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Residential Locksmith in Norwalk, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides residential locksmith service in Norwalk, California: rekeys, replacements, repairs and security upgrades for houses and apartments. We are fully mobile and available 24/7, coming to your door. For a lockout or a lock that has stopped working, call (323) 997-8867.

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Norwalk grew up fast in the late 1940s and 1950s, when aerospace work pulled families into rows of single-story stucco ranch and minimal-traditional homes. Many of those houses still carry their original mid-century Kwikset or Weiser entry sets, or an old tubular deadbolt that has been turned thousands of times. After decades of use, these locks wear, stick, and sometimes seize completely. A residential locksmith who understands this housing stock can usually save you from replacing more than you need to.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, under owner and lead technician David Shar. We are a mobile-only service. There is no storefront to visit; we bring the tools, the parts and the know-how to your home in Norwalk, at any hour, day or night.

Whether you are locked out of a tract home, a landlord turning over an apartment, a new owner who wants every key reset, or someone who just wants a sturdier deadbolt on the front door, residential work is the heart of what we do. We explain the options in plain language, recommend what fits the door you actually have, and do not push upgrades that will not help.

How it works in Norwalk

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    Call and describe the situation

    Call (323) 997-8867 any time. Tell us whether you are locked out, have a key that no longer turns, or want a planned rekey or upgrade. Share the type of door and lock if you know it, and we will tell you what to expect before we head out.

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    We come to you

    Our technician drives to your address in Norwalk with a stocked mobile setup. Because we are fully mobile, the work happens at your front door, back door, or patio slider rather than at a shop.

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    Assess the lock and the door

    We look at the lock brand, its condition, and the door and strike plate. On older stucco homes, a seized deadbolt may be a worn cylinder, a misaligned latch, or a door that has shifted over time. Finding the real cause keeps the fix honest.

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    Repair, rekey or replace

    Where the hardware is sound, we rekey so old keys stop working. Where cylinders are worn out, we replace them. If you want better security, we can discuss a stronger deadbolt, reinforced strike plate or updated hardware. We explain the choice before we start.

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    Test and hand over keys

    We test every lock repeatedly with the new keys, check that doors latch smoothly, and make sure you leave with working keys in hand. For multi-unit jobs, we label and organize keys so turnover stays simple.

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What affects the price

  • Type of work: a lockout entry, a rekey, a repair and a full lock replacement all involve different labor and parts.
  • Number of locks: rekeying one front door is different from resetting every entry point in a house or every unit in an apartment building.
  • Hardware choice: standard builder-grade sets, higher-security deadbolts and smart or keypad locks vary widely in cost.
  • Condition of the existing lock and door: seized, corroded or damaged hardware, or a misaligned door, can add repair steps.
  • Time of day: after-hours, overnight and holiday calls are handled differently from scheduled daytime appointments.
  • Property type: single-family homes, multi-unit buildings and sliding patio doors each have their own hardware and workload.

Why Norwalk chooses us

  • Fully mobile and 24/7: we come to your Norwalk address at any hour, with no storefront visit required.
  • In business since 1987: decades of experience with the mid-century hardware found in 1950s tract homes and 1960s-70s apartment buildings.
  • Repair first when it makes sense: we will not replace a lock that a rekey or adjustment can fix.
  • Multi-unit know-how: we handle landlord turnovers, rekeying whole buildings and organizing keys by unit.
  • Plain-language quotes: we explain the work and the cost factors before we begin, with no pressure to upgrade.
  • Owner-led: David Shar leads the work and stands behind the company's standards.

Residential Locksmith across Norwalk

Norwalk's housing tells a clear story. Around Carmenita Road and across the 90650 ZIP code, you will find rows of 1950s stucco ranch homes whose original deadbolts and Kwikset entry sets are well past their prime. Near Cerritos College and the Studebaker Road area, a common call is a lockout where the old deadbolt has seized and the key no longer turns. Those jobs often end with a cylinder replacement or a fresh rekey so you are not left with a lock that may fail again.

Along Pioneer Boulevard, Firestone Boulevard and Rosecrans Avenue, 1960s and 70s dingbat apartment buildings are common. Their worn cylinders and aluminum sliding patio doors on original mortise latches call for different solutions than a single-family home. A landlord turning over units may need every lock rekeyed on tenant change, with some worn cylinders swapped out. We can work through a building methodically and keep keys organized by unit.

We serve all of Norwalk, including the Civic Center and Town Square district, and ZIP codes 90650, 90651 and 90652. Whether you are near the Norwalk Metro C Line station, the Norwalk/Santa Fe Springs Metrolink station, or just off I-5 or I-605, we are mobile and ready to come to your door. For a small business in the Town Square area, we also handle after-hours rekeys when an employee leaves.

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Residential Locksmith in Norwalk — FAQs

Do you offer residential locksmith service in Norwalk at night?
Yes. We are available 24/7 and fully mobile, so we can come to your Norwalk home any time of day or night. Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us what is going on.
My old deadbolt will not turn. Do I need a new lock?
Not always. In many 1950s tract homes, the original deadbolt is worn or seized, but sometimes the issue is alignment or a tired cylinder. We assess it on site and repair, rekey or replace as makes sense.
What is the difference between rekeying and replacing a lock?
Rekeying changes the internal pins so old keys no longer work, while keeping the same lock hardware. Replacing swaps the lock itself. Rekeying is often enough if the lock is in good shape; worn locks are better replaced.
Can you rekey every unit in my apartment building?
Yes. We regularly handle landlord turnovers, including buildings with older Kwikset cylinders. We can rekey units, replace worn cylinders and keep keys organized per unit. Call (323) 997-8867 to discuss the scope.
Can you help with sliding patio doors?
Yes. Many older Norwalk apartments and homes have aluminum sliders with original mortise latches. We can repair or replace latches and talk through security options for those doors.
How is the price of a residential job determined?
It depends on the type of work, number of locks, hardware chosen, condition of the door and lock, and time of day. We explain these factors before starting so there are no surprises.
Do you have a shop in Norwalk I can visit?
No. We are a mobile-only locksmith. We come to you anywhere in Norwalk, including ZIP codes 90650, 90651 and 90652.
Can you upgrade my home's security without replacing everything?
Often, yes. A stronger deadbolt, a reinforced strike plate or a rekey can noticeably improve security on an older home. Call (323) 997-8867 and we will suggest options that fit your doors.
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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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