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Lock Installation in Pacoima, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides mobile lock installation in Pacoima, California, available 24/7. We fit new deadbolts, knobs, gate locks and commercial hardware on new doors or doors that never had a lock. Call (323) 997-8867 and we will come to your home, shop or yard.

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Installing a lock where none existed sounds simple, but in Pacoima the details matter. A small 1940s or 50s wood-frame home may have a door that has been patched, repainted and re-hung several times, behind a security screen or bar. A warehouse off San Fernando Road may have a steel man-door, a roll-up gate and a padlocked yard, each needing different hardware. The right installation starts with looking at the door, the frame and how people actually use the entry.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and David Shar and our technicians work entirely on a mobile basis. There is no storefront to visit. We bring tools, hardware and drilling equipment to your door, day or night, so a new door, a replaced door, or a newly added entry can be secured without you leaving the property.

Whether you are a homeowner adding a deadbolt, a landlord securing a converted unit, or a shop owner hardening a yard after a theft, we aim to explain your options plainly. We will tell you what the door can support, what a better lock would need, and what is not worth spending on, so you end up with a lock that suits the door in front of it.

How it works in Pacoima

  1. 1

    Tell us about the door

    Call (323) 997-8867 and describe the door: wood, hollow metal, steel, or a gate. Let us know if it is new, if it has security bars or a screen door in front, and whether you want keyed-alike locks. That helps us bring the right hardware.

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    Inspect the door and frame

    On site we check door thickness, material, condition of the jamb and strike area, and clearance behind any security bar. A lock is only as strong as the wood or metal holding it, so we note anything that needs reinforcement.

  3. 3

    Choose the hardware

    We go over deadbolt grades, handlesets, knobs, keypad or smart options, and for commercial doors, hardened padlocks and high-security cylinders. You pick the balance of security, convenience and budget.

  4. 4

    Prepare and install

    We drill the bore and edge holes with proper templates, mortise the latch and strike, and set the lock so the bolt throws fully into the frame. On older doors we take care to avoid splitting aged wood or cracked stucco-side trim.

  5. 5

    Reinforce where needed

    If the jamb is weak, we can fit a longer strike plate with long screws that reach the framing. On commercial man-doors we can address gaps and exposed hardware that make forcing easier.

  6. 6

    Test and hand over keys

    We cycle the lock repeatedly with the door open and closed, check alignment, and confirm that it works with any security screen. You receive all keys and a quick walkthrough on operation and care.

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What affects the price

  • The type of door: solid wood, hollow-core, hollow metal and steel each need different drilling methods and sometimes different tools.
  • The lock grade and style you select, from a basic deadbolt to a high-security cylinder, a keypad lock or a hardened padlock.
  • Whether the door needs new bores cut or already has prepared holes, and whether the jamb needs reinforcement or repair.
  • The number of locks and whether they must be keyed alike, which affects hardware and time on site.
  • Commercial complexity, such as roll-up gates, gate hasps, chain and padlock setups, or multiple man-doors on one property.
  • Time of day and the location of the job, since we are available around the clock and travel to you.

Why Pacoima chooses us

  • Fully mobile service: we do the work at your door, so there is no need to remove a door or bring it anywhere.
  • In business since 1987, with owner and lead tech David Shar guiding the standards our team follows.
  • Experience with older, modified doors, including those sitting behind security bars and screen doors common on mid-century homes.
  • Comfort with both residential and commercial hardware, from a single deadbolt to hardened padlocks and gate locks for yards.
  • Honest recommendations: if the door or frame is the weak point, we say so rather than sell a lock that cannot be properly supported.
  • Available 24/7, so a new door or a break-in repair does not have to stay unsecured overnight.

Lock Installation across Pacoima

Pacoima's housing and business mix shapes how we install locks. In Hansen Hills and the streets near Ritchie Valens Recreation Center & Park, many homes are modest 1940s and 50s wood-frame or stucco houses. Doors there have often been repainted and re-hung over decades, and many sit behind security bars or screen doors. We fit deadbolts so they clear the bars and still seat properly in the frame, typically in ZIP code 91331.

Along the Pacoima industrial corridor and San Fernando Road, the needs are different: roll-up doors, padlocked yard gates, steel man-doors and warehouse entries. After employee turnover or a theft, owners often want new locks and sturdier padlocks on the yard and building. Properties in ZIP codes 91333 and 91334 near Glenoaks Boulevard and Laurel Canyon Boulevard also include later infill and apartment buildings where landlords add or upgrade locks on new or converted doors.

We also serve businesses along the Van Nuys Boulevard 'Mural Mile' retail strip, residents near San Fernando Gardens, and shops and hangars near Whiteman Airport and Hubert H. Humphrey Memorial Park. With I-5 close by, we reach most of Pacoima easily. Call (323) 997-8867 any hour.

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Lock Installation in Pacoima — FAQs

Can you install a deadbolt behind my existing security bars or screen door?
Usually yes. We check the clearance for your hand, the key and the bolt before drilling, and position the lock so everything operates cleanly. Call (323) 997-8867 and describe the setup.
Do you install locks on doors that never had one?
Yes. We cut the bore and edge holes, mortise the latch and strike, and make sure the door and frame can support the hardware. This is common with new doors, additions and converted rooms.
My house is a small 1940s wood-frame home. Is the door strong enough for a deadbolt?
Often yes, but older doors and jambs can be worn or thin. We inspect it first, and may suggest a reinforced strike plate with longer screws so the deadbolt actually adds security.
Can you lock down a warehouse or auto shop off San Fernando Road?
Yes. We install man-door locks, gate locks, hasps and hardened padlocks, and can address roll-up door security. Call (323) 997-8867 to talk through your property.
Can all my locks use the same key?
In most cases, yes. We can install keyed-alike locks so one key works for several doors, which is handy for homes and businesses with multiple entries.
Are you open at night and on weekends?
Yes, we are available 24/7 and fully mobile. If a door has been damaged or a new entry needs securing right away, call (323) 997-8867.
Do you have a shop in Pacoima I can visit?
No. Crenshaw Lock Company is mobile only. We bring the tools and hardware to your location anywhere in Pacoima.
How is the price of a lock installation determined?
It depends on the door type, lock grade, number of locks, any reinforcement or repair needed, and the complexity of the property. We explain the factors 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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