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Lock Repair in Moorpark, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides 24/7 mobile lock repair in Moorpark, California, fixing sticking, jammed, loose and misaligned locks, deadbolts and latches at your home, farm or business. We come to you, with no storefront visit needed. Call (323) 997-8867 to talk with a technician.

  • Mobile to your Moorpark location
  • Available 24/7
  • Price quoted before we start
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A lock that fights you is rarely a lock that needs to be thrown away. In Moorpark, we see a lot of hardware that still has life in it: a deadbolt that only throws if you lift the door, a knob that spins loosely, a latch that no longer catches the strike plate after a few seasons of Ventura County heat and settling. Repair is often the smarter, cheaper and more respectful choice, especially when the hardware is original to the house.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner and lead technician David Shar built the business on being a fully mobile service. Our vans carry the parts, tools and key-cutting equipment, so we diagnose and fix the problem at your door instead of asking you to haul a lock somewhere. There is no storefront; we come to you, day or night.

Moorpark has an unusual mix of hardware. Tract homes in Peach Hill, Mountain Meadows and Campus Park mostly carry cylindrical knobs and deadbolts from the 1980s through 2000s. Old Town along High Street has early-20th-century bungalows and brick commercial buildings with mortise locks. Out along Los Angeles Ave, ranch gates and barn padlocks take a beating from dust and weather. Each needs a different approach, and we repair accordingly.

How it works in Moorpark

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    Call and describe the symptom

    Phone (323) 997-8867 and tell us what the lock is doing: sticking, spinning, not latching, a key that turns hard or a deadbolt that won't retract. The details help us bring the right parts for your lock type and age.

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    Come to your location

    Because we are fully mobile and available 24/7, a technician drives to your home, ranch, or commercial building anywhere in Moorpark. We confirm the work before we begin.

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    Diagnose the real cause

    Most complaints trace back to a few culprits: a misaligned door or strike plate, worn pins, a dirty or dried-out cylinder, loose mounting screws, or a failing latch. We test the lock with the door open and closed to find which one it is.

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    Repair, adjust or rebuild

    We realign strike plates, tighten and re-seat hardware, clean and service cylinders, replace worn internal parts, and rekey where appropriate. On older mortise locks we service the existing mechanism whenever it can be saved.

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    Test and hand back

    We cycle the lock repeatedly, check it with the door in its normal position, and make sure every key works smoothly. If a lock is beyond sensible repair, we explain the options and let you choose.

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What affects the price

  • The type of lock involved: a standard cylindrical knob, a deadbolt, a mortise lock, a smart lock, or a gate padlock each call for different parts and labor.
  • Whether the fault is in the lock itself or in the door, frame or strike plate, since alignment fixes differ from internal mechanism repairs.
  • The availability of parts, which matters most for older or discontinued hardware like original skeleton-key mortise sets.
  • Whether you need a replacement or duplicate keys cut or rekeying done alongside the repair.
  • The time of day and urgency of the call, since after-hours and emergency visits are handled differently from scheduled work.
  • The number of locks being serviced in one visit, which can make a whole-home tune-up more efficient than separate trips.

Why Moorpark chooses us

  • Fully mobile since 1987: the repair happens at your door with the tools and parts on the van, and there is no shop to drive to.
  • Repair first, replace only when needed: we would rather save good hardware than sell you a new set you don't need.
  • Comfortable with old and new: from original mortise locks on High Street to smart locks in newer subdivisions.
  • Rural and agricultural experience: we handle seized gate padlocks, barn hardware and equipment security on ranch properties.
  • Owner-led standards: David Shar's long experience sets how the work is done and explained.
  • Open 24/7, so a lock that fails at night does not have to wait until morning.

Lock Repair across Moorpark

Moorpark's housing tells you what we're likely to find behind the door. In Peach Hill, Mountain Meadows and Campus Park, tract homes from the 1980s through 2000s usually have modern cylindrical and deadbolt hardware. The common repairs there are worn latches, loose knobs, deadbolts that stop lining up as wood frames shift, and tired cylinders on doors used daily. Newer master-planned subdivisions increasingly come with smart locks, and we can service or reconfigure those as well, including master-keying for a new or resale home.

Old Town Moorpark along High Street is a different job. Early-20th-century bungalows and historic brick and wood commercial buildings near the High Street Arts Center may still carry original mortise locks and skeleton-key hardware. Servicing those carefully, or sourcing a period-appropriate replacement when a mechanism is truly finished, preserves the character of the building. Most addresses downtown fall in ZIP code 93021, while ZIP code 93020 covers other parts of the city.

Along Los Angeles Ave (SR-118), ranch and farm properties near Underwood Family Farms deal with dust, weather and constant use. We free seized gate padlocks, repair barn and equipment locks, and cut replacement keys on site. Whether you are near Moorpark College, the Metrolink station, Arroyo Vista Community Park, or off Tierra Rejada Rd or Spring Rd, call (323) 997-8867 and we will come to you.

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Lock Repair in Moorpark — FAQs

Can you repair a lock instead of replacing it?
Often, yes. Sticking, loose, misaligned and worn locks can usually be adjusted, cleaned or rebuilt. We replace only when the lock is beyond sensible repair or you want an upgrade. Call (323) 997-8867 to describe what yours is doing.
Why does my deadbolt only work when I lift or push the door?
That usually means the bolt and strike plate no longer line up, often because the door or frame has shifted. A fix can be as simple as adjusting or repositioning the strike plate. We check the alignment first before touching the lock.
Do you service old mortise locks in Old Town Moorpark?
Yes. Many High Street buildings have original mortise locks and skeleton-key hardware. We service the existing mechanism when it can be saved, and discuss period-appropriate replacements when it cannot.
Can you fix a smart lock?
We can work on smart lock installation and related issues, including physical alignment and key cylinder problems, and set up master-keying for a new or resale home. Call (323) 997-8867 with the make and model if you know it.
My gate padlock on a ranch is seized. Can you help?
Yes. We handle seized padlocks and gate locks at farm and ranch properties, including those off Los Angeles Ave, and can cut replacement keys on site.
Do I have to bring my lock to a shop?
No. We are fully mobile with no storefront. A technician comes to your home, ranch or business in Moorpark and repairs the lock where it is.
Are you available at night or on weekends?
Yes, we are available 24/7. If a lock fails after hours, call (323) 997-8867 any time.
How do you determine the cost of a lock repair?
Cost depends on the lock type, whether the fault is in the lock or the door, parts availability, any rekeying or key cutting, and the time of the call. We explain the work before we begin.
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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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