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Lock Installation in Porter Ranch, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides mobile lock installation in Porter Ranch, California, available 24/7. We install new deadbolts, handlesets and smart locks on new doors or doors that never had a lock. Call (323) 997-8867 and we will come to your home.

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Lock installation is different from replacing a lock that already works. Sometimes there is no hardware at all: a new door, a converted garage, a side gate, a freshly built casita, or a door that came with only a privacy knob. In those cases the work starts with the door itself, checking its thickness, its edge, its bore holes and the frame, before a single lock is chosen.

Porter Ranch has plenty of this kind of work. The community is largely built from the 1980s onward, with newer tracts still being finished out. Many homes came with builder-grade hardware, and owners often upgrade to better deadbolts or smart locks once they move in. Others add doors during remodels and need someone to fit hardware properly the first time.

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. We bring the tools and hardware to your door, around the clock, and we install each lock so it throws smoothly, lines up with the strike, and is actually secure.

How it works in Porter Ranch

  1. 1

    Tell us about the door and what you need

    Call (323) 997-8867 and describe the door: exterior or interior, wood, steel, fiberglass or glass, new or existing, and whether you want a basic deadbolt, a keypad, or a smart lock. Photos help but are not required.

  2. 2

    On-site assessment

    We check the door's thickness, edge condition, backset, and the frame and strike area. A door with no prior hardware may need bore holes cut, and we confirm the door can take them without weakening it.

  3. 3

    Choose hardware that fits

    We go over options with you: grade of deadbolt, finish to match your handles, keyed-alike sets so one key works throughout, and smart locks if you use a home system. We explain the tradeoffs honestly, without pushing the most expensive option.

  4. 4

    Precise installation

    We drill the bores with proper hole saws and a jig, mortise the latch edge, and mount the lock. We reinforce the strike and frame where needed, using longer screws that reach the framing rather than only the trim.

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    Test and hand over

    We cycle the lock repeatedly with the door open and closed, check alignment, set up any smart lock codes and app pairing with you, and hand over all keys and instructions.

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What affects the price

  • Type of lock chosen: a standard deadbolt, a high-security cylinder, a keypad, and a smart lock all differ widely in hardware cost.
  • Door material and condition: steel, fiberglass, solid wood and glass doors need different drilling methods, and a door with no existing bores requires more work.
  • Number of locks and whether you want them keyed alike, which affects both hardware and the time spent on keying.
  • Reinforcement needs, such as strike plates, door-edge reinforcers or frame repair if the wood is weak or split.
  • Smart lock setup: pairing with an app, creating user codes and connecting to an existing home system adds setup time.
  • Time of day: we are available 24/7, and after-hours or emergency visits may be priced differently than a scheduled daytime install.

Why Porter Ranch chooses us

  • Fully mobile service: the work is done at your door, so there is no need to carry a door anywhere or visit a shop.
  • Operating since 1987 under owner David Shar, with decades of experience fitting locks to many types of doors.
  • We install to fit the door rather than force hardware in, checking backset, alignment and frame strength first.
  • Honest recommendations: we tell you when a mid-range lock does the job and when a higher grade is worth it.
  • Familiarity with newer suburban construction and the builder-grade hardware common in master-planned communities.
  • Available 24/7, so a new door can be secured the same day it goes in.

Lock Installation across Porter Ranch

Porter Ranch sits on the northwest rim of the San Fernando Valley, with the Santa Susana Mountains to the north. In The Oaks of Porter Ranch, a gated enclave, new owners often want smart locks fitted and coordinate with the gate and intercom setup at the same time. In Porter Ranch Estates, larger homes tend to have multiple exterior doors, such as side yard, pool-side and casita entries, each needing its own hardware.

Homes near The Vineyards and the Porter Ranch Town Center area, and in the Renaissance and Sorrento tracts, often have builder-grade locks that owners upgrade. Hillside properties also deal with wind-blown dust and grit, which can wear hardware faster, so we talk through finishes and cylinder quality that hold up. We regularly work in ZIP codes 91326 and 91327, getting to homes off Rinaldi St, Sesnon Blvd, Tampa Ave, Corbin Ave, Reseda Blvd and Porter Ranch Dr, with the Ronald Reagan Fwy (SR-118) as the main route across the area.

If you manage an HOA amenity such as a clubhouse or pool building, we can also install new locks on added or updated doors. Whether your home is near Porter Valley Country Club or by Limekiln Canyon Park, call (323) 997-8867.

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Lock Installation in Porter Ranch — FAQs

Can you install a lock on a door that has never had one?
Yes. We measure the door, cut the bore holes for the lock and latch, and fit the hardware. Call (323) 997-8867 to describe your door.
Do you install smart locks in Porter Ranch homes?
Yes. Smart locks are popular here. We install the lock, set user codes and pair it with your app. We will also tell you if a keypad or a keyed backup is a better fit for your door.
Can you work with my gated community's gate or intercom?
We can install locks on your own doors and coordinate rekeying where it is your property to change. Gate and intercom systems controlled by an HOA may require their approval. Call (323) 997-8867 to talk through your situation.
Is lock installation different from lock replacement?
Yes. Installation means fitting a lock where none existed, often requiring drilling, mortising and reinforcing. Replacement swaps hardware into existing holes. We do both.
Do you come out at night or on weekends?
We are available 24/7 and fully mobile. If a new door needs securing after hours, call (323) 997-8867.
Can all my new locks use the same key?
Yes. We can key multiple locks alike so one key opens your front door, side door and others. We will explain how that affects security.
Will the install damage my door?
Done correctly, no. We use proper hole saws and a jig and check the door first. If a door is too thin or damaged to hold a lock safely, we tell you before we cut.
Do I need to buy the lock first?
Not necessarily. We carry hardware and can help you choose. If you have already bought a lock, we can install it, though we will check that it suits your door.
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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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