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House Lockout Service in Pasadena, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides 24/7 mobile house lockout service in Pasadena, California. Locked out of a house, apartment or condo? We come to you and work to get you inside without damaging your door or hardware. Call (323) 997-8867 any hour, any day.

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Being locked out of your home is stressful at any hour, but in Pasadena it can come with its own wrinkles. A lot of the housing here is old and beautiful: Craftsman bungalows and American Foursquares from the 1900s to the 1930s, many with original mortise locks, rim locks and brass escutcheons that nobody wants scratched or replaced. A quick drill-and-replace approach that might be fine on a newer tract home is the wrong answer on a historic door.

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. There is no storefront to visit, so we bring the tools and expertise to your front step, whether you are on a quiet street in Bungalow Heaven, in an apartment court near Lake Avenue, or in a condo near Old Pasadena.

Our approach to a house lockout is simple: confirm that you belong at the property, pick the least invasive way in, and leave the door working as well as it did before, or better. If the lock needs rekeying, repair or an upgrade afterward, we can handle that during the same visit rather than leaving you with a problem to solve later.

How it works in Pasadena

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    You call, we answer around the clock

    Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us where you are, what kind of home it is (house, apartment, condo, courtyard unit) and what type of lock you have if you know. We are available 24/7, including nights, weekends and holidays, and we come to you.

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    We confirm you're entitled to enter

    Before we open any door, we ask for reasonable proof that you live there or have authority over the property, such as ID that matches the address or a lease. This protects residents and neighbors alike, and it is a standard part of legitimate locksmith work.

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    We look at the door and lock first

    A quick assessment tells us what we are dealing with: a modern deadbolt, a smart lock, a period mortise lock, a rim lock, or a sliding door latch. On older Pasadena homes we pay particular attention to original brass hardware so we can choose a method that will not mar it.

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    Non-destructive entry

    Our first goal is to open the door without damage, using picking, bypass or other specialty entry techniques suited to the lock. Drilling is a last resort, reserved for locks that are failed or damaged, and we will explain it before doing it.

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    Check the lock and secure the home

    Once you are inside, we make sure the lock operates smoothly. If a key was lost or stolen, or if you recently bought the home or had a tenant move out, we can rekey the lock so old keys no longer work.

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    Options for repair or upgrades

    If the hardware is worn, a deadbolt is weak, or a landlord wants better security for a unit, we can discuss repair, rekeying or replacement. You decide what makes sense. Nothing is added without your approval.

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What affects the price

  • Time of day and day of week, since after-hours, weekend and holiday calls involve different scheduling than a weekday daytime visit.
  • Type of lock, because a standard deadbolt, a high-security cylinder, a smart lock and an antique mortise set each call for different skills and time.
  • Whether non-destructive entry is possible, or whether a damaged or failed lock requires more involved work.
  • Whether you need follow-up work such as rekeying, repair, replacing a worn cylinder or upgrading a deadbolt after we get you in.
  • Your location within our Greater Los Angeles service area and the conditions of the property, such as access to a gated court or a hard-to-reach door.
  • The number of locks involved, for example a front door, a secondary entry and a patio slider that all need attention.

Why Pasadena chooses us

  • Fully mobile and available 24/7, so help comes to your door rather than asking you to go anywhere.
  • In business since 1987, which means decades of experience with older hardware common in places like Pasadena's Craftsman neighborhoods.
  • Damage-free entry is our first approach, with particular care taken around original brass escutcheons and period doors.
  • We can rekey antique mortise and rim locks to preserve their look, instead of pushing you toward a modern replacement you may not want.
  • One visit can cover the lockout and the follow-up, whether that is rekeying after a home sale or a deadbolt upgrade requested by a landlord.
  • Owner and lead technician David Shar stands behind the company's work, so you are dealing with an established local operator.

House Lockout across Pasadena

Pasadena is a city of very different doors. In Bungalow Heaven, the historic district's Craftsman homes often still have their original mortise locks and rim locks, and the brass hardware is part of the home's character. A lockout there calls for patience and a light touch, and if a sale or a lost key means the locks need to be rekeyed, we can do that while keeping the antique hardware in place. The grand 1910s and 1920s homes in Madison Heights and the Oak Knoll area present similar considerations with heavier, older doors.

Close to Caltech, Pasadena City College and Lake Avenue, there are many mid-century apartment courts and condos where tenants get locked out late at night after studying or working. We can get residents back in, and if a landlord wants a stronger deadbolt on a courtyard unit, we can handle that too. Garfield Heights, Hastings Ranch and the area around the Playhouse District and Old Pasadena round out a city where homes, condos and lofts all have their own lock types. Addresses in ZIP codes like 91101, 91103, 91104, 91105, 91106 and 91107 are all part of the area we serve.

We know Pasadena's streets and routes, from Colorado Boulevard and Fair Oaks Avenue to the I-210, SR-134 and the Arroyo Seco Parkway. Whether you are near the Rose Bowl, the Norton Simon Museum or Huntington Hospital, if you are locked out of your home, call (323) 997-8867 and we will come to you.

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House Lockout in Pasadena — FAQs

Can you open my Pasadena home without damaging the door?
In most cases, yes. Non-destructive entry is always our first approach. We assess the lock and use picking or bypass methods whenever possible. If a lock is damaged or has failed, we will tell you what is needed before we proceed. Call (323) 997-8867 to get started.
Do you work on historic Craftsman homes in Bungalow Heaven?
Yes. Older homes often have original mortise locks, rim locks and brass escutcheons. We take care to open them without marring the hardware, and we can rekey the existing locks so the period look stays intact.
Are you available at night and on weekends?
Yes. Crenshaw Lock Company is available 24/7, including nights, weekends and holidays. Call (323) 997-8867 any time and we will come to you.
Do I need to show ID before you unlock my door?
We ask for reasonable proof that you live at the property or have authority over it, such as ID with a matching address or a lease. It protects you and your neighbors, and it is standard practice for reputable locksmiths.
Do you have a shop I can visit?
No. We are fully mobile and have no storefront. Our technician comes to your location in Pasadena with the tools needed to help you.
Can you help with an apartment or condo lockout?
Yes. We help with houses, apartments, condos and courtyard units. If you are a tenant, you may want to let your landlord or property manager know. We can also upgrade deadbolts at a landlord's request.
What determines the cost of a house lockout?
Factors include time of day, the type of lock, whether non-destructive entry is possible, and any follow-up work like rekeying or repair. We explain what applies to your situation before work begins.
Should I rekey after getting back in?
If keys were lost or stolen, or you recently moved in or bought the home, rekeying is a smart step because it makes old keys useless. We can often do it in the same visit. Call (323) 997-8867 to discuss your options.
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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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