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Lock Replacement in Redondo Beach, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides mobile lock replacement in Redondo Beach, California, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We come to your home, townhome, or marina unit and swap worn, corroded, or outdated locks for new hardware. Call (323) 997-8867 to talk through your doors.

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A lock that sticks, spins loosely, or needs a key jiggled just right is telling you something. In Redondo Beach, salt air is part of the story. Moisture rolling in off the harbor works its way into cylinders, latches, and strike plates, and over a few years it turns a smooth deadbolt into a stiff, gritty one. Replacing the lock is often the right fix, and it is a very different job than rekeying, where the hardware stays and only the pins change.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and we are fully mobile. There is no storefront to visit. David Shar and our technicians bring tools and hardware to your door, whether that is a Spanish-style home in Hollywood Riviera, a townhome in The Avenues, or a storage unit near King Harbor.

Lock replacement makes sense in several situations: hardware that is corroded or damaged, locks left over from a break-in attempt, a move into a home where nobody knows how many keys exist, or a desire to upgrade to a sturdier grade of cylinder. We help you decide between replacing and rekeying, and we will tell you honestly if your existing lock still has life in it.

How it works in Redondo Beach

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    Tell us about the doors

    Call (323) 997-8867 and describe what you have: front door, garage service door, patio slider, gate, or padlock. Tell us what is wrong, such as sticking, corrosion, or a lost key, and we will plan the right hardware to bring.

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    On-site assessment

    Our technician arrives at your location and looks at each lock, the door, the latch bore, and the strike plate. Coastal homes often have rusted screws or swollen frames, so we check the whole assembly, not just the cylinder.

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    Choose your hardware

    We explain the options in plain language: standard versus higher-security cylinders, finishes that stand up to salt air, keyed-alike setups for multi-door homes, and smart-lock compatibility. You decide before any work begins.

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    Removal and installation

    We remove the old hardware and fit the new lock, adjusting the door prep or strike if needed so the bolt throws fully and the door closes without force. Corroded fasteners get replaced rather than reused.

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    Testing and key handoff

    We cycle every lock several times with the door open and closed, confirm each key works, and hand over all keys. If you asked for matching keys across several doors, we verify that one key operates them all.

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    Care tips

    Before leaving, we share simple maintenance advice for salt-exposed hardware, such as appropriate lubricants and wiping down exterior finishes, so your new locks last longer.

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What affects the price

  • The number of locks being replaced, since a single deadbolt is a different job than a front door, garage entry, and patio door together.
  • The grade and type of hardware you choose, from standard residential deadbolts to higher-security cylinders or electronic locks.
  • Finish and corrosion resistance, which matters near the harbor and the Pacific Coast Hwy where salt exposure is heavy.
  • The condition of the door and frame, including whether a bore needs adjusting or a damaged strike plate needs replacing.
  • Whether you want all locks keyed alike to a single key, which affects the cylinders selected and the setup time.
  • Time of day and urgency, because after-hours and emergency calls differ from scheduled appointments.

Why Redondo Beach chooses us

  • Fully mobile service with no storefront, so the work happens at your door and you never have to bring locks anywhere.
  • In business since 1987, with an owner-led approach under David Shar rather than an anonymous dispatch model.
  • Honest replace-or-rekey advice, so you do not pay for new hardware when your existing lock can be serviced.
  • Familiarity with Redondo Beach housing, from 1940s Spanish homes to attached townhomes with several entry points.
  • Attention to coastal wear, including corrosion-resistant finishes and replacing rusted fasteners instead of reusing them.
  • Available 24/7, so a broken lock after a break-in attempt does not have to wait until morning.

Lock Replacement across Redondo Beach

Redondo Beach splits naturally into South Redondo (90277) and North Redondo (90278), and the locks in each tend to differ. In South Redondo, the hillside streets of Hollywood Riviera and the bungalows near Riviera Village include many homes from the 1920s through the 1950s. A 1940s Spanish home there often has exterior deadbolts that have been fighting salt air for decades. Replacing them with a Grade-1 cylinder is a common upgrade, and older doors sometimes need a little bore or strike work to fit modern hardware properly.

North Redondo, covering El Nido, Golden Hills, and The Avenues in 90278, is dominated by attached townhomes and small-lot subdivisions built from the 1980s through the 2000s. A new owner in The Avenues may have a front door, garage service door, and rear patio door, and want them all on one key. Replacement or rekeying across all three is a practical way to start fresh after a purchase. Many of these communities also have HOA gates and garage access, so we coordinate with what the association controls and what is yours to change.

Near the water, King Harbor Marina and the Redondo Beach Pier area bring a different mix: marina gates, storage padlocks, boat-related units, and commercial doors. Salt exposure is at its highest there, so hardware choice matters. Whether you are off Artesia Blvd, Torrance Blvd, Aviation Blvd, Inglewood Ave, or along Pacific Coast Hwy, we come to you. Call (323) 997-8867 any hour.

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Lock Replacement in Redondo Beach — FAQs

What is the difference between lock replacement and rekeying?
Rekeying changes the internal pins so old keys stop working while keeping the same lock body. Replacement installs entirely new hardware. If your lock is corroded, damaged, or outdated, replacement is usually better. Call (323) 997-8867 and we can help you decide.
Why do locks wear out faster in Redondo Beach?
Salt-laden air from the harbor and coast speeds up corrosion in cylinders, springs, latches, and screws. Homes near Hollywood Riviera, Riviera Village, and King Harbor are especially exposed. Choosing corrosion-resistant finishes and doing light maintenance helps hardware last longer.
Can you make all the doors on my townhome use one key?
Yes. Many North Redondo townhomes have front, garage service, and patio doors. We can replace or rekey the locks so one key works for all of them. Tell us which doors are involved when you call.
Can you upgrade an old deadbolt on a 1940s home?
Usually yes. We assess the door and bore first, since older doors may need adjustment to fit modern hardware. A higher-grade cylinder is a common upgrade for historic Spanish homes in the Riviera area.
Do you work on marina gates and storage padlocks?
We can service many gate locks, storage unit locks, and padlocks after a lost key. Access rules at a marina or HOA may require permission from the property manager, so check with them as well. Call (323) 997-8867 to describe the situation.
Do I need to be home for the replacement?
Someone authorized should be present or arrange access, because we confirm the work and hand over the keys. If you are a tenant, check your lease or confirm with the landlord first.
Are you available at night or on weekends?
Yes. Crenshaw Lock Company is 24/7 and fully mobile, so you can call any time. We make no promises about timing on the phone beyond coordinating the soonest visit we can.
How do I choose between hardware options?
Think about security level, finish, how many doors you need, and whether you want keyed or electronic entry. Our technician walks you through the choices on-site so you can decide before work starts.
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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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