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Residential Locksmith in Moorpark, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides full residential locksmith service in Moorpark, California, including rekeys, lock replacements, repairs and upgrades. We are fully mobile and available 24/7, so we come to your door. Call (323) 997-8867 to talk with a real locksmith about your home.

  • Mobile to your Moorpark location
  • Available 24/7
  • Price quoted before we start
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A home in Moorpark can mean very different things to a locksmith. A 1990s tract house in Peach Hill, a resale in Mountain Meadows, a newer smart-lock-ready build, and an early-1900s bungalow near High Street all need different hardware and a different approach. Residential locksmith work here is rarely one-size-fits-all, and we treat it that way.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner and lead technician David Shar built the business on showing up prepared and explaining the options plainly. We are 24/7 and fully mobile. There is no storefront to visit; we bring the tools, key-cutting capability and common hardware to your property.

Whether you just bought a house and want to know who still holds a key, you have a sticking deadbolt, or you want to move to keypad or smart locks, we start by looking at what you have and what you actually need. Then we recommend the simplest solution that fits, not the most expensive one.

How it works in Moorpark

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    Call and describe the situation

    Phone (323) 997-8867 any hour. Tell us what is happening: a lockout, a worn deadbolt, a new-home rekey, or an upgrade. We ask about the door, the lock brand if you know it, and whether the home is newer tract construction or an older Old Town property so we can bring suitable parts.

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    We come to you

    Because we are fully mobile, a technician drives to your Moorpark address with tools and hardware. We do not quote arrival times, but we are available around the clock, including nights, weekends and holidays.

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    Inspect the locks and doors

    On site we check the cylinders, deadbolts, strike plates, door alignment and any smart or keypad hardware. Many lock problems are really door-fit or strike-plate problems, and we tell you honestly which it is before work starts.

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    Review options and confirm the plan

    We explain whether rekeying, repair, replacement or an upgrade makes the most sense. Rekeying often suits a new purchase because it changes which keys work while keeping existing hardware. You approve the plan before we begin.

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    Do the work and test it

    We rekey, install, repair or cut keys, then test every lock with the new keys or codes several times. For multi-door homes we can set things up so one key works throughout, and we confirm doors latch and deadbolts throw smoothly.

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    Hand over keys and explain care

    You get working keys, any codes or app setup for smart locks, and simple guidance on maintenance. If we notice weak strike plates or short screws, we point them out so you can decide whether to reinforce them.

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What affects the price

  • Whether the job is a rekey, a repair, a full replacement or a new installation, since each involves different labor and parts.
  • The number of locks and doors involved, such as a single front deadbolt versus every exterior door in a house.
  • The hardware chosen, from standard grade deadbolts to higher-security cylinders, keypad locks or smart locks that connect to an app.
  • Age and condition of the existing hardware, especially original mortise locks in older Old Town homes where parts may be specialty or period-correct.
  • Whether door or frame work is needed, such as realigning a door, reinforcing a strike plate or fixing a damaged bore.
  • Time of day and urgency, since after-hours and emergency calls differ from scheduled daytime appointments.

Why Moorpark chooses us

  • In business since 1987, so our technicians have seen decades of lock designs, from vintage mortise sets to current smart locks.
  • Fully mobile and 24/7: we come to your home rather than asking you to drive anywhere, because there is no storefront.
  • Led by owner and lead tech David Shar, which means the person setting standards is also the person who cares about the work.
  • Comfortable with both modern tract hardware and older historic hardware, which matters in a city that has Peach Hill subdivisions and High Street bungalows.
  • We recommend rekeying when it will do the job instead of pushing replacement, and tell you plainly when something does need replacing.
  • We explain pricing factors before work begins so you can decide with full information.

Residential Locksmith across Moorpark

Moorpark's housing splits into a few clear types. Peach Hill, Mountain Meadows and Campus Park are largely 1980s to 2000s suburban tract neighborhoods with standard cylindrical locks and deadbolts. These homes are ideal for rekeying after a purchase, installing smart locks, or setting up a master-key arrangement. Newer master-planned subdivisions are increasingly specified with smart locks, and we can help with setup and compatibility. Homes in the 93021 area, including many near Tierra Rejada Rd and Spring Rd, often fall into this category.

Old Town Moorpark along High Street is different. Early-20th-century bungalows and historic brick and wood buildings near the High Street Arts Center may still have original mortise locks and skeleton-key hardware. Replacing these is not always a matter of grabbing something off a shelf, so we look at repair or period-appropriate replacement first, which can preserve the character of the property while improving security.

Around the edges of town, especially along Los Angeles Ave (SR-118) near Underwood Family Farms, ranch and farm properties have needs of their own: gate locks, barn padlocks and key copies for equipment. In ZIP 93020 and the surrounding areas, we also help residents who live a short drive from Moorpark College, the Metrolink Station or Arroyo Vista Community Park. Wherever you are, off SR-23 or SR-118, we come to you at any hour.

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Residential Locksmith in Moorpark — FAQs

Do you offer residential locksmith service in Moorpark at night?
Yes. We are available 24/7 and fully mobile, so you can call (323) 997-8867 at any hour for a lockout, a broken lock or an urgent security concern.
Should I rekey or replace the locks after buying a home in Peach Hill or Mountain Meadows?
Often rekeying is enough. It makes old keys stop working without replacing hardware that is in good shape. If locks are worn, damaged or low quality, we may suggest replacement. We will inspect them and advise you honestly.
Can you install smart locks on my Moorpark home?
Yes. We install keypad and smart locks and help with setup. We check your door and existing deadbolt prep first so the new lock fits and works reliably. Call (323) 997-8867 to discuss options.
My Old Town bungalow has an old mortise lock. Can it be saved?
Often yes. Many original mortise locks can be serviced or repaired, and when parts are worn we can look at suitable replacements. We check the lock and door first before recommending anything.
Can you set up one key for all my doors?
In many cases we can rekey or configure compatible locks so one key operates multiple doors. It depends on the existing hardware, so we look at your doors first.
Do you handle gate and padlock problems at ranch properties?
Yes. We can help with seized gate padlocks, barn locks and key copies for farm and ranch properties near Los Angeles Ave. Call (323) 997-8867 and describe the lock.
Is there a shop I can visit in Moorpark?
No. Crenshaw Lock Company is mobile only. We have no storefront, and instead we bring the service directly to your home.
How is the price of residential locksmith work determined?
It depends on the type of work, number of locks, hardware chosen, condition of existing locks and the time of the call. We explain these factors before starting so there are no surprises.
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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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