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Business Lockout Service in Pasadena, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides 24/7 mobile business lockout service in Pasadena, California. If you're locked out of a store, office or commercial building, call (323) 997-8867 and a locksmith will come to your door and work to get you back inside without damaging your property.

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  • Available 24/7
  • Price quoted before we start
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A business lockout rarely happens at a convenient moment. It's the manager who arrives to open a Colorado Boulevard shop and finds the cylinder on the aluminum-frame glass door has jammed, or the employee who steps out the back of an office near Lake Avenue and hears the door latch behind them. Every hour the door stays shut can mean a delayed opening, staff standing on the sidewalk, or a space left unsecured.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner and lead technician David Shar built the business on a simple approach: get people back in with as little damage as possible, and leave the door secure. We are fully mobile. There is no storefront to visit; we come to you, any hour of any day.

Pasadena's commercial buildings vary widely, from storefront glass in Old Pasadena, to older professional offices in converted bungalows, to multi-tenant buildings near the Playhouse District. Each type of door and lock calls for a different approach, so the first thing we do is listen to what happened and look at what is actually on the door.

How it works in Pasadena

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    Call and describe the situation

    Call (323) 997-8867 any time. Tell us the address, what kind of door it is (glass storefront, steel back door, office suite, roll-up gate), and what happened. Whether the key is lost, broken or the lock simply stopped working changes how we approach it.

  2. 2

    Confirm you're authorized

    Before we open a commercial space, we need to be reasonably sure you have the right to enter it. That usually means being the owner, manager, or an authorized tenant or employee. It protects you and the building's owner.

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    Assess the lock and door

    On arrival we look at the hardware: a cylinder in an aluminum storefront door, a mortise lock on an older building, a panic bar, or a deadbolt on a back entrance. The goal is the least destructive way in.

  4. 4

    Non-destructive entry first

    Where possible we use picking, bypass or specialized entry tools that leave the lock and frame intact. Drilling or removing hardware is a last resort, used only if the lock is failed or damaged and nothing else will work.

  5. 5

    Repair, rekey or replace if needed

    If the cylinder failed, a key was lost, or a former employee still holds a copy, we can repair, rekey or replace the lock on the spot so the business isn't left with a weak point.

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    Test and secure before we leave

    We run the keys, check that the door latches and locks properly, and confirm the business is secure before we go.

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What affects the price

  • The type of lock and door involved, since a standard deadbolt, a storefront cylinder, a mortise lock and a high-security lock each take different tools and time.
  • Whether non-destructive entry is possible or the lock has failed and needs to be drilled or removed.
  • Whether you also need rekeying, a replacement cylinder, new keys or hardware repair after we get you in.
  • The time of day and location of the call, since late-night and holiday service differs from daytime work.
  • How many doors or locks are affected, such as a single front door versus a suite or several entrances.
  • Whether the door or frame is damaged, for example a bent strike plate or misaligned storefront door, and needs adjustment.

Why Pasadena chooses us

  • Fully mobile and available 24/7, so a lockout at a dawn opening or a late close is handled the same as one at midday.
  • In business since 1987, with experience across storefront glass, older mortise hardware, and modern commercial cylinders.
  • Non-destructive entry is our first approach, which matters on aluminum-frame storefronts and older doors that are costly to replace.
  • We can rekey or replace the lock right away, so you don't have to schedule a second visit just to close the security gap.
  • The owner, David Shar, leads the business, so accountability for the work doesn't get lost in a call center.
  • We tell you what's wrong with the lock and what your options are before we do additional work.

Business Lockout across Pasadena

Pasadena's commercial mix is unusually varied. Along Colorado Boulevard and through Old Pasadena, many retailers and restaurants have aluminum-frame glass doors whose cylinders get heavy daily use and sometimes fail right before opening. Around the Playhouse District (ZIP 91101) and toward Lake Avenue and Fair Oaks Avenue, you'll find offices, studios and multi-tenant buildings with their own access setups.

Other parts of the city bring different doors. Older converted buildings near Bungalow Heaven and Madison Heights may have original mortise or rim hardware, and we take care not to damage period doors when we can avoid it. Offices and small businesses in the 91105 and 91106 areas, and near Garfield Heights and Hastings Ranch, may have everything from simple deadbolts to newer commercial hardware. Businesses near Caltech and Huntington Hospital often keep unusual hours, which is when a lockout is most likely to catch you off guard.

We reach Pasadena by I-210, SR-134 and the Arroyo Seco Parkway, and we work across the Rose Bowl area, City Hall, and the neighborhoods in between. Whatever the address, call (323) 997-8867 and we'll take it from there.

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Business Lockout in Pasadena — FAQs

Do you offer business lockout service in Pasadena at night?
Yes. We are 24/7 and fully mobile. Call (323) 997-8867 at any hour, including nights, weekends and holidays.
Will you damage my storefront door getting in?
Our first approach is non-destructive entry. Drilling or removing a lock is a last resort, used only if the lock has failed or can't be opened any other way.
Can you help with an aluminum-frame glass door in Old Pasadena?
Yes. Storefront doors along Colorado Boulevard and in Old Pasadena are common for us. If the cylinder failed, we can also replace or rekey it after getting you in.
Do I need to prove I'm allowed to enter the business?
We need reasonable confidence that you're the owner, manager or an authorized tenant or employee. This protects you and the property owner.
Can you rekey the locks after I get back in?
Yes. If a key was lost or a former employee had one, we can rekey or replace the lock on the same visit. Call (323) 997-8867 to discuss it.
How is the price determined without a set rate?
It depends on the lock type, how difficult entry is, the time of day, and any rekeying or hardware replacement. Call (323) 997-8867 and describe your situation so we can explain what affects the cost.
Do you have a shop in Pasadena I can visit?
No. We are mobile only. We come to your business anywhere in Pasadena rather than operating a storefront.
Can you handle older doors with antique hardware?
Yes. For older buildings with mortise or rim locks, we work carefully to avoid damaging the door or original hardware whenever possible.
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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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