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Commercial Door Hardware in Redondo Beach, CA

Crenshaw Lock Company provides commercial door hardware repair and replacement in Redondo Beach, California, 24/7. Our fully mobile technicians come to your storefront, office or marina site to fix or replace storefront, aluminum-frame and mortise hardware. Call (323) 997-8867 to talk through the problem.

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A commercial door is the part of your business that gets used the most and forgiven the least. It opens and closes hundreds of times a day, and in Redondo Beach it does so in salty, humid coastal air. Hardware that would last years inland can pit, stiffen and seize here. A sticking latch, a loose panic bar, a closer that slams, or a storefront lock that will not turn is more than an annoyance. It can leave a shop unable to close up securely at night.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner and lead technician David Shar has spent decades around the hardware found on local commercial doors. We repair and replace storefront hardware, aluminum-frame door hardware such as narrow-stile locks, pivots and rim devices, and heavier mortise locksets with their cylinders, trim and strikes. When a repair makes sense we repair. When the hardware is worn out or the wrong grade for the door, we say so and explain the replacement.

We are a fully mobile service with no storefront to visit. We come to you, whether that is a Riviera Village boutique, an office on Artesia Blvd, a restaurant near the pier, or a harbor-side business at King Harbor. We are available around the clock, so a door that will not lock at closing time does not have to wait until morning.

How it works in Redondo Beach

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    Describe the door and the symptom

    Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us what the door does: sticks, will not latch, will not lock, or has a broken handle. Details like glass storefront versus aluminum frame, or an older mortise lock in a wood or hollow-metal door, help us bring the right parts.

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    Inspect the full door assembly

    Hardware problems often come from alignment, not the lock. We check hinges or pivots, the closer, the strike, the latch throw and the frame. A door that has sagged can make a good lock look broken.

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    Explain repair versus replacement

    We tell you plainly whether adjusting, rebuilding or replacing is the sensible choice. We look at corrosion, wear, the grade of the existing hardware and how heavily the door is used before recommending anything.

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    Repair or install the hardware

    We service or replace the mortise body, cylinder, storefront latch, panic or exit device, handle or closer as needed. Where possible we match the existing prep so we do not cut up a good door or frame.

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    Rekey or set up keying

    If keys are lost or staff have changed, we can rekey cylinders or set up a keying arrangement that fits your business, so access is controlled and the number of keys stays manageable.

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    Test and hand over

    We cycle the door repeatedly, check that it closes and latches on its own, confirm the lock works from both sides as intended, and make sure you leave with working keys and a secure door.

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What affects the price

  • Type of door and frame: storefront glass, aluminum-frame and mortise doors each use different hardware, and parts availability varies.
  • Repair versus full replacement: adjusting or rebuilding existing hardware generally differs from installing a new lockset or device.
  • Hardware grade and finish: heavy-duty commercial grades and corrosion-resistant finishes suited to coastal air differ from basic options.
  • Condition of the door and frame: sagging, misalignment or previous bad prep work can add labor beyond the hardware itself.
  • Number of doors and keying needs: rekeying or master-keying several doors is a different job than servicing a single lock.
  • Timing and location: after-hours or emergency calls and the site's access conditions can affect the job.

Why Redondo Beach chooses us

  • Fully mobile, 24/7 service, so we come to your business instead of asking you to leave a door unsecured.
  • In business since 1987, with the owner, David Shar, personally involved in the work.
  • We diagnose the whole door, not just the lock, so you do not pay to replace hardware that was only misaligned.
  • We know what coastal salt air does to latches, cylinders and finishes, and we can discuss options that stand up better near the water.
  • Honest repair-or-replace advice, including telling you when existing hardware is still serviceable.
  • We work with storefront, aluminum-frame and mortise hardware, which covers the doors common to shops, offices and restaurants.

Commercial Door Hardware across Redondo Beach

Redondo Beach businesses range from the shops and restaurants of Riviera Village in the Hollywood Riviera area to the pier and International Boardwalk, the marinas of King Harbor, and the commercial corridors of Pacific Coast Hwy, Artesia Blvd, Torrance Blvd and Aviation Blvd. Much of South Redondo, ZIP code 90277, sits within a short distance of the ocean, and the salt air is hard on exterior hardware. Handles lose their finish, cylinders get gritty and latches stiffen faster than most owners expect.

North Redondo, ZIP code 90278, covers El Nido, Golden Hills and The Avenues. Here we see office suites, small retail, and the common doors and gates tied to attached townhome communities. Heavily used doors on these properties benefit from properly adjusted closers and well-matched strikes, and a worn commercial-grade latch is often better replaced than patched.

We also serve harbor-side users around King Harbor, where a lost key can mean a marina gate, storage unit or padlock needs attention. Whether your door sits near Veterans Park, Seaside Lagoon or along Inglewood Ave, call (323) 997-8867 and we will come to you.

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Commercial Door Hardware in Redondo Beach — FAQs

What kinds of commercial door hardware do you repair in Redondo Beach?
We repair and replace storefront hardware, aluminum-frame door locks and latches, and mortise locksets, along with related cylinders, handles, strikes and closers. Call (323) 997-8867 to describe your door.
Do you offer emergency service if my storefront will not lock?
Yes. We are available 24/7 and fully mobile, so we can come to your Redondo Beach business when a door will not secure. Call (323) 997-8867 any time.
Does salt air really damage commercial door hardware?
It can. Near the beach and King Harbor, salt and moisture corrode finishes, stiffen latches and wear cylinders sooner. Corrosion-resistant finishes and regular attention to the hardware can help.
Can you fix a door that sticks or will not latch without replacing the lock?
Often, yes. Sticking and latching problems frequently come from alignment, a worn strike or a closer that needs adjustment. We inspect the whole assembly before recommending replacement.
Can you rekey the locks after an employee leaves or keys are lost?
Yes. We can rekey cylinders so old keys no longer work, and we can set up keying for multiple doors. Call (323) 997-8867 to discuss your setup.
Do you work on older mortise locks?
Yes. Mortise locks are common in older buildings, and we can service, rebuild or replace them. We try to match the existing door prep so the door is not cut up unnecessarily.
Can you help with marina gates or storage locks at King Harbor?
We can service padlocks, storage unit locks and similar hardware after a lost key. The right approach depends on the hardware and site, so please call us with the details.
Do you have a shop I can visit?
No. We are fully mobile and come to your location anywhere in Redondo Beach, including both 90277 and 90278.
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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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