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Lock Rekeying in Palos Verdes Estates, CA

Crenshaw Lock Company provides mobile lock rekeying in Palos Verdes Estates, available 24/7. We come to your home, rekey your existing locks so old keys no longer work, and preserve original hardware wherever possible. Call (323) 997-8867 to schedule rekeying after a move, sale, or lost key.

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Rekeying changes the inside of a lock so that a new key operates it and every previous key becomes useless. The lock itself stays on the door. In Palos Verdes Estates, where so many homes were built in the 1920s and 1930s and carry hardware that is part of the architecture, that matters a great deal. Replacing a heavy period mortise lock or a hand-forged gate latch can change the character of a front entry. Rekeying lets you gain the security of a fresh set of keys without losing the original hardware.

People usually call us at a few predictable moments: right after close of escrow, after a tenant or house cleaner or contractor has moved on, after a key has gone missing, or when a family member leaves and keys are unaccounted for. You rarely know how many copies of a key to an older home are floating around, and rekeying is the clean way to reset that count to the keys in your hand.

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, so the work happens at your door, at a time that suits you, day or night.

How it works in Palos Verdes Estates

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    Tell us what you have

    When you call (323) 997-8867, describe the doors and hardware: front entry, side doors, garage entry, gates, courtyard doors, and any outbuildings. Mention if locks are original mortise sets, newer deadbolts, or something unusual like a warded interior lock. That helps us bring the right pins, cylinders, and tools.

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    Inspect each lock on site

    We look at every lock to confirm it can be rekeyed and that it operates smoothly. Older locks sometimes have worn parts, and homes near the coast can have corrosion. We tell you honestly if a lock is a good rekey candidate or if a repair is needed first.

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    Rekey to a new key pattern

    We take the cylinder apart, replace the internal pins or components, and match them to a new key. For multiple doors, we can usually set them to the same key so you carry one key instead of a ring of them. If some doors need separate keys, such as a guest house or pool entry, we can plan for that.

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    Preserve historic hardware

    On period mortise locks and decorative plates, we work to keep the original face hardware and finish in place. The goal is that the door looks the same and the lock feels the same, but it only responds to your new keys.

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    Test and hand over keys

    We test each lock with the new key several times, confirm the old keys no longer operate, and cut as many working copies as you need. Before we leave, we point out anything worth watching, like a sticky bolt or a loose strike plate.

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What affects the price

  • The number of locks and cylinders being rekeyed, including side doors, garage entries, and gates.
  • Whether you want every lock keyed alike or certain doors on separate keys.
  • The type and age of the hardware, since original mortise locks take more time than a standard modern deadbolt.
  • Condition of the locks, such as corrosion from salt air or worn internal parts that need attention.
  • How many working copies of the new keys you need.
  • Time of day, since we are available 24/7 and after-hours calls can affect the quote.

Why Palos Verdes Estates chooses us

  • Fully mobile service. We come to your home in Palos Verdes Estates, and there is no shop visit or drop-off.
  • Experience with older hardware. We have worked on vintage mortise and warded locks since 1987, and we favor preserving them over replacing them.
  • Available 24/7, including evenings and weekends, which helps when a sale closes late or a key goes missing at night.
  • Owner-led. David Shar leads the work, so the person who understands your lock is accountable for the result.
  • Honest recommendations. If a lock is too worn or corroded to rekey well, we say so and explain your options rather than upselling.
  • Whole-property thinking. We ask about gates, courtyards, and secondary doors so no entry is forgotten.

Lock Rekeying across Palos Verdes Estates

Palos Verdes Estates is unlike most places we work. The Olmsted Brothers plan, the architectural review, and the Spanish Colonial Revival and Mediterranean homes mean many front doors are heavy solid wood with original hardware from the 1920s and 1930s. In Malaga Cove, near Malaga Cove Plaza, a common request is rekeying original mortise locks right after a home changes hands, so the new owners control access while the historic hardware keeps working.

The terrain adds its own challenges. Ocean-bluff and hillside homes in Lunada Bay, out toward Bluff Cove and the Palos Verdes Estates Shoreline Preserve, deal with salt air that can stiffen or seize deadbolts. When we rekey there, we check how freely the bolt moves, because a lock that is already binding may need to be serviced or replaced. In Valmonte and Montemalaga, we often see interior doors with vintage skeleton-key or warded locks that need special handling.

We serve homes across ZIP code 90274, from the streets off Palos Verdes Drive North, Palos Verdes Drive West, and Palos Verdes Drive East to properties near Hawthorne Boulevard and Granvia Altamira. Many properties have gated courtyards, long private driveways, and several entry points, so we walk the whole property and make sure each door and gate is accounted for. To schedule, call (323) 997-8867.

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Lock Rekeying in Palos Verdes Estates — FAQs

What is the difference between rekeying and changing locks in Palos Verdes Estates?
Rekeying changes the internal components so a new key works and old keys do not, while the lock stays on the door. Changing locks replaces the hardware itself. For homes with original period hardware, rekeying is usually the better choice because it keeps the look of the door.
Can you rekey original 1920s mortise locks?
In many cases, yes. We inspect the lock first to confirm it is in good enough condition. If the mortise lock has a rekeyable cylinder, we can set it to a new key while leaving the original faceplate and handle in place. Call (323) 997-8867 to discuss your hardware.
Should I rekey after buying a home?
It is a smart step. You cannot know who has copies of the existing keys, including previous owners, agents, contractors, and neighbors. Rekeying after close of escrow resets that, and we can work around your move-in schedule.
Can all my doors be keyed to one key?
Usually, yes, as long as the locks are compatible. We can set the front door, side doors, and garage entry to the same key. If you want certain areas separate, like a guest house, we can plan that as well.
What if my deadbolt is stuck from salt air?
A deadbolt that will not retract may be corroded and not suitable for rekeying. We can assess it, free it up if possible, or extract and replace it. Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us what the lock is doing.
Do you work on skeleton-key or warded interior locks?
We can help with many vintage interior locks, including lockouts on non-standard warded locks. Whether rekeying is possible depends on the design, so we look at the lock and give you honest options.
Do you come to me, or do I visit a shop?
We are fully mobile, so we come to you in Palos Verdes Estates. We do not have a storefront. Everything is done at your home.
Are you available at night or on weekends?
Yes, we operate 24/7. If you need locks rekeyed after hours, call (323) 997-8867 and we will talk through what you need.
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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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