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Lock Installation in Lawndale, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides mobile lock installation in Lawndale, California, 24/7. We fit new deadbolts, knobs and storefront locks on new doors or doors that never had one, at your home, apartment building or shop. Call (323) 997-8867 to talk through your door and get started.

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Lawndale is a compact South Bay city of about two square miles, and nearly every door in it falls into one of a few types: a 1950s or 1960s stucco house on a small lot, a unit in a 1960s to 1980s apartment building, or a storefront along the Hawthorne Boulevard commercial strip. Each calls for a different approach to installing a lock where none existed, or where a new door has just gone in. We have served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and we come to you, because Crenshaw Lock Company is fully mobile with no storefront to visit.

Lock installation is different from replacing a lock. With a replacement, the hole is already bored and the door is already prepared. With a true new installation, we are working from the door itself: checking its thickness and material, measuring where the lockset should sit, boring the cross-bore and edge-bore, mortising the strike plate, and making sure the bolt throws cleanly into the frame. A new side gate, a converted garage door, a freshly hung interior office door, a replacement slab after remodeling, or a back door that has only ever had a latch all fall into this category.

Many Lawndale homes were built with builder-grade hardware, and plenty of older doors have had security bars or screen doors added over the years. That affects what we can fit, how the door swings, and how we protect the bars and finish while we work. We talk through those details before we start so the lock you end up with suits both the door and how you actually use it. Whether you are a homeowner, a landlord or a small business tenant, call (323) 997-8867 any hour.

How it works in Lawndale

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    Tell us about the door

    When you call (323) 997-8867, describe the door: wood, hollow-core, metal or glass, whether it is new or prepared, and what you want it to do. For an apartment or shop we also ask about key control, such as whether several doors should share one key. This helps us arrive with the right hardware.

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    Inspect and measure on site

    We come to you and examine the door and frame. We check thickness, condition, swing direction, and whether the frame can support a strong strike. On older Lawndale stucco homes the frame is often the weak point, so we look at it as carefully as the door.

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    Choose the right hardware

    We go over options like deadbolts, knob or lever sets, and storefront-style locks, and match them to your security needs and budget. If you rent, we can talk about options that suit your lease and your landlord's requirements.

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    Prepare the door and install

    We mark and bore the door, cut the latch and strike mortises, and fit the lockset so it sits flush. We take care around security bars, weatherstripping and existing finishes, and test that the bolt extends fully into the frame.

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    Reinforce where it counts

    If the frame or strike is weak, we can fit a longer-screw strike plate or reinforcement so the lock is only as strong as the door around it. This is often the difference between a lock that looks secure and one that is.

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    Test and hand over keys

    We cycle the lock several times with the door open and closed, confirm every key works, and show you how it operates. For multi-unit jobs we label and organize keys so maintenance access is simple.

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What affects the price

  • The type of door: solid wood, hollow-core, metal and glass doors each need different prep work and hardware.
  • Whether the door is already bored or needs full drilling and mortising from scratch.
  • The grade and style of lock you choose, from basic deadbolts to higher-security or commercial-grade sets.
  • Condition of the frame and strike area, and whether reinforcement is needed for a lock to hold up.
  • The number of locks in one visit, such as several units or doors keyed alike for maintenance access.
  • Special requirements like working around security bars, glass storefront doors, or fitting specific key control.

Why Lawndale chooses us

  • Fully mobile service: we bring tools and hardware to your door, so there is no storefront trip and no need to take a door off.
  • Serving Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, with owner and lead technician David Shar behind the work.
  • Available 24/7, which helps when a new door has to be secured the same night it goes in.
  • We assess the frame as well as the lock, which matters on older stucco homes with worn builder-grade hardware.
  • Experience with multi-unit work, including keying several doors alike for maintenance access.
  • Clear explanations of hardware options before we drill, so you know what is going into your door and why.

Lock Installation across Lawndale

Lawndale's housing mix shapes most of the installation work we see. In neighborhoods like Lawndale Acres and El Camino Village, small-lot 1950s and 1960s stucco homes often have original knobs and a single basic lock, with security bars added to doors and windows over the decades. A new deadbolt on a barred or screened door needs careful fitting so it clears the hardware and still opens comfortably. We handle these installs in 90260 and 90261 and across the rest of the city.

Apartment buildings are the other big category. Many 1960s to 1980s buildings off Inglewood Avenue and Marine Avenue have units that need additional deadbolts, new interior or storage doors secured, or matching locks installed for maintenance access. With rental density this high, landlords benefit from hardware that is consistent across doors and keys that are organized and labeled. We can install and key sets of locks together so a property manager is not juggling a pile of mismatched keys.

Along the Hawthorne Boulevard corridor, small retail tenants sometimes need a lock fitted to a new or modified storefront, back door, or storeroom. Whether you are near the Lawndale Civic Center, close to Alondra Park, or a few blocks from Lawndale High School, we come to you at any hour. Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us where you are and what the door looks like.

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Lock Installation in Lawndale — FAQs

What is the difference between lock installation and lock replacement?
Replacement swaps a lock into a door that is already prepared. Installation means the door has no lock or has not been drilled yet, so we bore the holes, cut the strike, and fit the hardware. Call (323) 997-8867 if you are not sure which applies.
Can you install a lock on a door with security bars in Lawndale?
Usually yes. Many older Lawndale homes have barred or screened doors. We check clearance for the hardware, protect the bars and finish while we work, and choose a lockset that operates smoothly with the existing setup.
Do you install locks on new doors after a remodel?
Yes. If a new slab or frame has been installed, we can bore it and fit deadbolts, knobs or levers, then check that the strike and frame line up so the lock works properly.
Can you key several apartment locks alike?
Yes. For landlords with multiple units or maintenance access needs, we can install locks keyed alike or set up a key arrangement that suits your building. Call (323) 997-8867 to discuss your property.
Do you install storefront locks on Hawthorne Boulevard?
We install locks for small retail and office doors, including storefront and back-door hardware. Tell us about the door type when you call so we can bring suitable commercial-style options.
Is a new deadbolt enough to secure my door?
Not always. A strong deadbolt in a weak frame can still fail. We look at the door, frame and strike, and recommend reinforcement where it would make a real difference.
Do I need to be home during installation?
Someone authorized should be present to let us in and approve the work and hardware. Renters should also check their lease or ask the landlord before changing locks.
Can you install a lock outside normal business hours?
Yes. We are available 24/7 and fully mobile, so if a new door needs securing late at night or on a weekend, 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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