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Lock Replacement in Marina del Rey, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides mobile lock replacement in Marina del Rey, California, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We come to your apartment, condo, beach home or boat slip and install new hardware on the spot. Call (323) 997-8867 to talk with a locksmith.

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  • Available 24/7
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Locks in Marina del Rey work harder than most. Salt air, constant humidity and morning fog slowly eat at standard brass and zinc hardware, and the result is familiar: a deadbolt that grinds, a key that sticks, a padlock on a storage cage that has fused shut. When a lock reaches that stage, replacing it is usually smarter than coaxing it along for another season.

Lock replacement means removing a worn, damaged or outdated lock and installing new hardware keyed to your needs. Sometimes that is a like-for-like swap on a front door. Sometimes it is a move to marine-grade hardware, a higher-security deadbolt, or a full set of locks that all work from one key. Replacement is also the right call after a break-in attempt, after a lost key you cannot account for, or when a previous tenant or contractor may still hold copies.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner and lead technician David Shar built the business around being fully mobile. There is no storefront to visit. We bring the tools and hardware options to you, which suits a community where parking is tight, gates are plentiful and many residents live on the water.

How it works in Marina del Rey

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    Tell us what you have and what is wrong

    Call (323) 997-8867 and describe the lock: where it is, how it fails, and whether it faces the water. A door, a dock gate and a mailbox padlock each call for different hardware, so we start by understanding the situation.

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    We come to you

    We are fully mobile and available around the clock. Our technician comes to your door, gate or slip, so you do not need to travel anywhere or leave your property unsecured.

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    Verify authorization

    Before we change anything, we confirm that you are entitled to authorize the work. At a large complex that may mean a tenant with the property manager's approval, or management itself. For a home, it means the owner or resident.

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    Inspect and recommend hardware

    We look at the door, strike plate, bore and existing lock, and note any corrosion. We then explain the options in plain language, including marine-grade finishes for exposed locations, so you can choose what fits your use and budget.

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    Remove the old lock and install the new one

    We take out the worn lock, drilling it only if it is seized, and fit the new hardware. We check alignment so the bolt throws smoothly rather than binding against a swollen or shifted frame.

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    Test, key and hand over

    We test the lock repeatedly, confirm every key works, and show you how to care for the hardware in salty air. You leave with a lock that operates properly and keys that are yours alone.

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What affects the price

  • The type of lock: a standard residential deadbolt, a smart or keypad lock, a high-security cylinder and a gate lock all differ in hardware cost and installation effort.
  • Marine-grade or corrosion-resistant construction, which is worth considering for anything exposed to salt air at the harbor or on the Silver Strand.
  • The number of locks being replaced, and whether you want them keyed alike so a single key opens every door.
  • Condition of the door and frame: a seized lock that must be drilled, or a door that needs adjustment to fit new hardware, adds labor.
  • Property-management requirements, such as matching a building's approved hardware or coordinating shared gates, which can affect what we may install.
  • The time of day and the complexity of the site, since we serve after-hours calls and some dock or gated locations take extra time to reach.

Why Marina del Rey chooses us

  • Fully mobile since 1987. Everything happens at your door, with no shop visit and no leaving your property unsecured.
  • Available 24/7, so a failed or compromised lock can be replaced the same night instead of waiting for business hours.
  • Practical experience with salt-corroded hardware, including padlocks and dock gate locks that have frozen solid and need to be drilled out and replaced.
  • We explain the choices honestly. If a rekey will solve your problem more simply than a full replacement, we will say so.
  • We respect authorization rules at managed communities and confirm who may approve changes before we touch a lock.
  • Work is tested before we leave, and you receive working keys and clear care advice for coastal conditions.

Lock Replacement across Marina del Rey

Marina del Rey is a dense, water-focused community, and lock replacement here reflects that. Many residents live in 1970s and 1980s waterfront apartment and condo complexes along the Admiralty Way and Via Marina corridor, and in very large gated communities such as Mariners Village. After tenant turnover, property managers often want locks replaced or rekeyed, and we work with management authorization and can coordinate with shared and amenity gates so each unit is secured properly.

On the water, the challenges are different. Along the boat basins, A through H, salt spray attacks dock gate locks, storage padlocks and mailbox hardware until they seize. Near Marina del Rey Harbor, with its roughly 5,000 boat slips and many liveaboards, we replace those frozen locks with marine-grade hardware built to last longer. Whether you are near Fisherman's Village, Burton Chace Park or Mother's Beach, the same corrosion concerns apply.

We also serve single-family beach homes on the Silver Strand and Marina Peninsula, which carry a Marina del Rey mailing address even though they fall under the City of LA and Venice. Homes there often use marine-grade deadbolts, and we can replace or upgrade them. We work throughout ZIP codes 90292 and 90295, reaching customers from Lincoln Boulevard and Washington Boulevard to Culver Boulevard and Fiji Way, day or night.

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Other Marina del Rey locksmith services

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Lock Replacement in Marina del Rey — FAQs

Do you offer lock replacement in Marina del Rey at night?
Yes. We are available 24/7 and fully mobile, so you can call (323) 997-8867 at any hour to arrange lock replacement at your home, gate or slip.
Should I replace or just rekey my lock?
If the lock still works smoothly and is in good shape, rekeying may be enough. If it is corroded, damaged, outdated or sticking, replacement is the better choice. We will give you an honest recommendation on site.
Can you replace a padlock or dock gate lock that is frozen from salt?
Yes. Salt-corroded padlocks and dock or boat-slip gate locks are common here. We can drill out a seized lock and install marine-grade hardware that holds up better to harbor conditions.
What is marine-grade hardware and do I need it?
It is hardware built with corrosion-resistant materials and finishes for salty, humid environments. It is especially worthwhile on exposed doors, gates and padlocks near the water, including on the Silver Strand and Marina Peninsula.
I live in a large gated complex like Mariners Village. What do you need from me?
We need to confirm authorization. Depending on your lease and building rules, that may mean approval from property management. Call (323) 997-8867 and we will explain what is required before we begin.
Do you serve the Silver Strand and Marina Peninsula?
Yes. Those homes use a Marina del Rey mailing address and we serve them, including lockouts and replacement of marine-grade deadbolts.
Do I have to come to a shop?
No. We are mobile only and have no storefront. We bring the hardware and tools to your location.
How is the price of lock replacement determined?
It depends on the lock type, corrosion-resistant construction, how many locks you are replacing, door condition and site complexity. Call (323) 997-8867 to describe your situation and we will walk you through what affects the cost.
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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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