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Lock Installation in Lancaster, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides mobile lock installation in Lancaster, California, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We come to your home, rental or business and fit new deadbolts, knobs and handlesets on new doors or doors that never had a lock. Call (323) 997-8867.

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Installing a lock on a door that never had one is a different job from replacing a worn-out lockset. The door has to be measured and prepared correctly, the bore holes need to be the right size and in the right place, and the strike plate has to land in solid framing, not just in thin trim. In Lancaster, we see this on new additions, converted garages, freshly hung side doors, shed and casita entries, and doors that came with a dummy knob and nothing else.

Lancaster has a wide mix of buildings, from stucco two-story tract homes built during the 1980s to 2000s expansion, to older bungalows near downtown, to apartment complexes and newer master-planned pockets. Each one calls for something a little different. A hollow-core interior door converted to a office needs different hardware and reinforcement than a solid exterior door, and a strip-center aluminum storefront door needs a lock designed for narrow stiles.

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, with no storefront to visit. We bring hardware and tools to your door, talk through what makes sense for the way the door is used, and install it so it works smoothly with the door and the frame.

How it works in Lancaster

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    Tell us about the door

    Call (323) 997-8867 and describe the door: exterior or interior, wood, steel, fiberglass or aluminum, and whether it has ever had a lock. Tell us what you want it to do, such as keyed entry, deadbolt only, or a keypad. We will let you know what to expect before we head out.

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    Inspect the door and frame

    On site we check the door thickness, material, edge condition and the frame. A door that has never been drilled may be too thin, hollow or out of square. Finding that now prevents a lock that binds or a strike that pulls out of the jamb later.

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    Choose the hardware

    We go over deadbolt grades, handlesets, knob and lever options, and smart or keypad models if they suit the door. For rentals and vacant properties, we can also discuss keying several locks alike. You choose, and we explain the tradeoffs plainly.

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    Prepare and install

    We mark and drill the face and edge bores, fit the latch and bolt, and mortise the strike. Where the frame is soft, we reinforce the strike area with longer screws that reach framing. On aluminum storefront doors, we use hardware matched to the stile and cylinder style.

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    Test and hand over keys

    We cycle the lock repeatedly with the door open and closed, check that the bolt fully throws into the strike, and confirm the keys work smoothly. You get the keys and a quick walkthrough of how to operate and care for the lock.

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What affects the price

  • Type and grade of lock: a basic keyed knob, a heavier deadbolt, a handleset or a smart lock all differ in hardware cost and installation effort.
  • Door material and condition: solid wood, steel, fiberglass and aluminum each need different drilling methods, and damaged or out-of-square doors need extra work.
  • Number of locks: multiple doors, or keying several locks to one key for a rental or vacant property, changes the scope of the visit.
  • Frame and strike reinforcement: soft or split jambs may need reinforcing so the new lock is actually secure.
  • Time and location of the call: after-hours, weekend and holiday visits are part of 24/7 service and can affect the quote.
  • Existing prep: a door already bored for a lock is quicker than one needing fresh holes cut from scratch.

Why Lancaster chooses us

  • Fully mobile service: we bring the hardware to your Lancaster address, so there is no shop trip and no leaving a door unsecured.
  • Since 1987: decades of experience across Los Angeles and Ventura County means we have seen nearly every door and frame type.
  • Honest door assessment: if a door is too thin or damaged to hold a lock well, we tell you rather than installing something that will fail.
  • Right fit for the building: we match hardware to tract-home stucco entries, older bungalow doors or aluminum storefront stiles, instead of one generic kit.
  • Owner-led standards: David Shar leads the work, so installation quality is not left to chance.
  • Available 24/7: if a new door needs securing tonight, call (323) 997-8867.

Lock Installation across Lancaster

Lancaster's housing stock shapes what we install. In East Lancaster and West Lancaster, much of the housing is stucco tract homes from the 1980s to 2000s, many with builder-grade locks and side gates, garage service doors and patio entries that may have minimal hardware. Adding a quality deadbolt to a garage service door or a new side entry is a common upgrade. Near The BLVD and the older downtown bungalows, doors can be older and wood-framed, so we pay close attention to jamb condition before drilling.

Rental turnover and vacant properties are a regular part of the work here. Property managers around downtown and homes in 93534 and 93535 often need new locks added to converted doors, sheds or utility rooms, plus keyed-alike setups to simplify key control. In East Lancaster, vacant tract homes that have been through the foreclosure era sometimes need new hardware and lockboxes installed so agents and contractors can get in safely.

We also serve businesses along Avenue K, Avenue J and Lancaster Blvd, where strip-center units use aluminum storefront doors that need specialized narrow-stile hardware. From Quartz Hill and the Fox Field area to neighborhoods in 93536, near the CA-14 and Sierra Highway corridors, we come to you at any hour. Call (323) 997-8867.

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Lock Installation in Lancaster — FAQs

Can you install a lock on a door that has never had one?
Yes. We measure and drill the door, fit the latch and bolt, and install a strike in the frame. We check the door first to make sure it is thick and solid enough to hold the lock properly. Call (323) 997-8867 to describe your door.
Do you install locks at night or on weekends in Lancaster?
Yes. Crenshaw Lock Company is available 24/7 and fully mobile, so we can come to your Lancaster address when you need a new door secured. Call (323) 997-8867.
What kinds of locks can you install?
We install deadbolts, knobs, levers, handlesets and keypad or smart locks on suitable doors. We help you choose based on the door material, how it is used and your security needs.
Can you install locks on a hollow-core or thin door?
Sometimes, but hollow-core doors give little real security. For exterior entries, we may recommend a solid door. For interior rooms, we can fit a suitable lock and explain its limits honestly.
Can you key several new locks the same?
Yes. For rentals, vacant homes or multi-door properties, we can set up locks to work with one key. It simplifies key management for owners and property managers.
Do you work on aluminum storefront doors at strip centers?
Yes. Aluminum storefront doors need hardware sized for narrow stiles and specific cylinder types. We can install or fit new locks for businesses along corridors like Avenue K. Call (323) 997-8867.
Do I need to be home during installation?
An adult with authority over the property should be present, or we can coordinate with a property manager or agent. We need to confirm who is authorized before working on a door.
How is the price determined?
Price depends on the lock type and grade, door material and condition, number of locks, any frame reinforcement and the time of the call. We explain the scope before starting so there are no surprises.
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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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