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Emergency Locksmith in Sherman Oaks, CA

Crenshaw Lock Company provides 24/7 emergency locksmith service in Sherman Oaks, California. We are fully mobile and dispatch to your door for lockouts, broken keys, failed deadbolts and urgent security problems, day or night. Call (323) 997-8867 and talk to a real locksmith about what is happening.

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A lockout never picks a convenient moment. In Sherman Oaks it might be a late dinner on Ventura Boulevard, a gate keypad that stops responding on a hillside road, or a key that snaps in a deadbolt the night before a trip. Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and our emergency service is built for exactly these moments: a licensed-minded, experienced tech who comes to you, assesses the lock, and fixes it with as little damage as possible.

We are a mobile-only company. There is no storefront to visit, which means everything we carry is on the service vehicle and every job happens where you are: at a ranch home in the flats, a condo near the Galleria, a canyon-side estate, or a storefront on the Boulevard. We answer around the clock, so a call at 2 a.m. is treated like a call at noon.

Sherman Oaks has an unusual mix of locks. Older 1930s to 1950s homes often have worn original hardware, while newer and higher-value properties run high-security cylinders, smart deadbolts and gated access systems. An emergency locksmith here needs to be comfortable with all of it, and David Shar and the team have decades of hands-on experience across those categories.

How it works in Sherman Oaks

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    Call and describe the situation

    Ring (323) 997-8867 any hour. Tell us what is locked, what type of lock it is if you know, and whether anyone, such as a child, a pet or someone vulnerable, is inside. That helps us bring the right tools and prioritize sensibly.

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    Confirm who you are and what you own

    Before opening a home, car or business we ask for reasonable proof that you belong there, such as ID matching the address or paperwork for the vehicle or lease. It protects you and your neighbors, and we do not skip it.

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    Assess the lock and choose the least destructive route

    On arrival we look at the lock first. Most lockouts can be solved by non-destructive entry, which preserves your hardware. If a lock is damaged, seized or a key is broken inside, we explain the options before touching anything.

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    Open, repair or replace on the spot

    We get you back in, then deal with the cause: extracting a broken key, rekeying a cylinder, repairing a misaligned strike, or swapping a failed deadbolt. Because we are mobile, the repair usually happens in the same visit.

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    Secure the property before we leave

    An emergency should not leave you exposed. We test the door, confirm every key works, and if keys were lost or stolen we discuss rekeying so old keys no longer operate the lock.

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What affects the price

  • Type of lock involved: a standard knob or deadbolt is a different job from a high-security Medeco or Mul-T-Lock cylinder, a smart lock or commercial panic hardware.
  • Whether entry can be gained without damage, or the lock is broken, seized or jammed and needs drilling or replacement.
  • Whether the job is a simple opening only, or also includes rekeying, key cutting, or new hardware.
  • Time of day and urgency of the call, since overnight, weekend and holiday dispatch involves different demands on our schedule.
  • Location and access, such as a hillside road or a gated property where we need an entry code or a call from you to get through.
  • Property type: residential, vehicle or commercial door with aluminum storefront hardware, each of which calls for different parts and tools.

Why Sherman Oaks chooses us

  • In business since 1987, so the team has seen older Valley hardware as well as current high-security and electronic systems.
  • Fully mobile with no storefront: the tools and common parts travel with us, so repairs can often be finished at your door.
  • Comfortable with high-security cylinders such as Medeco and Mul-T-Lock, restricted keyways and electronic deadbolts that many Sherman Oaks homeowners prefer.
  • Experience with commercial work on Ventura Boulevard, including aluminum-storefront Adams Rite locks and panic hardware.
  • Available 24/7, so we answer the phone at night and on holidays instead of pushing you to business hours.
  • We explain the options and what affects cost before work starts, and we prefer non-destructive entry whenever the lock allows it.

Emergency Locksmith across Sherman Oaks

Sherman Oaks stretches from the valley-floor flats up into the Santa Monica Mountains, and the lock problems change with the elevation. In the flats, around Chandler Estates and the ZIP code 91403, you find 1930s to 1950s Spanish, traditional and ranch homes with original hardware that has had decades of wear, alongside upscale condos and apartments. A new owner after a purchase often calls us for an emergency lockout or a rekey, and many then ask about smart-lock installation and troubleshooting at the same visit.

South of the Boulevard, the hillside streets rising toward Fryman Canyon bring gated estates, custom contemporary houses and canyon homes on winding roads. Here an urgent call may involve a driveway gate keypad that has stopped working, a call-box problem, or a homeowner who wants Medeco or Mul-T-Lock cylinders fitted after a security scare. Many of these addresses fall in ZIP code 91423 and the surrounding hills, and we plan for narrow roads and gate access when we dispatch.

Along the Ventura Boulevard corridor, near the Sherman Oaks Galleria at Ventura and Sepulveda and close to Westfield Fashion Square, restaurants, boutiques and offices depend on their doors. When a manager leaves or keys go missing, we rekey aluminum-storefront Adams Rite locks and check panic hardware so the business is secure again. Whether you are off the I-405, US-101 or Van Nuys Boulevard, or near Castle Park, we come to you.

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Emergency Locksmith in Sherman Oaks — FAQs

Do you really answer 24 hours a day in Sherman Oaks?
Yes. Crenshaw Lock Company is a 24/7 mobile locksmith, so you can call (323) 997-8867 at any hour, including nights, weekends and holidays.
Do you have a shop I can come to?
No. We are fully mobile and have no storefront. Our locksmith comes to your home, car or business anywhere in Sherman Oaks.
Can you open my door without damaging it?
In most lockouts, yes. We try non-destructive entry first. If the lock is broken, seized or has a snapped key inside, we explain what is needed before proceeding.
I just bought a house in Chandler Estates. Should I rekey?
We recommend it. Previous owners, agents and contractors may still have keys. We can rekey the locks, and if you want, troubleshoot or install a smart lock during the same visit. Call (323) 997-8867 to discuss.
My hillside gate keypad stopped working. Can you help?
We can look at gate keypads and access hardware on driveway gates, and reprogram codes when the system allows. Tell us the brand and what the keypad does when you call (323) 997-8867.
Can you help a Ventura Boulevard business after an employee leaves?
Yes. We rekey aluminum-storefront locks, including Adams Rite, and check panic hardware so former staff keys no longer work.
How much will an emergency call cost?
It depends on the lock type, whether entry is non-destructive, whether parts or rekeying are needed, and the time and location. We explain the factors and options before starting work.
What do you need from me before opening a door?
We ask for reasonable proof that you live at, own or are authorized for the property or vehicle, such as ID matching the address. It is a standard protection for you.
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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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