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Emergency Locksmith in Reseda, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides 24/7 emergency locksmith service in Reseda, California. Our fully mobile technician comes to you for lockouts, jammed deadbolts, broken keys and break-in damage, day or night. Call (323) 997-8867 and describe the problem, and we will dispatch right away.

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A lockout or a failed lock never picks a convenient time. In Reseda it might be a late shift ending at a Sherman Way business, a tenant locked out of a dingbat apartment off Reseda Blvd, or a homeowner whose deadbolt will no longer throw after another humid night and another year of a settling door frame. Whatever the cause, you need someone who answers the phone and comes to you.

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. There is no storefront to visit. Our work happens at your door, in your driveway, or in the parking lot behind your shop, with the tools and hardware needed for most urgent jobs carried with us.

Reseda has its own lock problems. Much of the housing is post-war tract stock with original builder hardware, and the 1994 Northridge earthquake, which was centered here, left many door frames slightly out of square. A bolt that barely lines up with its strike plate can seize at the worst moment. We approach emergency calls with that local context in mind, so we fix the cause as well as the symptom.

How it works in Reseda

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    Call and describe the situation

    Phone (323) 997-8867 any hour. Tell us whether you are locked out, have a broken key, a jammed deadbolt or a door that was forced. We ask a few questions about the door type and lock so we arrive prepared, and we tell you honestly what the job is likely to involve.

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    Confirm who you are and that you have authority

    Before opening a home, car or business, we ask for reasonable proof that you live there or are authorized to be there. It protects you, your neighbors, and tenants in multi-unit buildings, and it is a normal part of legitimate locksmith work.

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    Assess the lock and the door

    On arrival we look at the lock, the door and the frame. In Reseda, a deadbolt that will not turn is often a frame-alignment problem rather than a dead lock, so we check the strike, the latch and how the door sits before deciding how to proceed.

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    Get you in with the least damage possible

    Where possible we use non-destructive entry methods so the lock and door survive. If a lock is damaged, seized or already compromised by a forced entry, we explain the options before drilling or replacing anything.

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    Repair, rekey or replace

    Once you are in, we can realign a strike, rekey a lock so lost keys no longer work, or install a new deadbolt or high-security cylinder. You decide what is appropriate, whether that is a quick fix tonight or a sturdier upgrade.

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    Test and secure before we leave

    We test the key, the latch and the deadbolt several times and confirm the door closes and locks smoothly. If a door cannot be fully secured right away, we talk through a temporary measure so the property is not left open.

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What affects the price

  • The type of emergency: a simple lockout is a different job from a broken key extraction or repairing a door damaged in a forced entry.
  • The lock itself: standard builder-grade hardware on an older bungalow differs from a high-security deadbolt or restricted keyway on a storefront.
  • Whether parts are needed: realigning a strike plate is a different scope than replacing a deadbolt, cylinder or latch.
  • Rekeying scope: one door and a whole apartment building with several units involve different amounts of work and hardware.
  • Time of day and urgency: genuine late-night or holiday calls take us out of ordinary hours, and that can be reflected in the quote.
  • Door and frame condition: settled or warped frames may require adjustment in addition to the lock work.

Why Reseda chooses us

  • Fully mobile and available 24/7, so help comes to your door rather than you having to go anywhere.
  • In business since 1987, with owner David Shar personally leading the work and standing behind it.
  • Familiarity with Reseda's older housing, including original post-war hardware and door frames that shifted after the 1994 earthquake.
  • Honest recommendations: if realigning a strike plate solves it, we will not push a full replacement.
  • Experience with both residential and commercial doors, from stucco bungalows to Sherman Way storefronts.
  • Rekey and repair options that keep the existing hardware wherever it is still sound.

Emergency Locksmith across Reseda

Reseda sits in the central San Fernando Valley, flat and grid-like, with Reseda Blvd and Sherman Way forming its main commercial spine. Along those corridors, and on Victory Blvd, you will find rows of mid-century dingbat apartments where tenant turnover keeps rekeying in steady demand. We work in both ZIP codes, 91335 and 91337, and reach streets from Vanowen and Saticoy down toward Roscoe Blvd and out to Tampa Ave and Wilbur Ave.

The Reseda Park residential area, near Reseda Park and its lake, is full of small 1940s and 1950s stucco ranch houses. Many still carry original or early replacement locks, and decades of settling since the Northridge earthquake have left some doors rubbing or deadbolts barely meeting their strikes. A key that suddenly will not turn there is often a fit problem we can correct on the spot by realigning the strike and rekeying.

Businesses near the Reseda Theatre marquee on Sherman Way and elsewhere in the Reseda Blvd commercial district call us after attempted break-ins or when a door will not lock at closing. Whether you are near the Reseda Recreation Center, close to the Sepulveda Basin and the LA River edge, or just off the 101, call (323) 997-8867 and we will come to you.

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Emergency Locksmith in Reseda — FAQs

Do you really work 24 hours a day in Reseda?
Yes. Crenshaw Lock Company is a 24/7 mobile service. Call (323) 997-8867 at any hour, including nights, weekends and holidays, and we will dispatch to your location in Reseda.
Do I need to come to your shop?
No. We are fully mobile and have no storefront. Our technician travels to your home, vehicle or business with the tools for most emergency jobs.
My deadbolt is jammed and the key will not turn. Is the lock broken?
Not always. In older Reseda homes the door frame may have settled over the years, especially after the 1994 earthquake, so the bolt no longer lines up with the strike. We can often realign the strike and rekey. Call (323) 997-8867 if you are stuck.
Will you damage my door getting me in?
We try non-destructive methods first so your lock and door stay intact. If a lock is seized or damaged, we explain the options before doing anything more invasive.
Can you rekey several apartment units between tenants?
Yes. Property managers in Reseda often have us rekey multiple units in a building. The scope and hardware affect the quote, so tell us how many doors and what lock types when you call.
What should I do after an attempted break-in at my shop?
Call us so we can secure the door first. We can inspect the damage, repair or replace compromised hardware, and install a higher-security deadbolt and rekey so the old keys no longer work.
How is the price of an emergency call determined?
It depends on the type of problem, the lock, any parts needed and the time of day. We discuss the job and give you a clear picture before work begins. You can also ask by calling (323) 997-8867.
Do you serve both Reseda ZIP codes?
Yes, we cover 91335 and 91337, along with surrounding parts of the Valley, as part of our Greater Los Angeles service area.
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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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