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Crenshaw Lock

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Emergency Locksmith in Oxnard, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides 24/7 emergency locksmith service in Oxnard, California, for home, car and business lockouts, broken keys and failed locks. We are fully mobile and dispatch day or night to wherever you are stranded. Call (323) 997-8867 to reach us now.

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A lockout never picks a convenient hour. In Oxnard it might be a late return from Channel Islands Harbor, a seized deadbolt on a beach cottage after a foggy winter, or a warehouse padlock that will not release before a morning shift. Crenshaw Lock Company has handled urgent lock problems across Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and our emergency dispatch is built for exactly these moments.

We are a fully mobile operation. There is no storefront to visit; the locksmith comes to you with tools, hardware and key-cutting capability in the vehicle. That matters in a city as spread out as Oxnard, where a call can come from the sand-side streets of Oxnard Shores, an apartment near La Colonia, or a newer home in RiverPark. Whatever the address, the goal is the same: get you in or secured with as little damage as possible.

Our owner and lead technician, David Shar, has spent decades learning how locks fail and how to open them without wrecking the door. We try non-destructive entry first, explain what we find, and only recommend replacement when a lock is truly worn, corroded, broken or compromised. You decide before work proceeds.

How it works in Oxnard

  1. 1

    Call and describe the situation

    Phone (323) 997-8867 any hour. Tell us where you are, whether it is a home, vehicle or business, and what the lock is doing: locked out, key snapped, deadbolt frozen, or door damaged after a break-in attempt. That helps us bring the right tools and hardware.

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    Dispatch to your location

    Because we are fully mobile and available around the clock, we send a technician to your address in Oxnard. We will not make arrival-time promises we cannot control, but we will keep you informed about your job as we head out.

  3. 3

    Verify who you are

    Before opening anything we ask for reasonable proof that you live in, own or are authorized to access the property or vehicle. It protects you and your neighbors, and it is standard practice for honest locksmiths.

  4. 4

    Assess and open the lock

    We start with the least destructive method that works. On coastal properties, salt corrosion can make a lock fight back, so we assess the cylinder, latch and hinges before forcing anything that could damage the door or frame.

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    Repair, rekey or replace

    Once you are in, we explain your options: a repair, a rekey so lost keys no longer work, or full replacement of a worn or corroded deadbolt. If the door cannot be secured properly, we help make it safe before we leave.

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    Test and confirm

    We operate every lock and key several times, check the strike and alignment, and hand over working keys. You leave with a door that locks properly, not a temporary fix you have to worry about overnight.

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What affects the price

  • Time of day and urgency: late-night, weekend and holiday emergency calls involve different scheduling demands than a daytime appointment.
  • Type of lock and hardware: standard residential deadbolts, high-security cylinders, commercial hardware and automotive locks each require different tools and skill.
  • Condition of the lock: salt-corroded or seized hardware near Oxnard Shores and Hollywood Beach may take longer to open and more often needs replacement.
  • Repair versus replacement: rekeying, repairing a latch, or installing a new deadbolt or hinges changes the parts and labor involved.
  • Number of locks and doors: securing one front door differs from rekeying an entire multifamily unit or a warehouse with several entries.
  • Location and access: where in Oxnard and Ventura County we travel, and how easy the lock is to reach, can affect the service call.

Why Oxnard chooses us

  • Serving Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, with owner David Shar personally leading the work.
  • Fully mobile and 24/7, so help comes to your door instead of asking you to find a shop.
  • Non-destructive entry first, which protects your door, frame and finish whenever possible.
  • Familiarity with coastal wear: we know how salt air attacks deadbolts, hinges and keyways, and we bring suitable replacement hardware.
  • Experience across residential, rental, automotive and commercial work, from beach cottages to packing-house padlocks.
  • Clear explanation of options before work begins, with no pressure to replace what can be reasonably repaired.

Emergency Locksmith across Oxnard

Oxnard is the largest city in Ventura County, and its housing varies block to block. In Oxnard Shores, Hollywood Beach and along Silver Strand Beach, 1950s to 1970s beach cottages sit beside newer multi-story coastal homes. Years of salt air can seize deadbolts, pit hinges and clog keyways, so a simple lockout there sometimes turns into a corroded-lock replacement. We carry hardware for that and can usually tell on arrival whether a lock can be freed or has reached the end of its life.

Inland, RiverPark and the area near The Collection at RiverPark have newer mixed-use buildings and modern homes with different hardware, while La Colonia and the older neighborhoods near Heritage Square and the Carnegie Art Museum include bungalows and dense rental housing. Between tenants, rekeying is a common need, and we can handle emergency changes when a landlord needs a unit secured quickly. Calls from ZIP codes 93030, 93033, 93035 and 93036 all reach the same 24/7 dispatch at (323) 997-8867.

We also serve the working side of Oxnard: agricultural packing houses, warehouses, aluminum-storefront retail and harbor businesses near Channel Islands Harbor. Heavy-duty padlocks, master-key systems and storefront locks need a different approach than a house door. Whether you are off US-101, along Oxnard Blvd, Rice Ave, Rose Ave, Victoria Ave or Wooley Rd, we come to you.

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Emergency Locksmith in Oxnard — FAQs

Do you really work 24/7 in Oxnard?
Yes. Our emergency line at (323) 997-8867 is answered day and night, including weekends and holidays, and we dispatch a mobile technician to Oxnard addresses.
Do you have a shop I can go to?
No. Crenshaw Lock Company is fully mobile with no storefront. Our technician brings the tools and hardware to your home, vehicle or business.
Can you open my door without damaging it?
Usually, yes. We try non-destructive methods first. Badly corroded or damaged locks, which can happen near the coast, sometimes limit the options, and we will tell you before proceeding.
Why do beach-area deadbolts fail so often?
Salt air corrodes metal parts, so deadbolts, hinges and keyways in Oxnard Shores, Hollywood Beach and Silver Strand can seize or wear quickly. Replacing them with suitable hardware helps prevent repeat lockouts.
Can you rekey a rental between tenants?
Yes. Rekeying makes old keys stop working without replacing every lock. It is common for multifamily buildings in downtown Oxnard and La Colonia. Call (323) 997-8867 to discuss your units.
Do you help businesses and agricultural sites?
Yes. We handle commercial lockouts, master-keying, storefront locks and heavy-duty padlock replacement for warehouses, packing houses and harbor businesses.
How much will an emergency call cost?
It depends on the time of day, the lock type, its condition, and whether you need repair, rekeying or replacement. Call (323) 997-8867 and describe the problem so we can explain what affects your job.
What do you need from me before opening a lock?
We ask for reasonable proof that you live at, own or are authorized to access the property or vehicle. It protects you and is a normal part of responsible locksmith work.
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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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