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Lock Installation in Panorama City, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides professional lock installation in Panorama City, California, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our fully mobile technicians come to your home, apartment building or storefront and fit new locks on new doors or doors that never had one. Call (323) 997-8867.

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  • Price quoted before we start
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Installing a lock sounds simple until the door in front of you is not the one the hardware was designed for. In Panorama City the doors vary a lot: original wood doors on small postwar tract homes, hollow-core and metal doors in apartment and courtyard buildings, and aluminum storefront doors in retail strips. Each one calls for different bores, backsets, strikes and reinforcement, and a lock that is fitted badly can be less secure than the one it replaced.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner and lead technician David Shar built the business around doing this kind of work properly. We are fully mobile, so there is no shop to drive to. We bring hardware and tools to the door, look at what is actually there, and install deadbolts, knob and lever sets, gate locks, mailbox locks and storefront hardware on site.

This page covers new installations: a door that has no lock yet, a new door you just hung, an added deadbolt on a door that only has a knob, or an upgrade you want done right the first time. If you are locked out or a lock has failed, we handle that too, but here we focus on putting new security where it was missing.

How it works in Panorama City

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    Tell us about the door

    When you call (323) 997-8867, describe the door: wood, metal, or glass, whether it is an entry, a patio or a storefront, and what hardware you want. Photos help but are not required. We are available around the clock, so you can call at night or on weekends.

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    On-site assessment

    The technician comes to you and inspects the door, frame and jamb. We check thickness, condition, and whether the frame can hold a deadbolt strike securely. An old tract home door or a thin apartment door may need reinforcement, and we say so plainly before starting.

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    Choose hardware that fits

    We go over options suited to the door and how it is used: single-cylinder or double-cylinder deadbolts, lever handles, keypad or smart-ready locks, or commercial-grade storefront hardware. You approve the choice and the quoted work before we drill anything.

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    Careful installation

    We bore or prepare the door to the right dimensions, set the latch and strike, and mortise or reinforce the frame where needed. The aim is clean, square work so the bolt throws smoothly and the door closes without forcing.

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    Testing and keys

    We operate the lock repeatedly with the door open and closed, check alignment, and confirm every key works. For multi-unit work we can keep keying consistent or set it up for master key systems.

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    Walkthrough and handoff

    Before leaving, we show you how the hardware works, hand over all keys, and mention any related weak points we noticed, such as a short strike screw or a loose frame, so you can decide whether to address them.

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What affects the price

  • The type of lock: a basic deadbolt, a high-security cylinder, a keypad or smart lock, and commercial storefront hardware all differ in cost.
  • Door material and condition: solid wood, hollow-core, metal and aluminum glass doors need different prep, and damaged doors may need repair first.
  • Frame reinforcement: older frames, such as those on 1948 tract homes, may need strike plates or jamb reinforcement for the new lock to be effective.
  • Quantity of locks: several units or doors in one visit, as in an apartment building, change the scope and how work is planned.
  • Keying requirements: keyed-alike sets or master key systems involve extra planning and parts compared with a single standard key.
  • Time of service: after-hours and weekend calls are handled 24/7, and the circumstances of the visit can affect the final quote.

Why Panorama City chooses us

  • Fully mobile: we do the work at your door, with no storefront to visit and no need to move a door or tenant's hardware anywhere.
  • In business since 1987, with owner David Shar directly involved in the work and standards.
  • Available 24/7, so a door that has to be secured tonight, such as a new tenant move-in or a business after a break-in, does not have to wait.
  • Experience with multi-unit properties: consistent keying, several doors in one visit, and clear records of what was installed.
  • We assess the door and frame first and tell you honestly if reinforcement is needed rather than just bolting hardware onto a weak door.
  • We quote the work before we start and explain the factors behind it, with no vague promises.

Lock Installation across Panorama City

Panorama City has a distinctive building mix. It began in 1948 as a planned postwar community developed by Fritz B. Burns and Henry J. Kaiser, often cited as the San Fernando Valley's first large planned neighborhood. The small Kaiser-era tract homes at its core are still here, many with original doors and aged entry hardware that benefit from a proper deadbolt installed with a reinforced strike. Around them, dense mid-century and later apartment and courtyard buildings fill in much of the area, and renters and managers often need locks added or upgraded on doors, gates and mailboxes.

Near the Panorama Mall district, we see apartment properties where managers need new hardware on several doors, security gates or cluster mailboxes in a single visit. Along the Van Nuys Boulevard corridor and at The Plant, the former General Motors Van Nuys plant site now home to a shopping center, retail storefronts have their own needs: commercial-grade locks for aluminum and glass doors, back-door hardware and added security after an attempted break-in. Residents and staff connected to Kaiser Permanente Panorama City Medical Center and Mission Community Hospital also call us for after-hours help, and we are on call 24/7.

We serve 91402 and the surrounding streets, reaching customers along Van Nuys Boulevard, Roscoe Boulevard, Woodman Avenue and Nordhoff Street. Whether it is a single deadbolt on a tract home or a lot of work at an apartment complex, call (323) 997-8867 and we will come to you.

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Lock Installation in Panorama City — FAQs

Do you install locks at night or on weekends in Panorama City?
Yes. Crenshaw Lock Company is available 24/7 and fully mobile. Call (323) 997-8867 at any hour and we will talk through the job and come to your location.
Can you add a deadbolt to an older 1948 tract home door?
Usually, yes. Original doors and frames in Kaiser-era homes can often take a deadbolt, but the technician checks door thickness and frame condition first. Reinforcing the strike area is often recommended so the new lock actually holds up.
I manage an apartment building near Panorama Mall. Can you handle several doors in one visit?
Yes. We can install or replace locks on multiple units, keep keying consistent or set up master keying, and also work on gate and cluster mailbox locks. Call (323) 997-8867 to describe the scope.
What kind of lock should I use on a retail storefront on Van Nuys Boulevard?
Storefront doors, especially aluminum and glass, usually need commercial-grade hardware designed for narrow stiles and heavy daily use. We look at the door and recommend something that fits it, and we can also repair or rekey after attempted forced entry.
Do you install smart or keypad locks?
We can install keypad and smart-ready locks where the door and your needs suit them. We confirm the door prep and discuss how you want to use it before installing.
How is the price of a lock installation decided?
It depends on the lock type, door material and condition, any frame reinforcement, how many locks are involved, keying needs, and the time of the call. We explain these factors and quote before work begins. You can ask by calling (323) 997-8867.
Is there a shop I can visit to buy a lock?
No. We are fully mobile only and have no storefront. We bring hardware to your door and install it on site.
What if the door is damaged or does not close properly?
We assess it first. Minor alignment or frame issues can often be corrected during installation, while a badly damaged door may need repair or replacement before a new lock will work reliably.
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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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