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Emergency Locksmith in Lomita, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides 24/7 emergency locksmith service in Lomita, California, for home, car, and business lockouts and urgent lock failures. We are fully mobile and dispatch to you day or night. Call (323) 997-8867 and describe what happened, and we will plan the fix.

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A lockout never picks a convenient time. In Lomita it might be a late shift ending on Pacific Coast Hwy, a morning errand along Narbonne Ave, or a front door that simply will not turn after years of use. When that happens you want a real person who knows the area and can get you back inside without damaging anything. That is what our emergency service is for.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner and lead technician David Shar built the business around mobile, around-the-clock work. We have no storefront to visit. Instead, we come to the driveway, the apartment hallway, or the parking lot where you are stuck, with the tools needed for most emergency jobs on hand.

Lomita is a compact city of about 1.9 square miles, incorporated in 1964, and its housing mix shapes the calls we see. Many modest 1940s-60s single-family homes still have original or worn hardware, and a good number of small apartment buildings and condos date from the 1960s-80s. Because the city sits at the gateway to the Palos Verdes Peninsula, we also hear from people with gate, mailbox, and house keys tied to communities just uphill. Whatever the situation, call (323) 997-8867 any hour.

How it works in Lomita

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    You call, we listen

    Call (323) 997-8867 at any hour and tell us where you are in Lomita, what is locked, and what the lock is doing. A home deadbolt, a car door, a laundry-room padlock, and a broken key in a cylinder are different problems, and a few questions up front help us bring the right tools.

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    We confirm the situation and who you are

    Before opening a home, vehicle, or business, we want to be sure the person asking has a legitimate right to get in. We may ask for identification or other reasonable proof of residence or ownership. It protects you and your neighbors.

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    Non-destructive entry first

    Our first choice is always to open the lock without damaging it, using picking, bypass, or specialized entry tools suited to the hardware. Older post-war deadbolts and knobsets can be finicky, so we work carefully to avoid scratching doors or frames.

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    Repair, rekey, or replace on the spot

    If the lock is worn, broken, or the key is lost, we explain the options plainly. A rekey may solve a lost-key problem, while a failing deadbolt may be better replaced. We can often handle this during the same visit so the door is secure before we leave.

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    Test everything and hand over keys

    We operate the lock repeatedly, check the strike and latch alignment, and make sure every key works smoothly. You get a clear explanation of what was done, and we confirm the home, car, or unit is secure before we leave.

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What affects the price

  • Type of lock and door: a standard knob or deadbolt, a high-security cylinder, a vehicle lock, and a gate or padlock all take different tools and skill.
  • Whether the job is a simple entry or involves repair, such as a broken key extraction, a damaged cylinder, or a misaligned latch.
  • Rekeying versus replacement: rekeying existing hardware and installing new locks involve different parts and labor.
  • Number of locks involved, for example matching a house and detached garage to one key or rekeying several apartment units.
  • Time of day and location of the call, since after-hours service and travel across the service area are part of the overall quote.
  • Key duplication or programming needs, which vary a lot between basic brass keys, restricted keys, and transponder or smart keys.

Why Lomita chooses us

  • Fully mobile and 24/7: we come to you anywhere in Lomita, and there is no shop counter to wait at.
  • Serving Greater LA and Ventura County since 1987, so we have seen the aging hardware common in Lomita's post-war homes many times.
  • Owner-led: David Shar's experience guides how we approach each job, from non-destructive entry to honest repair advice.
  • We explain the options before work starts, including whether rekeying, repairing, or replacing makes the most sense for your lock.
  • Comfortable with both residential and small multi-unit work, such as apartment rekeys and laundry-room or storage padlocks between tenants.
  • We do not push unneeded replacements. If your lock can be opened and kept, we say so.

Emergency Locksmith across Lomita

Lomita packs a lot of lock variety into a small footprint. Around Harbor Hills and the streets near the Palos Verdes foothills, we see single-family homes with older hardware and some legacy horse-keeping parcels with gates and outbuildings that need their own keys. Along the Narbonne Avenue corridor, a 1950s house might need worn exterior deadbolts replaced and the garage keyed alike so one key does the job, a common request after a lockout reveals how tired the original hardware has become.

In the Lomita Boulevard and City Center area, small apartment buildings and condos from the 1960s-80s mean frequent turnover between tenants. A property manager might need a couple of units rekeyed and a laundry-room padlock swapped out, sometimes on short notice. We can handle those jobs and emergency lockouts across ZIP code 90717, whether you are near Lomita Park, the Lomita Railroad Museum, or the shops on Narbonne.

Because Lomita sits at the gateway to the Palos Verdes Peninsula, plenty of residents head uphill to gated communities. We often help with a lost mailbox or gate key that needs duplicating, alongside the house lockout that started the trouble. Whether you are off Pacific Coast Hwy, Western Ave, or a quiet side street, call (323) 997-8867 and we will come to you.

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Emergency Locksmith in Lomita — FAQs

Do you really work 24 hours a day in Lomita?
Yes. Crenshaw Lock Company is a 24/7 mobile locksmith, so you can call (323) 997-8867 at night, on weekends, or on holidays and reach someone about emergency service in Lomita.
Do I need to come to your shop?
No. We are fully mobile and have no storefront. We travel to your home, vehicle, or business anywhere in Lomita, including the 90717 area.
Can you open my door without damaging it?
In most cases, yes. We try non-destructive methods first. Older deadbolts and knobsets on 1940s-60s homes can be tricky, but careful picking or bypass often works without harming the door or lock.
Can you rekey my house and detached garage to one key?
Yes. Many Lomita homes have separate keys for the house and garage. We can rekey or replace the locks so a single key operates both. Call (323) 997-8867 to discuss your hardware.
I manage a small apartment building. Can you rekey units between tenants?
Yes. We handle rekeying individual units and replacing shared-space locks such as laundry-room padlocks. Tell us how many locks are involved when you call so we can plan the visit.
Can you duplicate a gate or mailbox key for a Palos Verdes community?
Often we can, depending on the key type. Some restricted or community-controlled keys have rules about copying, so we may ask for authorization. Call (323) 997-8867 with the details.
How do you price an emergency call?
Price depends on the lock type, the work required, the number of locks, and when and where you call. We explain the scope before starting so there are no surprises.
Do you verify who I am before opening a door?
Yes. We ask for reasonable proof that you live in or own the property or vehicle. It is a standard safeguard that protects you, your neighbors, and us.
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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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