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Business Lockout Service in North Hollywood, CA

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

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A business lockout rarely happens at a convenient time. Maybe the opener found the front door key missing, a manager left the only set inside after closing, or a key broke off in a tired cylinder just before a shift. In North Hollywood, that can mean a restaurant on Lankershim Boulevard unable to receive a morning delivery, or a small office off Magnolia Boulevard with staff waiting on the sidewalk.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner David Shar leads the work. We are fully mobile, with no storefront to visit. We come to you at any hour, any day, including nights, weekends and holidays. We make no promises about arrival timing over the phone beyond being honest about what we know once we have your address and situation.

Our goal during a commercial lockout is to open the door without damaging it whenever that is realistic, then make sure the lock works properly afterward. Aluminum storefront doors, panic bars, high-security cylinders and older mortise hardware each call for a different approach, so we start by looking at what is actually on your door instead of assuming.

How it works in North Hollywood

  1. 1

    Call and describe the situation

    Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us what kind of door you have, whether it is glass storefront, steel back door or an office suite, and what happened. Details like a broken key, an electronic reader or a panic bar help us bring the right tools.

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    Confirm you are authorized

    Before we open anything we need to be reasonably sure you are the owner, a manager or a tenant with authority over the space. Expect to be asked for identification or something showing your connection to the business. This protects you and your neighbors.

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    Assess the door and hardware

    We examine the lock type, the door material and the frame. Aluminum storefront doors often use narrow-stile hardware with a hook-bolt deadlock, while older commercial doors may have mortise cases or rim cylinders. The assessment decides whether we can pick, decode or bypass the lock without harm.

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    Non-destructive entry first

    We use picking, bypass or other entry methods built to leave the lock and door intact. If a lock is damaged, seized or a key is broken inside, we explain the options before we drill or replace anything.

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    Repair, rekey or replace as needed

    Once you are in, we can rekey the cylinder if keys are lost or an employee has left, repair a failing panic bar or latch, or replace worn hardware. You decide what makes sense for the building.

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    Test and hand over keys

    We test every lock we touched, confirm the door secures properly and give you working keys. If it helps, we talk through master-key or restricted-key options so a lockout is less likely to recur.

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What affects the price

  • The type of lock and door: standard cylinders, mortise cases, panic hardware and high-security cylinders all take different tools and time.
  • Whether entry can be done without damage, or whether the lock must be drilled or the hardware replaced.
  • The time of day and day of the week, since after-hours and holiday calls are handled differently than daytime work.
  • Whether you need extra work after entry, such as rekeying, key cutting, master-keying or exit-device repair.
  • Your location within the area and the access conditions at the site, such as a rear alley entrance or a secured building.
  • The parts involved if hardware must be replaced, including the grade and brand of the lock.

Why North Hollywood chooses us

  • Fully mobile, 24/7: we work from the road and come to your business, so there is no counter to visit and no waiting for a shop to open.
  • In business since 1987 and led by owner David Shar, with long experience across Los Angeles area storefronts, offices and older buildings.
  • Non-destructive entry is our first approach, which matters on aluminum storefront frames and glass doors that are expensive to repair.
  • We handle the follow-up too, from rekeying after staff turnover to repairing panic bars, so one visit can solve the lockout and the underlying problem.
  • Honest about options: we explain what we find and what each fix involves, and we do not push hardware you do not need.
  • Familiar with North Hollywood's mix of buildings, from 1920s-40s mortise-lock bungalows converted to offices to newer transit-oriented buildings with fob access.

Business Lockout across North Hollywood

North Hollywood is a patchwork of building types, and lockouts here look different block to block. In the NoHo Arts District, restaurants, studios and small shops along Lankershim Boulevard rely on aluminum storefront doors and exit devices that take a beating from heavy daily use. A panic bar that sticks or a back-of-house door still keyed to a former employee is a common reason for a call. Near El Portal Theatre and the Television Academy, evening and event traffic means many businesses close late, and a lockout at night is no less urgent than one at noon.

Farther west, North Hollywood West and Toluca Woods mix homes with small commercial strips along Magnolia Boulevard and Victory Boulevard. Some older 1920s-40s buildings have been converted to offices or studios and still carry original mortise locks that can often be rekeyed instead of replaced. Near the North Hollywood Metro Station, the B Line terminus and G Line busway, newer mid-rise buildings with fob access and multipoint locks need a different skill set, and we assess each system before touching it.

We serve businesses across ZIP codes 91601, 91602, 91605, 91606 and 91607, and we can reach you from US-101, SR-170, Vineland Avenue or wherever your business sits. If you are locked out anywhere in North Hollywood, call (323) 997-8867 and we will come to you.

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Business Lockout in North Hollywood — FAQs

Do you really work 24 hours a day in North Hollywood?
Yes. Crenshaw Lock Company is fully mobile and available 24/7, including nights, weekends and holidays. Call (323) 997-8867 and we will talk through your situation and get to you.
Will you damage my storefront door getting in?
Our first approach is non-destructive entry, using picking or bypass methods designed to leave the lock and door intact. If a lock is broken or seized we will explain the options before drilling or replacing anything.
Do I need to prove I own or manage the business?
Yes. We need reasonable confirmation that you are authorized to enter, such as identification and some connection to the business or lease. This protects you and the property.
Can you fix a panic bar on a restaurant exit door?
Yes. We can repair or replace exit devices and make sure the door latches and releases properly. This is a common issue for busy Lankershim Boulevard restaurants. Call (323) 997-8867 to describe what the device is doing.
Can you rekey the locks after an employee leaves?
Yes. Rekeying changes the cylinders so old keys no longer work, often without replacing the hardware. We can also discuss master-key setups so staff have access only to what they need.
What if a key broke off in the lock?
We can extract broken key pieces and then cut a new key or rekey the cylinder. Please avoid forcing the key or gluing anything, which makes extraction harder.
Do you work on electronic fob or keypad systems?
We can assess many electronic and keypad locks, including those in newer buildings near the Metro station. Some building-managed access systems are controlled by the property manager, and we will tell you honestly if that is the case.
How is the price of a business lockout determined?
It depends on the lock and door type, whether entry is non-destructive, the time of day and any follow-up work such as rekeying or hardware replacement. Call (323) 997-8867 and describe your situation so we can explain what affects the cost.
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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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