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Residential Locksmith in North Hollywood, CA

Crenshaw Lock Company provides residential locksmith service throughout North Hollywood, California, available 24/7 and fully mobile. We rekey, repair, replace and upgrade home locks at your door, from bungalow mortise sets to apartment deadbolts. Call (323) 997-8867 to talk with a locksmith about your situation.

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  • Available 24/7
  • Price quoted before we start
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A home in North Hollywood can mean very different hardware depending on the block. One street has a 1930s Spanish bungalow with its original mortise locks, and a few blocks away is a 1970s dingbat apartment with a worn aluminum entry door. Near the Metro station, newer mid-rise buildings use fobs and multipoint locks. A residential locksmith who treats all of these the same will eventually do the job badly.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner David Shar leads the work. We are fully mobile and open 24/7. There is no storefront to visit; we come to your door with the tools and parts to work on it there. Our residential work covers rekeying, lock repair, replacement, deadbolt upgrades, broken key extraction and lockout help.

Our goal is to fix the actual problem rather than sell you the biggest job. Sometimes a lock only needs a rekey. Sometimes a worn cylinder should be replaced. Sometimes the lock is fine and the strike plate or door alignment is the real culprit. We will tell you what we see and explain your options before any work begins.

How it works in North Hollywood

  1. 1

    You call, we talk through the problem

    Call (323) 997-8867 any hour. Tell us what is happening: a lockout, a snapped key, a move-in rekey, or an insurance requirement. We ask about the door and lock type so we arrive prepared.

  2. 2

    We come to you

    Because we are fully mobile, the work happens at your home. We do not give arrival-time promises over the phone, but we will keep you informed about where we are headed and when we expect to reach you.

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    Inspect the door and hardware

    We look at the lock, the door, the strike and the frame. In a 1930s bungalow that may mean an original mortise lock. In a dingbat apartment it often means a tired wafer cylinder or a loose aluminum door.

  4. 4

    Explain the options before we start

    You hear what we found and what choices you have, such as rekeying, repairing or replacing, so the decision is yours. We confirm the scope with you before any work starts.

  5. 5

    Do the work and test it

    We rekey, extract the broken key, install the deadbolt or replace the hardware, then test the keys, latch and bolt throughout the full range of door movement.

  6. 6

    Hand over keys and care tips

    You get working keys and a short explanation of what was done. If something else may need attention later, such as a worn strike plate, we mention it plainly.

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What affects the price

  • The type of service: a lockout, a rekey, a repair and a full replacement involve different labor and parts.
  • The hardware itself: original mortise locks, standard deadbolts, higher-security Grade-1 deadbolts and fob or electronic systems differ in cost.
  • How many locks are involved, since rekeying several doors to one key is handled differently than a single cylinder.
  • Door and frame condition, including aluminum entry doors, older wood doors or misaligned strikes that affect how the lock performs.
  • Whether a broken key must be extracted or a damaged cylinder is stuck, which adds work.
  • The time of day and the location, since we operate 24/7 and an after-hours call differs from a scheduled visit.

Why North Hollywood chooses us

  • In business since 1987, so older North Hollywood hardware such as mortise sets and skeleton-key interior doors is familiar work.
  • Fully mobile and available 24/7; we bring the work to your door rather than asking you to come to a shop.
  • Owner-led: David Shar leads the work, so you are not dealing with an anonymous dispatch chain.
  • We explain repair, rekey and replacement options honestly and do not push a full replacement when a rekey will do.
  • Experience across very different housing, from 1920s-40s bungalows to 1960s-70s dingbat apartments and newer fob-access buildings.
  • We can add insurance-friendly upgrades, such as Grade-1 deadbolts, when a policy or landlord requires them.

Residential Locksmith across North Hollywood

North Hollywood covers a lot of ground and housing types. In the NoHo Arts District, around Lankershim Boulevard and the El Portal Theatre, newer apartments and condos near the North Hollywood Metro Station often use fob access and multipoint locks, while older buildings nearby still rely on traditional keyed hardware. If you live in ZIP 91601 or 91602, we regularly see that mix.

In North Hollywood West and the Magnolia Boulevard area, many homes are 1920s-40s Spanish and California bungalows. These often have original mortise locks that can usually be rekeyed rather than thrown out, which preserves the look of the door. An owner of a 1930s bungalow might want exactly that, plus a Grade-1 deadbolt added to satisfy an insurance requirement. Homes in ZIP 91606 and 91607 often fit this description.

Off Vineland Avenue and Victory Boulevard, and in Toluca Woods, you will find many 1960s-70s dingbat apartments with aluminum entry doors and worn wafer locks. A key that snaps in a tired lock is a common call, and it usually means extraction followed by a rekey or new cylinder. Whether you are in ZIP 91605 or anywhere near US-101 or SR-170, call (323) 997-8867 and we will come to you.

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Residential Locksmith in North Hollywood — FAQs

Do you offer residential locksmith service in North Hollywood at night?
Yes. We are available 24/7 and fully mobile. Call (323) 997-8867 at any hour. We do not promise a specific arrival time, but we will keep you informed.
Can you rekey the original mortise locks in my 1930s bungalow?
In most cases, yes. Original mortise locks can often be rekeyed so the existing hardware stays on the door. We inspect the lock first and tell you if a part is too worn to rely on.
My key snapped in the lock at my apartment. What happens?
We extract the broken piece, then check whether the cylinder is worn. Older wafer locks often fail this way, so a rekey or cylinder replacement is common. Call (323) 997-8867 to get started.
Can you add a deadbolt for an insurance requirement?
Yes. We can install a Grade-1 deadbolt where an insurer asks for one. Check your policy wording, and tell us what it requires so we match the right hardware to the door.
Should I rekey or replace my locks after moving in?
Rekeying is often enough, since it makes old keys useless without replacing the hardware. If the locks are worn or damaged, replacement may make more sense. We will explain both.
Do you work on fob and multipoint locks in newer buildings near the Metro station?
We can help with many multipoint and keyed lock issues. Building-managed fob systems may be controlled by management, so check with them first, and call (323) 997-8867 to discuss your door.
Do you have a shop I can visit?
No. We are mobile only, so there is no storefront. We come to your home and do the work on site.
How much will a residential locksmith job cost?
It depends on the service, the hardware, the number of locks, door condition and time of day. We explain the scope and options before starting so you know what to expect.
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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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