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House Lockout Service in Ojai, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides 24/7 mobile house lockout service in Ojai, California. If you're locked out of a house, apartment or condo, we come to you and work to get you inside without damaging your door or lock. Call (323) 997-8867 any hour, any day.

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Getting locked out in Ojai can happen anywhere: on the porch of a 1920s bungalow after an evening stroll through the Arcade, at a ranch gate on the East End, or at a vacation rental when a guest's code stops working. Whatever the setting, the goal is the same: get you back inside with your door, frame and lock intact.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner and lead technician David Shar built the business on a simple idea: try the least destructive method first. We are fully mobile. There is no storefront to visit, so when you call (323) 997-8867, we plan the job around getting to your location, whether that is in town or out in the valley.

Ojai's housing is unusual compared with most of Southern California. Historic Spanish Colonial Revival buildings, early-20th-century homes with original mortise hardware, wooded custom properties and rural gated estates each call for a different approach. We treat a lockout at a period home very differently from one at a modern condo, because the hardware, and sometimes the rules about changing it, are different.

How it works in Ojai

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    Call and describe the situation

    Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us what kind of property it is, what type of lock is on the door, and whether anyone or any pet is inside. A deadbolt, a keypad, a mortise lock and a gated entry each call for a different plan, and a little detail up front helps us arrive prepared.

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    Confirm who you are and that you may enter

    Before we open any door, we ask for reasonable proof that you live there or are authorized to be there, such as ID with the address or a lease. This protects residents, owners and guests, and it is standard practice for a responsible locksmith.

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    Assess the lock and door

    On site, we look at the lock type, the condition of the door and frame, and any special features. Older mortise sets on historic Ojai homes can be delicate, so we take care not to force anything that can be opened with finesse.

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    Non-destructive entry first

    We use professional tools and techniques designed to open the lock without damaging it. Drilling or replacing a lock is a last resort, and if it ever becomes necessary we explain why and discuss options before proceeding.

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    Check the hardware and secure the home

    Once you're inside, we confirm the lock still works properly. If a key was lost, we can rekey the lock or reprogram a keypad so any missing key or old code no longer works, which is especially useful for rentals.

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    Review and wrap up

    We go over what was done, what the cost covers, and whether we recommend anything further, such as spare keys or an upgrade. You decide what, if anything, to do next.

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What affects the price

  • Time of day and day of the week, since we answer calls around the clock, including nights, weekends and holidays.
  • Your location in the valley, such as in-town Ojai, a more remote East End property or a neighboring community like Meiners Oaks or Oak View.
  • Type of lock involved, from a standard deadbolt to a mortise set, a high-security cylinder or an electronic keypad.
  • Condition of the door and lock, and whether entry is straightforward or a lock must be repaired or replaced.
  • Any added work you request, such as rekeying, cutting new keys or reprogramming a keypad after you are inside.
  • Access complications, such as gates, intercom systems or secondary locks that require extra steps.

Why Ojai chooses us

  • Fully mobile and available 24/7, so help comes to your door rather than asking you to go to a shop.
  • In business since 1987, with hands-on experience across everything from older mortise locks to modern electronic ones.
  • A damage-free-first approach, which matters on historic Ojai homes where original doors and hardware are part of the character.
  • Familiarity with valley property types, including Arcade-area buildings, Arbolada homes, rural gated estates and vacation rentals.
  • Clear explanation before any work that could change your lock, so you aren't surprised by what happens to your door.
  • Owner-led service under David Shar, with straightforward advice about when a rekey makes more sense than a replacement.

House Lockout across Ojai

Ojai is a compact valley town with distinct pockets, and lockouts show up in all of them. Around Downtown and the Arcade on Ojai Avenue, buildings rebuilt in the Spanish Colonial Revival style after the 1917 fire often retain original or period hardware, and nearby bungalows near Libbey Park, Bart's Books and the Ojai Valley Museum may have older mortise locks. Properties in ZIP code 93023 around the center of town frequently fall into this category, and we handle them carefully to avoid unnecessary damage.

The Arbolada is known for 1920s custom homes on wooded lots. Because the city's architectural review limits visible modern hardware on many historic properties, we favor entry and rekeying methods that preserve the existing locks, and we can talk through period-appropriate options if a lock does need replacing. Out on the East End and in the wider valley, ZIP code 93024 includes rural estates and ranch properties where gates, intercoms and long driveways add complexity. We can help with both the house and the entry system.

Vacation rentals are common in Ojai, including those near the Arcade and the Ojai Valley Inn & Spa. A guest lockout or a keypad that stops responding is something we deal with regularly, and we can reprogram codes or rekey afterward. We reach you via SR-33, SR-150 and local streets like El Paseo Road and Grand Avenue, and we also serve nearby Meiners Oaks, Mira Monte and Oak View. Call (323) 997-8867 any time.

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House Lockout in Ojai — FAQs

Can you open my Ojai home without damaging the lock or door?
In most cases, yes. We start with non-destructive methods and only move to more invasive options if nothing else works. We will explain that before doing anything. Call (323) 997-8867 to describe your situation.
Are you available at night and on weekends in Ojai?
Yes. Crenshaw Lock Company is available 24/7, including holidays, and operates as a fully mobile service. Call (323) 997-8867 at any hour.
Do I need to prove I live at the house?
Yes. We ask for reasonable proof, such as an ID showing the address or a lease or rental agreement. It protects you and the property owner.
Do you work on older homes in the Arbolada and near the Arcade?
Yes. Many Ojai homes and buildings have original or period mortise hardware. We take extra care with them and favor methods that preserve the existing lock whenever possible.
I manage a vacation rental and a guest is locked out. Can you help?
We can open the door and afterward reprogram a keypad or rekey the lock so previous codes or keys no longer work. Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us the lock type.
Can you help if the property has a gate or intercom?
Yes. Rural East End and valley properties often have gates alongside the house locks. Mention the entry system when you call so we can plan accordingly.
How is the price of a lockout determined?
It depends on factors such as time of day, location, lock type, door condition and any extra work like rekeying. We do not quote figures here, but we explain what applies to your situation before work begins.
Should I rekey after a lockout?
If your key was lost or stolen, rekeying is a smart step because it makes the missing key useless. If you simply left it inside, it may not be needed. We will give you an honest recommendation.
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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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