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Business Lockout Service in Simi Valley, CA

Crenshaw Lock Company provides 24/7 mobile business lockout service in Simi Valley, California. If you're locked out of a store, office or commercial building, call (323) 997-8867 and a technician will come to your door and get you back inside, with as little damage to your hardware as possible.

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  • Available 24/7
  • Price quoted before we start
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A business lockout rarely happens at a convenient time. An owner arrives to open a Cochran St storefront and the key snaps in the cylinder. A manager closes up at night and realizes the keys are still on the counter inside. An employee shows up before dawn at a business park near Easy St and Madera Rd, and the door will not budge. Every hour a door stays shut is an hour of lost sales, idle staff, and an unsecured property if the lock has been damaged.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and we are fully mobile. There is no storefront to visit. We bring the tools and the know-how to you, day or night, including weekends and holidays. Simi Valley's commercial buildings vary a lot, from aluminum-storefront strip retail with commercial mortise locks and panic hardware to the enclosed and outdoor spaces of the Simi Valley Town Center to office suites in business parks, so we approach each door on its own terms.

Our goal on a commercial lockout is simple: get you in, keep the door and lock working if we can, and make sure the building is secure when we leave. If the lock turns out to be worn, broken, or due for replacement, we will explain your options plainly and let you decide. Call (323) 997-8867 any hour to talk it through.

How it works in Simi Valley

  1. 1

    You call, we talk through the situation

    Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us what kind of door it is: glass storefront, steel back door, office suite, or roll-up gate. We ask a few questions about the lock and whether anyone is still inside, so we arrive with the right tools.

  2. 2

    We confirm you are authorized

    Before opening any commercial door, we ask for reasonable proof that you are the owner, manager, or an authorized tenant or employee. This protects you and the property owner from someone else gaining access.

  3. 3

    We assess the hardware

    At your door we look at the lock type, whether it is a commercial mortise cylinder, a deadbolt, a panic bar, or an electronic access device, and its condition. That tells us the least destructive way in.

  4. 4

    We open the door with minimal damage

    Whenever possible we use non-destructive entry methods that leave the frame, glass, and lock intact. If a lock is already failing or damaged, we tell you before changing course.

  5. 5

    We test, repair, or rekey as needed

    Once you are in, we check that the lock and latch operate smoothly. If a cylinder is worn, a key was lost, or a former employee still has access, we can repair, rekey, or replace hardware on the spot.

  6. 6

    We make sure you are secure before we go

    We do not leave until the door closes and locks properly and you have working keys. That matters most for after-hours calls, when the building has to be safely locked behind you.

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What affects the price

  • The type of lock: a standard commercial deadbolt, a mortise lock in an aluminum storefront, a panic bar, or an electronic access system all take different tools and time.
  • Time of day: nights, weekends, and holidays involve different scheduling than a weekday daytime call, and we are available around the clock.
  • Condition of the hardware: a lock that is jammed, broken, or previously tampered with can take longer than one that is simply locked with the keys inside.
  • Whether repair, rekeying, or replacement is needed after entry, including new cylinders, keys, or panic hardware.
  • Your location within Simi Valley and how accessible the door is, such as a rear service entry, an upper-floor suite, or a secured business park.
  • The number of doors involved, for example one storefront versus several interior and exterior doors that all need attention.

Why Simi Valley chooses us

  • Fully mobile since 1987: we come to you across Simi Valley and Ventura County, and there is no counter or shop to visit.
  • Available 24/7, so a lockout at closing time or before dawn gets answered the same way as one at noon.
  • Experience with the commercial hardware common around here: aluminum storefront locks, panic bars, mortise cylinders, and office suite deadbolts.
  • Non-destructive entry is our first choice, so your door, glass, and frame stay as intact as the situation allows.
  • Honest recommendations: if a lock only needs a repair, we will not push a full replacement, and we explain options before any work begins.
  • Led by owner and lead technician David Shar, with decades of hands-on locksmith experience behind every call.

Business Lockout across Simi Valley

Simi Valley's businesses are spread across several distinct areas, and lockouts look a little different in each. Strip retail along Cochran St and First St is often built with aluminum-framed glass doors, commercial storefront locks, and panic hardware on rear exits. Over time those locks wear, and a cylinder that has been sticking for weeks often chooses the worst moment to fail. Around the Simi Valley Town Center, in ZIP code 93065, shops and offices have their own mix of tenant-installed hardware and building-standard locks, which is one reason we confirm authorization and check the lock type before starting.

Business parks near Easy St and Madera Rd, close to SR-118 and SR-23, see early-morning and late-evening lockouts as staff open and close. Service businesses serving the residential neighborhoods of Wood Ranch, Big Sky, Bridle Path, and the Texas Tract also tend to run early and late hours, so a lockout may come well outside normal business hours. In ZIP codes like 93063 and 93062, we also hear from home-based and small office owners who need the same careful entry without damage.

We reach businesses throughout the city, from Tapo Canyon Rd and Sycamore Dr to the areas around Rancho Simi Community Park and the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library & Museum. Wherever your door is in Simi Valley, call (323) 997-8867 and we will come to you.

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Business Lockout in Simi Valley — FAQs

Do you offer business lockout service 24/7 in Simi Valley?
Yes. Crenshaw Lock Company is a 24/7 mobile locksmith, so you can call (323) 997-8867 any time, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Will you damage my storefront door or lock?
Our first approach is always non-destructive entry. Many commercial lockouts can be solved without harming the door, glass, or frame. If a lock is already broken or jammed and a different method is needed, we tell you before proceeding.
Can you open a panic bar or storefront lock?
Yes. We work on panic hardware, aluminum storefront locks, and commercial mortise cylinders common in Simi Valley strip retail and shopping centers. Call (323) 997-8867 and describe the door so we can bring the right tools.
Do I need to prove I'm allowed to enter the building?
Yes. We ask for reasonable proof that you are the owner, manager, tenant, or an authorized employee. This protects your business and the property owner.
Can you rekey the locks after getting me in?
Absolutely. If keys were lost, an employee left, or a tenant moved out, we can rekey or replace the cylinders on site so old keys no longer work.
What if my business uses an electronic or keypad lock?
Tell us the type of system when you call. Depending on the hardware, we may be able to open the door, repair the lock, or help with reprogramming. For complex access control tied to the building, you may also need to contact the system installer.
How is the price of a lockout determined?
Cost depends on factors such as the lock type, the condition of the hardware, the time of day, and whether you need repair or rekeying. We do not quote figures on this page, but call (323) 997-8867 to discuss your situation.
Do you have a shop I can visit?
No. We are fully mobile and come to your location anywhere in Simi Valley and the surrounding Ventura County area.
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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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