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Lock Rekeying in Ojai, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides mobile lock rekeying in Ojai, California, available 24/7. We come to your home, rental, or property and rekey your existing locks so old keys no longer work. Call (323) 997-8867 to talk through your doors and get scheduled.

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Rekeying is one of the most sensible things you can do after buying a home, ending a tenancy, parting ways with a contractor, or losing a set of keys. Instead of replacing hardware, we change the internal pin configuration of the lock you already own so it works with a new key. The old keys, wherever they've ended up, simply stop turning the cylinder. In a town like Ojai, where so much of the housing carries character, that approach is often the best fit, because the lock you already have may be exactly the one worth keeping.

Ojai's building stock is unusual. After the 1917 fire, the downtown was rebuilt in Spanish Colonial Revival style, and the city's architectural review still shapes what visible hardware is welcome on historic buildings. Many early-20th-century bungalows and Arcade-era properties have original mortise locks and period hardware that look right and are well made. Rekeying lets you gain fresh key control without swapping that hardware for something modern that doesn't belong on the door.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, led by owner and lead technician David Shar. We are fully mobile, with no storefront to visit. We work at your door, around the clock, and we explain what we're doing and why so you can decide with confidence.

How it works in Ojai

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    Tell us about the doors

    Call (323) 997-8867 and describe what needs rekeying: front and back doors, side gates, garage entries, a mailbox, or a rental's keypad lock. Mention the brand if you know it and whether the hardware is original or period. That helps us bring the right pinning components.

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    We come to you

    Because we're fully mobile and available 24/7, we travel to your property, whether it's a bungalow near downtown, a wooded lot in the Arbolada, or a ranch property in the East End valley.

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    Inspect each lock

    We check that every cylinder is in good working order before rekeying. A worn, damaged, or poorly fitting lock may be better repaired or replaced, and we'll tell you honestly if that's the case. Period mortise hardware is assessed with extra care.

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    Rekey the cylinders

    We remove each cylinder, reset its internal pins to match a new key, and reinstall it. Where it makes sense, we can pin multiple locks to the same key so you carry one key for the whole property.

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    Test and cut keys

    We test every lock with the new key and confirm the old key no longer operates it. You'll get working keys for each person who needs one, and we'll note any other lock we noticed that deserves attention.

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    Handle special cases

    For keypad locks at vacation rentals, we can reprogram codes as part of the visit. For gates and intercom-connected entries on rural properties, we'll discuss what can be rekeyed and what needs a different solution.

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What affects the price

  • The number of locks and cylinders being rekeyed during the visit.
  • Whether the hardware is standard residential or older mortise and period hardware that needs more careful handling.
  • The brand and keyway of each lock, including high-security cylinders with restricted keys.
  • How many keys you need cut and whether you want all locks keyed alike.
  • Time of day of the visit, since we are available around the clock including nights and weekends.
  • Travel distance across the valley, from downtown Ojai out to rural East End properties.

Why Ojai chooses us

  • Fully mobile with no storefront: the work happens at your door, not across a counter.
  • In business since 1987, with owner and lead tech David Shar guiding the work.
  • We favor preserving original hardware, which suits Ojai's Spanish Revival downtown and 1920s homes.
  • We tell you when a lock should be repaired or replaced rather than rekeying something that's worn out.
  • Comfortable with vacation-rental turnover, including keypad lock reprogramming alongside traditional rekeying.
  • 24/7 availability, so a lost key or a late-night move-in doesn't have to wait.

Lock Rekeying across Ojai

Ojai is a small valley town with a lot of variety behind its doors. Around downtown and The Arcade on Ojai Avenue, near Libbey Park and Bart's Books, you'll find historic commercial spaces and bungalows with original hardware. In 93023, rekeying is often the respectful choice: new key control, same period look, no conflict with the city's architectural expectations about visible modern locks.

The Arbolada, with its 1920s custom homes on wooded lots, is a good example. A home there may have beautiful original or Spanish-Revival-style hardware that you'd never want to replace just because a previous owner, caretaker, or contractor still has a key. We can rekey in place and help you decide whether any hardware actually needs period-appropriate replacement.

Farther out, the East End and the wider valley include rural gated estates and ranch properties, many in 93023 and 93024, plus neighboring Meiners Oaks, Mira Monte, and Oak View. These often have multiple outbuildings, gates, and entries, so keying them alike can simplify life. And with vacation rentals common near the Arcade and the Ojai Valley Inn, we regularly see the need to rekey or reprogram between guests or after a property changes hands. We travel along SR-33, SR-150, and Ojai Avenue to get to you.

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Lock Rekeying in Ojai — FAQs

What does rekeying a lock actually do?
Rekeying changes the internal pins of your existing lock so a new key operates it and old keys no longer do. The lock hardware stays on the door. Call (323) 997-8867 if you'd like to talk through your situation.
Should I rekey after buying a home in Ojai?
It's a smart step. You don't know who still has keys from previous owners, tenants, agents, or contractors. Rekeying gives you fresh control without replacing every lock.
Can you rekey original or period hardware?
Often yes. Many older mortise and period locks can be rekeyed, which helps preserve the look of historic bungalows and Arcade-area buildings. We inspect each one first and tell you honestly if it's a good candidate.
Is rekeying better than replacing locks?
Not always, but frequently. Rekeying is a good fit when the lock is in good condition. If a lock is worn, damaged, or you want an upgrade in security, replacement may make more sense.
Can you help with vacation rental locks?
Yes. We can rekey traditional locks and reprogram keypad codes for rentals near the Arcade, the Ojai Valley Inn, and elsewhere in the valley. Call (323) 997-8867 to plan around your turnover schedule.
Can you key several locks alike?
In most cases, yes. We can often pin multiple compatible locks to a single key so you don't carry a ring of keys for one property. Mixed brands can limit this, so we check first.
Do you come to rural East End properties?
Yes. We are fully mobile and serve the Ojai Valley, including East End properties, ranches, and neighboring areas such as Meiners Oaks, Mira Monte, and Oak View.
Do you have a shop I can visit?
No. We're a fully mobile service with no storefront. We come to your door, 24/7, wherever you are in Ojai or the surrounding valley.
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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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