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High Security Locks in Panorama City, California

Crenshaw Lock Company installs pick-, bump- and drill-resistant high security locks and keys in Panorama City, California. We are a 24/7, fully mobile locksmith and come to your home, apartment building or storefront. For a consultation or an urgent upgrade, call (323) 997-8867.

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A high security lock is not just a more expensive deadbolt. It is built to resist the specific ways locks are defeated: picking, bump keys, drilling, and in some cases forced pulling or snapping of the cylinder. The key is usually restricted too, so copies cannot be made at a hardware-store kiosk without authorization. In Panorama City, where homes, rental buildings and busy retail all sit close together, that control over who holds a key matters as much as the hardware.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and David Shar leads the work. We are fully mobile, so there is no storefront to visit. We bring the hardware and tools to your door, look at the door, frame and strike, and recommend what makes sense instead of selling the most elaborate option.

The right choice depends on what you are protecting. A single-family tract home with a worn deadbolt has different needs than a landlord managing many units, or a shop owner who has already dealt with a forced-entry attempt. This page explains how we approach high security installs here, what affects the cost, and what to ask before you commit.

How it works in Panorama City

  1. 1

    Talk through the problem

    Call (323) 997-8867 any hour. We ask what you are protecting, whether there has been a break-in attempt, how many doors are involved, and who needs keys. That shapes which cylinder and key system fits.

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    Inspect the door, frame and strike

    A strong cylinder in a weak door only moves the weak point. On site we check the door material, the frame, the strike plate and the screws. Older tract-home doors and storefront frames often need reinforcement alongside the lock.

  3. 3

    Choose the lock and key control level

    We explain the options in plain terms: pick-resistant pin designs, bump-resistant features, drill-resistant hardened inserts, and restricted keyways. You decide whether you need basic restricted keys or tighter control over duplication.

  4. 4

    Install and fit the hardware

    We install the new cylinders or deadbolts, set the strike with long screws where appropriate, and confirm the bolt throws smoothly into the frame. We work to avoid unnecessary damage to your door.

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    Test, hand over keys and document

    We test every lock and key, show you how restricted key duplication works, and note which doors are on which key. For multi-unit or business jobs, we can keep the keying plan organized so future changes are simpler.

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What affects the price

  • The lock grade and brand: higher levels of drill, pick and bump resistance use more costly components.
  • Key control level: restricted keyways with controlled duplication cost more than standard keys.
  • Number of doors or units, and whether they should share a master key system or each stay separate.
  • Condition of the door and frame: reinforcement, strike upgrades or repairs add parts and labor.
  • Door type: residential wood, metal apartment doors and commercial storefront glass doors each need different hardware.
  • Timing and location of the visit, including after-hours or urgent calls.

Why Panorama City chooses us

  • Fully mobile service, so the work happens at your door and there is no shop trip or storefront wait.
  • Open 24/7, which helps when a break-in attempt leaves you needing a secure door right away.
  • Serving the region since 1987 under owner and lead tech David Shar, with long experience on older doors and mixed building types.
  • We assess the door and frame first instead of selling hardware that your door cannot support.
  • We explain the real limits of each lock type and do not promise that any lock is unbeatable.
  • Experience with multi-unit and commercial keying, so apartment managers and shop owners get an organized key plan.

High Security Locks across Panorama City

Panorama City was laid out beginning in 1948 by Fritz B. Burns and Henry J. Kaiser as the San Fernando Valley's first large planned postwar community. The small Kaiser-era tract homes at its core, many with entry hardware that has aged for decades, are now surrounded by dense mid-century and newer apartment and courtyard buildings. For an original home in 91402, upgrading to a high security deadbolt, with a properly reinforced strike, is one of the most practical improvements you can make.

Near the Panorama Mall district, a high share of renters means keys change hands often. Property managers there use restricted-key cylinders so a departed tenant cannot simply copy a key, and we can pair that with unit rekeys and gate or cluster-mailbox lock work in the same visit. Along the Van Nuys Boulevard corridor and at The Plant, the former General Motors Van Nuys plant site, storefronts face a different risk. After an attempted forced entry, a drill-resistant cylinder and a reinforced frame are often the sensible response.

We travel Van Nuys Boulevard, Roscoe Boulevard, Woodman Avenue and Nordhoff Street regularly, and serve homes, offices and businesses near Kaiser Permanente Panorama City Medical Center and Mission Community Hospital. If you are in 91402 and want to talk it over, call (323) 997-8867 at any hour.

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High Security Locks in Panorama City — FAQs

What makes a lock high security?
It resists common attacks such as picking, bumping and drilling, and usually uses a restricted key that is harder to copy. The details vary by product, so we explain what each option actually protects against.
Will a high security lock make my Panorama City home burglar-proof?
No lock is unbeatable. A good cylinder raises the effort needed and closes off common methods, but the door, frame and strike matter too. We check those and strengthen them as part of the job.
Can you upgrade the deadbolt on an original 1948 tract home?
Yes. Older doors vary, so we inspect the door and frame first. Often we can install a high security deadbolt with a reinforced strike without replacing the door. Call (323) 997-8867 to discuss yours.
I manage apartments near Panorama Mall. Can you handle many units?
Yes. We can rekey units, set up restricted keys or a master key plan, and replace cluster-mailbox locks in one visit. Tell us the number of doors when you call so we plan the right hardware.
Our storefront had an attempted break-in. What should we do?
Make sure the door can be secured, then call (323) 997-8867. We can repair the lock, rekey it, and discuss a drill-resistant cylinder and a stronger frame or strike if needed.
Can anyone copy a restricted high security key?
Restricted keys are intended to be duplicated only with authorization, which is the point. We explain how copies are ordered and who can request them for your system.
Do you offer emergency service for high security installs?
We are available 24/7 and fully mobile. If your lock is damaged or you need a door secured urgently, call (323) 997-8867 and we will discuss what can be done.
How much does a high security lock cost?
It depends on the lock grade, key control level, number of doors, and the condition of the door and frame. We go over these factors on the phone and confirm the details on site before work starts.
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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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