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Lock Installation in San Fernando, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides mobile lock installation in San Fernando, California, for new doors and for doors that never had a lock. We are available 24/7 and come to your home or business. Call (323) 997-8867 to describe your door and plan the right hardware.

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Installing a lock sounds simple until the door in front of you is a century-old bungalow door with an unusual bore, a downtown storefront with a transom above it, or a brand-new door that arrived with no hardware at all. In San Fernando, all three are common. The city is small, about 2.4 square miles, and its building stock ranges from early-1900s brick commercial buildings to postwar single-family tracts. Each needs a different approach to getting a lock into the door cleanly and securely.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, led by owner and lead technician David Shar. We are fully mobile, so there is no shop to visit. We bring the tools, drill guides, and hardware options to your door, look at what you have, and install the lock in place. That matters for lock installation in particular, because the door itself, its thickness, its edge, and its frame determine what will work.

This page explains how an installation visit goes, what affects the cost, and what is specific to San Fernando. If you are not sure what you need, whether a deadbolt, a knob set, a lever for a storefront, or a lock for a door that has never had one, call (323) 997-8867 and we will talk it through.

How it works in San Fernando

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    Talk through the door and the goal

    We start by asking what the door is, where it is, and what you want the lock to do. A front door, a side gate entry, a back-house door, and a storefront all have different needs. Photos or a description of the door help us arrive with the right options.

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    Inspect the door, edge, and frame

    On site, we check the door material and thickness, whether it is solid or hollow, and the condition of the frame and strike area. A new deadbolt is only as strong as the wood around it, so we look for splits, thin jambs, or old repairs that need attention first.

  3. 3

    Choose hardware that fits

    We go over lock options with you: grade of hardware, keyed alike with other locks if you want, finish, and handing. For vintage doors we aim for hardware that works with the existing door rather than forcing a modern look onto it.

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    Drill and fit cleanly

    We mark and bore the door using guides so the holes are square and centered, then cut the latch and strike mortises. Careful work here prevents the sticking, misaligned bolts, and chipped edges that come from rushed installs.

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    Install, align, and reinforce

    The lock and strike are mounted and the bolt is tested for smooth, full throw into the frame. Where it makes sense, we recommend a longer strike screw or reinforced strike plate so the jamb, not just the lock, resists force.

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    Test and hand over keys

    We cycle the lock repeatedly with the door open and closed, confirm every key works, and show you how it operates. You leave with working keys and a door that closes and locks the way it should.

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What affects the price

  • Type of lock: a basic knob set, a single-cylinder deadbolt, a higher-security deadbolt, or a commercial-grade lever all differ in hardware cost.
  • Door condition: a door that already has bore holes is quicker than one needing new holes drilled, and solid wood, metal, and hollow-core behave differently.
  • Frame and strike work: reinforcing a worn jamb or cutting a new strike area adds labor beyond the lock itself.
  • Number of locks and keying: installing several locks, or keying them all alike, takes more time and hardware than a single lock.
  • Vintage or unusual doors: older doors with nonstandard bores or mortise pockets can require extra fitting, adapters, or custom adjustments.
  • Time of service: because we are available 24/7, after-hours or urgent visits may be priced differently from scheduled daytime work.

Why San Fernando chooses us

  • Fully mobile since 1987: we come to your door with the tools to bore, fit, and finish the install on site, with no storefront trip required.
  • Experience with older doors: we are comfortable working around early-1900s bungalow doors and older commercial doors rather than treating every door as new construction.
  • Fit before sell: we inspect the door and frame first and recommend hardware that suits it, rather than pushing the most expensive product.
  • Owner-led: David Shar leads the work, so questions about your door get answered by someone who has been doing this for decades.
  • Available around the clock: if a door was left without a lock after a move, a break-in, or a remodel, you can call (323) 997-8867 any hour.
  • Plain explanations: we tell you what we found, what we recommend, and why, so you can make the decision.

Lock Installation across San Fernando

San Fernando is an independent city entirely surrounded by the City of Los Angeles, and that gives it a distinct feel. Downtown, around the San Fernando Mall and the corner of Truman Street and San Fernando Road, many buildings date to the early 1900s, with brick fronts, storefront doors, and transoms. Installing a lock on a door like that often means working with older frames and older mortise-style hardware, so we measure carefully and choose lock bodies that suit the opening. Business owners taking over a space near City Hall or along San Fernando Road often need new locks on a door that has had several tenants.

Residential work looks different. Around Las Palmas Park, early-20th-century bungalows and craftsman and Spanish-style homes sometimes still carry original mortise or skeleton-key locks. When an owner wants a modern deadbolt without losing the character of the vintage door, careful boring and the right trim matter. The same goes for homes in the Layne Park and Recreation Park area, where postwar single-family houses may need a new lock on a converted garage door, a back-house entry, or a freshly installed side door.

We serve all of ZIP code 91340, and the city is fully reachable by road via San Fernando Road, Truman Street, Maclay Avenue, Brand Boulevard, I-5, and CA-118. Whether you are near the Lopez Adobe, close to the Mission San Fernando Rey de Espana border with Mission Hills, or on a quiet residential block, call (323) 997-8867 and we will come to you.

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Other San Fernando locksmith services

See all of our San Fernando services, or our citywide lock installation page.

Lock Installation in San Fernando — FAQs

Can you install a lock on a door that has never had one?
Yes. We bore the lock and latch holes, cut the strike area in the frame, and fit the hardware on site. Call (323) 997-8867 and describe the door so we can bring suitable options.
Can you add a modern deadbolt to my old bungalow door?
Often, yes. Many early-1900s doors in neighborhoods like Las Palmas Park can take a new deadbolt if the door is thick enough and sound. We inspect it first and work to preserve the door's character.
Do you handle storefront and commercial doors downtown?
Yes. We work on older commercial doors like those along the San Fernando Mall and San Fernando Road, including fitting or replacing locks after an ownership change. Hardware choice depends on the door and frame.
Is a deadbolt installation the same as rekeying?
No. Installation puts a new lock into a door, while rekeying changes the key to an existing lock. If your door already has a lock you only want re-secured, we can rekey it instead.
Do I need to bring the lock myself?
No. We bring hardware options with us. If you already bought a lock, we can usually install it, though we will check that it fits your door first.
Are you available at night or on weekends?
Yes, we are available 24/7. If a door has no working lock, call (323) 997-8867 at any hour.
Do I have to come to a shop?
No. Crenshaw Lock Company is fully mobile with no storefront. We come to your home or business in San Fernando.
How do you price installation without a flat rate?
Cost depends on the lock type, the door and frame condition, how many locks are involved, and timing. We explain these factors and confirm the plan with you before starting work.
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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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