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Lock Installation in Marina del Rey, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides mobile lock installation in Marina del Rey, 24/7. We bring hardware to your door, dock gate or storage unit and fit new locks where none existed or on freshly hung doors. Call (323) 997-8867 to describe the job and plan the install.

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  • Available 24/7
  • Price quoted before we start
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Installing a lock is different from replacing one. Often there is no hole bored, no strike plate, and sometimes no finished door yet. In Marina del Rey the work ranges from a new deadbolt on a condo entry to a gate lock for a private dock, a latch for a storage cage, or a keyed handleset on a newly hung door at a Silver Strand beach home.

Salt air shapes nearly every decision here. The harbor, with its thousands of boat slips, keeps moisture and corrosion constant, so ordinary bright-brass hardware can pit and seize within a few seasons. When we install, we talk through finish, material and where the lock will sit relative to the water, so what goes in stays working.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, led by owner and lead tech David Shar. We are fully mobile, with no storefront, so the conversation and the work both happen at your property, any hour of the day or night.

How it works in Marina del Rey

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    Describe the door or gate

    Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us what is being secured: an entry door, sliding door, balcony, dock gate, storage room or mailbox area. Door material, thickness and whether it is already hung help us bring the right hardware.

  2. 2

    Choose hardware for the setting

    We discuss grade, finish and key control. For anything near the water we steer toward corrosion-resistant, marine-appropriate hardware. For apartments and condos we also consider association or management rules.

  3. 3

    Confirm authorization

    In managed complexes, adding or changing locks may require approval from property management or an HOA. We ask about this up front so the installation does not conflict with building rules or shared-access systems.

  4. 4

    Prepare the door

    We measure and mark the bore and edge, drill the holes cleanly, and mortise for the latch and strike. On a door that was never prepared, this is the careful part, since poor alignment causes sticking later.

  5. 5

    Install and reinforce

    The lock body, strike and, where appropriate, a longer-screw reinforcing plate are set into the frame. We fasten into solid framing rather than just the trim whenever the construction allows.

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    Test and hand over keys

    We cycle the lock repeatedly with the door open and closed, check alignment, and hand over keys. We can explain how to maintain the lock against salt exposure.

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What affects the price

  • Type of lock: a basic deadbolt, a handleset, a multipoint or a gate-rated lock all involve different hardware and labor.
  • Whether the door is already prepared, or needs new holes bored and a latch edge cut from scratch.
  • Material and finish, especially marine-grade or corrosion-resistant options versus standard hardware.
  • Number of locks and whether keys should be keyed alike across several doors or gates.
  • Door and frame condition, including any reinforcement or repair needed for the lock to hold securely.
  • Time of day and access conditions, since we are available around the clock and some sites involve gates or dock access.

Why Marina del Rey chooses us

  • Fully mobile service: the work is done at your door, condo, or dock, not through a shop you must visit.
  • Experience since 1987 across Greater Los Angeles, including coastal properties where salt corrosion is a real design factor.
  • We ask about management authorization first, which matters in large gated communities and shared-access buildings.
  • Hardware recommendations based on how close you are to the water, not a one-size-fits-all deadbolt.
  • Clean drilling and alignment on new or unprepared doors so the lock operates smoothly for years.
  • Owner-led operation under David Shar, so standards stay consistent.

Lock Installation across Marina del Rey

Marina del Rey is mostly dense waterfront housing: 1970s and 80s apartment and condo complexes along Admiralty Way and Via Marina, mid- and high-rise buildings, and very large gated communities such as Mariners Village. New locks here often mean a tenant adding a deadbolt where permitted, a manager outfitting a refurbished unit, or an owner securing a new storage or amenity door. We coordinate with management so installs fit the community's access rules.

Around the boat basins, hardware faces the harshest conditions. Dock gates, slip lockers and storage boxes near Marina del Rey Harbor, Fisherman's Village on Fiji Way and Burton Chace Park need corrosion-resistant locks. We can install new gate or box locks rather than relying on a salt-worn original, and we can advise on rinsing and lubricating them.

We also serve the single-family beach homes of the Silver Strand and Marina Peninsula, which carry a Marina del Rey mailing address in ZIP 90292 and 90295 areas. Whether you are on Lincoln Boulevard, near Washington or Culver Boulevard, or by Mother's Beach, call (323) 997-8867 any hour and we will come to you.

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Other Marina del Rey locksmith services

See all of our Marina del Rey services, or our citywide lock installation page.

Lock Installation in Marina del Rey — FAQs

Can you install a lock on a door that has never had one?
Yes. We bore the holes, cut the latch edge, and mount the strike and lock body. Call (323) 997-8867 with door type and thickness so we can bring the right hardware.
Do you install locks on dock gates and boat-slip storage?
Yes. We can fit gate locks and locker or box locks and recommend corrosion-resistant hardware suited to harbor conditions.
Do I need permission to add a lock in a Marina del Rey apartment or condo?
Often yes. Many complexes, including large gated communities, require management or HOA approval. Check first, and tell us when you call so we can plan accordingly.
Is marine-grade hardware really necessary here?
Near the water it is worth considering. Salt air corrodes standard finishes and can freeze moving parts. Corrosion-resistant hardware tends to last longer in these conditions.
Can you key several new locks alike?
Yes, we can set multiple locks to one key, which is convenient for a home with several entries or a gate and storage unit together.
Do you install locks at night or on weekends?
We are available 24/7. Call (323) 997-8867 and we will discuss scheduling for your site.
Do you work on the Silver Strand and Marina Peninsula?
Yes. We install deadbolts and handlesets at beach homes in those areas, including those with a Marina del Rey mailing address.
How is the price determined?
It depends on lock type, door preparation, finish, quantity and access conditions. Describe the job and we can talk through what applies.
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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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