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Emergency Locksmith in Lancaster, CA

Crenshaw Lock Company provides 24/7 mobile emergency locksmith service in Lancaster, California, covering home, car and business lockouts, broken locks and post-break-in repairs. We come to you anywhere in the Antelope Valley. Call (323) 997-8867 any hour, any day, and talk to a real locksmith.

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A lockout or a failed lock never picks a convenient time. In Lancaster it might be a late-night return along Avenue K, a front door that won't turn in a two-story stucco tract home, or a storefront cylinder that gave out after a break-in. Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and our emergency line is staffed around the clock.

We are fully mobile. There is no shop to drive to; the work happens at your door, in your driveway, or at your business. That matters in a city as spread out as Lancaster, where the grid of avenues and the long stretches of Sierra Highway and 10th Street West mean you shouldn't have to find your own way to a counter when you're already stuck.

Our owner and lead technician, David Shar, built the company on a simple approach: get you inside or secured with as little damage as possible, explain what we found, and tell you the cost before we start work. Below is how an emergency call works, what changes the price, and what we see specifically in Lancaster's homes and commercial strips.

How it works in Lancaster

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    Call and describe the situation

    Phone (323) 997-8867 and tell us what's happening: locked out of a house, a car, an office, or a lock that's broken or was tampered with. Give us the cross streets or address in Lancaster and whether anyone is inside, especially children or pets, so we can prioritize correctly.

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    We confirm the details and the quote basis

    Before dispatch we explain what will affect the cost for your situation, such as the type of lock, the hour, and whether it's a simple entry or a repair. You'll know how pricing works up front rather than being surprised at the door.

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    Verify you're entitled to access

    On arrival we ask for reasonable proof that you live at, own, or are authorized for the property or vehicle. This protects you and is standard practice for a legitimate locksmith. For a rental or vacant property we may ask for management or owner authorization.

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    Non-destructive entry first

    We use picking, bypass, and decoding methods wherever possible so your door, frame, and lock survive. Builder-grade locks common in Lancaster tract homes usually open without damage. Drilling is a last resort and we'll tell you before we do it.

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    Repair, rekey, or replace on the spot

    If the lock is worn, damaged, or the keys are compromised, we can rekey or replace hardware from our mobile stock. After a break-in we also check the strike plate, latch, and door edge so the fix is genuinely secure, not just working.

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    Test and hand over

    We cycle every lock and key with you, make sure the door closes and latches smoothly, and give you a clear final invoice that matches the quote we discussed.

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What affects the price

  • Time of day and urgency: overnight, weekend, and holiday calls involve different logistics than a daytime appointment.
  • Type of lock: a standard residential deadbolt is a different job than a high-security cylinder, a smart lock, or an aluminum storefront lock.
  • Whether entry is all that's needed or a repair or replacement is also required, including any new hardware.
  • Number of locks involved, for example rekeying every door on a vacant tract home versus a single entry door.
  • Vehicle or property specifics: transponder keys, newer car models, or damaged doors and frames can add steps.
  • Travel distance across the Antelope Valley to your location, since we are mobile and come to you.

Why Lancaster chooses us

  • Fully mobile and 24/7: we're not a storefront with a night-line forwarding to a call center, and there's no shop to visit.
  • In business since 1987, with the owner, David Shar, personally leading the work.
  • Non-destructive entry is our default, which keeps doors and frames intact on stucco tract homes and older downtown bungalows alike.
  • We handle residential, automotive, and commercial emergencies, so one call covers a house, a car, or a strip-center storefront.
  • Clear explanation of pricing factors before we begin, with no invented discounts or vague promises.
  • Experience with the lock types Lancaster actually has: builder-grade hardware, rental-turnover rekeys, vacant-property work, and aluminum storefront doors.

Emergency Locksmith across Lancaster

Lancaster's housing tells the story of its emergency calls. East Lancaster and West Lancaster are full of 1980s-to-2000s tract homes with builder-grade deadbolts that wear out, get sticky in the desert heat, or fail at the worst moment. Around The BLVD and the older downtown streets, bungalows and apartment buildings mean frequent tenant changes, and property managers regularly need fast rekeys so a former resident's keys stop working. We've handled work like that for managers near Lancaster Blvd.

The foreclosure years left their mark too. Vacant and bank-owned tract homes, especially in East Lancaster, often need an urgent rekey and a lockbox installed so agents and contractors can get in securely. On the commercial side, strip centers along Avenue K and Avenue J use aluminum storefront doors with narrow-stile locks. After a break-in, we often find a cylinder that's been degraded by years of sun and UV exposure, and repairing it properly means checking the whole latch assembly, not just swapping a part.

We serve ZIP codes 93534, 93535 and 93536, including Quartz Hill and the Fox Field area near William J. Fox Airfield. Whether you're off CA-14 near the Antelope Valley Fwy, near the Antelope Valley Fairgrounds, or leaving a show at the Lancaster Performing Arts Center to find your keys locked in the car, call (323) 997-8867 and we'll come to you.

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Other Lancaster locksmith services

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Emergency Locksmith in Lancaster — FAQs

Do you really work 24 hours a day in Lancaster?
Yes. Crenshaw Lock Company is a 24/7 mobile locksmith. Call (323) 997-8867 at any hour, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and we'll dispatch to your Lancaster location.
Is there a shop I can come to?
No. We are mobile only. We bring tools, hardware, and key-cutting capability to your home, car, or business, so you don't need to travel anywhere while locked out.
Will you damage my door to get me in?
Our default is non-destructive entry using picking and bypass techniques. Most standard residential locks in Lancaster's tract homes can be opened without damage. If drilling becomes necessary, we'll explain why first.
Can you help after a break-in at my business?
Yes. We repair or replace damaged locks and check the door, frame, and strike hardware. Aluminum storefront doors on strip centers, such as those along Avenue K, are a common job. Call (323) 997-8867 to describe what happened.
I manage rentals near The BLVD. Can you rekey between tenants?
Yes. Rekeying makes old keys stop working without replacing every lock, which is why it's popular for turnover. We can rekey multiple doors in one visit.
Do you work on vacant or bank-owned homes?
We do rekeys and lockbox installation on vacant properties, including REO homes. We'll ask for authorization from the owner, agent, or management company before starting.
How is the price determined?
It depends on the lock type, time of day, whether a repair or replacement is needed, how many locks are involved, and travel distance. We explain these factors before work begins so you know what to expect.
Do you serve Quartz Hill and the Fox Field area?
Yes. We cover all of Lancaster, including Quartz Hill, the Fox Field area, and ZIP codes 93534, 93535, and 93536. Call (323) 997-8867 with your address.
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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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