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Residential Locksmith in Redondo Beach · 24/7 mobile

Residential Locksmith in Redondo Beach, CA

Crenshaw Lock Company provides 24/7 mobile residential locksmith service in Redondo Beach, California, covering rekeys, lock replacements, repairs and security upgrades for houses, townhomes and condos. We come to your door with the tools and hardware. Call (323) 997-8867 any hour, any day.

  • Mobile to your Redondo Beach location
  • Available 24/7
  • Price quoted before we start
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Redondo Beach homes ask a lot of their locks. Salt air drifts in off the harbor and the Pacific, hardware ages faster than it would inland, and the housing stock runs from 1920s beach bungalows to dense townhome complexes built in the 1980s through 2000s. A lock that suits one of those homes may be a poor fit for another, which is why residential work here is rarely one-size-fits-all.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner and lead technician David Shar built the business on mobile service. We have no storefront. Our work happens at your door, whether that is a hillside house in Hollywood Riviera, a townhome in The Avenues, or a condo near the pier. We are available 24/7, so a lockout at midnight or a broken deadbolt on a Sunday gets the same attention as a scheduled job.

Residential service covers a wide range: rekeying after a move or a lost key, replacing worn or corroded deadbolts and knobs, repairing sticking or misaligned latches, and upgrading to stronger hardware. If you are unsure which of those you need, describe the situation when you call and we will talk through the options honestly, including when a simple rekey does the job and replacement is unnecessary.

How it works in Redondo Beach

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    Call and describe the situation

    Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us what is happening: a lockout, a lost key, a stiff or corroded lock, or a planned upgrade. Mention the type of home and how many doors are involved, since a townhome with front, garage and patio doors is a different job than a single entry.

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    We come to you

    Because we are fully mobile, a technician travels to your Redondo Beach address with a range of cylinders, deadbolts and tools. Nothing requires a trip to a shop, and we are available day or night.

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    Assess the hardware and the door

    On site, we look at the lock, the strike plate, the door edge and the frame. Salt corrosion, worn pins, loose mounting and poor alignment each have different fixes, and we explain what we see before any work begins.

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    Review options and the quote

    We lay out the realistic choices, such as rekeying existing hardware, replacing it, or upgrading to a higher-grade cylinder, and explain what affects the cost. You decide before we proceed.

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    Do the work and test every lock

    We rekey, repair or install the hardware, then cycle each lock repeatedly with the door open and closed. If several doors are keyed alike, we confirm that one key operates all of them.

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    Hand over keys and advice

    You receive working keys and practical guidance on maintenance, such as rinsing and lubricating exposed hardware near the coast, so your new locks last longer.

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What affects the price

  • Rekey versus replace: rekeying existing hardware usually involves less material than installing new locks, but worn or corroded hardware may be better replaced.
  • Number of locks and doors: a townhome keyed alike across front, garage and patio doors involves more cylinders than a single-door job.
  • Hardware grade and finish: higher-grade cylinders and corrosion-resistant finishes cost more than basic builder-grade hardware.
  • Condition of the door and frame: misaligned latches, damaged strike plates or worn bores may need additional repair work.
  • Time of day and urgency: after-hours and emergency calls differ from scheduled daytime appointments.
  • Specialty or older hardware: vintage mortise sets or unusual locks, as found in some older homes, can require extra time or sourcing.

Why Redondo Beach chooses us

  • Fully mobile and 24/7: we come to your door at any hour, with no storefront to visit.
  • Operating since 1987: decades of residential experience across Los Angeles County, led by owner and lead tech David Shar.
  • Familiar with local housing: we understand both South Redondo's older bungalows and Spanish homes and North Redondo's attached townhomes.
  • Coastal-aware recommendations: we point out corrosion-resistant hardware and maintenance habits that suit homes near the harbor.
  • Honest scoping: if a rekey or small repair solves the problem, we say so rather than pushing a full replacement.
  • Keyed-alike expertise: we can consolidate multiple entry points onto a single key, handy after buying a home.

Residential Locksmith across Redondo Beach

Redondo Beach splits naturally into South Redondo (ZIP 90277) and North Redondo (ZIP 90278), and the lock needs differ between them. In South Redondo, Hollywood Riviera's hillside streets hold 1920s to 1950s Spanish homes and bungalows, where original exterior deadbolts are often pitted from decades of marine air. Replacing those with a Grade-1 cylinder is a common upgrade. Near Riviera Village and the pier, condos and older cottages bring their own mix of hardware, from entry sets to sliding door locks.

North Redondo, covering El Nido, Golden Hills and The Avenues in ZIP 90278, is dominated by attached townhomes and small-lot subdivisions from the 1980s through 2000s. A new owner there often wants the front door, garage service door and rear patio door rekeyed to one key. HOA gates and garage access add another layer, and we can help with the individual unit side of that setup.

We travel the corridors that connect it all, including Pacific Coast Highway, Artesia Boulevard, Torrance Boulevard, Aviation Boulevard and Inglewood Avenue. Salt exposure near King Harbor, the Redondo Beach Pier and Seaside Lagoon is a constant factor, and we also handle related needs like marina gate or storage padlocks and unit locks after a lost key. Wherever you are in town, call (323) 997-8867.

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Residential Locksmith in Redondo Beach — FAQs

Do you offer residential locksmith service at night in Redondo Beach?
Yes. We are available 24/7 and fully mobile, so you can call (323) 997-8867 at any hour for a lockout, broken lock or urgent rekey.
Can you rekey all the doors of my townhome to one key?
Yes. This is common in North Redondo townhomes. We can rekey the front, garage service and rear patio doors so a single key operates them all.
Should I rekey or replace my locks after buying a home?
Rekeying is often enough if the hardware is in good shape, since it makes old keys useless. If the locks are worn or corroded, replacement may make more sense. We will advise you on site.
Why do my deadbolts corrode so quickly near the coast?
Salt air accelerates wear on exterior hardware, especially in areas near the harbor and Hollywood Riviera. Corrosion-resistant finishes and periodic cleaning and lubrication help hardware last longer.
Can you upgrade the locks on an older Spanish-style home?
Yes. We can replace worn exterior deadbolts with a Grade-1 cylinder and check that the strike plate and door edge are sound. Call (323) 997-8867 to discuss your door.
Do you have a shop I can visit?
No. Crenshaw Lock Company is mobile only. We bring the hardware and tools to your Redondo Beach home.
Can you help with a marina gate or storage padlock at King Harbor?
Yes. We can service marina gate and storage padlocks and unit locks, including after a lost key. Call (323) 997-8867 with details of the lock.
How is the price of residential work determined?
It depends on the number of locks, whether you are rekeying or replacing, hardware grade, door condition and the time of the call. We explain these factors and confirm the quote before starting.
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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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