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Lock Repair in Reseda, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides mobile lock repair in Reseda, California, around the clock, 24/7. We fix sticking, jammed, loose and misaligned locks, deadbolts and latches at your door. Call (323) 997-8867 and we will tell you what is likely wrong and how we would fix it.

  • Mobile to your Reseda location
  • Available 24/7
  • Price quoted before we start
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A lock that sticks, spins loose, or needs a shoulder to close is usually telling you something specific. In Reseda, it is often the door itself rather than the lock. Much of the housing here is post-war: small stucco bungalows and ranch houses from the 1940s and 50s, with original builder hardware still in use. Seventy-plus years of use, plus the shaking from the 1994 Northridge earthquake, whose epicenter was in Reseda, has left plenty of frames slightly out of square.

That is why a good repair starts with diagnosis. Sometimes the cylinder is worn and needs service or replacement. Sometimes the latch is fine and the strike plate has drifted a fraction of an inch from where the bolt wants to land. Replacing a working lock when the real problem is alignment wastes money and leaves the same problem waiting for the new one.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner and lead tech David Shar has seen these failures many times. We are fully mobile, with no storefront to visit. We come to your home, apartment building or shop, work on site, and leave the door locking smoothly. Our phone line is (323) 997-8867, any hour.

How it works in Reseda

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    You call and describe the symptom

    Tell us what the lock is doing: key won't turn, deadbolt won't extend, knob wobbles, door only locks when pulled shut. Those details help us bring the right parts to Reseda on the first visit. Call (323) 997-8867 at any hour.

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    We test the door, not just the lock

    On arrival we operate the lock open and closed, check how the bolt meets the strike, and look at hinges, gaps and the frame. On older tract homes, settled frames are a common culprit and we look for them first.

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    We identify the actual cause

    We explain whether the issue is a worn cylinder, a dirty or broken mechanism, loose mounting screws, a bent strike, or a frame that has shifted. You hear the diagnosis and the options before work begins.

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    We repair or realign

    Depending on the cause, we may adjust or reposition the strike, tighten and re-seat hardware, service the mechanism, or replace failed components. Where it makes sense, we realign the bolt rather than replacing a lock that still works.

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    Rekey or upgrade if it is warranted

    If keys are worn, lost or have been passed around, we can rekey the lock while we are there. If a door has had an attempted break-in, we can discuss a stronger deadbolt and reinforced strike.

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    We test it until it is right

    Before we leave, we cycle the lock repeatedly with the door open and closed, and confirm every key works. You should be able to lock it with one smooth turn.

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What affects the price

  • Whether the fix is a simple adjustment, such as a strike or tightening, or requires replacing internal parts or the whole lock
  • The type and grade of hardware, since a basic builder-grade knob differs from a high-security deadbolt
  • How many locks or doors are involved, which matters for apartment buildings and multi-door shops
  • Whether rekeying or additional keys are needed along with the repair
  • Condition of the door and frame, since a badly settled frame may need more than a lock fix
  • Time of day and urgency, because after-hours and emergency calls are handled differently from scheduled visits

Why Reseda chooses us

  • Fully mobile service: we come to your Reseda door with tools and parts, and there is no shop to drive to
  • Diagnosis first, so we do not replace a working lock when the strike or frame is the real problem
  • Familiarity with older post-war homes and apartments, including original builder locks and earthquake-shifted frames
  • Available 24/7, including nights and weekends, when a lock fails at the worst moment
  • Repair, rekey and security upgrade handled in a single visit when you need more than one
  • In business since 1987, with the owner, David Shar, as lead tech on the work

Lock Repair across Reseda

Reseda is a flat, lived-in part of the central San Fernando Valley, and the lock problems we see follow the housing. In the Reseda Park residential area, near Reseda Park and its lake, many homes are 1950s stucco ranch houses and bungalows with original hardware. After decades of settling, and the 1994 earthquake that centered here, a deadbolt may drag against its strike or a key may bind because the bolt no longer lines up. Realigning the strike and rekeying is often all that is needed in ZIP code 91335.

Along the Reseda Blvd commercial district and the Sherman Way corridor, the mix changes. Mid-century dingbat apartment buildings are common on Reseda Blvd, Sherman Way and Victory, and property managers regularly need several units repaired or rekeyed between tenants. We can work through a building door by door. Small shops near the historic Reseda Theatre marquee on Sherman Way sometimes need a repaired or upgraded deadbolt after an attempted forced entry.

We serve both 91335 and 91337, from Vanowen and Saticoy to Roscoe, and from Tampa and Wilbur toward the Sepulveda Basin edge of town. Whether you are near the Reseda Recreation Center or off US-101, call (323) 997-8867 and we will come to you.

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Lock Repair in Reseda — FAQs

Why does my deadbolt stick in my older Reseda house?
On post-war homes the cause is often a door frame that has settled over the decades, including from the 1994 earthquake, so the bolt no longer lines up with the strike. We check alignment first. Call (323) 997-8867 and describe what the lock does.
Can you repair a lock instead of replacing it?
Often yes. Loose hardware, misaligned strikes, dirty or worn mechanisms can frequently be fixed. If a lock is badly worn or broken, we will tell you replacement makes more sense and explain why.
My key turns but the door won't lock. What is wrong?
Usually the bolt is hitting the edge of the strike or frame instead of entering the hole, or an internal part has failed. A technician can tell on site. We are available 24/7 at (323) 997-8867.
Do you work on apartment buildings in Reseda?
Yes. We can repair and rekey multiple units in a building, such as between tenants, and handle each door in a single visit. Let us know how many units when you call.
Can you fix a lock after an attempted break-in?
Yes. We inspect the lock, door and frame for damage, repair or replace what was compromised, and can discuss a stronger deadbolt and reinforced strike. Business owners on Sherman Way and elsewhere can call anytime.
Do I need to rekey after a repair?
Not always. If the keys are worn, lost, or held by people who should no longer have access, rekeying is a smart add-on and can be done during the same visit.
Do you have a shop I can bring my lock to?
No. We are fully mobile and come to your location in Reseda, so there is no storefront. We do the work at your door.
How do I get a repair quote?
Pricing depends on factors like the type of lock, the cause of the problem, number of doors, and timing. Call (323) 997-8867, describe the issue, and we will explain what affects the cost 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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