Open 24/7 · Greater Los Angeles & Ventura County

(323) 997-8867
Crenshaw Lock

House Lockout in North Hollywood · 24/7 mobile

House Lockout Service in North Hollywood, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides 24/7 mobile house lockout service in North Hollywood, California. Whether you're locked out of a bungalow, dingbat apartment or Metro-area condo, we come to you and work to get you inside without damaging the door. Call (323) 997-8867 any hour, any day.

  • Mobile to your North Hollywood location
  • Available 24/7
  • Price quoted before we start
Call (323) 997-8867or tap to call — we answer 24/7
Locked front door of a home at night under a porch light
Open now(323) 997-8867

Getting locked out of your own home is stressful at any hour, but North Hollywood adds its own wrinkles. One block can hold a 1930s Spanish bungalow with its original mortise lock, and the next can hold a 1970s dingbat apartment with a thin aluminum door and a tired wafer lock. A few steps from the Metro station you may find a newer building with fob access and a multipoint lock. Each of these opens differently, and the right approach for one can cause damage on another.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and we are fully mobile. There is no storefront to visit. A technician drives to you, whether you are standing outside a place off Vineland Avenue, near Magnolia Boulevard, or in the NoHo Arts District. We are available around the clock, including nights, weekends and holidays.

Our goal on a house lockout is simple: get you back inside with the door, frame and lock intact whenever possible. If the lock is worn out, a key snapped inside it, or you have just lost your keys and want peace of mind, we can fix that on the same visit by extracting the key, rekeying, or replacing hardware. You decide what happens next, and we explain the options before any work begins.

How it works in North Hollywood

  1. 1

    Call and describe the situation

    Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us what kind of home it is: a bungalow, an apartment with an aluminum door, or a condo with fob access. Tell us whether the door is deadbolted, whether a key is broken inside, and whether anyone or any pet is inside. This helps us bring the right tools.

  2. 2

    Confirm who you are

    Before we open a home, we ask for reasonable proof that you live there or have authority to enter, such as an ID with the address or a lease or utility bill. This protects residents and is a normal part of responsible locksmith work.

  3. 3

    Assess the lock and door

    On arrival we look at the lock type and the condition of the door. Original mortise locks on older bungalows, worn wafer locks on dingbat apartment doors, and multipoint systems on newer buildings each call for a different non-destructive method.

  4. 4

    Open the door without damage

    We use picking, bypass or other specialized entry techniques chosen to protect the lock, strike plate and door finish. Drilling is a last resort, and we will tell you first if it becomes necessary and why.

  5. 5

    Fix the underlying problem

    Once you are in, we can extract a broken key, rekey the lock so lost keys no longer work, repair a failing latch, or upgrade a weak deadbolt. These are optional, and we explain each before starting.

  6. 6

    Test everything before we leave

    We operate the lock with the door open and closed, check that the new or existing keys turn smoothly, and make sure you leave with a door that secures properly.

Need house lockout in North Hollywood?

24/7 Mobile Locksmith across Greater Los Angeles & Ventura County. We answer 24/7.

Call (323) 997-8867

What affects the price

  • The type of lock involved. A standard deadbolt, an older mortise lock, and a multipoint or electronic system take different skills and time.
  • Whether the lock can be opened non-destructively or whether it is damaged, jammed or has a broken key that must be extracted first.
  • The time of day and day of the week, since we work nights, weekends and holidays.
  • Your location and how far our mobile technician must travel to reach you.
  • Any add-on work you choose after entry, such as rekeying, a replacement deadbolt, or a higher-security upgrade.
  • Whether parts or replacement hardware are needed to restore the door to working order.

Why North Hollywood chooses us

  • Fully mobile and available 24/7, so help comes to your door whatever the hour.
  • In business since 1987, with owner and lead technician David Shar guiding the work and standards.
  • Experience with the actual North Hollywood housing mix: mortise locks in older bungalows, wafer locks in dingbat apartments, and fob or multipoint systems in newer mid-rises.
  • A damage-free approach first, with drilling treated as a last resort and always explained beforehand.
  • Same-visit fixes available for broken keys, rekeying and deadbolt upgrades, so a lockout does not turn into a second emergency.
  • Straightforward explanations of options before work begins, so there are no surprises about what is being done.

House Lockout across North Hollywood

North Hollywood is a patchwork, and lockouts here reflect it. In Toluca Woods and North Hollywood West you find many 1920s to 1940s Spanish and California bungalows, often with original mortise locks and skeleton-key interior doors. These locks are sturdy but can be finicky with age, and they deserve a careful, damage-free approach. Many owners also use the visit to rekey the originals or add a Grade-1 deadbolt, which some insurers ask for.

Along and around Vineland Avenue and Victory Boulevard, dense stretches of 1960s and 70s dingbat apartments typically have aluminum entry doors and worn wafer or entry locks. A key that snaps in one of those locks is a common reason for a call, and we can extract it and rekey in the same visit. In ZIP codes like 91601, 91605 and 91606, we regularly see this mix of older apartments and single-family homes.

Near the North Hollywood Metro Station, where the B Line ends and the G Line busway runs, newer transit-oriented mid-rises and condos often use electronic fob access and multipoint locks. In the NoHo Arts District, around Lankershim Boulevard, the El Portal Theatre and the Television Academy, live-work spaces and businesses share the street with homes. We cover all of North Hollywood, including 91602 and 91607, and reach you via US-101, SR-170, Magnolia Boulevard or Lankershim Boulevard, wherever you are stuck outside.

Locked out or need a locksmith now?

24/7 Mobile Locksmith across Greater Los Angeles & Ventura County. We answer 24/7.

Call (323) 997-8867

Other North Hollywood locksmith services

See all of our North Hollywood services, or our citywide house lockout page.

House Lockout in North Hollywood — FAQs

Can you get me into my North Hollywood home at night?
Yes. We are a 24/7 mobile locksmith, so nights, weekends and holidays are all covered. Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us where you are and what kind of door you have.
Will opening my door damage the lock?
Our first approach is always non-destructive entry using picking or bypass methods. Most residential lockouts can be handled this way. If drilling ever becomes the only option, we tell you why before we do it.
I have an older bungalow with a mortise lock. Can you open it?
Yes. Many 1920s to 1940s homes in areas like Toluca Woods and North Hollywood West have original mortise locks. We work with them carefully and can rekey them afterward so lost keys no longer work.
My key broke off in the lock of my apartment. What now?
Do not try to force it. Call (323) 997-8867 and we can extract the broken piece, open the door, and rekey or replace the worn lock if needed. This is common with older wafer locks on dingbat-style apartments.
Can you help if my condo uses a fob or multipoint lock?
Often yes. Newer buildings near the Metro station may combine fob access with a multipoint door lock. Tell us what you have when you call so we can prepare, though building-controlled fob systems may require your property manager.
Do I need to prove I live there?
Yes, we ask for reasonable proof such as an ID showing the address, a lease or a utility bill. It protects residents and is standard professional practice.
How is the cost of a house lockout determined?
It depends on the lock type, how difficult the entry is, the time of day, your location, and any extra work like rekeying or a new deadbolt. We explain this before work starts. Call (323) 997-8867 to discuss your situation.
Do you have a shop I can visit?
No. Crenshaw Lock Company is fully mobile, so there is no storefront. Our technician comes to your home anywhere in North Hollywood, including ZIP codes 91601 through 91607.
DS

Reviewed by David Shar — Owner & Lead Technician

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles & Ventura County since 1987.

Last updated 2026-10-12.

Call (323) 997-8867 · Open 24/7