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Commercial Locksmith in Los Angeles, California

Crenshaw Lock Company is a fully mobile commercial locksmith serving businesses across Los Angeles, from Crenshaw Blvd storefronts to Downtown offices and warehouses. We rekey, repair and install commercial locks, exit hardware and master key systems 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call (323) 997-8867 and a technician will come to your site.

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  • Price quoted before we start
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Running a business in Los Angeles means your locks take more abuse than almost anything else on the property. A storefront door on Crenshaw Blvd or Martin Luther King Jr Blvd might cycle hundreds of times a day, a Koreatown office suite changes tenants and employees regularly, and a warehouse near the I-10 corridor has roll-up doors, padlocks and side entrances that all need to be accounted for. Commercial locksmithing is less about one lock and more about controlling who can get into which space, and being able to change that quickly when people leave.

Crenshaw Lock Company has worked in Los Angeles since 1987, led by owner and lead technician David Shar. We are mobile only, so there is no shop counter to visit; we bring the tools, cylinders and hardware to your business and do the work on site. That matters for commercial clients, because a door you cannot lock is a door you cannot leave, and most owners would rather have the fix happen at the door than wait.

Our commercial work covers the practical jobs LA businesses actually call about: rekeying after an employee or manager departs, replacing worn storefront cylinders and Adams Rite-style deadlocks on aluminum doors, installing and adjusting panic bars and door closers, setting up master key systems so an owner holds one key while staff carry limited ones, and re-securing a business after a break-in so it can open the next morning.

How it works in Los Angeles

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    Call and describe the site

    When you call (323) 997-8867, tell us the type of property (retail storefront, office suite, warehouse, restaurant), the kind of door and lock if you know it, and what happened. A photo of the lock or door edge helps. This lets us load the right cylinders and hardware before heading out.

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    On-site assessment

    At your location the technician looks at the door, frame, strike and existing hardware. Commercial doors in LA range from narrow-stile aluminum storefronts to steel back doors and old wood doors in converted 1920s buildings, and each has different options. We explain what we see and what we recommend before starting.

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    Clear options and approval

    We walk you through choices: rekey versus replace, standard versus higher-security cylinders, whether a master key system makes sense. Pricing is discussed before work begins, so you approve the scope rather than learning about it afterward.

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    Work performed at the door

    Rekeying, cylinder swaps, lock installation, closer adjustment or exit-device repair is done right there from the service vehicle. If a door has been pried, we address the damaged hardware and strike so the door actually secures, not just latches.

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    Test, key handoff and records

    We test every lock and key with you, confirm the door closes and latches properly, and hand over keys. For master key systems we help you track which keys open which doors, so future changes are simpler.

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What affects the price

  • Type of door and existing hardware, such as aluminum storefront deadlocks, steel doors, or older wood doors in historic buildings
  • Whether locks can be rekeyed or need full replacement because they are worn, damaged or obsolete
  • Number of doors, cylinders and keys involved, especially for master key systems across multiple suites
  • Security grade of the hardware chosen, from standard commercial cylinders to restricted or high-security keyways
  • Time of the call, since after-hours, overnight and weekend emergency service differs from scheduled work
  • Extra repair needed after forced entry, like a bent strike, damaged frame or pried security gate

Why Los Angeles chooses us

  • Serving Los Angeles since 1987, with owner David Shar still working as lead technician
  • Fully mobile and available 24/7, so work happens at your door instead of a storefront you have to visit
  • Based near 90008 in the Crenshaw and Leimert Park area, with deep familiarity with South LA commercial corridors
  • Comfortable with both modern commercial hardware and the original mortise locks still found in older LA buildings
  • Pricing explained and approved before work begins, with no surprise add-ons
  • Practical advice on rekeying versus replacing, so you are not sold hardware you do not need

Commercial Locksmith across Los Angeles

Our home base is in the 90008 ZIP, around Leimert Park Village and the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza, so the businesses along Crenshaw Blvd, Martin Luther King Jr Blvd and Slauson Ave are our neighbors. Many shops here occupy 1920s to 1940s buildings where original mortise locks, steel security gates and window bars are still in place. We regularly help owners keep that character while upgrading the actual security, for example swapping a tired cylinder or adding a proper deadbolt behind a wrought-iron gate.

West Adams (90018, 90016) and the area around Exposition Park and USC (90007, 90037) mix small offices, restaurants and converted homes used as businesses, and they see steady tenant turnover that makes rekeying routine. Toward Koreatown (90006, 90019) and Hollywood (90027, 90046), we work in multi-tenant office buildings and retail strips where master key systems and access control for suites matter.

Downtown (90012) brings warehouses, lofts and storefronts near Union Station and the Walt Disney Concert Hall, where roll-up doors, panic hardware and heavy steel doors are common. We travel the I-10, I-110 and I-405 to reach clients across the city, and because we are mobile, the service comes to your loading dock, back door or lobby.

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Commercial Locksmith in Los Angeles — FAQs

Do you have a shop I can bring my business lock to?
No. Crenshaw Lock Company is mobile only, with no storefront. We come to your business anywhere in Los Angeles and do the work on site. Call (323) 997-8867 to arrange a visit.
An employee quit and kept a key. Should I rekey or replace?
In most cases rekeying is enough. We change the pins inside the existing cylinder so old keys stop working, which is usually more economical than new hardware. If the lock is worn or low quality, we will tell you and explain replacement options.
Can you set up a master key system for my Koreatown or Downtown office?
Yes. We can design a system where the owner or manager has one key for every door while staff keys open only their areas. It is useful for multi-suite offices, clinics and retail with stockrooms.
Our storefront was broken into overnight. Can you help right away?
We are available 24/7 for emergency re-securing. We repair or replace damaged locks, address bent strikes and pried hardware, and make sure the door locks properly so you can secure the business. Call (323) 997-8867 any time.
Do you work on panic bars and door closers?
Yes. We repair, adjust and install exit devices and closers on commercial doors, including doors that drag, fail to latch or slam, which are common problems on busy storefronts.
Our building is from the 1920s with old mortise locks. Can those be upgraded?
Often, yes. Many older buildings around Leimert Park and West Adams still use original mortise locks. Depending on condition, we can rekey them, replace the cylinder, or install a modern lock that fits the door.
How much does a commercial locksmith cost in Los Angeles?
It depends on the number of doors, the hardware type, whether rekeying or replacement is needed, the security grade, and the time of day. We explain pricing and get your approval before any work. Call (323) 997-8867 for details on your job.
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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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