Commercial Locksmith in Lancaster · 24/7 mobile
Commercial Locksmith in Lancaster, California
Crenshaw Lock Company provides 24/7 mobile commercial locksmith service in Lancaster, California, for offices, retail units, warehouses and industrial sites. We come to your business with the tools to repair, rekey and upgrade. Call (323) 997-8867 any hour, including nights, weekends and holidays.
- Mobile to your Lancaster location
- Available 24/7
- Price quoted before we start

A business lock problem rarely arrives at a convenient time. A storefront door that will not latch after a break-in, a former employee who still has a key, or a warehouse roll-up that jams on a Sunday all leave you exposed until someone fixes them. Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and our commercial work in Lancaster follows the same practical approach we have always used: show up equipped, diagnose honestly and fix what is actually broken.
We are fully mobile. There is no storefront to visit, because the work happens at your door. Whether you manage a single suite in a strip center along Avenue K, a shop off Lancaster Blvd, or a larger facility near William J. Fox Airfield, we bring the equipment to your site and finish the job there. Owner and lead technician David Shar built the company on that model.
Commercial locks differ from residential ones. Aluminum storefront doors use narrow-stile hardware and special cylinders. Offices often need restricted keyways, master key systems or panic hardware that meets the building's use. Warehouses need durable hasps, deadbolts and gate locks that can take Antelope Valley sun, dust and wind. We work across all of these and explain the options plainly so you can decide what fits your business.
How it works in Lancaster
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Call and describe the situation
Phone (323) 997-8867 and tell us what happened: a lockout, a break-in, a rekey after staff changes or a hardware upgrade. Details such as door type, glass or aluminum frame and the lock brand help us plan the right tools and parts before we head out.
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Mobile arrival and site assessment
Our technician comes to your Lancaster location and inspects the door, frame, cylinder and any damage. After a break-in we look beyond the lock to the strike plate, latch and door alignment, since a new cylinder will not help if the frame is compromised.
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Clear options before work begins
We explain what we found and what choices you have, such as repair, rekey or replace. You hear the reasoning first, so there are no surprises midway through the job.
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Repair, rekey or installation
We do the work on site. That might be non-destructive entry for a lockout, replacing a sun-worn cylinder on a storefront door, rekeying every lock in a suite, or installing commercial-grade deadbolts, exit hardware or restricted keys.
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Testing and key handoff
Before leaving we test every lock and the door's latching under normal use, cut and verify keys, and walk you through anything that changed so your team knows who holds which key.
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What affects the price
- The type of work: emergency entry, lock repair, rekeying and new hardware installation each involve different labor and parts.
- The hardware involved: standard cylinders, high-security or restricted keyways, panic bars and electrified hardware vary widely in cost.
- The number of doors or locks: rekeying one office door is a different scope than an entire strip-center unit or warehouse.
- Door and frame condition: damage from a break-in or sun and wind wear may require extra repair beyond the lock itself.
- Time of service: after-hours, weekend and holiday calls involve different logistics than scheduled daytime work.
- Key control needs: master key systems, extra keys and restricted key blanks add to the scope.
Why Lancaster chooses us
- Fully mobile service: we work at your door, so you do not have to leave a vulnerable business to reach a shop.
- In business since 1987, with experience across offices, retail, warehouses and industrial sites throughout the region.
- 24/7 availability, so a late-night break-in or early-morning lockout can be addressed without waiting for business hours.
- We repair before we replace: if a cylinder or latch can be restored, we say so instead of pushing a full hardware swap.
- Familiar with aluminum storefront hardware common in Lancaster strip centers, including cylinder wear from constant sun exposure.
- Straight answers on options and pricing factors, explained before work begins.
Commercial Locksmith across Lancaster
Lancaster's commercial landscape is a mix of older downtown storefronts and modern retail. Around The BLVD and Lancaster Blvd, businesses often occupy older buildings where doors and frames have been modified over the years, so hardware does not always fit standard replacements. Further out, strip centers along the Avenue J, Avenue K and Avenue L grid typically use aluminum storefront doors, where long hours of desert sun can degrade cylinders and make keys stick or spin. We have handled repairs of that kind after break-ins, where the damaged cylinder needed replacing and the door needed to latch properly again.
