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Lock Replacement in San Gabriel, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides lock replacement in San Gabriel, California, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with a fully mobile service that comes to your door. We replace worn, damaged or outdated locks with new hardware matched to your needs. Call (323) 997-8867.

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  • Available 24/7
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San Gabriel is one of the oldest communities in the San Gabriel Valley, and its locks show it. Around the 1771 Mission San Gabriel Arcangel you will find Craftsman and Spanish Colonial Revival bungalows from the early 1900s, many still carrying original mortise locks and skeleton-key doorsets. Elsewhere in town, mid-century houses and apartment buildings have hardware that has been turned thousands of times and now sticks, wobbles or no longer holds a key.

Lock replacement is a different job from a repair or a rekey. Sometimes a lock is worn past saving, a key has broken inside it, a door was forced, or a deadbolt simply no longer meets the security standard you want. In those cases, new hardware is the honest answer. Other times a period mortise lock can be serviced and kept, and we will tell you which situation you are in rather than push a swap you do not need.

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 storefront to visit. We come to your home, apartment building or business in San Gabriel, whether it is a bungalow in the Mission District, a duplex near Las Tunas, or a restaurant on Valley Boulevard.

How it works in San Gabriel

  1. 1

    Call and describe the problem

    Call (323) 997-8867 any hour. Tell us what the door is, what the lock is doing, and whether it is a house, apartment or storefront. That lets us plan the right hardware before we arrive.

  2. 2

    Assess the existing lock and door

    On site, we look at the lock, the strike, the bore and the door itself. On older doors near the Mission, we check whether an original mortise lock can be repaired or whether replacement makes more sense.

  3. 3

    Choose the right replacement hardware

    We go over options for security level, finish, key control and appearance. A Spanish Colonial door may call for a sympathetic style, while a mid-century apartment may need durable, simple deadbolts.

  4. 4

    Install and fit carefully

    We remove the old hardware and install the new lock, adjusting the strike and latch so it throws smoothly. Wood swells in heat, so we check alignment instead of forcing a fit.

  5. 5

    Test, key and hand over

    We test every lock repeatedly with the door open and closed, confirm all keys work, and show you how it operates. Multi-unit owners can have locks keyed alike or separately.

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What affects the price

  • The type of lock: a standard deadbolt, a high-security cylinder, a smart lock and a mortise lockset all differ in hardware cost and labor.
  • The number of locks being replaced, since a whole-building or multi-unit job is scoped differently from a single door.
  • Door condition and fit, including whether an old wood door needs a bore adjusted or a strike repositioned.
  • Commercial versus residential hardware, such as aluminum-storefront locks and roll-gate hardware on retail corridors.
  • Key setup: keyed alike, master-keyed or individually keyed, and whether restricted keys are wanted.
  • Time of day and urgency, because an after-hours emergency call differs from a scheduled visit.

Why San Gabriel chooses us

  • Fully mobile and available 24/7, so a broken key at night or a forced door does not have to wait for business hours.
  • Serving the area since 1987, with experience across older homes, apartments and commercial storefronts.
  • Honest repair-versus-replace advice, especially for original mortise locks and skeleton-key doorsets in historic bungalows.
  • Work on both residential and commercial doors, from a Craftsman front door to a restaurant storefront deadbolt.
  • Multi-unit know-how, including rekeys and mailbox lock replacement after tenant turnover.
  • Owner-led service from David Shar, with no storefront overhead and no pressure to upsell.

Lock Replacement across San Gabriel

In the Mission District, 91775 and 91776 cover many of the streets around Mission San Gabriel Arcangel and the Mission Playhouse area. The bungalows there often have divided-light wood doors and original hardware that deserves careful handling. A mortise lock that stops throwing in summer heat may only need adjustment, but when it is truly worn we can fit new hardware that suits the door.

Along Las Tunas Drive and in the 91776 area, mid-century houses and apartment buildings are common. Owners there often call after tenant turnover to replace deadbolts, rekey units and swap out mailbox locks. We can work through a building one door at a time and keep the key system organized.

The Golden Mile on Valley Boulevard and San Gabriel Boulevard form busy restaurant and retail corridors, with ZIP 91776 and 91778 nearby. Storefront deadbolts, aluminum-frame doors and roll gates take heavy daily use, and a failed lock cannot wait. Whether you are off I-10, near Vincent Lugo Park, or on Del Mar Avenue, we come to you.

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Other San Gabriel locksmith services

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

Lock Replacement in San Gabriel — FAQs

Can you replace a lock on an old Craftsman or Spanish bungalow near the Mission?
Yes. We look at the original hardware first and tell you whether it can be repaired or rekeyed. If replacement is needed, we help choose hardware that fits the door. Call (323) 997-8867.
Is lock replacement different from rekeying?
Yes. Rekeying changes the internal pins so old keys stop working, while the lock stays. Replacement installs new hardware, which makes sense when a lock is worn, broken, damaged or outdated.
Do you offer 24/7 service in San Gabriel?
Yes. We are available around the clock and fully mobile. Call (323) 997-8867 any time and we will come to your location.
Do you have a shop I can visit?
No. Crenshaw Lock Company is mobile only, so we come to your home, building or business instead of operating from a storefront.
Can you replace locks at a Valley Boulevard restaurant?
Yes. We handle commercial storefront deadbolts and related hardware, including emergency situations like a failed lock or broken key. Call (323) 997-8867 for same-day needs.
I manage apartments off Las Tunas. Can you do multiple units?
Yes. We can replace or rekey several locks, set up keying across units, and replace mailbox locks after tenant turnover.
How much does lock replacement cost?
It depends on the lock type, how many doors, door condition, key setup and urgency. Describe your situation and we can explain what will affect the price.
Will new locks fit my older door?
Usually, yes. Older doors may need a bore or strike adjusted, and we check the fit rather than force hardware. We will tell you if the door itself needs attention.
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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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