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Access Control Installation in Marina del Rey, CA
Crenshaw Lock Company installs keypad, card and fob access-control systems for business entrances in Marina del Rey, California. We are a fully mobile locksmith available 24/7, and we come to your site. To discuss your doors, call (323) 997-8867 any time, day or night.
- Mobile to your Marina del Rey location
- Available 24/7
- Price quoted before we start

Access control replaces the question of who has a key with the question of who has permission. For a Marina del Rey business, that matters. Staff turn over, vendors come and go, and shared entrances are used by many people. A keypad, card reader or fob system lets you add and remove access without rekeying every door each time someone leaves.
The harbor adds its own demands. Salt air, damp mornings and constant sun are hard on electronics and hardware. A reader that works well inland can corrode or fail near the water. When we plan an installation here, we think about exposure first: which doors face the weather, which hardware needs a marine-grade finish, and how the system should behave if the power drops.
Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, with owner and lead technician David Shar. We are mobile only, with no storefront, so every job begins with a conversation about your entrance and ends with the work done at your door.
How it works in Marina del Rey
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Talk through your doors and users
We start by learning which entrances need control, how many people use them, and whether they are staff, tenants, vendors or customers. Call (323) 997-8867 and describe the building. We can usually tell you what to expect before we arrive.
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Assess the entrance on site
We look at the door, frame, existing lock, power access and weather exposure. For harbor-side doors we check for corrosion and sun or spray exposure. This is where we decide between keypad, card, fob, or a combination.
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Recommend a system that fits
We explain the options plainly: what each method does well, what it costs you to manage, and where it could fall short. If a simpler setup meets your needs, we say so. You decide before any work begins.
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Install hardware and wiring
We mount the reader or keypad, fit the electric strike or lock, and connect power and any backup. We prefer weather-appropriate, corrosion-resistant components on exposed doors, and we check that the door still latches and releases as it should.
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Program credentials and test
We enroll codes, cards or fobs, set who can enter, and test every credential. We also confirm that the door can be exited freely and behaves safely during a power interruption.
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Walk you through management
We show you or your property manager how to add and remove users, and what to do when a card is lost. You leave knowing how to run the system day to day.
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What affects the price
- The number of doors or gates being controlled, since each entrance needs its own reader and lock hardware.
- The type of credential: keypad codes, proximity cards, key fobs, or a mix, along with how many credentials you need issued.
- The condition and type of the door and frame, including whether a glass, metal or wood door needs special mounting or an electric strike.
- Exposure to salt air and weather, which can call for marine-grade or corrosion-resistant components on harbor-side entrances.
- Power and wiring needs, including distance to a power source, backup power, and any low-voltage cabling that must be run.
- Whether the system must be integrated with existing locks, gates or an intercom already used by the property.
Why Marina del Rey chooses us
- Fully mobile and 24/7: we come to your business, with no storefront visit required.
- In business since 1987, so we have seen how different hardware holds up over decades in coastal conditions.
- We think about salt and moisture from the start rather than treating corrosion as an afterthought.
- We explain options honestly and will recommend a simpler system if it suits you better.
- The owner, David Shar, leads the technical work, so you deal with experienced hands.
- We teach you to manage users yourself so you are not dependent on us for every change.
Access Control across Marina del Rey
Marina del Rey is a dense mix of commercial and residential property wrapped around the harbor. Businesses at Fisherman's Village on Fiji Way, the shops around Waterside and Marina Marketplace, and offices along Admiralty Way and Lincoln Boulevard all deal with the same salt-laden air. Burton Chace Park and Mother's Beach draw steady foot traffic, which makes controlled back-of-house and staff entrances worth thinking about.
The apartment corridor along Admiralty Way and Via Marina, and large communities like Mariners Village, have shared amenity doors, leasing offices, and gates that see heavy use and frequent tenant turnover. Access control suits these settings because credentials can be changed without rekeying every lock. Around the boat basins, dock and slip gates face constant moisture, so hardware choice matters as much as the reader itself.
We serve addresses in ZIP codes 90292 and 90295, including the Silver Strand and Marina Peninsula area, where businesses and mixed-use properties also face the coast's weather. If you manage property in Marina del Rey, call (323) 997-8867 and we will come to you.
- Mariners Village
- The boat basins (A-H)
- Admiralty Way / Via Marina apartment corridor
- Silver Strand / Marina Peninsula (Marina del Rey mailing address; administratively City of LA / Venice)
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Other Marina del Rey locksmith services
Automotive LocksmithMobile auto locksmith for cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleets.
Broken Key ExtractionKey snapped in a lock or ignition? We extract the piece and cut a replacement.
Business LockoutLocked out of a store, office or commercial building? Rapid commercial entry.
Car Key ReplacementReplace lost or broken car keys — cut and programmed on site, even with no original.
Car LockoutKeys locked in the car or trunk? Fast, damage-free vehicle unlocking.
Commercial Door HardwareRepair and replace storefront, aluminum-frame and mortise door hardware.
Commercial LocksmithBusiness locksmith for offices, stores, warehouses and industrial sites.
Deadbolt InstallationAdd or replace single- and double-cylinder deadbolts for stronger doors.
Door Closer RepairRepair, adjust and replace hydraulic door closers on commercial doors.
Emergency Locksmith24/7 emergency dispatch for lockouts and urgent lock failures across Greater LA.
Gate Lock RepairRepair and install gate locks and latches, including keypad and smart gate locks.
High Security LocksInstall pick-, bump- and drill-resistant high-security locks and keys.
House LockoutLocked out of a house, apartment or condo? Damage-free entry on location.
Ignition RepairRepair or replace ignition cylinders and fix keys that won't turn.
Key DuplicationCut and copy house, office, mailbox and restricted keys on location.
Key Fob ReplacementReplace and program remote key fobs and smart/proximity keys.
Lock InstallationInstall new locks on new doors or where none existed before.
Lock RekeyingRekey existing locks so old keys stop working — ideal after a move or sale.
Lock RepairFix sticking, jammed, loose or misaligned locks, deadbolts and latches.
Lock ReplacementSwap worn, damaged or outdated locks for new hardware keyed to your needs.
Mailbox Lock ReplacementReplace and rekey residential, cluster and community mailbox locks.
Master Key SystemDesign and install master-key and restricted-key systems with key control.
Panic Bar InstallationInstall and repair panic bars, exit devices and emergency-exit hardware.
Residential LocksmithFull home locksmith service — rekeys, replacements, repairs and upgrades.
Safe LocksmithOpen, repair and service home and commercial safes; change combinations.
Smart Lock InstallationInstall, set up and troubleshoot smart, keyless and keypad locks.
Transponder Key ProgrammingProgram chip/transponder keys to your vehicle's immobilizer.
See all of our Marina del Rey services, or our citywide access control page.
Reviewed by David Shar — Owner & Lead Technician
Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles & Ventura County since 1987.
Last updated 2026-10-12.