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Lock Replacement in Malibu, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides mobile lock replacement in Malibu, California, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We come to your home, remove worn or corroded hardware and install new locks matched to your door. Call (323) 997-8867 to talk through what you need.

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Locks in Malibu live a harder life than almost anywhere else in Los Angeles County. Salt air drifts up from the Pacific and settles on every exterior deadbolt, handle set and gate latch. Over the years that moisture eats into finishes, stiffens cylinders and eventually seizes a key mid-turn. If your key has started to grind, stick or refuse to turn all the way, replacement is usually smarter than another round of lubricant.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner and lead technician David Shar has spent decades working on the kinds of doors found up and down the Malibu coast: beachfront estates, canyon custom homes, older beach cottages and many houses rebuilt after wildfires. We are fully mobile. There is no storefront to visit, so we bring the tools and hardware to your door, whether that door sits on Pacific Coast Highway or at the end of a winding canyon road.

Lock replacement is not only for broken hardware. Homeowners call us after buying a house, ending a tenancy, losing keys, finishing a remodel or simply wanting a better grade of deadbolt. We help you decide between a straight like-for-like swap, a marine-grade upgrade, a keypad or smart lock, or a multipoint system, and then we install it so it works smoothly with your existing door and frame.

How it works in Malibu

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    Tell us about the door and the problem

    Call (323) 997-8867 and describe what is happening: a seized cylinder, a key that will not turn, a lock that was compromised, or an upgrade you have in mind. Tell us whether it is a front door, a sliding door, a gate or a side entry so we can plan the right hardware.

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    We come to you, any hour

    We are available 24/7 and fully mobile, so we travel to your property rather than asking you to bring anything in. For gated estates or communities, let us know about guard gates or access rules ahead of time so we can coordinate entry.

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    Inspect the lock, door and surroundings

    On site we look at the condition of the hardware, the bore holes, the strike plate and the door edge. In Malibu we pay close attention to corrosion on screws, latches and the surrounding finish, because a new lock on a damaged strike or loose frame will not perform as it should.

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    Choose the right replacement hardware

    We walk through options in plain terms: standard deadbolts, stainless or marine-grade hardware for salt exposure, keypad or smart locks, and compatible options for multipoint doors. You decide what fits your security needs, your style and how you want to give out access.

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    Remove the old lock and install the new one

    We take out the worn or seized hardware, address any damage we can fix on the spot, and install the new lock so it aligns cleanly with the strike and latches without binding. Corroded fasteners can be stubborn, and we work carefully to avoid damaging your door.

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    Test, key and hand over

    We cycle the lock repeatedly, confirm the keys work smoothly, and set up any codes or app access if you chose an electronic lock. Before we leave, we show you how everything operates and answer questions about care, especially how to keep exterior hardware healthy near the coast.

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What affects the price

  • The type of lock chosen: a basic deadbolt, a marine-grade stainless model, a keypad lock and a smart lock all differ in cost of hardware and installation effort.
  • The number of locks being replaced, and whether you want them keyed alike so one key works every door.
  • The condition of the existing hardware, since heavily corroded or seized locks can take more time to remove without damaging the door.
  • Door and frame type, including custom wood doors, steel doors, sliding doors and multipoint systems that need specific compatible parts.
  • Whether the work involves gate hardware or additional components beyond the main entry lock.
  • The time of the call and the location of the property, including access through guard gates or remote canyon roads.

Why Malibu chooses us

  • Fully mobile service: we come to your Malibu property at any hour, with no storefront and no need to bring a lock anywhere.
  • Experience since 1987 across Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County, including coastal homes where salt air shortens the life of exterior hardware.
  • Honest recommendations: if a cleaning or a rekey will solve the problem, we say so rather than pushing a full replacement.
  • Familiarity with the range of Malibu housing, from gated beachfront estates and multipoint doors to older cottages and rebuilt hillside homes.
  • Direct access to the owner-led team, with David Shar guiding the work and standing behind it.
  • Clear explanations of hardware options, including marine-grade and smart lock choices, so you understand what you are buying.

Lock Replacement across Malibu

Malibu stretches along more than twenty miles of Pacific Coast Highway, and the hardware on its doors faces conditions most of Los Angeles never sees. On the beachfront near Carbon Beach and Broad Beach, exterior deadbolts and gate latches take a steady dose of salt and moisture. It is common for a lock to seize after years of exposure, and the fix is often a marine-grade deadbolt along with new gate hardware. Owners in Malibu Colony, in ZIP code 90265, often have gate-guarded homes with multipoint and smart locks, where replacement involves coordination with the guard gate and careful attention to the door's mechanical override.

Further west, Point Dume and the neighborhoods near Zuma Beach, mostly in ZIP code 90265, include vacation rentals and family homes where locks are re-keyed or replaced between guests or owners. Big Rock, along the hills above Pacific Coast Highway, and canyon custom homes reached from Kanan Dume Road, Malibu Canyon Road or Las Flores Canyon Road, bring their own challenges: long driveways, custom doors and many houses rebuilt after wildfires with new, higher-spec hardware. Other communities, such as Paradise Cove and the Point Dume Club, have mobile homes and beach cottages with their own door styles, and we match hardware to what is actually on the door.

Whether you are near the Malibu Pier, Surfrider Beach, the Malibu Country Mart, the Civic Center area or the Pepperdine University hills, we come to you. Malibu also includes ZIP codes 90263 and 90264, and we serve all of them. Call (323) 997-8867 any time, day or night, to arrange lock replacement.

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Lock Replacement in Malibu — FAQs

Why do locks fail so often in Malibu?
Salt air is the main culprit. Moisture and salt corrode springs, pins, screws and finishes, especially on beachfront homes along Carbon and Broad Beach. Over time the cylinder stiffens or seizes. Marine-grade or stainless hardware holds up much better, and we can install it. Call (323) 997-8867 to discuss options.
Do I need marine-grade locks for my home?
If your exterior doors or gates are close to the ocean or regularly exposed to sea air, marine-grade or stainless hardware is a sensible choice. Homes farther inland or in sheltered canyon areas may do fine with standard quality hardware. We will look at your door and tell you honestly what makes sense.
Can you replace locks at a gated estate or in Malibu Colony?
Yes. Let us know about the guard gate when you call so we can coordinate entry. We work with multipoint doors and smart locks, and we can handle mechanical overrides if an electronic lock has failed. Reach us at (323) 997-8867.
Is replacing a lock different from rekeying it?
Yes. Rekeying changes the internal pins so old keys no longer work while keeping the same lock body. Replacement installs new hardware. Rekeying suits a lock in good shape, such as between vacation rental guests. Replacement suits worn, corroded, damaged or outdated locks, or when you want an upgrade.
Can you install a smart lock or keypad lock?
Yes. We install keypad and smart locks and help set up codes or app access. These are popular for vacation rentals near Point Dume, where access needs to change between guests. We will check that your door and any connected systems work with the model you choose.
Do you offer lock replacement at night or on weekends?
Yes. Crenshaw Lock Company is available 24/7 and fully mobile, so we can come to your Malibu property at any hour, including nights, weekends and holidays. Call (323) 997-8867 and we will talk through the situation.
Can you replace gate hardware as well as door locks?
In many cases, yes. Corroded gate latches and locks are common on beachfront properties. When you call, describe the gate type and what is failing so we can bring suitable parts and tell you what to expect.
Do you have a shop I can visit in Malibu?
No. We are a fully mobile locksmith with no storefront. We travel to your home, rental, or gate wherever you are in Malibu, doing the inspection, installation and testing right at your door.
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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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