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Lock Replacement in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

Crenshaw Lock Company provides mobile lock replacement in Rancho Palos Verdes, available 24/7. We come to your home or gate, swap worn, damaged, corroded or outdated locks for new hardware, and test everything before we leave. Call (323) 997-8867 to describe your door and get started.

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  • Price quoted before we start
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A lock does not last forever, and on the Palos Verdes Peninsula it often wears out faster than people expect. Salt air drifting up from the coast, decades of daily use on 1960s and 70s ranch homes, and doors that have shifted slightly over the years all take a toll. Sometimes the key sticks, sometimes the deadbolt needs a shoulder to close, and sometimes a lock simply gives out on a Sunday night. Replacing it is usually the cleanest fix.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and David Shar and our team are fully mobile. There is no storefront to visit. We bring the tools and a range of hardware to your door in Rancho Palos Verdes, whether that is a front entry on Crest Road, a side door in Eastview, or a pedestrian gate at a hillside estate.

Lock replacement is different from rekeying. Rekeying changes the internal pins so old keys stop working while the hardware stays. Replacement means new hardware: a new deadbolt, knob, lever, handle set or gate lock. We will tell you honestly which one makes sense. If your lock is in good shape and you only need new keys, rekeying may be enough. If the mechanism is corroded, loose, outdated or damaged, replacing it is the better choice.

How it works in Rancho Palos Verdes

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    Call and describe the problem

    Call (323) 997-8867 any hour. Tell us which door or gate is involved, what the lock is doing (sticking, spinning, not latching, frozen), and roughly how old the hardware is. This helps us bring suitable parts.

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    Inspect the lock and the door

    On arrival we look at more than the lock. We check the strike plate, the bore holes, the latch alignment and the door edge. In hillside areas a lock often seems faulty when the real cause is a door that has shifted.

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    Talk through hardware options

    We explain what will work for your door: grade of deadbolt, style of handle set, finish, keyed-alike options so one key runs several doors, or compatibility with smart locks you may already want to use. You decide before we install anything.

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    Remove the old hardware and install the new

    We take out the worn lock and fit the new one carefully, adjusting the strike and latch so the bolt throws smoothly without force. If a door has drifted, we correct the alignment rather than forcing a new lock into a bad fit.

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    Test, hand over keys and clean up

    We cycle the lock repeatedly with the door open and closed, confirm every key works, and hand over the keys. We take the old hardware with us unless you want to keep it.

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What affects the price

  • The type of lock: a basic deadbolt, a high-security cylinder, a handle set or a mortise lock each involve different hardware and labor.
  • How many locks are being replaced in one visit, since several doors at once are handled differently than a single emergency.
  • Condition of the door and frame, including whether strike plates, bore holes or alignment also need correction after ground or foundation movement.
  • Special environments such as salt-corroded gate hardware or custom, imported or high-end estate hardware that is harder to source.
  • Whether you want keyed-alike sets, restricted keyways or smart lock integration.
  • The time of day and urgency of the call, as after-hours emergency service differs from a scheduled visit.

Why Rancho Palos Verdes chooses us

  • Fully mobile and available 24/7, so a failed lock at night is handled at your door rather than waiting for a shop to open.
  • In business since 1987, with David Shar as owner and lead technician, so experience with older mid-century hardware is real, not borrowed.
  • We diagnose the door as well as the lock, which matters on hillside homes where movement can make good locks bind.
  • Honest recommendations: we will say when rekeying or a simple adjustment will do instead of selling you new hardware.
  • Familiarity with both ranch-style residential hardware and the electronic-gate, high-end setups common in gated estates.
  • Clear explanation of options before work begins, with no pressure to upgrade beyond what your door needs.

Lock Replacement across Rancho Palos Verdes

Rancho Palos Verdes is a varied place to work on locks. In Miraleste and Eastview, many homes are 1960s and 70s stucco ranches whose original knobs and deadbolts have been turning for decades. In Mediterrania and Del Cerro, newer and custom homes often carry more elaborate handle sets and multi-point hardware. Whether you are in ZIP code 90275 or 90274, we travel to you along Palos Verdes Drive South, Palos Verdes Drive East, Hawthorne Boulevard or Crest Road.

The Portuguese Bend area is a special case. The active landslide zone means ground movement can slowly rack door frames, so deadbolts bind, latches miss the strike and doors that once closed easily start to fight back. In these cases, we adjust or reset strike plates, re-mortise where needed, and realign locksets so the door latches again. Sometimes a replacement lock is warranted; sometimes the frame is the culprit and we will say so.

Near the coast, around Point Vicente Lighthouse, Abalone Cove and Terranea, salt and moisture corrode gate locks and padlocks until the mechanism freezes. We replace those with hardware suited to the exposure. For gated hillside estates near Trump National Golf Club, we can handle new locks on pedestrian gates and multiple exterior doors in one visit, which is especially useful after a home sale. Call (323) 997-8867 and we will come to you.

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Lock Replacement in Rancho Palos Verdes — FAQs

Do you offer lock replacement at night in Rancho Palos Verdes?
Yes. We are available 24/7 and fully mobile. Call (323) 997-8867 at any hour and we will come to your home or gate.
Should I replace my lock or just rekey it?
If the hardware works well and you only want old keys to stop working, rekeying is often enough. If the lock is corroded, loose, damaged or outdated, replacement is better. We will tell you which applies after looking at it.
My deadbolt sticks and my home is near Portuguese Bend. Is it the lock?
Possibly not. Ground movement in the landslide area can shift door frames so the bolt no longer lines up with the strike. We check alignment first and may adjust the strike plate, re-mortise or realign the lockset. Call (323) 997-8867 to schedule a look.
Can you replace a corroded gate lock or padlock near the coast?
Yes. Salt air can freeze gate mechanisms at ocean-view properties. We replace them with hardware suited to outdoor exposure and test it before leaving.
Can you replace locks on several doors and a gate in one visit?
Yes. This is common after a home purchase. We can replace or rekey exterior doors and a pedestrian gate, and set them up keyed alike so one key works throughout.
Do you have a shop I can visit?
No. We are mobile only. Everything is done at your property, so there is nothing to drive to.
Can I install smart locks?
Often yes, depending on your door and existing hardware. We can discuss compatibility and install a suitable lock, with a standard key backup if you want one.
How do I get a quote for lock replacement?
Call (323) 997-8867 and describe the doors, lock types and any problems. Cost depends on factors such as hardware type, number of locks and door condition, and we explain it before starting work.
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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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