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Lock Installation in North Hollywood, CA

Crenshaw Lock Company installs new locks on new doors and on doors that never had one across North Hollywood. We are fully mobile and available 24/7, coming to your home, apartment, or shop. Call (323) 997-8867 to talk through your door and the right hardware.

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Installing a lock where none existed is a different job from swapping one out. There is no existing bore to match, so the door itself decides what is possible: its thickness, its material, the frame it hangs in, and how it closes. In North Hollywood that range is wide, from 1920s and 1930s bungalows with solid wood doors to aluminum entry doors on 1960s and 70s dingbat apartments to newer mid-rise buildings near the Metro station.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and David Shar leads the work. We are a mobile service only. There is no storefront to visit, so we bring the tools, drill guides, and a range of hardware to your door and do the installation on site.

Most installation calls start the same way: a new interior office door that needs a privacy or keyed lock, a side gate or back door that never had a deadbolt, a converted garage or studio that needs real security, or a shop door that needs a lock fitted to a new frame. We look at the door, explain the options in plain terms, and install what suits it rather than what is simply easiest to carry.

How it works in North Hollywood

  1. 1

    Tell us about the door

    Call (323) 997-8867 and describe the door: wood, metal, or aluminum, interior or exterior, and what it needs to do. Photos help us bring suitable hardware. We are available 24/7, including nights and weekends.

  2. 2

    Assess the door and frame on site

    We check door thickness, edge condition, the strike side of the frame, and clearance for the latch and bolt. A hollow door, a solid wood door, and a narrow aluminum stile each call for a different approach, and we point out any weak spots before drilling.

  3. 3

    Choose the right hardware

    We go over the options: a deadbolt, a handleset with deadbolt, a keyed knob or lever, a privacy lock, or a smart lock where it fits. If an insurer or landlord requires a specific grade, tell us and we match to it.

  4. 4

    Mark, drill, and fit cleanly

    We use a template to mark the face bore and edge bore so the latch lines up, then drill and fit the lock. We cut the mortise for the latch plate and install the strike so the bolt throws fully into the frame.

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    Reinforce where it matters

    On exterior doors we can fit a reinforced strike plate with long screws that reach the framing, which does much of the real work when a door is pushed on. We note it if a frame is too weak to hold a good lock.

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    Test and hand over the keys

    We cycle the lock repeatedly with the door open and closed, check the alignment, and make sure the keys work smoothly. We can key new locks alike so one key handles several doors.

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What affects the price

  • The type of door: hollow-core, solid wood, metal, or aluminum storefront each take different drilling methods and time.
  • Whether the door is already prepared with bore holes or needs full drilling from scratch.
  • The hardware chosen, including its security grade, finish, and whether it is a basic deadbolt, a handleset, or an electronic lock.
  • How many locks are being installed and whether they should be keyed alike or on a master system.
  • Frame condition and reinforcement, such as a new strike plate or repairs to a worn or split jamb.
  • Timing and access, since after-hours calls and hard-to-reach locations affect how the visit is scheduled.

Why North Hollywood chooses us

  • Fully mobile and available 24/7, so installation can happen when you are actually home or when a business is closed.
  • In business since 1987, with David Shar leading the work and bringing long experience with older California door and frame construction.
  • We tell you honestly when a door or frame is not suited to the lock you picked and suggest something that will hold up.
  • Familiarity with local building types, from 1920s to 40s bungalows to dingbat apartments with aluminum doors to newer fob-access buildings.
  • We can match your insurer's or landlord's requirements, such as a specific deadbolt grade, and fit hardware accordingly.
  • No storefront overhead or showroom pressure. We work at your door and explain every choice.

Lock Installation across North Hollywood

North Hollywood has a lot of doors that need new locks for very different reasons. In North Hollywood West and Toluca Woods, 1920s to 40s Spanish and California bungalows often have a charming original front door but nothing on a side entry, a converted back room, or a later-added addition. Adding a deadbolt to an old solid wood door takes care so the finish and the original hardware are respected, and it is a common request when an insurance carrier asks for one. Homes in ZIP codes 91601 and 91606 are a good example of this mix.

Around the NoHo Arts District and along Lankershim Boulevard and Magnolia Boulevard, the work often involves small businesses: a new office door, a back-of-house storage room, or a retail space that needs a lock fitted to an aluminum storefront stile. Those narrow frames need hardware designed for them, and we bring it. Apartment buildings off Vineland Avenue and Victory Boulevard, many of them 1960s and 70s dingbats with aluminum entry doors, sometimes need a lock added to a new unit door or a secondary entry. In 91605 and 91607 we see that often.

We reach North Hollywood from US-101 and SR-170 at any hour. For newer buildings near the North Hollywood Metro Station, where fob access and multipoint locks are common, we check with the property first, because adding hardware may need building approval. Call (323) 997-8867 and we will talk through your door.

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Lock Installation in North Hollywood — FAQs

Can you install a lock on a door that has never had one?
Yes. We drill the face and edge bores, fit the latch and strike, and test everything on site. Call (323) 997-8867 to describe the door.
Do you install locks at night or on weekends in North Hollywood?
Yes. We are 24/7 and fully mobile. Call (323) 997-8867 any time to arrange a visit that works for you.
Can a deadbolt be added to an old bungalow door?
Usually yes. Solid wood doors in 1920s to 40s bungalows can take a deadbolt if the door is thick enough and the edge is sound. We take care with the original finish and hardware.
Can you meet my insurance company's deadbolt requirement?
Yes. Tell us the grade or type the insurer asks for and we will install hardware that matches it. Check your policy wording or ask your carrier for exact requirements.
Will a lock work on an aluminum storefront or apartment door?
Yes, but those narrow stiles need hardware made for them. We bring suitable options for aluminum doors common on Lankershim, Magnolia, and older apartment buildings.
How is the price of a lock installation determined?
It depends on the door type, whether it is pre-drilled, the hardware you choose, how many locks, and any frame reinforcement. We explain the factors when you call (323) 997-8867.
Can you key several new locks to match?
Yes. We can key new locks alike so one key works across doors, or set up a simple master system for a business.
Do I need landlord approval before adding a lock?
If you rent or live in a managed building, especially one with fob access near the Metro station, check with your landlord or property manager first. Adding or changing locks can be restricted by your lease.
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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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