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Lock Repair in San Fernando, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides 24/7 mobile lock repair in San Fernando, California. We come to your home or storefront to fix sticking, jammed, loose or misaligned locks, deadbolts and latches. Call (323) 997-8867 any hour and we will talk through the problem and get a technician headed your way.

  • Mobile to your San Fernando location
  • Available 24/7
  • Price quoted before we start
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A lock that sticks, spins loose, or needs a shoulder-check to latch is usually telling you something. Maybe the door has shifted with the seasons, a strike plate has drifted out of line, or the internal parts have simply worn after years of daily use. In San Fernando, where so many homes date back decades and downtown buildings are even older, repair is often a smarter first move than replacement.

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 drive to. We bring tools and parts to your door, look at what is actually failing, and tell you plainly whether a repair, a rekey, or a replacement makes the most sense.

Whether it is a craftsman bungalow with a tired deadbolt, a postwar tract home with a handle set that has gone wobbly, or a brick storefront with an older commercial door, we approach each lock as its own problem. The goal is a lock that works smoothly, secures properly, and keeps the character of the door it lives on.

How it works in San Fernando

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    Call and describe the problem

    Call (323) 997-8867 at any hour. Tell us what the lock is doing: sticking, not turning, loose in the door, not latching, or a key that snags. Those details help us arrive with the right parts and tell you what to avoid in the meantime.

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    We travel to your location

    We are fully mobile, so we come to your house, apartment, or downtown storefront in San Fernando. There is no shop visit. If you are locked out because of the failing lock, we deal with entry first, as gently as the door allows.

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    Inspect the lock, door, and strike

    Many lock problems are really door problems. We check the cylinder, latch, bolt throw, strike plate, hinges, and how the door sits in its frame. Finding the true cause keeps you from paying to fix the wrong part.

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    Repair, adjust, or replace parts

    We realign strike plates, tighten or replace loose hardware, clean and service worn mechanisms, swap damaged cylinders, or replace internal components. On older mortise locks and vintage doors we try to keep original hardware working where it is sensible and safe.

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    Test, rekey if needed, and walk you through it

    We cycle the lock repeatedly with the door open and closed, confirm the bolt fully engages, and check every key. If keys are lost or ownership has changed, we can rekey at the same visit. You get a clear explanation of what was done.

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What affects the price

  • The type of lock: a standard residential deadbolt differs from an older mortise lock or commercial storefront hardware in the parts and labor involved.
  • Whether the fix is an adjustment or realignment versus replacing internal components or a whole cylinder.
  • The condition of the door and frame, since warped doors or worn strike areas can add work beyond the lock itself.
  • Availability of parts, which can matter for older or discontinued hardware found in early-1900s homes and buildings.
  • Whether rekeying or additional keys are included in the same visit.
  • The time of day and the location, as after-hours calls and travel can affect the overall cost.

Why San Fernando chooses us

  • In business since 1987, so we have handled everything from modern deadbolts to aging mortise hardware.
  • Fully mobile and available 24/7, with no storefront and no need for you to transport a door or lock anywhere.
  • We diagnose the door and frame, not just the lock, so you are not sold a new lock when an adjustment would do.
  • Comfortable with older homes and commercial doors, including vintage hardware where preserving the original look matters.
  • Owner-led: David Shar stands behind the work, and we explain options plainly without pressure.
  • We can combine repair with rekeying so one visit solves both a failing lock and a key-control concern.

Lock Repair across San Fernando

San Fernando is a small, independent city of about 2.4 square miles, completely surrounded by the City of Los Angeles, and nicknamed The Mission City. It is fully reachable by road, via San Fernando Road, Truman Street, Maclay Avenue, Brand Boulevard, I-5 and CA-118, so a mobile locksmith can serve every part of 91340 without trouble.

Downtown, the San Fernando Mall and the stretch of San Fernando Road near Truman Street are lined with early-1900s brick buildings, many with transoms and older storefront doors. These often carry older mortise or storefront hardware that sticks, drags, or no longer latches cleanly. A common call is a shop changing hands: the lock needs repair and the whole door needs to be rekeyed so old keys no longer work. Not far away, Lopez Adobe and San Fernando City Hall are reminders of how much history sits in this compact downtown.

Residentially, the Las Palmas Park neighborhood and the Layne Park and Recreation Park area mix early-20th-century bungalows, craftsman and Spanish-style homes, and postwar single-family tract houses. Older homes sometimes still have original mortise or skeleton-key locks, and owners often want a modern deadbolt without losing the vintage door. We can repair what is worth saving and add security where it makes sense. Homes near Mission San Fernando Rey de Espana on the Mission Hills side are just as easy for us to reach.

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Other San Fernando locksmith services

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

Lock Repair in San Fernando — FAQs

Can you repair a lock instead of replacing it?
Often, yes. Sticking, loose, or misaligned locks are frequently fixed by adjusting the strike plate, tightening hardware, servicing the mechanism, or replacing a single part. If a lock is too worn or unsafe, we will say so and explain replacement options. Call (323) 997-8867 to describe what yours is doing.
Do you serve all of San Fernando?
Yes. We are fully mobile and serve the whole city, including downtown near the San Fernando Mall, the Las Palmas Park area, and the neighborhoods around Layne Park and Recreation Park, ZIP code 91340.
Why does my deadbolt only work when I lift or push the door?
That usually means the bolt and strike plate are out of alignment because the door or frame has shifted. Realigning the strike or adjusting hinges often solves it without a new lock. We check the door itself during every repair.
Can you fix the old mortise or skeleton-key locks in my bungalow?
Often we can service or repair original mortise hardware, depending on its condition and parts availability. If you want a modern deadbolt too, we can add one while keeping the vintage door's look as intact as possible.
My shop's front door sticks and we just bought the business. Can you help?
Yes. We can repair the older storefront or commercial hardware and rekey it so keys from the previous owner no longer work. Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us about the door and any transom or glass around it.
Are you available at night and on weekends?
Yes, we are available 24/7. A lock that will not turn or latch is a security issue whatever the hour, so you can call (323) 997-8867 any time.
How is the price of a lock repair determined?
It depends on the lock type, what has failed, the condition of the door and frame, parts availability, whether rekeying is included, and the time of day. We will explain the likely work before we begin.
Do I need to bring the lock to a shop?
No. We are mobile only and have no storefront. We do the work at your door in San Fernando, so you never have to remove hardware or leave your home or business unsecured.
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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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