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House Lockout Service in Lancaster, CA

Crenshaw Lock Company provides 24/7 mobile house lockout service in Lancaster, California. If you're locked out of your house, apartment or condo, we come to you and work to get you inside without damaging the door or lock. Call (323) 997-8867 any hour, any day.

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  • Available 24/7
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Being locked out of your home in Lancaster has its own flavor. Maybe you stepped out to grab a package in the Antelope Valley wind and the door swung shut behind you. Maybe you came back late from a show at the Lancaster Performing Arts Center and your keys are nowhere to be found. Maybe a kid is home alone and the spare you hid has disappeared. Whatever the cause, you want a calm, competent person who can get you in without wrecking the door.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner David Shar leads the work. We are fully mobile. There is no storefront to drive to; a technician comes to your door, whether that is a stucco two-story in a 1980s-2000s tract, an older bungalow near downtown, or an apartment unit off Avenue J.

Our approach to a house lockout is simple: assess the lock and door, choose the least invasive method, and get you inside with the hardware intact. Where it makes sense, we can also rekey or repair the lock afterward, especially if the keys that are missing might be in someone else's hands.

How it works in Lancaster

  1. 1

    You call, we talk through the situation

    Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us where you are, what kind of door it is, and whether anyone or anything (a child, a pet, something on the stove) needs urgent attention. We are available around the clock and will tell you honestly what to expect.

  2. 2

    We confirm you belong there

    Before opening any door, a technician asks for reasonable proof that you live at or are authorized to enter the property, such as an ID with the address or a lease. This protects residents and is standard for responsible locksmiths.

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    We assess the lock and door

    Most Lancaster homes use builder-grade knobs, deadbolts, or lever sets, and many sliding doors and side gates have their own latches. We look at the hardware, its condition, and whether wear or sun exposure is a factor before choosing a method.

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    Damage-free entry

    We use non-destructive techniques first, such as picking, bypass tools, or latch manipulation, so the lock and frame stay intact. Drilling is a last resort, and we explain it before doing anything of the kind.

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    Check, repair or rekey if needed

    Once inside, we test the lock to make sure it works smoothly. If your keys are lost rather than just misplaced, we can rekey the cylinder so old keys stop working, or repair worn hardware on the spot.

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    Clear wrap-up

    We confirm that the door locks and unlocks properly, hand over any new keys, and go over the work with you so there are no surprises when you receive the invoice.

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What affects the price

  • Time of day and day of week, since after-hours, overnight and holiday calls involve different demands than a weekday daytime visit
  • Your location within the Antelope Valley and how far the technician needs to travel to reach you
  • Type of lock and door: a standard knob or deadbolt is different from a high-security cylinder, multipoint lock or smart lock
  • Condition of the hardware, as worn, sun-damaged or previously tampered locks can take longer to work on
  • Whether you also want a rekey, repair or replacement after entry, which is separate from the lockout itself
  • Number of doors involved, such as a front door, garage entry, or sliding patio door

Why Lancaster chooses us

  • Fully mobile and 24/7, so there is no shop to visit and no waiting for business hours
  • In business since 1987, with owner David Shar leading the work
  • A damage-free-first approach: we try the least invasive method before anything that could harm your door
  • Familiarity with Lancaster's mix of tract homes, older bungalows, apartments and rental properties, including builder-grade hardware
  • Same-visit rekey and repair when needed, so one trip can both get you in and secure the home
  • Honest communication: we explain what we plan to do and why, and avoid pressure to replace locks that are fine

House Lockout across Lancaster

Lancaster is spread out, and lockouts happen all over it. We work in The BLVD area downtown, where older bungalows and apartments sit near Lancaster Blvd, and in West Lancaster and East Lancaster, where much of the stucco tract housing from the 1980s-2000s build-out stands. Quartz Hill and the Fox Field area, near William J. Fox Airfield, are also part of our service area.

Whether you're in 93534 near downtown, 93535 on the east side, or 93536 toward the west, we reach you by the main routes: CA-14 (Antelope Valley Fwy), Sierra Highway, the Avenue J, K and L grid, 10th Street West, and 20th Street East. Because we are mobile, the closest thing to a storefront is your own driveway.

Lancaster's housing stock shapes the work. Rental turnover is common, so after a tenant moves out or a lockout reveals missing keys, rekeying is a practical next step. Many homes also have builder-grade locks that have weathered years of desert sun and wind, and those can stick or fail at awkward times. If you're unsure whether your lock is on its way out, we can look at it while we're there.

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Other Lancaster locksmith services

See all of our Lancaster services, or our citywide house lockout page.

House Lockout in Lancaster — FAQs

Can you open my Lancaster home without damaging the door?
In most cases, yes. We start with non-destructive methods like picking and bypass techniques so the lock and door stay intact. If a lock is damaged or unusual, we explain the options before proceeding. Call (323) 997-8867 to describe your situation.
Are you available at night and on weekends?
Yes. Crenshaw Lock Company is a 24/7 mobile locksmith, so you can call at any hour, including nights, weekends and holidays. The number is (323) 997-8867.
Do I need to show ID before you unlock my house?
Yes. We ask for reasonable proof that you live at or are authorized to enter the property, such as an ID showing the address or a lease. It protects residents and is standard for professional locksmiths.
Do you do apartment and condo lockouts too?
Yes. We handle houses, apartments and condos in Lancaster. For rentals, we may need to confirm authorization, and the property manager or landlord may need to be involved depending on your lease.
Should I rekey my locks after a lockout?
If you just left your keys inside, probably not. If keys are lost or could be in someone else's hands, rekeying is a good idea because it makes the old keys useless. We can usually do it during the same visit.
How is the price of a house lockout determined?
It depends on factors like time of day, your location in the Antelope Valley, the type of lock and door, and whether you want any repair or rekey work. We don't quote numbers on this page, but we're happy to talk through what applies to you at (323) 997-8867.
Do you have a shop I can come to?
No. We are fully mobile and come to you anywhere in our service area, including The BLVD, East and West Lancaster, and Quartz Hill.
Can you help with sliding doors or garage entry doors?
Often, yes. Tell us which door you're locked out of when you call and we'll let you know how we can approach it.
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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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