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Lock Rekeying in San Gabriel, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides 24/7 mobile lock rekeying in San Gabriel, California. We come to your home, apartment building or business and rekey your existing locks so old keys no longer work. Call (323) 997-8867 to talk with a locksmith who has served the area since 1987.

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  • Available 24/7
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Rekeying changes the inside of a lock so that a new key operates it and every old key becomes useless. The lock itself stays on the door. If you just bought a house, ended a tenancy, parted ways with a roommate or contractor, or lost a set of keys, rekeying is usually the fastest way to take back control of who can get in.

San Gabriel makes this a more interesting job than it sounds. The city has an old historic core around Mission San Gabriel Arcangel, founded in 1771, where many 1900s to 1920s bungalows still carry original hardware. Away from the Mission you find a lot of mid-century single-family homes and apartment buildings, plus busy restaurant and retail strips along Valley Boulevard and San Gabriel Boulevard. Each of these needs a slightly different approach.

Crenshaw Lock Company is fully mobile, so there is no shop to drive to. David Shar and the team have worked across Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and we bring the tools and key stock to your door at any hour, day or night.

How it works in San Gabriel

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    Tell us what you have

    Call (323) 997-8867 and describe the property: a house, a Craftsman bungalow, an apartment building or a storefront. Tell us how many locks need rekeying and whether you want them all on one key. That helps us bring the right pinning kits and parts.

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    We come to you

    Because we are fully mobile and available around the clock, we travel to your San Gabriel address. There is no storefront to visit. Nothing is done until we have looked at the locks and confirmed what is practical.

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    Inspect each lock

    We check the brand, the condition and whether each lock can be rekeyed. Modern deadbolts and knobsets usually can. Worn, damaged or mismatched hardware may be better replaced, and we will say so plainly. Older mortise locks get a careful look before we touch them.

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    Rekey the cylinders

    We remove the cylinder, replace the internal pins to match a new key, and reinstall it. For several doors we can set them to one key so you carry only one. Old keys will no longer turn the lock.

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    Test and hand over keys

    We try every new key on every lock, check that the old key fails, and confirm that bolts throw smoothly. You get your new keys, and we can cut extra copies if you need them.

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What affects the price

  • How many locks or cylinders need rekeying, since the work scales with the door count
  • Whether all locks are keyed alike to one key or each gets its own
  • The type of hardware: standard deadbolts, high-security cylinders, mortise locks and commercial storefront hardware all differ in effort
  • The condition of the locks, because worn or damaged parts may need replacement rather than a rekey
  • The number of extra keys you want cut
  • The time of day and urgency, since after-hours and same-day calls differ from scheduled visits

Why San Gabriel chooses us

  • Fully mobile service, so the work happens at your door rather than at a shop counter
  • Available 24/7, including nights and weekends, when a lockout or a turnover deadline does not wait
  • Experience since 1987 with the range of hardware found in San Gabriel, from historic mortise sets to modern deadbolts
  • Honest advice on rekey versus replace, so you are not sold new hardware when a rekey will do
  • Careful handling of period hardware on older doors, with attention to preserving original character
  • Capability for residential, multi-unit and commercial rekeys under one call

Lock Rekeying across San Gabriel

San Gabriel's older streets around the Mission District hold Craftsman and Spanish Colonial Revival bungalows from the early 1900s. Many have original mortise locks, skeleton-key doorsets and divided-light wood doors. These can seize up in summer heat, and a stubborn lock may only need careful service or a sympathetic rekey. We try to keep that original hardware working rather than strip it out, especially near the Mission Playhouse and Del Mar Avenue.

Head toward Las Tunas and you find more mid-century single-family homes and apartment buildings. When tenants turn over, owners often want the whole building rekeyed, along with mailbox locks, so the previous residents cannot get back in. Properties in ZIP 91776 and 91775 often fit this pattern, and we can work through a building door by door.

Along the Golden Mile on Valley Boulevard and on San Gabriel Boulevard, restaurants and shops use aluminum-storefront doors and roll-gate hardware. If a manager leaves or a key goes missing, rekeying the storefront is a practical response. From Vincent Lugo Park to the I-10 corridor and ZIP 91778, we serve homes and businesses at any hour. Call (323) 997-8867.

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Other San Gabriel locksmith services

See all of our San Gabriel services, or our citywide lock rekeying page.

Lock Rekeying in San Gabriel — FAQs

What is the difference between rekeying and changing locks?
Rekeying changes the internal pins so a new key works and old keys do not, while the lock stays on the door. Changing locks means installing new hardware. Rekeying is often more economical when the locks are in good condition.
Should I rekey after buying a home in San Gabriel?
Yes, it is a smart first step. You cannot know who holds copies of the old keys. Call (323) 997-8867 and we can rekey the exterior doors and any other locks at your convenience.
Can you rekey the original mortise locks in older bungalows near the Mission?
Often yes, depending on the lock's condition. Some mortise locks can be rekeyed or serviced, and we will inspect before recommending anything. Our aim is to preserve original hardware when it is sound.
Do you rekey apartment buildings and mailbox locks?
Yes. After tenant turnover, we can rekey unit doors and mailbox locks. Call (323) 997-8867 to discuss the number of units and how you want keys organized.
Can you rekey a restaurant storefront on Valley Boulevard?
Yes. We handle commercial storefront deadbolts and related hardware, and we are available 24/7 if a broken key or a failed lock cannot wait.
Can all my locks use the same key?
In most cases yes, provided the locks are compatible brands and in working shape. We can set them to one key so you carry just one.
Will my old keys still work after a rekey?
No. Once rekeyed, the old keys will not turn the lock. We test this before leaving.
Do I have to come to a shop?
No. We are fully mobile and have no storefront. We come to your San Gabriel location at any hour.
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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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