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Lock Rekeying in Norwalk, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides mobile lock rekeying in Norwalk, California, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We rekey your existing locks so old keys stop working, without replacing hardware you don't need to replace. Call (323) 997-8867 to schedule a visit.

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Rekeying changes the internal pin configuration of a lock cylinder so that a new key works and every previous key does not. The lock itself, the finish, and the look of your door stay the same. For a new homeowner, a landlord with a turning-over unit, or a business owner after an employee leaves, it is the most sensible way to take back control of who can get in.

Norwalk is a city where rekeying comes up constantly. Much of the housing is post-WWII tract construction from the late 1940s and 1950s, single-story stucco ranch and minimal-traditional homes, and plenty of them still carry mid-century Kwikset or Weiser entry sets and aging tubular deadbolts. Along Pioneer, Firestone and Rosecrans there is also a large stock of 1960s and 70s stucco apartment buildings, the kind often called dingbats, where cylinders have seen decades of tenants. Nobody knows how many copies of those keys exist.

Crenshaw Lock Company has been serving Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, led by owner and lead technician David Shar. We are fully mobile. There is no storefront to visit; we come to your door, whether that is a home near Cerritos College, a unit off Pioneer Blvd, or a shop in the Town Square area, and we work around the hours that suit you, day or night.

How it works in Norwalk

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    Call and describe the locks

    Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us what you have: how many doors, whether they are entry knobs, deadbolts, or patio latches, and the brand if you know it. Mention anything that sticks or feels worn. That helps us bring the right pinning kits and spare cylinders to your address.

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    We come to you

    Because we are fully mobile and available 24/7, we meet you at the property rather than asking you to bring hardware anywhere. That matters for a landlord covering several units or a retailer who can only do the work after closing.

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    Inspect each cylinder

    Before rekeying, we check that every lock is in good enough condition to be rekeyed. Older Kwikset and Weiser cylinders can be worn, gummy, or partially seized. A cylinder that will not turn smoothly is better replaced than rekeyed, and we will tell you which is which.

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    Rekey to a new key

    We remove the cylinder, replace the pins with a new configuration, and reassemble. Multiple locks can be keyed alike so one key opens the front door and the deadbolt, or a set of doors at a business. Old keys stop working.

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    Test and hand over keys

    We test every lock with the new key and confirm the old key no longer operates it. You get your new keys, and we note anything worth upgrading later, such as a worn strike plate or a patio door latch that offers little security.

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What affects the price

  • How many cylinders need rekeying, since the work is done lock by lock
  • Whether the locks are in good condition or some need replacement because of wear or seizing
  • Lock brand and type, such as standard residential deadbolts versus commercial or higher-security cylinders
  • Whether you want locks keyed alike or separately, and how many keys you need
  • The time of day or night you need service, since we are available around the clock
  • Multi-unit scheduling, such as turning over several apartments in one building during a single visit

Why Norwalk chooses us

  • Fully mobile service: we bring the tools and parts to your door, with no storefront to visit
  • Operating since 1987, so we have seen the mid-century hardware common in Norwalk many times over
  • We tell you honestly when a worn cylinder should be replaced instead of rekeyed
  • 24/7 availability, useful for after-hours commercial rekeys and late-evening move-ins
  • Experience with multi-unit work, including keying a building's doors on tenant turnover
  • The owner, David Shar, leads the work, and we can talk through your options by phone first

Lock Rekeying across Norwalk

Norwalk's housing tells you a lot about why rekeying matters here. In the Carmenita area along Carmenita Road and across the tract streets of ZIP 90650, many single-story stucco homes date from the aerospace-boom years. When these houses change hands, the original mid-century deadbolts may have gone through several owners, renters, and contractors. Rekeying on move-in is a quick way to start fresh, and it also gives us a chance to see whether a tired tubular deadbolt should be replaced.

Near Cerritos College and the Studebaker Road area, in ZIP 90650 and 90651, we see a familiar scenario: a 1950s tract home where the original deadbolt has seized and the key no longer turns. In that case rekeying alone will not help, and we will work out whether the cylinder can be freed or needs replacing. Along Pioneer Blvd, Firestone Blvd, and Rosecrans Ave, landlords of 1960s dingbat apartment buildings often need every unit rekeyed at tenant turnover, with several worn Kwikset cylinders swapped out in the same visit. Aluminum sliding patio doors on their original mortise latches deserve a look too.

In the Norwalk Civic Center and Town Square district, ZIP 90650, small retailers sometimes need an after-hours commercial rekey after an employee departs. Because we are mobile and work 24/7, we can come once the shop is closed. Whether you are near the Norwalk/Santa Fe Springs Metrolink Station, the Norwalk Metro C Line Station, or just off the I-5 or I-605, call (323) 997-8867 and we will come to you.

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Lock Rekeying in Norwalk — FAQs

What is the difference between rekeying and replacing a lock?
Rekeying changes the inside of the existing cylinder so a new key works and old keys do not. Replacing swaps in new hardware. If your lock is in good shape, rekeying is usually all you need. Call (323) 997-8867 and we can help you decide.
Should I rekey after buying a home in Norwalk?
Yes, it is a smart first step. You do not know who has copies of the old keys, including previous owners, tenants, and contractors. Many Norwalk homes have original mid-century Kwikset or Weiser hardware, so we can also check whether any locks are worn.
Can you rekey every unit in my apartment building?
Yes. Landlords with 1960s apartment buildings along Pioneer, Firestone, or Rosecrans often need units rekeyed on tenant turnover. We can key units individually, and replace worn cylinders during the same visit. Call (323) 997-8867 to plan it.
My deadbolt will not turn at all. Can it still be rekeyed?
Often not. If the cylinder is seized, as happens with some original 1950s deadbolts, we first work out whether it can be freed. If it is too worn, replacement is the better option. We will explain honestly before doing any work.
Do you rekey commercial locks after hours?
Yes. We are available 24/7 and fully mobile, so a Town Square shop owner can have locks rekeyed after closing following an employee departure. Call (323) 997-8867.
Can all my locks use one key?
In most cases, yes. We can key your front door, deadbolt, and other compatible locks alike, so you carry one key. Some locks of different brands or types may limit this, and we will tell you what is possible.
Do I need to be home during the rekey?
Someone authorized should be present so we can confirm access and hand over the new keys. For rentals and businesses, the owner or manager typically arranges that.
Do you have a shop I can visit?
No. Crenshaw Lock Company is fully mobile, so we come to your home, building, or business in Norwalk instead of requiring a trip anywhere.
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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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