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High Security Locks in Moorpark, California

Crenshaw Lock Company installs pick-, bump- and drill-resistant high security locks and restricted keys in Moorpark, California. Our fully mobile service is available 24/7 and comes to your home, ranch or business. Call (323) 997-8867 to talk through your property and the right level of protection.

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A standard builder-grade deadbolt is designed to be affordable, not to resist a determined attempt. High security locks are a different category of hardware. They use tighter tolerances, hardened inserts, anti-pick and anti-bump pin systems, and keys that are restricted so they cannot be casually duplicated at a hardware counter. In Moorpark, where you can find everything from 1980s and 1990s tract homes to early-20th-century buildings on High Street and working ranch property along Los Angeles Ave, the right upgrade looks different from one address to the next.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner and lead technician David Shar built the business around a simple idea: look at the actual door, the actual threat, and the actual budget before recommending anything. We are fully mobile. There is no storefront to visit, so we bring the hardware, the tools and the key-cutting capability to you, any hour of the day or night.

This page explains how a high security installation works, what influences the cost, and what is specific to Moorpark properties, so you can decide with confidence before you call.

How it works in Moorpark

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    Talk through your goals and your doors

    We start with a call to (323) 997-8867 and a few questions. Which doors matter most, whether you have had a break-in or an attempted one, who currently holds keys, and whether you want key control, smart-lock features or both. That conversation shapes the visit.

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    On-site assessment

    A technician comes to your property and checks the door, the frame, the strike plate, the hinges and the existing hardware. A strong lock on a weak frame only moves the weak point, so we look at the whole opening, not only the cylinder.

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    Recommend matched hardware

    We explain realistic options: high security deadbolt cylinders with pick, bump and drill resistance, restricted keyways with controlled key duplication, and reinforced strikes. You see what each option protects against and what it does not, so you are not sold more than you need.

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    Installation and reinforcement

    We install the new cylinders or deadbolts, correct alignment, and add reinforcement such as a heavy-duty strike plate and longer screws where the frame calls for it. On older doors we work carefully to preserve the look of the door.

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    Key issuance and rekeying to a system

    We cut your restricted keys and can set up several locks on one key or a master-key arrangement if you want one. We test every key and every lock before we leave, and we explain how to order additional keys through the proper authorization.

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    Walkthrough and follow-up

    We show you how the hardware operates, how to maintain it, and what to do if a key is lost. If something does not feel right after we leave, call us and we will make it right.

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What affects the price

  • The grade and brand of the high security cylinder or deadbolt, since restricted-keyway systems with patent-protected keys cost more than basic upgrades.
  • The number of doors or locations being upgraded, and whether you want them all keyed alike or on a master-key system.
  • Condition of the door and frame, including whether reinforcement, a new strike plate or frame repair is needed for the lock to perform as intended.
  • Type of property and hardware, such as a modern tract-home deadbolt versus an original mortise lock on a historic building that may need period-appropriate parts.
  • Added features like smart-lock integration, outdoor-rated hardware for gates and barns, or extra restricted keys.
  • Time and location of the visit, since after-hours service and travel to outlying ranch properties can affect the final quote.

Why Moorpark chooses us

  • Fully mobile, 24/7 service: we come to your door in Moorpark instead of asking you to bring it to a shop.
  • In business since 1987, with owner David Shar personally involved in the work and standards.
  • We assess the door and frame, not just the lock, so the upgrade actually improves security.
  • We handle the whole range of Moorpark properties: modern tract homes, historic mortise-lock buildings, and farm and ranch gear.
  • We explain what high security hardware can and cannot do, and we will not push a premium product where a simpler fix would serve you.
  • Restricted key systems and keying plans (keyed alike or master-keyed) set up and tested on site.

High Security Locks across Moorpark

Moorpark is a city of contrasts when it comes to locks. In neighborhoods like Peach Hill, Mountain Meadows and Campus Park, most homes were built from the 1980s through the 2000s and came with standard cylindrical and deadbolt hardware. Those locks work, but they are common and relatively easy to defeat, so a high security deadbolt on the front and garage entry doors is one of the most practical upgrades. Newer master-planned subdivisions increasingly come with smart locks, and we can pair a high security cylinder or keying system with that setup, or help with master-keying on a new or resale home in 93021.

Downtown, Old Town Moorpark along High Street keeps early-20th-century bungalows and historic brick and wood commercial buildings, some near the High Street Arts Center, with original mortise locks and skeleton-key hardware. These need a lighter touch. We can service an original mortise lock, or fit a period-appropriate high security replacement that respects the building while raising the level of protection for a shop or office in 93021.

On the edges of town, ranch and farm properties along Los Angeles Ave (SR-118) near Underwood Family Farms have different needs: barn padlocks, gate locks and equipment security that sit outdoors year-round. We can cut replacement keys, free a seized gate padlock and recommend weather-rated, drill-resistant hardware. Whether you are in 93021 or 93020, near Moorpark College, Arroyo Vista Community Park or the Metrolink station, call (323) 997-8867 and we will come to you.

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High Security Locks in Moorpark — FAQs

What makes a lock "high security"?
High security locks resist common attacks such as picking, bumping and drilling, and typically use restricted keys that cannot be copied without authorization. They also pair with a reinforced strike and frame. Call (323) 997-8867 to discuss which level suits your Moorpark property.
Can you install high security locks on my existing doors?
In most cases yes. We check the door thickness, bore holes and frame first. If the frame or strike is weak, we reinforce it so the new lock does what it should.
Do you offer service at night or on weekends in Moorpark?
Yes. We are a 24/7 mobile locksmith, so you can call (323) 997-8867 at any hour about an urgent upgrade, for example after a break-in or a lost key.
Can high security locks work on the historic buildings on High Street?
Often they can. We can service original mortise locks or install period-appropriate high security replacements so the building keeps its character while gaining better protection.
Will my high security keys be hard to copy?
That is the idea. Restricted keyways require authorization to duplicate, so a stray key is far harder to copy. We set up your key control plan when we install and explain how to order extra keys.
Can you key several locks alike or set up a master key?
Yes. We can key multiple doors to a single key, or set up a master-key arrangement for a property such as a rental home, a business or a ranch with several buildings.
Do you work with smart locks too?
We install smart locks and can combine them with high security hardware or keying where it makes sense, which is common in newer Moorpark subdivisions. Call (323) 997-8867 to talk through your setup.
Can you help with farm and ranch gate or barn locks?
Yes. We can cut replacement keys, free a seized padlock and recommend weather-rated, drill-resistant hardware for gates, barns and equipment, including properties off Los Angeles Ave.
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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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