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Lock Replacement in Montebello, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides mobile lock replacement in Montebello, California, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We come to your home or business, remove worn or damaged hardware, and install new locks keyed to your needs. Call (323) 997-8867 to talk with a technician.

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A lock rarely fails at a convenient moment. In Montebello, it tends to show up as a deadbolt that grinds in the summer heat, a key that has worn smooth after decades of use, or a front door that no longer latches without a shoulder push. Replacement is the right answer when the hardware is past the point where adjustment or rekeying will hold, or when you simply want a lock that suits the way you live now.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and David Shar leads the work. We are fully mobile, so there is no shop to drive to. The technician brings hardware and tools to your door, looks at what is actually installed, and explains whether replacing, repairing or rekeying makes the most sense before anything is removed.

Montebello has a wide spread of door types, from 1920s Spanish Revival and Craftsman homes with older mortise hardware to post-war stucco tract houses with standard cylinders, newer hillside homes, and commercial doors along Washington Blvd. Each calls for a different approach, and that is how we handle them.

How it works in Montebello

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    Call and describe the problem

    Call (323) 997-8867 any hour. Tell us what the lock is doing, what kind of door it is, and whether the property is a house, a gated hillside home, or a commercial suite. That helps us bring suitable hardware.

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    On-site inspection

    The technician examines the lock, the door, the strike plate and the frame. Sometimes a lock that seems dead is only misaligned from a door that swelled or settled, and a repair or rekey is enough. If replacement is the better answer, we say so and show you why.

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    Choose the hardware

    We go over options such as deadbolts, knob and lever sets, smart or keypad locks, and commercial-grade cylinders. On older homes we discuss whether to keep a mortise body and replace the internals, or move to modern hardware that fits the door's existing preparation.

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    Remove the old lock and fit the new one

    We take out the old hardware and check the bore holes and edge prep. Then we install the new lock, reinforce the strike area where needed, and make sure the bolt throws fully without binding.

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    Test, key and hand over

    We cycle the lock repeatedly with the door open and closed, test every key, and set up any codes. You get working keys and a clear explanation of how to care for the new hardware.

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What affects the price

  • The type of lock chosen: a basic deadbolt, a handleset, a keypad or smart lock, and a commercial-grade cylinder all differ in hardware cost.
  • How many locks are being replaced, and whether they are all keyed alike so one key opens every door.
  • The condition of the door and frame, since an older door may need boring adjustments, strike reinforcement or other prep before a new lock sits right.
  • Whether the existing hardware is a standard cylinder or older mortise, which affects how much fitting work is involved.
  • The time of the call, since after-hours and overnight service is a different situation than a scheduled daytime visit.
  • Extra scope on the same visit, such as gate hardware, a garage side door or a storefront door, which adds parts and labor.

Why Montebello chooses us

  • Fully mobile service: the technician arrives with hardware and tools, with no storefront trip for you.
  • Operating since 1987, so older hardware, including mortise sets on 1920s homes, is familiar territory rather than a surprise.
  • We tell you when repair or rekeying will do, rather than selling a replacement you do not need.
  • Residential and commercial experience means one team can handle a house door, a gate and a Washington Blvd storefront.
  • Available 24/7, including nights and weekends, with the owner's long experience behind the work.
  • We explain options plainly and let you decide what to install.

Lock Replacement across Montebello

Montebello's older core and the flats around it hold many 1920s to 1950s single-family homes. Spanish Revival and Craftsman houses there often have original or early hardware that has been worked hard for decades. In summer heat, wood doors swell and a deadbolt that was fine in April starts to stick. Sometimes that calls for adjustment or rekeying, and sometimes the lock has simply earned retirement. In ZIP code 90640, we see both situations regularly, along with the post-war stucco tract homes that typically use standard residential cylinders and are straightforward to upgrade.

Up in Montebello Hills, newer development sits on the former oil-field slopes, and the needs are different. Homes there often have gated driveways, so a lockout or lock swap can involve both the front entry and the gate hardware. We can handle both in one visit. North Montebello and the adjacent unincorporated Montebello Gardens area mix older houses with updated ones, so we bring a range of hardware to match.

On the commercial side, Washington Blvd and The Shops at Montebello bring aluminum storefronts, mall tenant suites and offices. A failed commercial lock or a broken key in a suite needs quick attention to keep a business secure and open. Whether you are near Grant Rea Park, off Montebello Blvd or Beverly Blvd, or just off the I-5 or I-710, we come to you. We are a mobile service only, so call (323) 997-8867 and we will head to your location.

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Lock Replacement in Montebello — FAQs

When should I replace a lock instead of rekeying it?
Rekeying works when the lock is mechanically sound and you only want different keys. Replace it when parts are worn, the lock sticks or fails, it is damaged from a break-in attempt, or you want an upgrade. Call (323) 997-8867 and the technician will assess it on-site.
Can you replace locks on older Montebello homes with mortise hardware?
Yes. Many 1920s and 1930s homes near the older core have mortise locks. Depending on the condition, we may service the existing mortise, replace its internals, or fit new hardware suited to the door's preparation.
My deadbolt sticks in hot weather. Does it need replacing?
Not always. Heat can swell a wood door so the bolt no longer lines up with the strike. We check alignment first and adjust where possible. If the lock itself is worn, we replace it.
Do you offer lock replacement at night or on weekends?
Yes. We are available 24/7 and fully mobile. Call (323) 997-8867 at any hour and we will talk through what is needed.
Can you handle a gate and front door together in Montebello Hills?
Yes. Many hillside homes have gated driveways, and we can service gate hardware and the front-entry lock in the same visit, which saves you a second appointment.
Do you replace commercial locks at The Shops at Montebello or on Washington Blvd?
We service commercial doors including aluminum storefronts, tenant suites and offices. We handle broken keys and failed locks, though mall tenants should also check any lease or landlord requirements about hardware.
Can all my new locks use the same key?
Usually yes. We can key new deadbolts and entry locks alike so one key works throughout. Tell us which doors you want included when you call.
How is the price of lock replacement determined?
It depends on the lock type, how many doors, the condition of the door and frame, and the time of day. We explain the factors and the scope before work begins. Call (323) 997-8867 to discuss your situation.
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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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