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Lock Repair in Lakewood, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides 24/7 mobile lock repair in Lakewood, California. We fix sticking, jammed, loose and misaligned locks, deadbolts and latches at your door, day or night. Call (323) 997-8867 and describe what the lock is doing, and we will plan the repair from there.

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  • Available 24/7
  • Price quoted before we start
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Most locks in Lakewood have been in service a long time. The city was built as a tract suburb in the early 1950s, and tens of thousands of single-story stucco ranch houses went up in just a few years. A great many of them still carry their original builder-grade Kwikset locksets. After decades of daily use, those locks tend to fail in predictable ways: a key that drags or has to be jiggled, a deadbolt that no longer throws all the way, a knob that spins loose, or a latch that no longer lines up with the strike plate.

A failing lock is not always a lock that needs replacing. Often the cylinder is worn, a screw has backed out, the door has shifted slightly with the seasons, or the bolt is rubbing against a misaligned jamb. Repairing the real cause can keep a perfectly serviceable lockset working, and it is usually the sensible first step. When a lock is too far gone, we will say so plainly and explain the options for replacing 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, so there is no shop to drive to. We come to your home, apartment or business in Lakewood with tools and parts for the repair, and we are available around the clock, including nights, weekends and holidays.

How it works in Lakewood

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    You call and describe the problem

    Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us what the lock is doing. Does the key stick, does the bolt only partly extend, is the knob loose, or are you locked out? Those details help us bring the right tools and parts for your door.

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    We come to you

    We are a mobile service with no storefront, so the work happens at your door in Lakewood. If you are locked out because a deadbolt has seized, getting you inside without unnecessary damage comes first.

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    Diagnose the real cause

    We check the key, the cylinder, the bolt and latch, the strike plate and the way the door sits in its frame. A sticking lock may need cleaning or a worn cylinder replaced. A jammed deadbolt may actually be a door alignment problem.

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    Repair, adjust or replace parts

    Depending on what we find, we tighten or realign hardware, adjust the strike, service the mechanism, or swap worn components. Where repair no longer makes sense, we explain why and go over replacement choices before doing anything.

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    Test and hand back the keys

    We operate the lock repeatedly with the door open and closed, confirm the bolt fully engages, and make sure every key works smoothly. We walk you through anything worth watching so you are not surprised by the same problem later.

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What affects the price

  • The type of fault: a simple adjustment or realignment is a different job than a worn cylinder or a broken internal mechanism.
  • Whether parts must be replaced, and the grade and finish of the hardware, such as a basic builder-grade lockset versus a higher-security deadbolt.
  • Whether you are locked out, since a seized lock may require careful entry before any repair can begin.
  • The number of locks involved, for example one stubborn front door versus every exterior door on a home.
  • Door and frame condition, because a shifted door or worn jamb can add work beyond the lock itself.
  • Time of day, as after-hours, weekend and holiday calls are handled differently from scheduled daytime work.

Why Lakewood chooses us

  • Fully mobile, so repairs happen at your door instead of you taking a lock apart and carrying it somewhere.
  • In business since 1987, which means long familiarity with the older residential hardware found in 1950s tract homes.
  • Repair-first approach: we look for the actual cause and tell you honestly when a lock can be saved and when it cannot.
  • Available 24/7 for urgent situations like a seized deadbolt or a door that will not latch at night.
  • We explain our findings and your options before work begins, so there are no surprises about what is being done.
  • Experience with both homes and commercial doors, from ranch house deadbolts to storefront hardware.

Lock Repair across Lakewood

Lakewood's housing is unusually uniform. The tract homes in neighborhoods like Lakewood Village, Lakewood Park and Carson Park were built from similar plans in the early 1950s, and many still run original Kwikset hardware. That uniformity means we see familiar patterns: worn cylinders, loose knobs, and mid-century deadbolts that have seized in the jamb. A typical call might be a lockout at a Carson Park ranch house where the deadbolt has frozen, or a Lakewood Park home heading into escrow where the seller wants every lock working properly before the buyer's walkthrough.

Lock trouble is not limited to homes. The retail and commercial core around Lakewood Center, The Centre at Sycamore Plaza and the surrounding corridors includes storefront doors that get opened and closed constantly, and those locks wear quickly. We can repair or adjust commercial hardware as well, and help with rekeying when staff change.

We serve Lakewood ZIP codes 90711, 90712, 90713, 90714 and 90715, and we reach customers near Rynerson Park and Mayfair Park as easily as those along Lakewood Blvd, Del Amo Blvd, Carson St, SR-91 or I-605. Wherever you are in town, call (323) 997-8867 any hour.

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Other Lakewood locksmith services

See all of our Lakewood services, or our citywide lock repair page.

Lock Repair in Lakewood — FAQs

Can you repair the original Kwikset locks found in many Lakewood homes?
In many cases, yes. Original builder-grade locksets often just need adjustment, cleaning, a new cylinder or replacement parts. If a lock is worn beyond reasonable repair, we will tell you and discuss replacement. Call (323) 997-8867 to describe the problem.
My key sticks or I have to jiggle it. Does the lock need replacing?
Not necessarily. Sticking is often caused by wear, debris, or a worn key, and sometimes a repair or cylinder swap fixes it. We check the lock and the key before recommending anything.
My deadbolt will not fully extend or retract. What is going on?
Frequently the door has shifted and the bolt no longer lines up with the strike plate or jamb. Other times the mechanism inside is failing. We check the alignment first, since adjusting it can solve the problem without new hardware.
Do you come out at night or on weekends?
Yes. We are available 24/7 and fully mobile, so you can call (323) 997-8867 at any hour, including holidays, and we will arrange to come to you.
I am selling my Lakewood home. Can you make sure the locks work?
Yes. We can repair sticky or loose locks and rekey the home so previous keys no longer work. This is a common request for tract homes during escrow and resale.
Is repairing a lock cheaper than replacing it?
Often it is, but not always. The cost depends on the fault, the parts needed and the condition of the door. If replacement makes more sense, we will explain why before starting.
Can you repair locks on a business near Lakewood Center?
Yes. We work on storefront and commercial door hardware as well as residential locks, and we can help with rekeying when employees change. Call (323) 997-8867 to talk through your situation.
Do I need to bring the lock to your shop?
No. We are mobile only and have no storefront. We come to your door in Lakewood and make the repair on site.
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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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