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Emergency Locksmith in Norwalk, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides 24/7 emergency locksmith service in Norwalk, California. Our fully mobile technicians come to you for lockouts, seized deadbolts, broken keys and urgent lock failures at homes, apartments and businesses. Call (323) 997-8867 any hour, any day, and we will dispatch right away.

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A lockout never picks a convenient time. In Norwalk it tends to happen in the same few ways: a key that turned fine yesterday suddenly won't budge in a deadbolt that has been in the door since the 1950s, a tenant gets locked out of an apartment after a late shift, or a shop owner needs the locks changed tonight because an employee has just left. Crenshaw Lock Company handles all of these as true emergency calls, around the clock.

We have served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner and lead technician David Shar built the company around being reachable when other people are not. We are fully mobile. There is no storefront to drive to; our work happens at your door, in your driveway or in your parking lot, with the tools and hardware on the truck.

When you call (323) 997-8867, you describe what is happening, we ask a few practical questions about the door and lock, and we dispatch. We don't promise arrival times we can't control, but we will be straightforward about what we're seeing, what it will take to get you in, and what we recommend afterward so the same problem doesn't repeat.

How it works in Norwalk

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    Call and describe the situation

    Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us where you are in Norwalk, what type of door or lock is involved, and whether anyone, such as a child, a pet or a person who needs medication, is inside. That helps us prioritize and bring the right tools.

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    Confirm who you are and the property

    Before opening a door we ask for reasonable proof that you live at, rent or manage the property. For a business after hours, we want to know you are the owner or an authorized manager. This protects you and your neighbors.

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    Assess the lock before touching it

    We look at the lock and door first. A seized mid-century Kwikset deadbolt, a worn cylinder in a dingbat apartment unit, and an aluminum sliding patio door latch each call for a different, least-damaging approach.

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    Open the door with minimal damage

    Whenever possible we use non-destructive entry, such as picking, bypass or decoding, so the door and frame stay intact. If a lock has failed internally and must be drilled, we explain that first and why.

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    Repair, rekey or replace on the spot

    Once you're in, we can fix the cause. That may mean rekeying so lost or old keys stop working, replacing a worn cylinder or deadbolt, or securing a damaged strike plate, all from the truck.

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    Test everything and go over next steps

    We cycle the lock with the door open and closed, hand over working keys, and tell you plainly if anything else, like an aging latch or loose door hardware, deserves attention later.

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What affects the price

  • The type of lock involved: a standard residential deadbolt, a worn apartment cylinder, a patio door latch or a commercial lock each take different work.
  • Whether the lock can be opened without damage, or has seized or broken inside and needs drilling and replacement.
  • Whether you need only entry, or also rekeying, new hardware, extra keys or a repaired strike plate and door.
  • The time of day and the urgency of the call, since nights, weekends and holidays involve pulling a technician away from rest.
  • The number of locks: a single front door is very different from rekeying a whole apartment building on a tenant turnover.
  • Your location and conditions on arrival, including access to the door and how much traffic or parking is involved.

Why Norwalk chooses us

  • Fully mobile and available 24/7, so help comes to your door instead of asking you to find a shop.
  • In business since 1987, with owner David Shar leading the work and standing behind it.
  • Familiarity with Norwalk's building stock, from 1950s tract homes with original Kwikset and Weiser sets to 1960s-70s dingbat apartments with worn cylinders.
  • We prefer non-destructive entry and will tell you before any drilling or replacement is needed.
  • Everything is explained in plain language, and we describe pricing by what affects it rather than quoting vague promises.
  • One visit can cover entry, rekeying and replacement, which is useful for landlords turning over several units.

Emergency Locksmith across Norwalk

Norwalk's housing tells the story of why lockouts here are so often about aging hardware. Much of the city was built in the late 1940s and 1950s as single-story stucco ranch and minimal-traditional tract homes during the aerospace boom. Around the Cerritos College and Studebaker Road area, in ZIP code 90650, we regularly see original mid-century deadbolts that have simply worn out. When the key stops turning, the lock is often seized rather than the key being wrong, and a careful approach can save the door.

Along Pioneer Blvd, Firestone Blvd and Rosecrans Ave, the 1960s and 70s stucco dingbat apartment buildings bring a different set of calls: worn cylinders, tenants locked out, and landlords who need units rekeyed when someone moves out. Aluminum sliding patio doors on original mortise latches are another common weak point. In the Carmenita Road area, in ZIP code 90651, and around ZIP code 90652, we serve both homes and small properties the same way.

Businesses need help too. Near the Norwalk Civic Center and Town Square district, a shop owner may need an after-hours commercial rekey after an employee leaves. We reach Norwalk from I-5 and I-605 and work around areas such as Norwalk Town Square, Cerritos College and the Norwalk Metro C Line Station. Call (323) 997-8867 any time.

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Emergency Locksmith in Norwalk — FAQs

Do you really work 24/7 in Norwalk?
Yes. Crenshaw Lock Company is a 24/7 mobile service. Call (323) 997-8867 at any hour, including nights, weekends and holidays, and we will dispatch to your Norwalk address.
Do I need to come to a shop?
No. We are fully mobile and have no storefront. Our technician comes to your home, apartment or business with tools and common hardware on the truck.
My old deadbolt won't turn and the key goes in. What happened?
In many 1950s Norwalk homes the original tubular deadbolt has worn or seized internally. Call (323) 997-8867 and we will try to open it without damage, then repair or replace the lock.
Can you rekey apartments when tenants move out?
Yes. Landlords of dingbat-style buildings along Pioneer, Firestone and Rosecrans often have us rekey every unit and replace worn cylinders in the same visit.
Can you help a business after hours?
Yes. If an employee leaves and you need locks rekeyed tonight, such as at a Town Square area storefront, we can come out. We will confirm you're authorized for the property.
Will you damage my door?
We aim for non-destructive entry first. If a lock has failed and must be drilled, we explain that before we start. Questions are welcome at (323) 997-8867.
How is the cost determined?
It depends on the lock type, whether entry is non-destructive, whether you need rekeying or new hardware, how many locks are involved and the time of day. We explain the factors before work begins.
Do you serve all Norwalk ZIP codes?
Yes, including 90650, 90651 and 90652, as well as nearby parts of Greater Los Angeles.
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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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