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Emergency Locksmith in Pacoima, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides 24/7 emergency locksmith service in Pacoima, California. Our fully mobile technicians come to you for home, business and vehicle lockouts and urgent lock failures, day or night. Call (323) 997-8867 and describe what happened, and we will dispatch right away.

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A lockout or a broken lock never picks a convenient hour. In Pacoima it might be a front door that swelled shut behind a security screen, a warehouse gate someone walked away from with the key, or a work van that will not turn over because the transponder key quit. Crenshaw Lock Company has been serving Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and emergency dispatch is the core of what we do.

We are fully mobile. There is no storefront to visit and nothing to drive to; a technician comes to your door, gate or vehicle with the tools and hardware to solve the problem on the spot where possible. Owner and lead technician David Shar built the company on that model, and it suits Pacoima well, where homes, shops and yards are spread along San Fernando Road, Van Nuys Boulevard and Glenoaks Boulevard.

Emergency work here tends to fall into three groups: older homes layered with bars, gates and screen doors, industrial and commercial properties with roll-up doors and padlocked yards, and work vehicles that people depend on to earn a living. We approach each differently, and we try to leave you secure, not just back inside.

How it works in Pacoima

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    Call and describe the situation

    Phone (323) 997-8867 any hour. Tell us whether it is a house, business or vehicle, what kind of lock is involved, and whether anyone or anything is at risk, such as a child, pet or running engine. That helps us bring the right tools.

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    Dispatch to your location

    A mobile technician is sent to your address in Pacoima. Because we are 24/7 and travel to you, there is no shop visit. We will confirm the location and keep you updated on the way.

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    Verify who you are

    Before opening a home, business or vehicle, we ask for reasonable proof that you live there, own the vehicle or are authorized to access the property. It protects you and your neighbors.

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    Gain entry with the least damage

    We start with non-destructive methods such as picking, bypass or shimming. On homes with security bars and screen doors, we work through the layers methodically. Drilling is a last resort, used only when a lock is damaged or high-security hardware leaves no other option.

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    Repair, rekey or replace

    Once you are in, we check the lock. If it is worn, broken or compromised by a lost key, we can rekey it, replace it, or upgrade it, for example adding a graded deadbolt or fitting a hardened padlock on a yard gate.

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    Test and hand over

    We test every lock and key several times, explain what we found, and make sure you are secure before we leave. You get the final scope and cost explained before work is finalized.

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What affects the price

  • The type of lock: a standard residential knob differs from a high-security deadbolt, a roll-up door lock or a transponder ignition.
  • Whether entry is non-destructive or the lock must be drilled or replaced, which changes both labor and parts.
  • The time of day and how urgent the call is, since overnight and holiday dispatch involves different demands on a mobile service.
  • Your location within the service area and the access conditions, such as gated yards, multiple security layers or locked outer doors.
  • Whether you need only entry, or also rekeying, new hardware, key duplication or transponder programming.
  • The grade and quantity of hardware requested, such as boron padlocks for several gates or graded deadbolts for multiple doors.

Why Pacoima chooses us

  • Fully mobile, 24/7: we come to your home, shop or vehicle at any hour, with no storefront detour.
  • Operating since 1987 under owner and lead technician David Shar, so we have seen older locks and layered security setups like those common in Pacoima.
  • Comfortable with commercial work: roll-up doors, warehouse man-doors, padlocked yard gates and hardened hardware for industrial properties.
  • Vehicle key and ignition capability for work vans and trucks, which matters to contractors and vendors who cannot afford downtime.
  • Non-destructive entry first, and an honest explanation before we replace anything, so you are not sold hardware you do not need.
  • We treat the emergency as the start, not the end: after getting you in, we can advise on upgrades that fit your property and budget.

Emergency Locksmith across Pacoima

Pacoima covers ZIP codes 91331, 91333 and 91334, and its housing and businesses give locksmith calls a distinct character. Many homes near Ritchie Valens Recreation Center & Park and in Hansen Hills are modest 1940s and 1950s wood-frame and stucco houses. Over the decades they have picked up security bars, gates and screen doors, so a lockout can mean getting through several layers. A common call is a homeowner locked out near the park who also wants a graded deadbolt added behind the existing bars.

Along San Fernando Road and through the Pacoima industrial corridor, the needs are different: auto-repair shops, warehouses and yards with roll-up doors, man-doors and padlocked gates. After employee turnover or a theft, owners often need the gate and man-door rekeyed and hardened boron padlocks fitted. We also handle work vehicles, from key duplication and transponder programming to ignition repair for contractors and vendors based in the area.

We also serve the Van Nuys Boulevard 'Mural Mile' retail stretch, San Fernando Gardens and the streets near Whiteman Airport and Hubert H. Humphrey Memorial Park, with quick access via I-5, Glenoaks Boulevard and Laurel Canyon Boulevard. Wherever you are in Pacoima, call (323) 997-8867 and we will come to you.

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Emergency Locksmith in Pacoima — FAQs

Do you offer emergency locksmith service in Pacoima at night?
Yes. We are available 24/7, including nights, weekends and holidays. Call (323) 997-8867 and we will dispatch a mobile technician to your Pacoima address.
Do I need to come to your shop?
No. Crenshaw Lock Company is fully mobile and has no storefront. Our technicians come to your home, business or vehicle.
Can you get me in through security bars and screen doors?
Usually yes. Many older Pacoima homes have layered bars and gates. We work through each layer carefully, and if a bar lock or gate lock is part of the problem, we can repair or replace it.
Can you rekey my warehouse or auto shop after an employee leaves?
Yes. We rekey roll-up doors, man-doors and gates and can fit hardened boron padlocks for yards. Call (323) 997-8867 to describe the setup so we bring suitable hardware.
Can you make or program keys for a work van?
Yes. We handle key duplication, transponder programming and ignition repair for commercial vans and trucks. Have the vehicle and proof of ownership or authorization available.
Will you damage my lock to get me in?
We try non-destructive entry first. Drilling is only used when a lock is already damaged or the hardware leaves no practical alternative, and we explain this before we do it.
What determines the cost of an emergency call?
Cost depends on the lock type, the method of entry, time of day, location and access conditions, and whether you need rekeying or new hardware. We explain the scope before finalizing work, and you can ask when you call (323) 997-8867.
Do you serve all Pacoima ZIP codes?
Yes, we serve 91331, 91333 and 91334, along with surrounding areas of Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County.
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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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