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Lock Replacement in Lomita, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides 24/7 mobile lock replacement in Lomita, California. We come to your home or building with hardware and install new deadbolts, knobs and keyed-alike sets on the spot. Call (323) 997-8867 to talk through your doors and get started.

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  • Available 24/7
  • Price quoted before we start
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Locks do not last forever, and in a city like Lomita, where so many homes went up between the 1940s and the 1960s, a lot of the original or early-replacement hardware is well past its prime. Deadbolts that stick, keys that need a jiggle, cylinders that spin freely, and knobs that wobble in the door are all signs it is time to swap the hardware instead of nursing it along.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner David Shar and the team work entirely on a mobile basis. There is no storefront to visit. We bring the work to your door, day or night, because a broken lock rarely waits for business hours. Lock replacement is different from a simple rekey: we remove the old hardware and install new, so you get fresh mechanisms, a fresh finish, and keys that nobody else has ever held.

Whether you are a homeowner off Narbonne Avenue with a worn front deadbolt and a detached garage, a property manager turning over a unit on Lomita Boulevard, or someone who just got back from a stressful lockout, the goal is the same: hardware that works smoothly, fits the door properly, and matches how you actually live. We will explain the options plainly and not push you toward more than the door needs.

How it works in Lomita

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    Tell us what is going on

    Call (323) 997-8867 and describe the doors involved, what is wrong with the current locks, and whether you want keys that match across doors. We will let you know what we need to see and how the visit works, since we are mobile and come to you.

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    Inspect the door and existing hardware

    On site, we look at the door, the strike plate, the bore holes and the frame. Older post-war doors sometimes have worn or oversized holes, loose strikes, or paint-clogged latches, and it is better to catch those before installing new hardware.

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    Choose the right hardware

    We walk through options for the door: standard deadbolts, higher-security cylinders, knobs or levers, and smart or keypad models if you want them. We match the hardware to the door's use, whether front entry, side door, garage service door or laundry room.

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    Remove the old lock and install the new one

    We take out the worn hardware and fit the new lock, reinforcing or adjusting the strike and latch alignment as needed so the bolt throws fully and the door closes without fighting you.

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    Key to your needs

    New locks can be keyed alike so one key opens the front door, the back door and the garage, or kept separate where you want different access levels. For multi-unit buildings, we can set up keying that suits each unit.

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    Test and hand over keys

    Before we leave, we operate every lock repeatedly with the door open and closed, confirm each key works smoothly, and hand over your keys. Any questions about care or future key copies get answered then.

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What affects the price

  • The number of locks being replaced, since each door means separate hardware and labor, though several in one visit are handled together.
  • The type and grade of hardware you choose, from basic residential deadbolts to higher-security cylinders or electronic keypad and smart locks.
  • Door and frame condition, including whether older bore holes, strike plates or latches need adjustment or reinforcement for the new lock to fit properly.
  • Keying requirements, such as keyed-alike sets across several doors or separate keys for different units.
  • Whether the work is part of a lockout or an emergency call, or a planned visit at a time that suits you.
  • Extra items bundled in, like replacing a laundry-room padlock, adding a gate lock, or cutting additional copies of keys.

Why Lomita chooses us

  • Fully mobile since 1987: we bring hardware and tools to your door in Lomita, with no showroom and no need to drive anywhere.
  • Available 24/7, so a failed lock or a break-in repair is not forced to wait until morning.
  • Owner-led: David Shar and the team handle the work with the experience of decades in Los Angeles-area homes and buildings.
  • We know post-war construction: small lots, 1950s single-family doors, and older frames that often need careful fitting rather than a quick swap.
  • We handle both house and building needs, from one front door to several apartment units and shared-area padlocks, in a single visit.
  • We explain the options plainly and recommend what the door needs, not the most expensive thing on the truck.

Lock Replacement across Lomita

Lomita packs a lot into roughly two square miles, and the housing reflects that. Around the Narbonne Avenue corridor and the streets feeding off it, many modest single-family homes date to the 1940s through the 1960s. Their exterior doors often still carry aging hardware, and homeowners commonly ask us to replace worn deadbolts and key the house alike with a detached garage so a single key does the job. In the Harbor Hills area, similar homes and a mix of older construction call for the same careful look at frames and strikes.

Along Lomita Boulevard and the City Center area, small apartment buildings and condos from the 1960s through the 1980s keep property managers busy. Between tenants, a rekey is sometimes enough, but when cylinders are worn or keys have been copied too many times, replacing the lock is the cleaner fix. A shared laundry-room padlock or a mailbox lock can be handled on the same visit. We serve addresses throughout ZIP code 90717.

Lomita also sits at the gateway to the Palos Verdes Peninsula, and some residents move between their homes and gated communities uphill. Whether you are coming home along Pacific Coast Highway, Western Avenue or Narbonne Avenue, or you are near Lomita Park or the Lomita Railroad Museum, if a lock needs replacing, we come to you. Call (323) 997-8867 any hour.

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Lock Replacement in Lomita — FAQs

What is the difference between lock replacement and rekeying in Lomita?
Rekeying changes the internal pins so a different key works in your existing lock. Replacement removes the old lock and installs new hardware. If your lock is worn, damaged, loose or outdated, replacement makes more sense. If the hardware is fine and you just need new keys, rekeying may be enough. Call (323) 997-8867 and we can help you decide.
Can you key my new locks alike so one key works the house and garage?
Yes. Keyed-alike sets are common for older Lomita homes with a detached garage. We install new locks keyed to the same key so you carry one key for the front door, back door and garage, or we keep some doors separate if you prefer.
Do you come out at night or on weekends?
Yes. Crenshaw Lock Company is available 24/7 and fully mobile. If a lock fails or a door has been damaged, call (323) 997-8867 at any hour and we will talk through the situation.
My house was built in the 1950s. Will new locks fit the old door?
Usually, yes, but older doors and frames sometimes have worn bore holes, misaligned strikes or paint buildup. We inspect first and adjust or reinforce as needed so the new lock fits properly and the bolt engages fully.
I manage a small apartment building on Lomita Boulevard. Can you handle several units?
Yes. We replace or rekey locks across multiple units and can swap shared padlocks, like a laundry room, in the same visit. Tell us how many doors and how you want the keying organized when you call.
Can you install smart or keypad locks?
We can discuss keypad and smart lock options based on your door and how you use it. We will explain the tradeoffs, such as batteries and backup keys, so you can choose what fits your household.
How is the cost of lock replacement determined?
Cost depends on the number of locks, the hardware grade you select, the condition of the door and frame, keying needs, and whether it is an emergency or scheduled visit. We do not quote figures on this page, but we will explain the factors when you reach us at (323) 997-8867.
Do you have a shop I can visit in Lomita?
No. We are a fully mobile locksmith with no storefront. We bring the hardware and tools to your door anywhere in Lomita, including ZIP code 90717.
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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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