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Lock Rekeying in Lancaster, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides mobile lock rekeying in Lancaster, California, 24/7. We come to your home, rental, or vacant property and change your locks' internal pins so old keys stop working. To schedule a rekey, call (323) 997-8867 any time, day or night.

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Rekeying is the practical answer when you want to control who holds a working key to your property but the locks themselves are still in good shape. Instead of replacing hardware, we adjust the inside of each cylinder so it responds to a new key and the old keys no longer turn it. In Lancaster, that comes up constantly: a family closes on a stucco two-story in a 1990s tract, a landlord turns over an apartment, or a bank-owned home needs to be secured before it goes back on the market.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner and lead technician David Shar built the business around being fully mobile. We have no storefront for you to visit. The work happens at your door, with the tools and key-cutting equipment on the vehicle, so you can watch every cylinder get done and walk away with keys that work.

Rekeying is not always the right call, and we will say so. If a deadbolt is worn, loose, or badly sun-damaged, or if you want a different level of security, replacing it may make more sense. Lancaster's high desert sun and wind are hard on exterior hardware, so we look at the condition of each lock before deciding whether a rekey is the honest fix.

How it works in Lancaster

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    Call and describe the property

    Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us what you have: a single-family home, a rental unit, a vacant property, or a small commercial space. Let us know roughly how many locks need attention and whether any are stiff, loose, or damaged. We are available 24/7, so you can call after closing, after a tenant moves out, or whenever the concern arises.

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    We come to you

    Because we are fully mobile, a technician travels to your address anywhere in Lancaster, from the BLVD area to Quartz Hill and out near Fox Field. We do not quote arrival times over the phone, but we will keep you informed about when we are on our way.

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    Inspect each lock

    Before taking anything apart, we check every cylinder: the front door deadbolt, the knob or handleset, side doors, the garage entry, and any padlocks or mailbox locks you want included. We look for wear, sun damage, and builder-grade parts that might not rekey reliably, and we tell you plainly what we find.

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    Rekey the cylinders

    We remove each cylinder, replace its internal pins to match a new key, and reassemble it. Where it makes sense, we can set several locks to the same key so you carry one key instead of a ring of them. Old keys, including copies you do not know about, will no longer operate the lock.

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    Test and hand over keys

    We test every lock with the new key, confirm the old key fails, and check that bolts throw smoothly and the door closes properly. You get your new keys, and we can cut extra copies on the spot for family members, a property manager, or a cleaning crew.

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What affects the price

  • The number of cylinders being rekeyed, since each lock takes its own time and each needs its own pinning.
  • Whether you want all locks keyed alike or want separate keys for different doors, such as a main entry versus a side gate or garage.
  • The condition of the existing hardware, because worn or sun-damaged locks may need repair or replacement rather than a simple rekey.
  • The number of extra keys you need cut, which matters for rental properties with several tenants or property managers with staff.
  • The time of day and the property's location within the service area, since we are available around the clock including nights and holidays.
  • Added work such as installing a lockbox on a vacant property, which is separate from the rekey itself.

Why Lancaster chooses us

  • Serving Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, with the owner, David Shar, personally leading the work.
  • Fully mobile, so there is no shop trip. We rekey at your door and you can watch the process.
  • We tell you when a replacement is smarter than a rekey, rather than pushing whichever job is bigger.
  • Experience with the kinds of properties common in Lancaster: tract homes with builder-grade hardware, older downtown bungalows, rentals with frequent turnover, and vacant bank-owned homes.
  • Available 24/7, which suits real estate closings, tenant move-outs, and urgent security concerns after a lost key or break-in.
  • Practical key-control options, including keyed-alike setups and extra keys cut on site.

Lock Rekeying across Lancaster

Lancaster's housing mix creates steady demand for rekeying. East Lancaster and West Lancaster have many stucco two-story homes from the 1980s through 2000s build-out, often fitted with builder-grade locks that have passed through several owners or tenants. When a house changes hands, the previous owner, agents, contractors, and neighbors may all have held a key, and rekeying is a straightforward way to start fresh. Around ZIP 93534 and ZIP 93535, we also see rental turnover where a property manager needs every unit's locks changed between tenants without paying for new hardware each time.

Near The BLVD and the older downtown bungalows, doors and locks are often decades old, so we inspect carefully to see whether a cylinder will rekey cleanly or is better replaced. For vacant and bank-owned properties, such as a tract home in East Lancaster that sits empty during a sale, we rekey the entry points and can install a lockbox so agents and inspectors can get in without anyone holding a loose key.

We work throughout the city and nearby areas, including Quartz Hill, the Fox Field area, and ZIP 93536 on the north side. Whether your home is just off Avenue K, close to 10th Street West, or near Sierra Highway and the CA-14, call (323) 997-8867 and we will come to you. Sun and wind in the Antelope Valley wear on exterior cylinders, so we check their condition during every visit.

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Lock Rekeying in Lancaster — FAQs

What is the difference between rekeying and replacing a lock in Lancaster?
Rekeying changes the inside of the existing lock so it works with a new key and the old keys stop working. Replacing swaps the whole lock for new hardware. Rekeying is usually the better fit when your locks are in good shape. Call (323) 997-8867 and we can help you decide.
Should I rekey after buying a home?
Yes, it is a common and sensible step. You cannot know how many copies of the old keys exist among previous owners, agents, and contractors. Rekeying makes all of those keys useless without changing your door hardware.
Can you rekey locks for rental turnover?
Yes. We rekey units between tenants for landlords and property managers, and we can set up keyed-alike or separate-key arrangements as needed. Extra keys can be cut during the same visit.
Do you rekey vacant or bank-owned homes?
Yes. We rekey entry points on vacant properties and can install a lockbox for authorized access. This is common for homes sitting empty during a sale in East Lancaster and elsewhere.
Will my old keys really stop working?
Yes. After rekeying, we test the lock with the new key and confirm the old key no longer turns it. Old keys, including copies you do not know about, are rendered useless.
Can every lock be rekeyed?
Most standard residential deadbolts and knobs can be. Locks that are badly worn, damaged, or degraded by sun exposure may not rekey reliably, and we will tell you honestly if replacement is the better option.
Do you have a shop I can visit?
No. We are fully mobile and come to your location in Lancaster. You can reach us 24/7 at (323) 997-8867.
How do you price a rekey?
Cost depends on factors such as the number of locks, keying preferences, hardware condition, extra keys, and when you call. We do not quote prices on this page, but we will explain what affects the total when you call (323) 997-8867.
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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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