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Lock Installation in Santa Clarita, California

Crenshaw Lock Company installs new locks on new doors, or where no lock existed before, anywhere in Santa Clarita. We are fully mobile and available 24/7, and we come to your home, business or gate. Call (323) 997-8867 to describe your door and get started.

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Installing a lock where there was none is a different job from swapping one out. A new door has to be drilled correctly, the latch and strike must line up, and the hardware has to suit the door's thickness, material and use. Done well, it closes smoothly and holds up for years. Done badly, it sticks, rattles or leaves the door easy to defeat.

Santa Clarita has plenty of situations that call for this. Many homes here are two-story tract houses from the 1970s through the 2000s, and owners often add a deadbolt to a side door, put a lock on a garage entry, or fit a new gate or shed. Newer developments, townhomes and condos bring their own questions about what an HOA allows and what finish or style must match. Remodels, converted rooms and added doors are common too.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, with David Shar as owner and lead technician. We are mobile only, so there is no shop to visit. We bring the tools and a range of hardware to your door, talk through what makes sense for the way you use it, and install it so it works the first time and every time after.

How it works in Santa Clarita

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    Tell us about the door

    Call (323) 997-8867 and describe what you are securing: front door, side door, garage entry, gate, interior office or storage room. Tell us the door material and whether it is new, prepped or bare. That lets us bring suitable hardware.

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    Assess the door and frame

    On site, we check door thickness, material, condition of the frame, and the clearance for a latch and strike. A hollow door, a solid wood door and a metal gate each need a different approach, and a weak frame is better addressed before a new lock goes in.

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    Choose the right hardware

    We go over options such as deadbolts, handlesets, keyed knobs, keypad and smart locks, and gate hardware. If you live in an HOA community, we can help you pick a finish and style that fits its rules. We also discuss whether you want the new lock keyed to match your other locks.

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    Prepare and install

    We mark and drill the door with proper tooling, set the latch, mount the lock and install the strike plate, using longer screws where the frame warrants them. The aim is clean, square work with no binding.

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    Test and hand over

    We operate the lock repeatedly with the door open and closed, check that the bolt fully extends and retracts, and confirm that keys or codes work. You get your keys, and we explain how to use any keypad or smart features.

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What affects the price

  • The type of lock chosen, since a basic keyed deadbolt, a handleset, a keypad lock and a smart lock differ widely in hardware cost.
  • Whether the door is already drilled and prepped or needs new bore holes cut, which changes the amount of labor involved.
  • Door material and condition, as solid wood, hollow-core, metal and fiberglass doors each take different tooling and time.
  • The number of locks being installed in one visit, and whether they should all be keyed alike.
  • Frame or strike reinforcement needs, such as a damaged jamb or a request for extra security hardware.
  • Time of day and urgency, since after-hours calls differ from scheduled daytime appointments.

Why Santa Clarita chooses us

  • Fully mobile service, so the work happens at your door and there is no need to bring a door anywhere.
  • In business since 1987, with owner David Shar leading the work rather than handing it off.
  • Available 24/7, which helps when a door was just added, damaged or left unsecured and needs a lock tonight.
  • We match hardware to the door and the job, rather than pushing one product for every situation.
  • Familiarity with Santa Clarita's mix of tract homes, townhomes, gated communities and commercial buildings.
  • We can key new locks to match your existing ones so you carry fewer keys.

Lock Installation across Santa Clarita

Santa Clarita's housing is largely master-planned. In Saugus, Valencia and Plum Canyon you will find two-story homes with attached garages, townhomes and newer developments, many governed by HOAs. New locks here often go on a garage service door, a side gate or a converted room, and finish and style often need to blend with what is already on the house. Builder-grade Kwikset and Schlage hardware is common, so matching a new lock to existing keys is a frequent request.

In Newhall and Old Town Newhall, the building stock is more varied, with older homes and small commercial spaces that may have unusual door sizes or aged frames. Canyon Country includes gated communities where pedestrian-gate hardware and keypad or fob access come into the picture alongside ordinary door locks. We also see business work around Valencia, including warehouse and office doors, where installing the right exit hardware matters.

We travel Santa Clarita's main routes, including I-5, CA-14, Soledad Canyon Rd, Bouquet Canyon Rd, Valencia Blvd and Newhall Ranch Rd, and serve ZIP codes such as 91350, 91351, 91354, 91355 and 91387. Whether you are near Westfield Valencia Town Center, College of the Canyons or William S. Hart Park, call (323) 997-8867 and we will come to you.

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Lock Installation in Santa Clarita — FAQs

Can you install a lock on a door that has never had one?
Yes. We can drill a new door, set the latch and strike, and fit the lock. Call (323) 997-8867 with the door material and thickness, and we will bring suitable hardware.
Do you install locks at night or on weekends in Santa Clarita?
Yes. We are available 24/7 and fully mobile, so we can come to your home or business at any hour. Call (323) 997-8867 to arrange it.
Can the new lock match the keys I already use?
In many cases, yes. We can key new locks to match your existing ones so one key opens several doors. Tell us what brand your current locks are when you call.
Do I need HOA approval before installing a new lock?
That depends on your community. Many Santa Clarita HOAs have rules about exterior hardware and finishes, so check yours first. We can suggest styles that blend with standard exteriors.
Can you install keypad or smart locks?
Yes. We install keypad and smart deadbolts and walk you through setup and use, including how codes or app access work, before we leave.
Can you add a lock to a garage entry door or side gate?
Yes. Garage service doors and side gates are common jobs here. The right hardware depends on the door or gate material, and we assess it on site.
What affects the cost of installation?
Mainly the lock type, whether the door needs drilling, the door material, how many locks, and any frame repair. We explain these factors when you call (323) 997-8867.
Do I have to come to a shop?
No. We are mobile only and have no storefront. Everything is done at your door, wherever you are in Santa Clarita.
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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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