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Emergency Locksmith in Ojai, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides 24/7 mobile emergency locksmith service in Ojai, California, handling lockouts, broken keys, failed locks and security problems at homes, businesses and vehicles across the valley. Call (323) 997-8867 any hour and a technician will come to you.

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A lockout in Ojai rarely looks like a lockout in a big-city apartment block. It might be a 1920s bungalow with original mortise hardware on a wooded Arbolada lot, a vacation rental where the keypad stopped responding after a guest checked out, or a rural gate on the East End that will not open at night. Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and emergency calls like these are the heart of what we do.

We are fully mobile. There is no storefront to visit, and nobody needs to come find us. When you call (323) 997-8867, you reach a team that dispatches around the clock, every day of the year, and we bring the tools and hardware to your door. We do not make promises about arrival times, because distance, traffic on SR-33 or SR-150 and the number of calls in progress all matter, but we will be straightforward with you about what to expect when you call.

Our approach is to open or repair first and upsell never. Wherever possible we get you back in without damaging the lock, and when a lock must be replaced we explain why. Owner and lead technician David Shar built the company on that kind of plain dealing, and it matters even more in a small town where reputation travels fast.

How it works in Ojai

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    You call, we listen

    Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us what happened: locked out, key snapped, lock jammed, or a break-in that left a door damaged. We ask about the type of door, lock and property so we can bring the right tools.

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    We confirm the situation and who you are

    Before opening anything, we ask for reasonable proof that you live at, own or manage the property or vehicle. This protects you and your neighbors, and it is a standard part of legitimate locksmith work.

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    Dispatch to your location

    Our mobile technician heads to you, whether that is a bungalow near the Arcade, a home off El Paseo Rd, a ranch property in the East End or a vacation rental close to the Ojai Valley Inn. We do not quote arrival minutes, but we keep you informed.

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    Non-destructive entry first

    On arrival we assess the lock and try to open it without damage. Older mortise sets and period hardware call for patience and the right picks and tools rather than force.

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    Repair, rekey or replace

    If a lock is worn, broken or compromised, we explain the options: repair, rekey so old keys stop working, or replace. On historic buildings we discuss hardware that suits the look the property needs.

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    Test and secure before we leave

    We test every key and mechanism, confirm the door closes and locks properly, and make sure you are secure before we go. For keypads and gates, we confirm codes and access are working.

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What affects the price

  • Type of problem: a simple lockout is a different job from a broken key extraction, a failed deadbolt or a door damaged in a break-in.
  • Lock and hardware type: standard deadbolts, antique mortise sets, high-security cylinders, keypads and gate operators each take different tools and time.
  • Parts and replacement hardware: if a lock must be replaced rather than repaired, the cost depends on the brand, grade and finish you choose.
  • Time and distance: late-night calls, holidays and properties farther out in the valley can affect the total, which we discuss when you call.
  • Property constraints: historic or architecturally reviewed buildings may need specific hardware styles, which can change the parts selected.
  • Extra services in the same visit: rekeying several locks, re-programming keypad codes or adding security upgrades are priced by the work involved.

Why Ojai chooses us

  • Fully mobile and available 24/7, so help comes to you instead of you hunting for a shop that is closed.
  • In business since 1987, with experience across everything from antique mortise locks to modern smart and keypad systems.
  • Non-destructive entry is our first approach, which matters on original period doors you do not want scarred.
  • Comfortable with Ojai's mix of historic downtown buildings, 1920s homes, rural gated estates and vacation rentals.
  • Clear explanation of repair, rekey and replace options, with no pressure to buy more than the situation calls for.
  • Led by owner David Shar, so standards come from someone with a personal stake in the company's name.

Emergency Locksmith across Ojai

Ojai is a compact valley with very different kinds of property in a few miles. Downtown, the Arcade along Ojai Avenue and nearby streets near Libbey Park hold buildings rebuilt in Spanish Colonial Revival style after the 1917 fire, and the city's architectural review keeps visible modern hardware limited. Many early-20th-century bungalows around Downtown still carry original mortise and period hardware, which we treat with care during a lockout or repair.

The Arbolada is known for 1920s custom homes on wooded lots, where a locked-out homeowner might be standing under old oaks with a beautiful but stubborn door. Out in the East End and across the valley, rural gated estates and ranch properties bring their own emergencies: intercoms that fail, gate locks that jam, and high-security systems that need attention at odd hours. We serve ZIP codes 93023 and 93024, and we also cover neighboring Meiners Oaks, Mira Monte and Oak View.

Vacation rentals are common here, from places near the Ojai Valley Inn to cottages a short walk from Bart's Books and Libbey Bowl. When a keypad stops working or a guest leaves with the only key, we can reopen the door, reprogram codes or rekey. Whether you are off SR-33, on SR-150 or somewhere along Grand Ave, call (323) 997-8867.

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Emergency Locksmith in Ojai — FAQs

Do you really work 24/7 in Ojai?
Yes. Crenshaw Lock Company dispatches around the clock, every day, including nights and holidays. Call (323) 997-8867 and we will send a mobile technician to you.
Do you have a shop in Ojai I can visit?
No. We are fully mobile only, with no storefront. Our technicians bring tools and hardware to your home, business or vehicle.
How quickly can you get to me?
We do not promise specific arrival times, because distance, road conditions and call volume vary. When you call (323) 997-8867, we will tell you what to expect for your situation.
Can you open an older door in the Arbolada without damaging it?
In most cases, yes. Non-destructive entry is our first approach, and we are used to the original mortise and period hardware found on 1920s homes.
Can you help with a gate or intercom problem on a rural property?
Yes. We service gate locks and access hardware on East End estates and ranch properties. Describe the problem when you call (323) 997-8867 so we can bring suitable tools.
My vacation rental keypad stopped working. What can you do?
We can open the door, diagnose the keypad, reprogram codes and rekey if keys have gone missing. This is common near the downtown Arcade and the Ojai Valley Inn.
Will new locks be allowed on a historic building downtown?
Ojai's architectural review limits visible modern hardware on historic buildings. We can discuss period-appropriate options, but check with the city about your specific property.
How is the price determined?
It depends on the problem, lock type, parts, time of day and distance. We do not quote numbers on this page, but we explain the cost drivers and your options before work begins.
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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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