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Lock Rekeying in Maywood, California

Crenshaw Lock Company rekeys residential locks in Maywood, California, so every old key stops working. We are fully mobile and available 24/7, and we come to your door with the tools to do the job on site. Call (323) 997-8867 to talk through your locks.

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Rekeying changes the inside of a lock so it works with a new key and the old keys no longer do. You keep the same hardware on the door, and the old keys, including the ones that went to a former tenant, a contractor, or the previous owner, simply stop working. In a city like Maywood, where so much of the housing is older and many households have turned over keys through the years, it is one of the most practical and cost-conscious security steps you can take.

Maywood is a compact city of small 1920s to 1940s stucco and wood-frame bungalows on narrow lots, many of them divided into several units, along with 1950s and 60s apartment courts. That mix means a rekey here is rarely just one lock. A landlord may need several unit doors done on the same visit, each on its own key. A new homeowner may want the front, back, and side entries all matched to a single key. We plan around that.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, led by owner and lead technician David Shar. We are mobile only, with no storefront to visit. We come to you, day or night, and work from the vehicle at your door.

How it works in Maywood

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    Tell us what you have

    Call (323) 997-8867 and describe the doors: how many locks, whether they are deadbolts, knob sets, or older mortise locks, and whether it is one home or several units. Photos of the hardware, when you can send them, help us bring the right parts.

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    We come to you

    We are fully mobile and available 24/7, so a rekey does not have to wait for business hours. We arrive at your bungalow, apartment court, or rental and confirm the plan before work starts.

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    Inspect each lock

    Before rekeying we check that each lock is worth rekeying. A worn original mortise lock that no longer throws properly, or a deadbolt with a loose, damaged cylinder, may be better repaired or replaced. We tell you plainly which is which.

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    Rekey the cylinders

    We take the cylinder apart and reset its internal pins to match a new key. For multi-unit properties we can set up separate keys per unit, and we can key several locks on one door or home alike if you want a single key.

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    Test and hand over keys

    Every lock is tested with the new key, and we confirm the old key no longer operates it. You get your new keys, and we can make extra copies on the spot.

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    Security check while we are there

    If we see a loose strike plate, a short screw, or a gate padlock that is past its useful life, we point it out. Whether you act on it is entirely up to you.

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What affects the price

  • The number of locks or cylinders to be rekeyed, since each one is worked on individually.
  • Whether all locks should share one key or each unit needs its own separate key.
  • The type and condition of the hardware: standard deadbolts and knobs differ from older mortise locks, which may need extra work or replacement parts.
  • Whether any locks turn out to be worn or damaged and should be repaired or replaced rather than rekeyed.
  • The number of extra keys you need cut.
  • Time of day and the distance we travel to reach you, since we are mobile and available around the clock.

Why Maywood chooses us

  • Fully mobile, 24/7 service. We come to your door, and there is no shop to drive to.
  • In business since 1987, with owner David Shar leading the work, so experience with older Los Angeles housing stock is built in.
  • We are comfortable with the older hardware common in Maywood bungalows, including original mortise locks and add-on rim and jimmy-proof deadbolts.
  • We handle multi-unit jobs, such as rekeying several doors in a subdivided bungalow on the same visit with separate keys per unit.
  • We are honest about when rekeying is not the right answer and a repair or replacement makes more sense.
  • We can also help with security-bar gate padlocks and deadbolt upgrades, so you do not need a second company for the related work.

Lock Rekeying across Maywood

Maywood packs a lot of housing into about 1.18 square miles, and the lock needs follow the streets. Along the Atlantic Boulevard corridor and around the Atlantic Avenue business district, we see older stucco bungalows where the original mortise lock is tired and a rekey or replacement is the sensible fix. In the Maywood Ave residential core, many lots hold more than one unit, so landlords often call after a tenant moves out and need every door rekeyed before the next move-in.

The Slauson Avenue district and the blocks near 50th Street have a mix of single-family bungalows and 1950s to 60s apartment courts. Tenant turnover is high in housing like this, and rekeying is the quick way to make sure former occupants no longer have working keys. Many homes also have security bars, wrought-iron gates, and add-on deadbolts, each with its own lock, and we can bring those into the same plan so you carry fewer keys.

We serve all of ZIP code 90270, from the streets near Maywood Academy High School to the homes closer to Maywood Riverfront Park and the Los Angeles River levee, with easy access from Atlantic Blvd, Slauson Ave, and I-710 next door. Whatever your address, call (323) 997-8867 at any hour.

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Lock Rekeying in Maywood — FAQs

What is the difference between rekeying and changing a lock?
Rekeying keeps the existing lock hardware and changes the inside so a new key works and old keys do not. Changing a lock means installing new hardware. Rekeying is often the simpler, cost-conscious choice when the lock itself is in good shape.
Should I rekey after moving into a Maywood home?
Yes, it is a good habit. You cannot know how many copies of the old keys exist, and rekeying makes them all useless. Call (323) 997-8867 and we can come to your new home at a time that suits you.
Can you rekey several units in a subdivided bungalow on the same day?
Yes. Many Maywood properties have multiple units under one roof, and we can rekey each unit's doors on the same visit with a separate key for each unit, so one tenant's key does not open another's door.
My old mortise lock on my 1940s bungalow barely works. Can it be rekeyed?
Sometimes. If the mechanism is worn and no longer throws properly, rekeying will not fix it, and repair or replacement is usually the better choice. We inspect it first and give you an honest recommendation.
Do you offer rekeying at night or on weekends?
Yes. We are mobile and available 24/7. You can reach us anytime at (323) 997-8867 to arrange service.
Can all my locks work with one key?
Usually, yes. We can key your front, back, and side door locks alike so one key does everything. If you would rather have separate keys for certain doors, we can do that too.
Can you rekey padlocks on security gates?
Many padlocks can be rekeyed, but low-cost ones are often better replaced. If you want a sturdier padlock for a security-bar gate, we can help you choose one and match the key to your other locks if possible.
Do I need to visit your shop?
No. We are mobile only and have no storefront. We come to your home or rental in Maywood and do the work there.
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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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