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Residential Locksmith in Santa Monica, CA

Crenshaw Lock Company provides residential locksmith service in Santa Monica, California, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We come to your home for rekeys, lock replacements, repairs and security upgrades. Call (323) 997-8867 to talk with a real locksmith about your door.

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  • Available 24/7
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Homes in Santa Monica put locks through a lot. Salt air drifts in from the beach and slowly eats at exterior hardware. Older bungalows have doors and frames that have shifted over decades. Apartment buildings see tenants come and go. Residential locksmith work here is rarely one-size-fits-all, and it helps to have someone who has seen the pattern before.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner and lead technician David Shar built the business on showing up and doing the job properly. We are fully mobile. There is no shop to visit: we bring the tools, cylinders, and hardware to your door, whether you are in a Craftsman bungalow, a courtyard apartment, or a downtown condo.

Our residential work covers the full range: rekeying after a move or a lost key, replacing worn or seized deadbolts, repairing sticky or misaligned locks, installing new hardware, and upgrading to stronger or more convenient options. We are available around the clock, including nights, weekends, and holidays, so a lockout or a broken lock does not have to wait until morning.

How it works in Santa Monica

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    Call and describe the situation

    Call (323) 997-8867 any time. Tell us what is happening: locked out, a key that snapped, a deadbolt that will not turn, or a planned rekey. Share your neighborhood, the type of door, and the lock brand if you know it, so we can bring suitable parts.

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    We come to you

    Because we are fully mobile, a technician travels to your home with tools and a range of cylinders, deadbolts, and hardware. We do not promise arrival times, but we do operate 24/7 and will keep you informed on the phone.

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    Verify and assess the lock

    Before work begins, we confirm that you live at or are authorized to access the home. Then we look at the lock, the strike plate, the door edge, and the frame. In Santa Monica, corrosion and door movement are common causes of lock trouble, so we check for both.

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    Repair, rekey, or replace

    We explain your options in plain terms. A lock that is simply dirty or worn may be serviced or rekeyed. A corroded or seized deadbolt is usually better replaced. We carry out the work you approve, using non-destructive entry for lockouts whenever possible.

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    Test and hand over keys

    We test every lock repeatedly with the door open and closed, confirm the bolt fully throws into the strike, and make sure all new keys work smoothly. We also go over upkeep, such as how to protect exterior hardware from salt air.

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What affects the price

  • Type of work: a rekey of existing locks is a different job from replacing deadbolts, installing new hardware, or upgrading to higher-security or smart locks.
  • Number of locks: rekeying one door differs from rekeying every entry, patio slider, and gate in a house or unit, though a full set often keys alike for convenience.
  • Hardware chosen: standard grade, high-security, and electronic or keypad locks vary in cost, as do finishes meant to resist coastal corrosion.
  • Condition of the door and frame: seized, corroded, or misaligned hardware, or a door that has shifted, can add repair time before a new lock works properly.
  • Time of day: because we are available 24/7, after-hours and holiday calls may be priced differently from scheduled daytime visits.
  • Lock access and complexity: restricted-key systems, building-supplied cylinders, or fob-integrated entries can change the scope of the work.

Why Santa Monica chooses us

  • Fully mobile and available 24/7, so help comes to your door at any hour rather than waiting for a shop to open.
  • In business since 1987, with owner and lead tech David Shar leading the work and standards.
  • We know coastal wear: salt air seizes exterior deadbolts, padlocks, and gate latches, and we recommend hardware and upkeep that fit the environment.
  • Experience with older homes: Craftsman and Spanish bungalows often have worn mortise or older bored locks and frames that need careful fitting.
  • Comfortable with rental turnover: we handle between-tenant rekeys for apartments so previous keys no longer work.
  • Clear explanations and options before work starts, with no pressure to replace what can be reasonably repaired.

Residential Locksmith across Santa Monica

Santa Monica is a city of distinct neighborhoods, and the locks differ from one to the next. In Ocean Park and Sunset Park, many 1920s Craftsman and Spanish beach bungalows sit just a few blocks from the water. Salt air corrodes exterior deadbolts, gate latches, and padlocks, and we regularly see bolts that have frozen in place. Replacing a seized deadbolt with a corrosion-resistant one is a common call in 90405 and 90404.

North of Montana, period-revival homes near Montana Avenue often have older hardware, decorative doors, and frames that need careful fitting, and we aim to protect the character of the door while improving security. Around Pico and Wilmont, as well as areas near Santa Monica College, there is a large stock of rent-controlled and mid-century courtyard apartments. Tenant turnover means regular rekeys so that former residents' keys no longer work, a service we perform in ZIPs such as 90403 and 90404.

Downtown, newer mixed-use condos near Santa Monica Place and the Third Street Promenade (90401) often rely on fobs, intercoms, and HOA rules, so we coordinate with what your building allows. Whether you are off Lincoln Blvd, Wilshire Blvd, or Ocean Ave, or tucked in 90402 near Palisades Park, call (323) 997-8867 and we will come to you.

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Residential Locksmith in Santa Monica — FAQs

Do you offer residential locksmith service in Santa Monica at night?
Yes. We are available 24/7, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Call (323) 997-8867 and describe your situation, and we will dispatch a mobile locksmith to your home.
Why did my deadbolt seize near the beach?
Salt air corrodes metal parts over time, especially on exterior deadbolts, padlocks, and gate latches. Moisture and salt build up inside the lock until the bolt or key no longer moves. Replacing it with corrosion-resistant hardware and cleaning routinely helps prevent repeats.
Can you rekey my apartment between tenants?
Yes. Rekeying changes the internal pins so old keys no longer work, usually without replacing the lock itself. It is common for rent-controlled apartments with regular turnover. Check with your landlord or property manager about authorization and key policies.
Do you have a shop I can visit?
No. We are fully mobile and have no storefront. We bring the tools and hardware to your home in Santa Monica, which lets us handle most jobs on site.
Can you work on older Craftsman and Spanish bungalow doors?
Yes. Older doors and frames often have worn or shifted hardware, and we can repair, rekey, or fit new locks while taking care with the door. Call (323) 997-8867 to discuss what you have.
Can you help with locks in a condo with fobs or an HOA?
We can work on your unit's door hardware such as deadbolts and knobs. Building-controlled fobs, intercoms, and common-area locks may be managed by the HOA, so check with your building first about what you may change.
How do you charge for residential lock work?
Pricing depends on the type of work, the number of locks, the hardware you choose, the condition of the door, and the time of day. We explain the factors and your options before starting. Call (323) 997-8867 to discuss your situation.
Can you upgrade my home's security?
Yes. We can install stronger deadbolts, reinforce strike plates, add keypad or smart locks, and rekey all doors to one key. We will recommend options that fit your door, budget, and how you use your home.
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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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