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Deadbolt Installation in Reseda, California

Crenshaw Lock Company installs and replaces single- and double-cylinder deadbolts in Reseda, California, 24/7, coming to your door in a fully mobile service. Whether it's a bungalow, an apartment unit or a Sherman Way storefront, call (323) 997-8867 to talk through your door and get started.

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A deadbolt is one of the simplest ways to make a door harder to force, but only if it is fitted well. In Reseda, a lot of doors are older than the locks on them, and many of those locks are older than the people living behind them. Postwar stucco bungalows and ranch houses often still carry the hardware the builder chose decades ago, and that hardware may be worn, loose, or missing a deadbolt altogether.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and David Shar and the team come to you. We are fully mobile, with no storefront to visit, and we are available around the clock. That matters when a door will not secure after a break-in attempt, or when you have just moved in and want to know who else holds a key.

This page explains how a deadbolt installation works in Reseda, what changes the scope of the job, and the local issues we watch for: doors and frames that have shifted over the years, apartment buildings with frequent turnover, and small businesses along the main boulevards. If you want to discuss your situation, call (323) 997-8867.

How it works in Reseda

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    Talk through the door and the goal

    We start by asking what you want: a new deadbolt where there is none, a replacement for a worn one, or an upgrade after a security scare. We ask about the door material, whether it is a front, back or patio door, and who needs keys. That helps us bring suitable hardware.

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    Inspect the door, frame and strike

    On site we check the door's thickness and condition, the existing bore holes, and the frame. In older Reseda homes where settling has shifted things, we look at whether the bolt lines up cleanly with the strike plate and whether the wood behind it is sound enough to hold.

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    Choose single or double cylinder

    A single-cylinder deadbolt uses a key outside and a thumb turn inside. A double-cylinder needs a key on both sides, which can suit doors with glass nearby but has fire-egress considerations. We explain the tradeoffs plainly so you can pick what fits your home or business.

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    Install and align the hardware

    We fit the deadbolt, bore or adjust the door preparation as needed, and set the strike so the bolt throws fully into the frame. Where the frame has moved, we may reposition or reinforce the strike so the lock works smoothly instead of binding.

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    Key and test everything

    We test the bolt repeatedly with the door open and closed, check the keys, and confirm the lock turns without force. If you want multiple locks keyed the same or existing locks rekeyed, we can handle that during the same visit.

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What affects the price

  • Whether you need a brand-new installation or a replacement of an existing deadbolt, since new installs may need extra door preparation.
  • The grade and style of deadbolt you choose, from standard residential hardware to higher-security options for a business door.
  • The condition of the door and frame, including any repair or reinforcement needed where settling or past forced-entry damage has weakened the wood.
  • How many doors or units are involved, such as a property manager securing several apartments at once.
  • Whether rekeying, keyed-alike setups or additional keys are part of the job.
  • Time of day and urgency, since after-hours and emergency calls are part of a 24/7 mobile service.

Why Reseda chooses us

  • Fully mobile service: we come to your Reseda home, apartment building or shop, so there is no store to drive to.
  • Available 24/7, including nights and weekends, without us promising specific arrival times we cannot guarantee.
  • Serving Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, with owner and lead tech David Shar involved in the work.
  • We look at the frame and strike, not just the lock, which matters on older doors that have shifted over the decades.
  • We explain single versus double cylinder honestly, including when one is a poor fit for a particular door.
  • We can combine installation with rekeying so a property manager or new tenant ends the visit with locks that match the keys in hand.

Deadbolt Installation across Reseda

Reseda is a flat, mostly working- and middle-class part of the central San Fernando Valley, and its housing shapes the work we do. Around the Reseda Park residential area, near Reseda Park and its lake and not far from the Reseda Recreation Center, you find many 1940s and 1950s stucco bungalows and ranch houses. Plenty still have original builder locks. The 1994 Northridge earthquake was centered here, and decades later we still meet door frames that have settled just enough to make a deadbolt drag, miss its strike, or jam the key. Often the fix is realigning the strike, adjusting the door preparation, and rekeying, rather than simply swapping the lock.

Along the Reseda Blvd commercial district and the Sherman Way corridor, the picture changes. Mid-century dingbat apartment buildings are common on Reseda Blvd, Sherman Way and Victory, and property managers there often need several units secured or rekeyed between tenants. Small businesses near the historic Reseda Theatre marquee on Sherman Way sometimes call after an attempted forced entry, wanting a stronger deadbolt and fresh keys right away.

We serve addresses throughout ZIP codes 91335 and 91337, from the streets off Vanowen, Saticoy, Roscoe, Tampa and Wilbur to the southern edge near the Sepulveda Basin and the LA River. Because we are mobile and open 24/7, you can call (323) 997-8867 whenever the need comes up.

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Deadbolt Installation in Reseda — FAQs

Can you install a deadbolt on a door that does not have one in Reseda?
Usually yes. We check the door's thickness and condition, prepare it for the deadbolt, and set the strike in the frame. Call (323) 997-8867 and describe the door so we can bring suitable hardware.
My deadbolt sticks and the key barely turns. Is the lock broken?
In older Reseda homes it is often the door frame, not the lock. Settling over the years, including after the 1994 earthquake, can pull the bolt out of line with the strike. We can often realign the strike and rekey instead of replacing everything.
Should I choose a single- or double-cylinder deadbolt?
Single-cylinder uses a thumb turn inside and is easier to exit quickly. Double-cylinder needs a key on both sides, which may suit doors with nearby glass but can slow escape in an emergency. We will go over which makes sense for your door.
Can a property manager have several apartment units done at once?
Yes. Many Reseda buildings along Reseda Blvd, Sherman Way and Victory are multi-unit, and we can install or rekey deadbolts across units between tenants. Call (323) 997-8867 to discuss the number of doors and scheduling.
My shop on Sherman Way had an attempted break-in. What should I do?
Secure the door as best you can and call us. We can inspect the damage, repair or reinforce the area around the lock, install a stronger deadbolt, and rekey so old keys no longer work.
Do you have a shop I can visit to buy a deadbolt?
No. Crenshaw Lock Company is fully mobile, so we bring the hardware and tools to your location in Reseda.
Are you available at night or on weekends?
Yes, we operate 24/7. We do not promise a specific arrival time, but you can call at any hour and we will work out the situation with you.
How is the price of a deadbolt installation determined?
It depends on whether the job is new or a replacement, the lock grade you choose, the door and frame condition, how many doors are involved, rekeying needs, and urgency. We can talk through those factors when you call.
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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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