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Business Lockout Service in Ojai, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides 24/7 mobile business lockout service in Ojai, California. If you are locked out of a shop, office or commercial building, call (323) 997-8867. We come to you, work to get you back inside with as little damage as possible, and can repair or rekey afterward.

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Being locked out of a business in Ojai rarely happens at a convenient moment. Maybe a shop owner on the Arcade has stepped out to the alley and the door has latched behind them, or a manager has lost the only key to a small office off El Paseo Rd. A tenant may be waiting on a delivery while the lock refuses to turn. Whatever the cause, the goal is the same: get the door open, protect the building, and get your day moving again.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner and lead technician David Shar built the business around being reachable at any hour. We are fully mobile. There is no storefront to visit, so the work happens at your door, whether that is a storefront in downtown Ojai, a studio near Libbey Park, or a commercial property out along SR-150 or SR-33.

Ojai is not a typical commercial market. Many downtown buildings date to the Spanish Colonial Revival rebuild after the 1917 fire, and some still carry original mortise hardware and period fittings. That matters on a lockout call. A heavy-handed approach can ruin a door that is difficult to replace and subject to design review, so we start with the least destructive method that suits the lock in front of us.

How it works in Ojai

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    Call and describe the situation

    Call (323) 997-8867 any time, day or night. Tell us what kind of building it is, what kind of door and lock you see, and whether anyone or anything is at risk inside. That helps us bring the right tools for a glass storefront, a wood door with a mortise lock, or a commercial steel door.

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    Confirm you are authorized

    Before we open a business, we need to be reasonably sure the person asking has the right to enter. An owner, manager or tenant with a lease, ID or other connection to the business will usually satisfy this. It protects you and your neighbors from someone trying to get into a space that is not theirs.

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    Assess the lock and door

    On arrival we look at the hardware before touching it. A period mortise lock on an Arcade storefront, a modern commercial deadbolt, a panic bar and a keypad entry each call for different handling. We pick the approach most likely to leave the door and frame undamaged.

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    Open the door with minimal damage

    Where possible we use non-destructive entry techniques such as picking or manipulation. Destructive methods are a last resort, and we will explain the reason and the likely repair before we use one.

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    Check, repair or rekey on the spot

    Once you are in, we can test the lock, fix anything that was sticking or worn, and rekey if keys were lost or an employee left. Rekeying is often the practical fix after a lost key, since it makes the missing key useless.

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    Review how to prevent a repeat

    If the lockout came from a latch that closes too easily, a failing keypad or a lack of spare keys, we will tell you honestly what would help. You decide what, if anything, to change.

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What affects the price

  • The type of lock and door: a simple latch is a different job from a period mortise lock, a high-security cylinder or a commercial panic device.
  • Whether non-destructive entry works, or whether a lock or part has to be repaired or replaced afterward.
  • Time of day and day of the week, since after-hours, weekend and holiday calls involve different demands on our availability.
  • Your location within the valley, such as downtown, the East End or a rural property farther from the main roads.
  • Extra work you request, such as rekeying, duplicate keys, keypad reprogramming or repairs to the door hardware.
  • Special hardware needs, especially where a historic building calls for period-appropriate parts rather than a standard replacement.

Why Ojai chooses us

  • Fully mobile and available 24/7, so a lockout at night or on a weekend is not left waiting for a shop to open.
  • In business since 1987, with the owner, David Shar, leading the work rather than handing it off to unknown subcontractors.
  • Careful with old hardware. Ojai's Arcade and early-20th-century buildings often have original mortise locks, and we treat them as worth preserving.
  • Honest about options. If a lock can be repaired or rekeyed, we say so instead of pushing a full replacement.
  • Experienced with the valley's mix of properties, from downtown storefronts to gated ranch and estate properties with intercoms and keypads.
  • We discuss the method and the likely cost drivers before work begins, so there are no surprises.

Business Lockout across Ojai

Ojai's commercial life is concentrated in and around Downtown and The Arcade on Ojai Avenue, in ZIP code 93023, where shops, galleries and restaurants sit in Spanish Colonial Revival buildings rebuilt after the 1917 fire. The city's architectural review keeps the look of the district consistent, which means visible modern hardware is constrained. For a lockout there, we favor entry that spares original doors and plan any new hardware to blend in. Businesses near Libbey Park and Libbey Bowl, or close to Bart's Books and the Ojai Valley Museum, often have older doors where gentle handling counts.

Beyond downtown, the valley is a patchwork. The Arbolada has 1920s custom homes on wooded lots, some now used as home offices or small businesses, and period hardware is common. The East End has rural gated estates and ranch properties, where a lockout may involve a gate, intercom or keypad rather than just a front door. Resort and hospitality properties, including the Ojai Valley Inn & Spa area, and the many vacation rentals around town add keypad lock reprogramming and rekey work to the usual lockout calls. ZIP code 93024 covers part of the surrounding area.

We also serve the neighboring communities of Meiners Oaks, Mira Monte and Oak View, reachable along SR-33 (Maricopa Hwy / Ojai Fwy) and SR-150 (Ojai Ave / Baldwin Rd). Wherever your business is in the valley, call (323) 997-8867 and we will come to you.

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Business Lockout in Ojai — FAQs

Do you offer business lockout service in Ojai at night?
Yes. We are available 24/7 and fully mobile. Call (323) 997-8867 at any hour and we will come to your Ojai business.
Will you damage my door getting in?
We start with non-destructive methods like picking and manipulation. If a door or lock cannot be opened that way, we will explain why before doing anything that could cause damage.
My shop is in a historic Arcade building. Can you work on older locks?
Yes. Many downtown Ojai buildings have original mortise or period hardware. We handle these carefully and can discuss repair or period-appropriate replacement that fits the district's design standards.
Do I need to prove I am allowed to enter?
Yes. We need reasonable confirmation that you own, manage or lease the space, such as ID or a lease. This protects the business and its owner.
Can you rekey the locks after I lose a key?
Yes. After we get you in, we can rekey the lock so the lost key no longer works. Call (323) 997-8867 to talk through what your door needs.
How is the price determined?
It depends on the lock and door type, how entry goes, the time of day, your location in the valley and any repairs, rekeying or hardware you request. We discuss these factors before work begins.
Do you handle gates, keypads and intercoms on rural properties?
Yes. Ojai's East End and valley have gated estates and ranch properties, and we can help with gate, intercom and keypad issues as well as standard door lockouts.
Can you help with a vacation rental keypad near downtown?
Yes. We can reprogram keypad locks and rekey vacation rentals near the Arcade or the Ojai Valley Inn. Call (323) 997-8867 to arrange it.
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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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