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Lock Repair in Redondo Beach, CA

Crenshaw Lock Company provides 24/7 mobile lock repair in Redondo Beach, fixing sticking, jammed, loose and misaligned locks, deadbolts and latches at your door. We come to you, from the beach bungalows to North Redondo townhomes. Call (323) 997-8867 to talk with a real locksmith.

  • Mobile to your Redondo Beach location
  • Available 24/7
  • Price quoted before we start
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A lock that sticks, spins loosely, or needs a lift-and-push to latch is telling you something is wearing out. In Redondo Beach, the salt air that makes the coastline so pleasant is also hard on brass, steel and zinc. Hardware within reach of the harbor and the pier tends to corrode, stiffen and seize sooner than the same hardware inland. Repairing it early is often simpler and cheaper than waiting for a lockout or a broken key.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and we are fully mobile. There is no storefront to visit. Our technician drives to your home, condo, boat storage unit or business with tools and parts, diagnoses the problem on site, and repairs it where it stands whenever repair makes sense. We are available 24 hours a day, every day.

Lock repair is different from replacement, and we treat it that way. Sometimes a sticky deadbolt only needs cleaning, lubrication, and a strike plate adjustment. Sometimes a door has shifted and the bolt no longer lines up with its hole. And sometimes the mechanism is truly worn out and we will tell you so honestly, and show you the options. The goal is a lock that works smoothly and secures the door, without selling you more than you need.

How it works in Redondo Beach

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    Call and describe the symptom

    Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us what the lock is doing: sticking, jamming, spinning freely, not latching, or key hard to turn. Tell us the door type and whether it is a house, townhome, gate or storage unit. That helps us bring the right parts.

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    We come to you

    Because we are fully mobile and available 24/7, the technician drives to your Redondo Beach address. Nothing needs to be dropped off, and you do not have to take the lock anywhere.

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    Diagnose the real cause

    We test the key, cylinder, bolt throw, latch and strike alignment. Many 'bad lock' complaints turn out to be a door that has swelled, settled or shifted, or a mechanism clogged with salt residue and grit.

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    Repair, adjust or recommend replacement

    We clean and lubricate, realign strike plates, tighten or replace loose parts, re-pin cylinders, or swap a failed component. If the lock is too corroded or worn to trust, we explain why and offer a replacement before doing any work.

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    Test and hand over

    We cycle the lock from both sides, check the door closes and latches properly, and confirm every key works. If you have several doors, we can check them in the same visit.

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What affects the price

  • The type of lock: a basic knob latch, a standard deadbolt, a high-security cylinder, and a multi-point or smart lock each involve different parts and labor.
  • The cause of the problem: cleaning and adjusting is a lighter job than replacing internal components or re-pinning a cylinder.
  • The condition of the hardware: heavy salt corrosion can mean extra time freeing seized parts, or a repair that is not practical.
  • The number of doors: a townhome with front, garage-service and patio doors may be worked on together in one visit.
  • Parts needed: strike plates, cylinders, latches and hardware vary by brand and grade.
  • Time of day and access: after-hours calls and hard-to-reach locations such as gates or storage units can affect the quote.

Why Redondo Beach chooses us

  • In business since 1987, so the technician has seen nearly every kind of worn, jammed or misaligned lock.
  • Fully mobile with parts on the truck, so many repairs are completed in a single visit at your door.
  • Owner-led: David Shar oversees the work, and we aim to repair what can be repaired before suggesting replacement.
  • Available 24/7, including nights, weekends and holidays.
  • We explain the cause in plain language, including when the door, not the lock, is the problem.
  • Experience with coastal conditions, where salt air corrodes exterior hardware and clogs cylinders.

Lock Repair across Redondo Beach

Redondo Beach splits naturally into two lock-repair worlds. South Redondo (ZIP 90277) includes Hollywood Riviera, Riviera Village and the area near the pier, where 1920s to 1950s bungalows and Spanish homes often still have older deadbolts and mortise or knob sets. Exposure to ocean air near the Redondo Beach Pier, the International Boardwalk and King Harbor Marina means exterior hardware here often corrodes and sticks. A Hollywood Riviera homeowner with a tired deadbolt on a 1940s Spanish-style door may be better served by upgrading to a Grade-1 cylinder, and we will say plainly when a repair no longer makes sense.

North Redondo (ZIP 90278) covers El Nido, Golden Hills and The Avenues, with many 1980s to 2000s attached townhomes and small-lot homes. These properties often have several entry points: a front door, a garage service door and a rear patio door, plus HOA gates or garage access. Doors settle over the years, so latches stop lining up and keys start to bind. We can repair or rekey all of them in one visit.

We also help with marina and commercial needs near King Harbor, such as storage unit locks, gate padlocks, and doors at businesses along Pacific Coast Highway, Artesia Boulevard, Torrance Boulevard, Aviation Boulevard and Inglewood Avenue. Wherever you are in town, call (323) 997-8867 and we will come to you.

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Lock Repair in Redondo Beach — FAQs

Can you repair a lock instead of replacing it?
Often, yes. Sticking, loose, misaligned or gummed-up locks can frequently be cleaned, adjusted or have parts replaced. If the lock is too worn or corroded, we will explain that honestly. Call (323) 997-8867 to describe your lock.
Why do locks stick so much in Redondo Beach?
Salt air near the coast speeds up corrosion and leaves residue inside cylinders, especially on exterior deadbolts and gate hardware close to the harbor and pier. Doors can also swell or shift, leaving the bolt out of line with the strike.
Do you come to me, or do I bring the lock in?
We are fully mobile and have no storefront. The technician comes to your door anywhere in Redondo Beach, including South Redondo and North Redondo.
Are you available at night and on weekends?
Yes, we are available 24/7. Call (323) 997-8867 at any hour.
My townhome has several doors. Can you do them all at once?
Yes. Many North Redondo townhomes have front, garage service and patio doors. We can repair them together, and rekey them to one key if you like.
My key turns hard or the deadbolt won't fully extend. What is wrong?
It may be a worn or dirty cylinder, or the door may have shifted so the bolt no longer lines up with the strike. We diagnose which it is and fix the right part.
Can you service marina or storage unit locks near King Harbor?
Yes. We can service gate and storage padlocks and unit locks, including after a lost key. Call us with the lock type so we can prepare.
How do I know if I need repair or an upgrade?
If the lock is only dirty or out of alignment, repair usually works. If it is badly corroded, worn, or lower-grade than you want for security, an upgrade such as a Grade-1 deadbolt may be wiser. We will give you both 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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