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Residential Locksmith in San Fernando, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides residential locksmith service in San Fernando, California, available 24/7 and fully mobile. We handle rekeys, lock replacements, repairs, lockouts and security upgrades at your home. Call (323) 997-8867 and we will come to you, wherever in the Mission City you are.

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San Fernando is a small city with a lot of character, and the homes reflect it. Within about two and a half square miles you find early-1900s bungalows, craftsman and Spanish-style houses, and postwar single-family tracts, all with very different hardware. A lock that suits a 1950s tract house is not always right for a century-old front door, and a good residential locksmith has to know the difference.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, led by owner and lead technician David Shar. Our service is fully mobile. We do not have a storefront for you to visit; we bring the tools, key-cutting equipment and a range of common hardware to your door, day or night, because lockouts and break-ins do not keep business hours.

Residential work covers more than getting you back inside. People call us after moving into a house with unknown keys, after a roommate or contractor leaves with a copy, after a door starts sticking or a deadbolt stops turning smoothly, or when they simply want better security without ruining a door they love. We explain the options plainly and let you decide what makes sense.

How it works in San Fernando

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    Call and describe the situation

    Call (323) 997-8867 any hour. Tell us whether it is a lockout, a rekey, a broken lock or an upgrade, what kind of door it is, and roughly how old the house is. That helps us bring the right hardware for a bungalow door versus a newer tract home.

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    Confirm who you are and the address

    For lockouts and any work that changes who can enter a home, we ask for reasonable confirmation that you live there or are authorized to be there. It protects you and your neighbors.

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    Assess the lock and door on site

    We look at the existing hardware, the door, the strike and the frame. In older San Fernando homes that may mean original mortise sets or skeleton-key locks, and we check whether they can be kept, rekeyed or sensibly modernized.

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    Explain options before we start

    We walk through what we recommend, such as rekeying versus replacing, and what each choice means for security and cost factors. You approve the plan before work begins.

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    Do the work with minimal damage

    For lockouts we use non-destructive entry methods whenever the lock allows. For rekeys, repairs and installs, we work carefully to protect the door finish, especially on vintage wood doors.

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    Test and hand over keys

    We test every lock repeatedly with the door open and closed, confirm the keys work smoothly, and show you how the hardware operates so nothing is left to guess.

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What affects the price

  • The type of service: a lockout, a rekey, a repair and a full replacement involve different labor and parts.
  • The number of locks involved, since rekeying several doors to one key is handled differently than a single deadbolt.
  • Lock grade and style, from standard deadbolts to higher-security cylinders, smart locks or specialty mortise hardware.
  • Door and hardware age and condition, as older bungalow doors may need fitting work, bore adjustments or careful handling to preserve original wood.
  • Time of day and urgency, because after-hours and emergency calls differ from scheduled visits.
  • Key complexity, including restricted keys or the need to cut keys for older or uncommon keyways.

Why San Fernando chooses us

  • Serving Los Angeles area homes since 1987, so we have seen nearly every kind of residential lock, from vintage mortise sets to current deadbolts.
  • Fully mobile and available 24/7, with no storefront detour; the work happens at your door.
  • Experience with older homes: we try to preserve original doors and hardware where it makes sense rather than defaulting to replacing everything.
  • Owner involvement: David Shar leads the business, so standards are set by someone with a stake in the reputation.
  • Plain-spoken recommendations, including telling you when a simple rekey will do instead of a full replacement.
  • Non-destructive entry first on lockouts, to keep your door, frame and finish intact.

Residential Locksmith across San Fernando

San Fernando is an independent city entirely surrounded by the City of Los Angeles, which sometimes confuses people about who serves them. For locksmith work it makes no difference: the city is fully reachable by road, and we serve homes in 91340 and throughout the area. Whether you live near San Fernando Road, off Truman Street, or closer to Maclay Avenue and Brand Boulevard, we come to you.

The homes around Las Palmas Park include early-1900s bungalows where original mortise or skeleton-key locks are still common. A frequent request is adding a modern deadbolt for real security while keeping the vintage door looking right. That takes careful drilling and fitting, and sometimes a rekey of an existing mortise lock is the better choice. Around Layne Park and Recreation Park, you will find more postwar single-family homes with standard deadbolts and knob sets, where rekeying after a move or replacing worn hardware is the usual job.

Downtown, near the San Fernando Mall, Lopez Adobe and City Hall, the older brick buildings with transoms and storefront doors have their own hardware. While our focus on this page is homes, including apartments above shops, we are also familiar with that older downtown hardware. Wherever you are, from the Mission City's quiet residential blocks to homes near I-5 and CA-118, call (323) 997-8867.

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Residential Locksmith in San Fernando — FAQs

Do you serve homes in San Fernando at any hour?
Yes. Crenshaw Lock Company is 24/7 and fully mobile, so we can help with a late-night lockout or an urgent rekey. Call (323) 997-8867 and we will talk through your situation.
San Fernando is its own city. Do you still cover it?
Yes. San Fernando is an independent city surrounded by Los Angeles, but it is fully road-reachable, and we serve homes in ZIP 91340 and the surrounding area as part of our mobile service.
Can you keep the original lock on my old bungalow?
Often, yes. Original mortise locks can frequently be rekeyed or repaired, and we can add a modern deadbolt with careful fitting to preserve the look of a vintage door. We will tell you what is realistic once we see it.
Should I rekey or replace my locks after moving in?
If the locks are in good condition, rekeying makes old keys useless without replacing hardware. If they are worn, damaged or low quality, replacing may be wiser. We help you choose.
Will you damage my door to get me inside?
We use non-destructive entry methods first whenever the lock and door allow it. If a lock must be drilled or replaced, we explain that before proceeding.
Do I need to prove I live at the home?
We ask for reasonable confirmation of residency or authorization before opening a door or changing locks. It is a standard safeguard for everyone's security.
Can you handle skeleton-key locks?
We can assess them and discuss options, which may include repair, rekeying or upgrading security while keeping the door. Call (323) 997-8867 to describe what you have.
How is pricing determined?
It depends on the service type, number of locks, hardware grade, door condition, key complexity and urgency. We explain the factors and the plan before work begins so there are no surprises.
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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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