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Residential Locksmith in Lakewood, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides residential locksmith service in Lakewood, California, available 24/7 and fully mobile. We rekey, replace, repair and upgrade home locks, from original tract-home Kwikset hardware to modern deadbolts and smart locks. Call (323) 997-8867 and we will come to your door.

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Lakewood is one of the most recognizable planned suburbs in Southern California. Built in the early 1950s and incorporated in 1954, it is often called the 'Levittown of the West,' and its tens of thousands of single-story stucco ranch houses look remarkably alike from the street. Behind many of those front doors, the locks look alike too: a great number of homes still run their original builder-grade Kwikset locksets, now more than seven decades old.

That shared history shapes the work we do here. A lock that has been turned thousands of times can wear, stick, or seize in the jamb. Keys have been copied, lost, handed to previous tenants, contractors, relatives and neighbors over the decades. For many Lakewood homeowners, the simplest and most sensible security upgrade is a fresh rekey or a new deadbolt, and that is the heart of our residential service.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, led by owner and lead technician David Shar. We are 24/7 and fully mobile, which means there is no storefront to visit. We bring the tools, parts and know-how to your home, whether you are locked out at night, buying or selling a house, or finally replacing hardware that has been fighting you for years.

How it works in Lakewood

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    Call and describe the situation

    Phone (323) 997-8867 any hour. Tell us whether you are locked out, rekeying after a purchase, or dealing with a sticking or broken lock. Mention the type of door and lock if you know it. For a typical Lakewood ranch house, this helps us bring the right hardware.

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    We come to you

    Because we are fully mobile, our technician travels to your home with tools and common hardware on board. There is no shop to visit. We confirm the scope of work and what affects the cost before starting.

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    Assess the lock and the door

    We look at the lockset, strike plate, latch and the door itself. On older tract homes, a deadbolt that has seized in the jamb is often a combination of worn internal parts and a door that has shifted slightly over the years. We determine whether a repair, rekey or replacement makes the most sense.

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    Rekey, repair or replace

    Rekeying changes the internal pins so old keys no longer work, while keeping your existing hardware. If a lock is worn out or you want better security, we install a new deadbolt or lockset. We can also keep several locks on one key so you are not juggling a ring of different keys.

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    Test and hand over keys

    We test every lock with the door open and closed, check that the bolt throws fully into the strike, and confirm all new keys work smoothly. You leave with working locks and a clear understanding of what was done.

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What affects the price

  • Whether the job is a lockout, a rekey, a repair or a full replacement, since each involves different labor and parts.
  • The number of locks involved, such as just the front door versus every exterior door, the garage entry and a gate.
  • The hardware you choose, from basic builder-grade deadbolts to higher-security grades or electronic and smart locks.
  • The condition of the door and frame, since a seized or misaligned deadbolt may need strike plate or door adjustments in addition to the lock.
  • The time of day, as after-hours, weekend and holiday calls can differ from daytime scheduled work.
  • Whether you need extra keys or want multiple locks keyed alike.

Why Lakewood chooses us

  • Serving the region since 1987, so we have worked on mid-century housing stock like Lakewood's for a long time.
  • Fully mobile and available 24/7; we come to your home rather than asking you to visit a shop.
  • Familiarity with the original builder-grade Kwikset hardware common across Lakewood's tract homes, which makes rekeys and swaps straightforward.
  • Owner-led: David Shar oversees the work, so there is accountability behind every call.
  • We explain options plainly and tell you when a simple rekey will do instead of pushing a full replacement.
  • We cover the whole residential job: lockouts, rekeys, repairs, replacements and upgrades under one call.

Residential Locksmith across Lakewood

Lakewood's grid of ranch houses stretches across neighborhoods like Lakewood Village, Lakewood Park and Carson Park, and the ZIP codes 90711, 90712, 90713, 90714 and 90715 all contain homes from the original 1950-1953 build-out. A homeowner in 90712 or 90713 may have the same Kwikset lockset that was installed when the house was new, which is why resale and escrow rekeys are such a routine call here. When a Lakewood Park home changes hands, rekeying is a quick, sensible way to make sure no old key still opens the door.

We also get calls like the lockout at a Carson Park ranch home where a mid-century deadbolt had seized in the jamb. Age, wear and years of use can lock up a bolt without warning, and fixing it often means careful work on both the lock and the door. Whether you live near Rynerson Park or Mayfair Park, or just off Lakewood Blvd, Del Amo Blvd or Carson St, we travel to you.

Lakewood is also anchored by the Lakewood Center mall and the commercial activity around The Centre at Sycamore Plaza. While this page focuses on homes, our mobile service can help nearby retail tenants too, such as storefront rekeys or master-key setups for new staff. With I-605 and SR-91 close by, we can reach residents across the city at any hour. Call (323) 997-8867.

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Residential Locksmith in Lakewood — FAQs

Do you offer residential locksmith service in Lakewood at night?
Yes. We are available 24/7 and fully mobile, including nights, weekends and holidays. Call (323) 997-8867 and we will come to your Lakewood home.
Should I rekey my Lakewood home after buying it?
It is a good idea. You do not know who has copies of the existing keys. Many Lakewood tract homes still have their original builder Kwikset locksets, which rekey easily, so escrow and resale rekeys are routine. Call (323) 997-8867 to schedule.
What is the difference between rekeying and replacing a lock?
Rekeying changes the internal pins so old keys stop working while keeping your current hardware. Replacement installs a new lock. Rekeying often suffices for locks in good shape; replacement makes sense if the hardware is worn, damaged or you want better security.
My deadbolt is stuck and I am locked out. Can you help?
Yes. Older deadbolts, like those on mid-century ranch homes, can seize in the jamb from wear or door movement. We assess the lock and door, get you inside, and then repair or replace the hardware as needed.
Do you have a shop I can visit in Lakewood?
No. We are a mobile-only business. We come to your home with tools and hardware, so there is nothing to drive to.
Can you key several locks on my house alike?
Yes. We can rekey or install locks so your front door, back door and other entries all work with one key, which is handy if you want to carry fewer keys.
How much does a residential locksmith visit cost?
It depends on factors like the type of job, the number of locks, the hardware chosen, the condition of the door and the time of day. Call (323) 997-8867, describe your situation and we will explain what affects the cost before work begins.
Can you upgrade my old locks to something more secure?
Yes. We install higher-security deadbolts and locksets and can discuss electronic or smart lock options. We will recommend what fits your door and needs rather than pushing unnecessary upgrades.
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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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