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Lock Installation in Santa Monica, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides mobile lock installation in Santa Monica, fitting new deadbolts, handlesets and locks on new doors or doors that never had one. We're available 24/7 and come to you across every neighborhood. Call (323) 997-8867 to talk through your door and schedule installation.

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Installing a lock where none existed sounds simple, but a good installation depends on the door in front of you. In Santa Monica that door might be a solid old-growth wood door on a 1920s Craftsman bungalow in Ocean Park, a hollow-core door in a mid-century courtyard apartment, an aluminum storefront door on the Third Street Promenade, or a new fire-rated unit entry in a downtown mixed-use building. Each calls for different hardware, different drilling, and different care.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and David Shar and our team bring that experience to every install. We are fully mobile. There is no storefront to visit; we arrive with hardware, drilling equipment and tools, measure your door, and install the lock on site, so you are not guessing about backset, door thickness or strike alignment from a box at a hardware store.

People call us for many reasons: a new door was just hung, a remodeled room needs a lockable entry, a back gate or side door never had real security, or a rental needs an additional deadbolt. Whatever the reason, we aim to leave you with a lock that is straight, smooth, properly reinforced and keyed the way you want. Call (323) 997-8867 any hour.

How it works in Santa Monica

  1. 1

    Talk through the door and the goal

    We start by learning what the door is, what it protects, and who needs keys. A bedroom, a front entry, a side gate and a shop door all call for different hardware, and a quick conversation helps us bring the right options.

  2. 2

    Inspect and measure on site

    We check the door material, thickness, condition and frame. Old wood doors, hollow-core doors, metal doors and aluminum storefronts each get different treatment. We also look at the strike side and jamb, because a strong lock in a weak frame is only half a solution.

  3. 3

    Choose hardware that fits

    We recommend a lock suited to your door and your use, whether a single-cylinder deadbolt, a handleset, a keyless option or a commercial-grade lock. In salt-air areas near the coast, we discuss finishes and materials that stand up better to corrosion.

  4. 4

    Drill, fit and reinforce

    We cut the bore and latch holes cleanly, install the lock, and set the strike plate properly into the frame. Where it makes sense, we use longer screws and reinforcement so the door resists forced entry rather than just looking secure.

  5. 5

    Test, key and walk you through

    We operate the lock repeatedly, check alignment with the door closed, and confirm keys work smoothly. If you want multiple locks keyed alike, we can plan for that. Then we show you how everything works before we leave.

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What affects the price

  • The type of lock chosen, from a basic deadbolt to a handleset, smart lock or commercial-grade hardware, is the largest driver of cost.
  • Door material and condition matter: solid wood, hollow-core, metal and aluminum storefront doors require different drilling and care, and a damaged door may need repair first.
  • Whether the door is already prepared with bore holes or needs new holes cut affects the amount of work involved.
  • The number of locks and whether they should be keyed alike for convenience changes the scope of the visit.
  • Frame reinforcement, such as a heavier strike plate or longer screws, adds materials and time but improves security.
  • Time of day and location can matter, since we work around the clock and travel to you rather than operating from a shop.

Why Santa Monica chooses us

  • Fully mobile service means we install at your door with the actual door in front of us, not from a guess over the phone.
  • Operating since 1987, we have worked on the older wood doors and tight frames common in Santa Monica's beach-era housing.
  • We think about the frame and strike, not just the lock body, so the finished installation is genuinely more secure.
  • We account for salt air near the coast and talk with you about hardware that holds up better to corrosion.
  • We work on residential and commercial doors, from bungalow entries to aluminum storefronts, so we are not limited to one kind of job.
  • We are available 24/7, so urgent installs after a break-in attempt or a new door delivery do not have to wait.

Lock Installation across Santa Monica

Santa Monica's housing makes lock installation unusually varied. In Ocean Park and Sunset Park, many 1920s Craftsman and Spanish bungalows have original wood doors that deserve careful drilling, and sea air is hard on exterior hardware, so finish and material choices matter. North of Montana, period-revival homes often call for hardware that suits the architecture as well as securing it, and we can help match handlesets and deadbolts to the style of the home.

Farther toward Pico and Wilmont, you will find mid-century courtyard apartments and rent-controlled buildings where a landlord or tenant may need an added deadbolt or a new lock on a bedroom, storage area or gate. Downtown, newer mixed-use condos often involve fobs, intercoms and building rules, so we work within what the HOA or property manager allows. Retail units near the Third Street Promenade and Santa Monica Place bring aluminum storefront doors, which need hardware designed for narrow stiles.

We serve ZIP codes 90401, 90402, 90403, 90404 and 90405, from the area around the Santa Monica Pier and Palisades Park to Bergamot Station and near Santa Monica College. Whether you are off Montana Avenue, Pico Boulevard, Lincoln Boulevard or Ocean Avenue, call (323) 997-8867 and we will come to you.

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Lock Installation in Santa Monica — FAQs

Can you install a lock on a door that has never had one?
Yes. We can drill the bore and latch holes, fit the lock and set the strike in the frame. Call (323) 997-8867 and describe the door so we can bring suitable hardware.
Do you install locks on old wood doors in Ocean Park bungalows?
Yes. Older solid wood doors are common in Santa Monica's beach bungalows. We work carefully to avoid splitting the wood and make sure the lock sits properly and the frame is solid.
Does salt air affect which lock I should choose?
It can. Coastal air corrodes exterior deadbolts, padlocks and gate latches over time. We can discuss materials and finishes that tend to hold up better so your new lock keeps working smoothly.
Can you install locks on a Third Street Promenade storefront door?
Yes. Aluminum storefront doors need hardware made for narrow stiles and specific cutouts. We can assess the door and recommend a suitable commercial lock. Call (323) 997-8867 to discuss.
I live in a condo downtown. Can I add a lock?
Often yes, but HOA or building rules may limit what you can change, especially on entry doors tied to fobs or intercoms. Check with your management first, and we can work within what is allowed.
Can you key several new locks to the same key?
Yes. We can plan multiple locks keyed alike so one key works front, back and side doors. Tell us how many locks you need when you call.
Do I need to come to a shop to choose the lock?
No. We are fully mobile and have no storefront. We bring options to your door and help you choose after seeing the door and frame.
Are you available outside normal business hours?
Yes, we are available 24/7. If a new door has just been installed or you need security urgently, call (323) 997-8867 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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