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Business Lockout Service in Monrovia, CA

Crenshaw Lock Company provides 24/7 mobile business lockout service in Monrovia, California. If you are locked out of a store, restaurant, office or commercial building, call (323) 997-8867 and a technician will come to your door and work to get you back inside with as little damage as possible.

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  • Available 24/7
  • Price quoted before we start
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A business lockout is rarely just an inconvenience. When the owner of a Myrtle Avenue restaurant can't get through the front door before a prep shift, or an office manager is stuck outside with a team waiting, every closed door costs money. That is why we treat commercial lockouts as true emergencies and answer the phone around the clock.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner and lead technician David Shar has spent decades around commercial hardware. Monrovia is a good example of why that experience matters: Old Town storefronts often combine newer deadbolts, older mortise cylinders, aluminum-frame glass doors, and back doors that were retrofitted years apart. No two buildings open the same way.

We are fully mobile. There is no shop to visit; we bring the tools and key-cutting capability to you. Our goal on a lockout is simple: get you in, keep the door, frame and lock in working condition whenever possible, and make sure the building is secure again before we leave.

How it works in Monrovia

  1. 1

    Call and describe the situation

    Call (323) 997-8867 any hour. Tell us what kind of door it is (glass storefront, wood, steel back door), what kind of lock you see, and where in Monrovia the building is. That helps us bring the right tools the first time.

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    Confirm you are authorized

    Before we open a commercial door, we need to be reasonably sure the person asking has the right to enter. A tenant, owner or manager can usually show a lease, ID, business paperwork or a call to the property owner. This protects you and your neighbors.

  3. 3

    Assess the lock and door

    On arrival, we look at the hardware before touching it. A mortise lock on an older Old Town storefront, a commercial deadbolt, a panic bar and an electronic keypad each call for a different approach.

  4. 4

    Non-destructive entry first

    We start with picking, bypass or other methods that leave the lock intact. Drilling is a last resort, used only when a lock is damaged or high-security hardware leaves no other practical choice.

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    Test, repair or rekey if needed

    Once you are in, we make sure the lock and door operate smoothly. If a key is lost or stolen, or a former employee still has one, we can rekey or replace the cylinder on the spot so old keys stop working.

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    Secure the building

    We confirm the door locks properly and latches fully before we go, so you are not leaving the business exposed after a stressful morning or night.

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What affects the price

  • Time of day: nights, weekends and holidays involve different scheduling than a weekday daytime call, and that can affect the quote.
  • Type of door and lock: a standard commercial deadbolt is a different job from a high-security cylinder, a mortise lock, or a glass door with a rim lock.
  • Condition of the hardware: worn, damaged or jammed locks can take more time to open and may need repair or replacement afterward.
  • Whether rekeying or replacement is added: opening the door is one service; changing cylinders, cutting new keys or installing new hardware is another.
  • Number of doors involved: a single front door is simpler than a business with multiple entries, a rear gate and interior office doors.
  • Location and access: where in Monrovia the building sits and how easily we can reach the door can factor into the estimate. We give you a clear quote before work begins.

Why Monrovia chooses us

  • Fully mobile and available 24/7, so a lockout at 2 a.m. gets the same answer as one at 2 p.m.
  • Serving the Los Angeles area since 1987, with owner David Shar directly involved in the work.
  • Comfortable with both older hardware, like mortise and rim locks, and modern commercial deadbolts and panic hardware.
  • Non-destructive entry is our first approach, which helps protect storefront doors, frames and finishes.
  • We can rekey or replace locks right after entry, so one visit often solves both the lockout and the security concern.
  • Straightforward quotes explained before we start, with no surprises about what is and isn't included.

Business Lockout across Monrovia

Monrovia's commercial life centers on Old Town, where Myrtle Avenue's walkable stretch of small shops and restaurants runs near Library Park and the historic Aztec Hotel, a Route 66 landmark. Many of those storefronts have mixed-age locks: a modern deadbolt on the front, an older cylinder on a back alley door, and sometimes original hardware still in service. A lockout here often means working carefully around vintage frames and glass.

Outside the downtown strip, businesses and offices line Huntington Drive, Foothill Boulevard and Mountain Avenue, with easy access from the I-210 (Foothill Freeway). Commuters using the Metro A Line station also pass many small businesses that open early and close late, which is when a lost key or a stuck lock tends to hurt most. We serve businesses across ZIP codes 91016 and 91017.

We also hear from owners in Mayflower Village and North Monrovia near the foothills, including home-based businesses and offices tucked into residential areas below Monrovia Canyon Park. Whether it is a restaurant on Myrtle Avenue or a small office near the hills, call (323) 997-8867 and we will come to you.

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Business Lockout in Monrovia — FAQs

Do you handle business lockouts in Monrovia at night?
Yes. We are available 24/7 and fully mobile. Call (323) 997-8867 at any hour and we will talk through your situation and get a technician headed to your Monrovia location.
Will you damage my storefront door getting in?
Our first approach is always non-destructive entry, such as picking or bypass. Drilling is only used if a lock is damaged or no other practical option exists, and we will explain that before doing it.
Do I need to prove I own or lease the business?
Yes, we need reasonable assurance you are authorized. A lease, ID, business documents, or confirmation from the property owner or manager generally works. It protects you and your building.
Can you open older locks in Old Town Monrovia?
Yes. Older storefronts on and around Myrtle Avenue often have mortise or rim hardware or a mix of old and new locks. We are experienced with both and try to preserve the original hardware when we can.
Can you rekey the locks after getting me in?
Yes. If a key was lost, stolen, or held by a former employee, we can rekey or replace the cylinders during the same visit so old keys no longer work. Call (323) 997-8867 to ask about it.
How much does a business lockout cost?
It depends on factors like the time of day, the type of door and lock, its condition, and whether rekeying or repairs are added. We give you a clear quote before we begin work.
Can you help with glass doors and panic bars?
Yes. Aluminum-frame glass doors, rim locks and panic hardware are common in commercial buildings, and we can work on them. Tell us what you see when you call (323) 997-8867.
Do you have a shop I can come to?
No. We are mobile only, with no storefront. Our technicians come to your business anywhere in Monrovia, including ZIP codes 91016 and 91017.
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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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