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Lock Replacement in Sherman Oaks, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides mobile lock replacement in Sherman Oaks, California, available 24/7. We come to your home or business, remove worn, damaged or outdated hardware and install new locks matched to your door. Call (323) 997-8867 to talk through your situation.

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  • Available 24/7
  • Price quoted before we start
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Locks do not last forever. Springs weaken, cylinders wear until keys stick, finishes pit in the sun, and sometimes a lock simply no longer fits the way you live. In Sherman Oaks, replacement is often about more than a worn part. It may be a new owner who wants every key reset, a household that wants to move to keypad or smart entry, or a property where an old key has been copied too many times to count.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and David Shar leads our work. We are fully mobile, so there is no shop to drive to. We bring the work to your door, whether that is a Spanish-style home on the valley floor, a condo near Ventura Boulevard, or a hillside property south of the Boulevard.

Replacement and rekeying are different jobs, and we will tell you honestly which one you need. If your hardware is sound, rekeying may be enough. If the lock is worn, loose, broken, or below the security level you want, replacement is the right call. We explain the options in plain terms and you decide.

How it works in Sherman Oaks

  1. 1

    Tell us what is happening

    Call (323) 997-8867 and describe the door, what the lock is doing, and why you want it changed. We are available 24/7, so this works for an urgent break-in repair or a planned upgrade.

  2. 2

    Look at the door and existing hardware

    We check the lock, the strike, the bore holes, and the condition of the door and frame. Older homes sometimes have non-standard prep, and we want to find that before choosing hardware.

  3. 3

    Choose the right replacement

    We go over grades and styles: standard deadbolts, higher-security cylinders with restricted keyways, electronic deadbolts, or smart locks. We help match the hardware to your door, your budget and how you use the entry.

  4. 4

    Install and align

    We remove the old lock and fit the new one, making sure the bolt throws fully and the strike lines up so it works smoothly rather than binding. Where needed, we reinforce the strike area.

  5. 5

    Cut and test keys or set up access

    We test every key and check the lock repeatedly from both sides. For keypad or smart locks, we set up codes and walk you through using them.

  6. 6

    Handoff and advice

    Before leaving, we show you how everything works and mention any other weak points we noticed on the door, so you can decide whether anything else is worth addressing.

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What affects the price

  • The type of lock chosen: a basic deadbolt, a high-security cylinder, and a smart lock are very different products.
  • How many locks are being replaced and whether you want them keyed alike on a single key.
  • The condition and preparation of the door, since a worn or non-standard bore may need extra work.
  • Whether any related hardware needs attention, such as strike plates, latches, or a gate keypad.
  • Whether the work is scheduled in advance or requested urgently outside normal hours.
  • Commercial hardware such as storefront locks or panic devices, which differs from residential work.

Why Sherman Oaks chooses us

  • We are fully mobile, so everything happens at your door with no storefront trip.
  • We have worked in Greater Los Angeles since 1987 and have seen the full range of hardware from 1930s homes to modern estates.
  • We will say plainly when rekeying is enough and replacement is not necessary.
  • We install high-security and restricted-keyway cylinders as well as electronic and smart locks, including setup.
  • One team handles residential and Ventura Boulevard commercial work, including aluminum storefront locks.
  • We are reachable around the clock at (323) 997-8867.

Lock Replacement across Sherman Oaks

Sherman Oaks splits into two quite different worlds, and lock replacement looks different in each. On the valley-floor flats, including Chandler Estates, many homes are 1930s to 1950s Spanish, traditional and ranch houses where original hardware has been through decades of use. After a purchase, owners there often replace the front-door lock with a smart or electronic deadbolt and have the rest reset so no previous keys still work. ZIP code 91403 covers much of this area.

South of the Boulevard, the Santa Monica Mountains hillsides bring gated estates and custom canyon homes on winding roads, many near the edge of Fryman Canyon. Owners there frequently ask for high-security cylinders from makers like Medeco or Mul-T-Lock with restricted keyways, and often want the driveway gate keypad reprogrammed at the same visit. Properties in 91423 and nearby hill streets often fit this pattern.

Along the Ventura Boulevard corridor and around the Sherman Oaks Galleria and Westfield Fashion Square, restaurants, boutiques and offices have their own needs. When a manager leaves, a business may need aluminum-storefront locks rekeyed or replaced and panic hardware checked. Whether you are off Van Nuys Boulevard, near Sepulveda, or close to the I-405 or US-101, we come to you.

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Other Sherman Oaks locksmith services

See all of our Sherman Oaks services, or our citywide lock replacement page.

Lock Replacement in Sherman Oaks — FAQs

Do I need to replace my lock or just rekey it?
If the lock works smoothly and is a quality grade, rekeying is often enough. If it is worn, damaged, loose or below the security you want, replacement makes more sense. Call (323) 997-8867 and we will give an honest recommendation.
Can you replace locks at night or on weekends in Sherman Oaks?
Yes. We are available 24/7 and fully mobile, so we can come to your home or business at any hour. We do not make arrival-time promises, but call (323) 997-8867 and we will get you moving.
Do you install smart locks for homes in Chandler Estates?
Yes. We install, set up and troubleshoot electronic and smart locks, and we can rekey the other doors at the same visit so a new purchase starts with fresh keys.
Can you fit Medeco or Mul-T-Lock cylinders on a hillside estate?
Yes. We install high-security cylinders with restricted keyways, and we can also reprogram a driveway gate keypad during the same visit if needed.
Do you work on Ventura Boulevard storefronts?
Yes. We handle aluminum-storefront locks, rekeying after staff changes and panic hardware checks for restaurants, boutiques and offices along the corridor.
Is there a shop I can visit?
No. Crenshaw Lock Company is mobile only. We come to you, so there is no storefront. Call (323) 997-8867 to arrange a visit.
How is the price of lock replacement determined?
It depends on the lock type, the number of locks, the condition of the door, and whether the work is scheduled or urgent. We explain the factors before starting so there are no surprises.
Will new locks fit my older Sherman Oaks home?
Usually yes. Older doors sometimes have non-standard prep, so we inspect the door first and choose hardware that fits properly, adjusting the strike or bore if needed.
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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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