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Lock Rekeying in Lawndale, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides mobile lock rekeying in Lawndale, California, 24/7. We come to your home, apartment building, or Hawthorne Boulevard storefront and rekey your existing locks so old keys stop working. Call (323) 997-8867 to talk with a technician about your doors.

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  • Available 24/7
  • Price quoted before we start
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Rekeying changes the inside of a lock so that a new key operates it and every previous key becomes useless. The lock stays on the door. You keep the hardware you already have, and you gain the security of knowing that former tenants, previous owners, contractors, ex-partners, or departed employees can no longer get in. In a city as compact and rental-heavy as Lawndale, that is one of the most practical security upgrades available.

Lawndale is only about two square miles, and much of it was built out in the 1950s through the 1980s: small-lot stucco single-family homes alongside many apartment buildings. That mix means a steady stream of turnovers. Homes change hands, tenants move out, and keys quietly accumulate in the pockets of people who no longer need access. Rekeying is a fast, sensible way to reset that without replacing every lockset.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, led by owner David Shar. We are fully mobile, with no storefront to visit. We bring the tools and key-cutting equipment to your door, day or night, and do the work on site. If a lock turns out to be too worn to rekey reliably, we will tell you plainly and explain your options.

How it works in Lawndale

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    Tell us about the doors

    Call (323) 997-8867 and describe what needs rekeying: a single-family home, several apartment units, or a shop. Mention the brands if you know them, how many locks are involved, and whether you want them keyed alike.

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    We come to you

    Because we are fully mobile and available around the clock, a technician travels to your Lawndale address with the pins, key blanks, and tools needed for the job. There is nothing to drop off and no shop to visit.

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    Inspect each lock

    We check every knob, deadbolt, and handleset. Builder-grade hardware from the post-war and later decades is often worn, loose, or sticky. We confirm each lock can be rekeyed reliably before we begin.

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    Rekey the cylinders

    We remove the cylinder, replace the internal pins to match a new key, and reassemble it. Locks can be keyed alike so one key opens the front door, back door, and gate, or kept separate when you need distinct access.

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    Test and hand over keys

    We test every new key several times in each lock and confirm that the old key no longer turns. You receive your new keys, and we can cut extra copies for family members, staff, or maintenance.

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What affects the price

  • The number of locks or cylinders being rekeyed, since each one is handled individually
  • Whether locks are keyed alike or each gets its own key, and how many copies of keys you need
  • The brand, type, and condition of the existing hardware, including whether worn parts need replacement
  • Whether the work is a single home, a multi-unit building visit, or a commercial storefront
  • Time of day and urgency, since we are available 24/7 for after-hours and same-day needs
  • Any extra work found on site, such as a damaged strike plate or a lock too worn to rekey

Why Lawndale chooses us

  • Fully mobile service: we come to your door and do everything on site, with no storefront detour
  • In business since 1987, with an owner-led operation under David Shar
  • Honest recommendations: if a lock is too worn, we say so rather than rekeying hardware that will fail
  • Experience with multi-unit turnovers, including keying several apartments alike for maintenance access
  • Careful work on doors with security bars or older frames, avoiding unnecessary damage
  • Available 24/7, so rekeying can happen after a late closing, an emergency move-out, or a sudden employee departure

Lock Rekeying across Lawndale

Lawndale's housing runs the gamut from small-lot stucco homes in Lawndale Acres to the apartment buildings that line streets off Inglewood Avenue. A landlord in the 90260 ZIP code finishing a round of move-outs can have several units rekeyed and keyed alike, so one maintenance key covers them all while each tenant gets a fresh key. For homeowners, rekeying right after closing is a simple way to make sure previous owners, agents, and contractors no longer have access.

In El Camino Village and across the 90261 ZIP code, many homes still carry original builder-grade knobs and deadbolts that are well past their service life. Rekeying is often a good first step, and when a lock has simply worn out, we can talk through replacing it. Many older homes also have security bars over windows and doors, and we take care to work around them without damage.

Along the Hawthorne Boulevard corridor, small retail tenants face a different version of the same problem: an employee leaves, and keys to the storefront are still out there. We can rekey the shop's locks and issue new keys so access is back under your control. Whether you are near the Lawndale Civic Center, close to Alondra Park, or off Marine Avenue, Redondo Beach Boulevard, or Artesia Boulevard, call (323) 997-8867.

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Lock Rekeying in Lawndale — FAQs

What is the difference between rekeying and changing locks in Lawndale?
Rekeying changes the internal pins so a new key works and old keys do not, while the lock hardware stays on the door. Replacing swaps the whole lock. Rekeying is usually the more economical choice when your hardware is still in good shape.
Should I rekey after buying a home in Lawndale?
Yes, it is a smart move. You cannot know how many copies of the old keys exist. Rekeying makes sure only keys you hold will work. Call (323) 997-8867 to arrange a visit.
Can you rekey several apartment units at once?
Yes. Landlords often have us rekey units after move-outs and can have them keyed alike for maintenance access. Tell us how many locks are involved when you call so we can plan the visit.
Can older builder-grade locks be rekeyed?
Often yes, but many 1950s through 1980s locks are worn. We inspect each one first. If a lock is too loose or damaged to rekey reliably, we will recommend replacing it instead.
Do you work on doors with security bars?
Yes. Security bars are common on older Lawndale homes. We take care to work with the lock and door without damaging the bars, and can rekey the cylinders in place.
Can you rekey my shop on Hawthorne Boulevard after an employee leaves?
Yes. We can rekey storefront locks and provide new keys so the former employee's key no longer works. Call (323) 997-8867 and we will come to the shop.
Do I need to visit your shop?
No. We are fully mobile and have no storefront. A technician comes to your Lawndale address with everything needed to rekey on site.
Are you available at night or on weekends?
Yes, we operate 24/7. If you need locks rekeyed after hours, such as after an emergency move-out, 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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