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Lock Replacement in Long Beach, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides 24/7 mobile lock replacement in Long Beach, California. We come to your home, condo or apartment and swap worn, corroded, damaged or outdated locks for new hardware matched to your door. Call (323) 997-8867 to talk through your situation with a real locksmith.

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Long Beach is not one kind of place, and the locks on its doors are not one kind of lock. A salt-worn deadbolt on a Naples canal home, a 1920s mortise lock in California Heights, a keypad on a downtown condo and a tired knob set on an Alamitos Beach apartment all call for different answers. Lock replacement here starts with understanding what is actually on your door and why it is failing.

Sometimes replacement is the right call: a cylinder that seizes because of sea air, a lock that has been compromised after a break-in, keys that have been handed out to tenants, roommates or contractors you no longer want to have access, or hardware that simply no longer works the way it should. Other times the smarter move is a rekey, a cleaning, or a careful repair, especially with older period hardware. We will tell you which makes sense rather than push the bigger job.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, led by owner and lead technician David Shar. We are fully mobile, with no storefront to visit. We work at your door, around the clock, so a replacement can happen when it fits your life, including late at night after an incident.

How it works in Long Beach

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    Talk it through by phone

    Call (323) 997-8867 and describe the door, the lock and what is going wrong. Is the key sticking, is the latch loose, did you lose keys, or was there a break-in? That conversation helps us bring the right hardware to your address in Long Beach.

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    Inspect the existing hardware on site

    At your door we look at the lock, strike plate, door edge and frame. Salt corrosion, worn pins, a sagging door or a damaged bore can all be the real cause. If a repair or rekey would solve the problem, we say so.

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    Choose hardware that fits the door and the setting

    We go over grade, finish, and keying options. Coastal homes may call for corrosion-resistant finishes, apartments may call for simple keyed-alike or tenant-turnover setups, and older homes may need hardware that respects the original look of the door.

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    Remove the old lock and install the new one

    We take out the old hardware, check the door preparation, and fit the new lock so the bolt throws cleanly into a properly aligned strike. We reinforce the strike area where it makes sense, since a good lock in a weak frame is only half a fix.

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    Test, cut keys and hand it over

    We operate the lock repeatedly with the door open and closed, confirm the keys work smoothly, and explain how to care for the hardware. You leave knowing what was installed and how to maintain it.

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What affects the price

  • The type of lock: a basic keyed deadbolt, a smart or keypad lock, a high-security cylinder and a mortise set all sit at very different cost levels.
  • How many locks are being replaced and whether they should all be keyed alike, which matters for homes, duplexes and small apartment buildings.
  • The condition of the door and frame, since a damaged bore, a misaligned strike or a worn jamb may need extra work for the new lock to function properly.
  • Finish and material, such as corrosion-resistant or marine-appropriate hardware for waterfront homes versus standard interior-grade finishes.
  • Specialty or period hardware, where matching an original mortise lock or sourcing a compatible replacement takes more time than a standard swap.
  • Timing and access, including after-hours calls and any building or HOA requirements for the hardware you install.

Why Long Beach chooses us

  • Fully mobile and available 24/7, so a lock can be replaced at your door after a break-in or late at night, without needing to visit a shop.
  • In business since 1987, with owner David Shar leading the work, which brings decades of experience with everything from old mortise sets to modern deadbolts.
  • We say when repair or a rekey is enough. Not every stubborn lock needs replacing, and older hardware is often worth saving.
  • Comfortable with the local mix: salt-exposed coastal doors, historic homes, dense apartments and condo buildings with their own access rules.
  • We look at the whole door, not just the lock, checking strike plates, latches and frames so the new hardware actually improves security.
  • Clear explanations of options before work begins, with no pressure toward hardware you do not need.

Lock Replacement across Long Beach

Long Beach packs a lot of different housing into one city, and lock replacement looks different depending on where you live. In Naples, Belmont Shore and the waterfront areas, salt air is hard on exterior hardware. Entry cylinders seize, finishes pit and keys start to bind. Sometimes cleaning and lubrication buy time, but a corroded lock that has stopped turning reliably is a good candidate for replacement with hardware built to handle the coastal environment.

Up in California Heights, a designated historic district, and in Belmont Heights, many 1920s Craftsman and Spanish Colonial homes still carry original mortise locks and period hardware. Owners there often want to keep the character of the door. We can look at whether the existing lock can be repaired, or whether a sympathetic retrofit makes sense, rather than defaulting to a modern bore-and-deadbolt swap that changes the look of the door.

Downtown Long Beach, near Shoreline Village and the Convention Center, has high-rise condos and converted lofts where electronic and HOA-managed access systems add rules about what hardware can be installed. Dense apartments in Alamitos Beach and Wrigley, and rental blocks near CSULB, often need quick re-securing after tenants move out or keys go missing. Whether your address is in 90802 downtown, 90803 around Belmont Shore and Naples, 90804, 90807 near Bixby Knolls or 90815 near the university, we come to you from I-710, I-405, PCH or Ocean Blvd, at any hour. Call (323) 997-8867.

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Lock Replacement in Long Beach — FAQs

Do you really come to me anywhere in Long Beach, any time of day?
Yes. Crenshaw Lock Company is fully mobile and available 24/7, with no storefront. Call (323) 997-8867 and we will work out the details for your Long Beach address, from downtown to Bixby Knolls to the Peninsula.
My lock at a Naples or Belmont Shore home is stiff and hard to turn. Do I need a replacement?
Not always. Salt air can gum up and corrode cylinders. If the lock is only dirty or dry, cleaning and lubrication may help. If internal parts are corroded or the key is wearing down, replacement with corrosion-resistant hardware is usually the better long-term fix.
Can you replace a lock on a historic home in California Heights or Belmont Heights?
Yes, and we will often ask whether the original mortise lock can be repaired first. When replacement is needed, we can discuss options that fit the look and preparation of an older door instead of forcing a modern retrofit.
Is replacing a lock the same as rekeying it?
No. Rekeying changes the internal pins so old keys stop working, while keeping the same lock body. Replacement installs new hardware. Rekeying is often enough after lost keys, while replacement makes sense for damaged, worn or outdated locks. Call (323) 997-8867 and we can help you decide.
I live in a downtown condo with HOA rules. Can you still help?
Often, yes. Many buildings have requirements about hardware, keying or electronic access. Check with your HOA or management first, and tell us what they require when you call so we can bring appropriate options.
I am a landlord or renter near CSULB. Should locks be replaced between tenants?
It is a common practice for security, since former tenants may still hold keys. Depending on the hardware, a rekey may be enough, but replacement is worth considering if locks are worn. Make sure you have your landlord's permission if you rent.
What should I do right after a break-in?
Make sure everyone is safe and contact the police first. Once it is safe, call (323) 997-8867 and we can secure the door with new hardware, and check the frame and strike for damage.
How do I know what the replacement will cost?
Cost depends on lock type, the number of locks, the condition of the door and frame, finish, and timing. Describe your situation when you call and we will explain what applies to your job before any work begins.
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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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