We serve businesses across ZIP codes 93534, 93535 and 93536, from West Lancaster and East Lancaster to Quartz Hill and the Fox Field area. Industrial and aviation-adjacent sites near William J. Fox Airfield often need sturdier hardware, gate and hasp locks and clear key control. Offices and venues near the Lancaster Performing Arts Center and the Antelope Valley Fairgrounds may need rekeying when staff or event contractors change.
With CA-14 and Sierra Highway tying the Antelope Valley together, we cover commercial sites throughout Lancaster and the neighboring communities. Property managers handling vacant units, tenant turnover or newly acquired buildings can call us for rekeying and lock upgrades, and we are available day or night at (323) 997-8867.
- The BLVD (downtown Lancaster Blvd)
- West Lancaster
- East Lancaster
- Quartz Hill
- Fox Field area
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Other Lancaster locksmith services
Access ControlInstall keypad, card and fob access-control systems for business entrances.
Automotive LocksmithMobile auto locksmith for cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleets.
Broken Key ExtractionKey snapped in a lock or ignition? We extract the piece and cut a replacement.
Business LockoutLocked out of a store, office or commercial building? Rapid commercial entry.
Car Key ReplacementReplace lost or broken car keys — cut and programmed on site, even with no original.
Car LockoutKeys locked in the car or trunk? Fast, damage-free vehicle unlocking.
Commercial Door HardwareRepair and replace storefront, aluminum-frame and mortise door hardware.
Deadbolt InstallationAdd or replace single- and double-cylinder deadbolts for stronger doors.
Door Closer RepairRepair, adjust and replace hydraulic door closers on commercial doors.
Emergency Locksmith24/7 emergency dispatch for lockouts and urgent lock failures across Greater LA.
Gate Lock RepairRepair and install gate locks and latches, including keypad and smart gate locks.
High Security LocksInstall pick-, bump- and drill-resistant high-security locks and keys.
House LockoutLocked out of a house, apartment or condo? Damage-free entry on location.
Ignition RepairRepair or replace ignition cylinders and fix keys that won't turn.
Key DuplicationCut and copy house, office, mailbox and restricted keys on location.
Key Fob ReplacementReplace and program remote key fobs and smart/proximity keys.
Lock InstallationInstall new locks on new doors or where none existed before.
Lock RekeyingRekey existing locks so old keys stop working — ideal after a move or sale.
Lock RepairFix sticking, jammed, loose or misaligned locks, deadbolts and latches.
Lock ReplacementSwap worn, damaged or outdated locks for new hardware keyed to your needs.
Mailbox Lock ReplacementReplace and rekey residential, cluster and community mailbox locks.
Master Key SystemDesign and install master-key and restricted-key systems with key control.
Panic Bar InstallationInstall and repair panic bars, exit devices and emergency-exit hardware.
Residential LocksmithFull home locksmith service — rekeys, replacements, repairs and upgrades.
Safe LocksmithOpen, repair and service home and commercial safes; change combinations.
Smart Lock InstallationInstall, set up and troubleshoot smart, keyless and keypad locks.
Transponder Key ProgrammingProgram chip/transponder keys to your vehicle's immobilizer.
See all of our Lancaster services, or our citywide commercial locksmith page.
Commercial Locksmith in Lancaster — FAQs
Do you offer emergency commercial locksmith service in Lancaster at night?
Can you fix a storefront door lock after a break-in?
Why does my storefront lock stick or spin in the Antelope Valley sun?
Do you rekey commercial locks when an employee leaves?
Can you install a master key system for my office or property?
Do you have a shop I can visit in Lancaster?
Do you work with property managers and vacant units?
How is the cost of commercial locksmith work determined?
Reviewed by David Shar — Owner & Lead Technician
Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles & Ventura County since 1987.
Last updated 2026-10-12.