearby shops have their own needs for new doors and hardware. We serve ZIP codes 90711, 90712, 90713, 90714, and 90715, reachable by I-605 and SR-91, and we come to you wherever you are in the city, near Rynerson Park, Mayfair Park, or anywhere between.

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Lock Installation in Lakewood — FAQs

What is the difference between lock installation and rekeying?
Rekeying changes the internal pins of an existing lock so a different key works. Installation puts new hardware on a door, often drilling new holes where no lock existed. If your Lakewood door already has a working lock you like, rekeying may be enough. Call (323) 997-8867 and we will help you decide.
Can you add a deadbolt to a door that only has a knob lock?
Yes. Many original 1950s Lakewood doors have only a knob lock. We can drill a new bore above it, install a deadbolt, and align the strike into the frame. We check the door's thickness and condition first to make sure it can support the new lock.
Do you install locks on brand-new doors?
Yes. If you have a new exterior door, a converted garage entry, or a door added in a remodel, we can drill and fit the lock hardware, set the strike, and test the door. Bring us the door details at (323) 997-8867 and we will plan the work.
Can several locks be keyed to the same key?
Yes. We can install a set of new locks for the front, side, and back doors keyed alike, so one key opens all of them. This is popular after a home purchase in Lakewood Park or Lakewood Village.
Are you available outside normal business hours?
Yes. We are 24/7 and fully mobile. If a door cannot be secured, such as after a break-in attempt or a failed lock, you can call (323) 997-8867 at any hour.
Do I need to be home during installation?
We need access to the door and someone to approve the hardware choice and receive the keys. For rentals or properties managed by others, let us know in advance who is authorized to approve the work.
Will a new lock work on my old door?
Usually, but it depends on the door's condition. Older, painted, or warped doors and worn jambs may need adjustment or reinforcement. We inspect the door first and tell you honestly if something should be repaired before the lock goes in.
Do you install locks for businesses near Lakewood Center?
Yes. We handle commercial lock installation for storefronts and offices in Lakewood, and can also help with keying and key control for staff. Call (323) 997-8867 to discuss your doors and needs.
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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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