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Lock Replacement in Pacoima, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides mobile lock replacement in Pacoima, California, available 24/7. We come to your home, shop or yard and swap worn, damaged or outdated locks for new hardware matched to your door and security needs. Call (323) 997-8867 to talk through your situation.

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  • Available 24/7
  • Price quoted before we start
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Locks in Pacoima work hard. Many homes here date to the 1940s and 1950s, and their original hardware has often been turned thousands of times, painted over, loosened by settling wood frames, or patched together over the decades. On top of that, the area has a big industrial and commercial base along San Fernando Road, where gates, roll-up doors and warehouse man-doors take daily abuse. When a lock sticks, spins, or no longer feels trustworthy, replacing it is usually smarter than repairing it again.

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, which means there is no storefront to visit. We bring the tools and a range of hardware to you, look at the door you actually have, and help you pick a replacement that fits it, whether that is a single deadbolt, a full set of matching locks, or hardened padlocks for a yard gate.

Lock replacement is different from rekeying. Rekeying changes the internal pins so old keys stop working while keeping the same lock body. Replacement installs new hardware entirely, which makes sense when the lock is damaged, outdated, poorly rated, or simply does not suit the door anymore. We will tell you honestly which one your situation calls for, and sometimes rekeying is the better and simpler answer.

How it works in Pacoima

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    Call and describe the door

    Reach us at (323) 997-8867 any hour. Tell us what kind of door it is, what the lock is doing, and whether this is a house, apartment, shop or yard gate. Photos of the existing hardware help us bring the right replacements.

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    Inspect the lock, door and frame

    On site, we check the lock, the bore holes, the strike plate and the frame. On older wood-frame homes, we often find loose screws, worn strike areas or cracked wood that would weaken even a brand-new lock, so we look at all of it.

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    Choose the right hardware

    We go over options with you: grade of deadbolt, handleset or knob style, smart or keyed entry, and for commercial use, hardened or boron padlocks and high-security cylinders. If security bars or screen doors are in the way, we plan around them.

  4. 4

    Remove the old lock and install the new one

    We take out the old hardware and fit the new lock cleanly. We reinforce the strike plate and use longer screws where the frame allows, so the lock is only as strong as the door around it.

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    Test, key and hand over

    We operate the lock repeatedly with the door open and closed, check alignment, and make sure every key works smoothly. We can key several locks alike so you carry one key for the house, or keep them separate if you prefer.

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What affects the price

  • The type and grade of lock you choose, from a basic knob to a graded deadbolt or high-security cylinder
  • How many locks are being replaced and whether they should be keyed alike
  • Door and frame condition, including any repair needed for worn bores, cracked wood or misaligned strike plates
  • Commercial needs such as hardened padlocks, roll-up door hardware or warehouse man-door locks
  • Complications such as security bars, gates or screen doors that must be worked around
  • Time of day and urgency, since we are available around the clock for after-hours calls

Why Pacoima chooses us

  • Fully mobile service: we come to your Pacoima address, and there is no storefront to drive to
  • In business since 1987, with owner David Shar leading the work
  • Comfortable with both older 1940s-50s residential doors and commercial yard gates and man-doors
  • We tell you when rekeying or a small repair will do, rather than pushing a full replacement
  • Available 24/7, including nights and weekends, for failed locks and post-break-in situations
  • We can handle related needs on the same visit, such as van keys or transponder programming for tradespeople

Lock Replacement across Pacoima

Pacoima's housing tells a story. Small stucco and wood-frame homes from the 1940s and 50s fill the blocks around Ritchie Valens Recreation Center & Park and up into Hansen Hills, and many have layered protection: a security screen door, window bars, and an old lockset behind them. When we replace a lock there, we often add a graded deadbolt behind existing bars and make sure the strike is anchored into solid framing, which matters more than the brand name on the box. Residents near 91331 and 91334 frequently call after an old lock finally wears out or a key breaks off.

Along Van Nuys Boulevard and its Mural Mile, small retail businesses need dependable storefront and back-door hardware, while the industrial corridor along San Fernando Road is full of auto-repair shops, warehouses and yards. After employee turnover or a theft, an owner may want the man-door replaced, the roll-up gate secured and hardened boron padlocks fitted. Areas around 91333 near Whiteman Airport and Glenoaks Boulevard see a similar mix of work.

We also serve apartment residents and managers around San Fernando Gardens and the surrounding multifamily blocks, where replacing a lock after a tenant change is common. Whether you live near Hubert H. Humphrey Memorial Park or run a shop near I-5, call (323) 997-8867 and we will come to you.

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Lock Replacement in Pacoima — FAQs

What is the difference between lock replacement and rekeying?
Rekeying changes the internal pins of your existing lock so old keys no longer work. Replacement installs new hardware. If your lock is in good shape, rekeying may be enough. If it is worn, damaged or low quality, replacement is the better choice. Call (323) 997-8867 and we will help you decide.
Can you replace locks on an older Pacoima home with security bars?
Yes. Many 1940s and 50s homes here have security screens or bars over the door. We work around them and can add a graded deadbolt behind the existing bars, reinforcing the strike and frame as needed.
Do you replace locks at night or on weekends?
Yes, we are available 24/7 and fully mobile. If a lock fails or a door is damaged in a break-in, call (323) 997-8867 at any hour.
Can you replace padlocks and gate hardware for my shop or yard?
Yes. We fit hardened and boron padlocks, and we service roll-up gates and warehouse man-doors, which is common for businesses along San Fernando Road and the industrial corridor.
Will the new locks work with my existing keys?
We can key new locks alike so one key opens several doors, or key them separately. If you want to keep an existing key system, tell us beforehand and we will see what is compatible.
How do I know what grade of deadbolt I need?
It depends on the door, the frame and your priorities. We explain the options on site and recommend hardware suited to your door, and we point out frame weaknesses that a better lock alone will not fix.
Do you have a shop I can visit?
No. We are mobile only. We come to your home, business or yard anywhere in Pacoima, including the 91331, 91333 and 91334 ZIP codes.
Can you handle van keys or ignition work on the same visit?
We do commercial vehicle key duplication, transponder programming and ignition repair for contractors and vendors. Mention it when you call (323) 997-8867 so we can plan the visit.
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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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