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High Security Locks in Marina del Rey, California

Crenshaw Lock Company installs pick-, bump- and drill-resistant high security locks and controlled keys in Marina del Rey, available 24/7 and fully mobile. We come to your apartment, condo, beach home or dock gate. Call (323) 997-8867 to talk through your door and your risk.

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A high security lock is not simply a more expensive deadbolt. It is a lock built to resist the specific ways doors actually get defeated: picking, bumping, drilling, and forced key duplication. In Marina del Rey, where so many residents live in dense waterfront complexes and share gates, mailrooms and storage areas with dozens or hundreds of neighbors, the question of who holds a working key matters more than it does on a quiet single-family street.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner and lead technician David Shar built the business on being fully mobile. There is no storefront to visit. We drive to you, look at the door, the frame and the hardware already in place, and recommend what makes sense rather than selling the most elaborate option by default.

The marina adds its own wrinkle. Salt air, constant moisture and fog are hard on ordinary hardware, and a lock that resists a pick but seizes up from corrosion is not doing its job. When we talk about high security here, we mean both attack resistance and the ability to keep working near the water.

How it works in Marina del Rey

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    Talk through your situation

    Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us what you are protecting: an apartment door, a condo entry, a beach house, a storage locker, or a boat-slip gate. We ask about who currently holds keys, whether there has been a break-in or tenant turnover, and any rules from your property manager or HOA.

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    Inspect the door, frame and existing lock

    On arrival we check the door material, the strike plate, the frame and the bore. A pick-resistant cylinder in a weak frame is a poor investment, so we point out reinforcement needs honestly and let you decide.

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    Choose the lock and key system

    We explain the differences between restricted keyways, drill-resistant hardened inserts, and bump-resistant pin designs. For shared or rental units, we discuss controlled key blanks so copies cannot be cut at any hardware kiosk. Near the water we steer toward corrosion-resistant finishes and marine-appropriate hardware.

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    Confirm authorization where needed

    In larger managed communities, work on a unit door or shared gate may require approval from property management. We will tell you what paperwork or sign-off is typical so the installation does not conflict with building rules.

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    Install and fit-test

    We install the new cylinder or deadbolt, align the latch and strike, and operate the lock repeatedly to confirm smooth throw. Every key is tested, and we check that the door still closes and latches properly after the work.

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    Hand over keys and explain care

    You receive your keys along with plain guidance on key control and maintenance. For coastal installations, we suggest how to protect moving parts from salt and moisture so the lock lasts.

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What affects the price

  • The type of lock chosen: a restricted-keyway cylinder costs differently than a full high security deadbolt with hardened drill-resistant components.
  • How many locks are involved, and whether you want them keyed alike so a single key works every door.
  • Whether the key system is controlled or patent-protected, which limits who can legally cut copies.
  • The condition of the door and frame, since reinforcing a strike plate or repairing a worn bore adds parts and labor.
  • Marine-grade or corrosion-resistant finishes for harbor-side doors, dock gates and padlocks.
  • Timing and location of the call, including after-hours service, since we are available 24/7.

Why Marina del Rey chooses us

  • Fully mobile: we bring the tools and hardware to your door, whether that is a high-rise corridor or a beach house on the Peninsula.
  • In business since 1987 under owner and lead technician David Shar, so decisions come from long hands-on experience rather than a sales script.
  • We assess the frame and door as well as the lock, and say so when a cheaper fix will serve you better than a premium upgrade.
  • We understand shared-access settings such as gated communities and managed buildings, and we work within property-management authorization.
  • We pay attention to salt-air durability, an issue that affects waterfront hardware more than most inland jobs.
  • Available 24/7, so you can call about a break-in aftermath or a lost key any time of day or night.

High Security Locks across Marina del Rey

Marina del Rey is a different kind of place to secure. The harbor, with roughly 5,000 boat slips, shapes everything from the apartment mix to the hardware people need. Along the Admiralty Way and Via Marina corridor, 1970s and 80s apartment and condo complexes put many doors, mail areas and storage rooms close together, and large gated communities like Mariners Village add shared amenity gates on top of individual unit doors. After tenant turnover, upgrading to a restricted-key high security cylinder is one way to make sure old keys stop mattering, and we coordinate with property management when approval is required.

Closer to the water, the problems change. Boat basins A through H have dock gates, padlocks and storage lockers exposed to salt and spray daily, and we have seen the kind of corrosion that freezes a lock solid and forces drilling and replacement. If you are near Fisherman's Village off Fiji Way, Burton Chace Park or Mother's Beach, marine-appropriate finishes are worth discussing before you buy.

On the Silver Strand and Marina Peninsula, single-family beach homes often carry a Marina del Rey mailing address even though they fall administratively under the City of Los Angeles and Venice. Those homes tend to be fitted with marine-grade deadbolts, and a high security upgrade there pairs well with a frame check. We serve ZIP codes 90292 and 90295, reaching customers from Lincoln Boulevard and Washington Boulevard to Culver Boulevard and the shopping at Waterside and Marina Marketplace. Call (323) 997-8867 any time.

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High Security Locks in Marina del Rey — FAQs

What makes a lock high security?
A high security lock resists common attacks such as picking, bumping and drilling, and usually uses a restricted keyway so copies are controlled. We explain the options when we see your door. Call (323) 997-8867 to discuss.
Do you have a shop I can visit in Marina del Rey?
No. Crenshaw Lock Company is fully mobile with no storefront. We come to your apartment, condo, home, or dock gate, and we are available 24/7.
Will salt air damage a high security lock?
Salt and moisture can corrode any hardware over time, which is why we discuss corrosion-resistant finishes for harbor-side and beachfront doors. Light maintenance helps too, and we explain it at handover.
I live in a gated community like Mariners Village. Can I change my lock?
Often yes, but your property manager or HOA may need to approve it or require certain key arrangements. We can tell you what is typical before work begins. Call (323) 997-8867 with questions.
Can you upgrade my dock or boat-slip gate lock?
We can assess it and recommend marine-appropriate hardware. If an existing lock has corroded solid, it may need to be drilled out and replaced. Slip rules may apply, so check with the marina operator.
Are high security keys harder to copy?
Many systems use controlled blanks, meaning copies cannot be cut at ordinary key machines. That is helpful in rentals and shared buildings where key control matters.
Should I upgrade after a break-in or tenant move-out?
It is a sensible time. New cylinders make old keys useless, and a high security system limits unauthorized copies. We also check the frame for damage.
Do you serve both 90292 and 90295?
Yes, we serve both ZIP codes, including Silver Strand and Marina Peninsula homes. Day or night, call (323) 997-8867.
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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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