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House Lockout Service in Simi Valley, California

Locked out of your house, apartment or condo in Simi Valley? Crenshaw Lock Company provides mobile house lockout service 24/7, aiming for damage-free entry at your door. We come to you anywhere in the city. Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us what kind of lock you have.

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  • Available 24/7
  • Price quoted before we start
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A lockout never picks a convenient moment. It happens when you step out to grab the mail and the door swings shut, when a child pulls the front door closed behind them, or when you come home late from the Simi Valley Town Center and realize your keys are still on the kitchen counter. Whatever the cause, the goal is the same: get you back inside without breaking anything you will have to pay to fix later.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner and lead tech David Shar built the business around being fully mobile. There is no storefront to visit. We bring the tools to your driveway, porch or condo breezeway, at any hour, any day. Our first approach is always a non-destructive one: picking, bypass techniques or other methods suited to the specific lock, so the door, frame and finish stay intact.

Simi Valley homes vary more than people expect. A 1970s ranch house in the Texas Tract often has worn original Kwikset or Schlage hardware, while a newer home in Wood Ranch or Big Sky may have a modern deadbolt or a smart lock standardized by the HOA. Older cabin-style homes in Santa Susana Knolls can have their own quirks. Knowing what is likely on your door helps us arrive prepared.

How it works in Simi Valley

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    Call and describe the situation

    Call (323) 997-8867 any time. Tell us your address, whether it is a house, apartment or condo, and what kind of lock is on the door if you know it: a standard deadbolt, a keypad, or a smart lock. Mention any gate or HOA access we should know about.

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    We drive to you

    We are fully mobile, so we come straight to your location in Simi Valley. We will tell you honestly what to expect and keep you updated, without promising timing we cannot control.

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    Verify you belong there

    Before we open any door, we ask for reasonable proof that you live there or are authorized to enter, such as an ID with the address or a lease. This protects you and your neighbors.

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    Damage-free entry

    We start with the least invasive methods, such as picking or bypassing the lock, so the door, frame and finish are preserved. If a lock is damaged, broken or unusual, we explain your options before doing anything more involved.

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    Check the lock and get you secure

    Once you are inside, we check that the lock still works smoothly. If the key is lost, we can talk through rekeying so a missing key is no longer a risk. For smart locks, we can help with reprogramming where it applies.

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    Clear pricing before work begins

    We explain the cost based on your situation before we start, so there are no surprises when the door opens.

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What affects the price

  • Time of day and day of the week, since after-hours and holiday calls involve different demands on scheduling
  • Lock type: a basic residential deadbolt is a different job from a high-security cylinder or a smart lock
  • Your location within Simi Valley and Ventura County, including travel to gated or more remote areas
  • Door and lock condition, since worn, damaged or previously tampered hardware can complicate entry
  • Whether you also want a rekey, repair or replacement after you are let in
  • Number of locks involved, such as a deadbolt plus a separate knob lock or secondary entry

Why Simi Valley chooses us

  • In business since 1987, with owner and lead tech David Shar leading the work
  • Fully mobile and available 24/7, so help comes to your door rather than asking you to go anywhere
  • A damage-free first approach: we try non-destructive entry before considering anything else
  • Familiarity with Simi Valley housing, from original Kwikset and Schlage hardware on 1970s ranch homes to HOA-standardized smart locks in newer developments
  • Honest conversations about options, including when a rekey makes more sense than replacing a lock
  • Identity verification on every residential lockout, because protecting your home matters as much as opening it

House Lockout across Simi Valley

Simi Valley is largely a city of tract homes and planned communities, and that shapes the lockouts we see. In the Texas Tract and other 1960s to 1990s neighborhoods, many ranch-style homes still run original or well-worn residential deadbolts that can stick, bind or fail at the worst moment. In Wood Ranch and Big Sky, newer gated and semi-gated developments tend to have modern deadbolts and increasingly smart locks, often standardized by the HOA, so gentle handling of the finish and careful reprogramming matter. Out in Santa Susana Knolls, older rustic homes on winding lanes can have older hardware and doors with real character that deserves a careful touch.

We work throughout the city's ZIP codes, including 93065 on the east side and 93063 near the central corridor, along with 93062, 93064 and 93094. Whether you are near Rancho Simi Community Park, off Madera Rd or Tapo Canyon Rd, or close to Sycamore Dr and the SR-118 corridor, we come to your door. Bridle Path properties and homes near Corriganville Park can involve longer driveways and gates, so a quick note about access when you call helps.

Because we are mobile only, there is no shop to visit, and that is by design. A lockout is stressful enough without needing a ride across town. Call (323) 997-8867, give us your address and the type of door you are locked out of, and we will get to work on getting you safely back inside.

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House Lockout in Simi Valley — FAQs

Do you offer house lockout service 24/7 in Simi Valley?
Yes. We are available around the clock, every day, and fully mobile. Call (323) 997-8867 any time and we will come to your Simi Valley address.
Will you damage my door or lock?
Our first approach is non-destructive entry, such as picking or bypass methods, so the door, frame and finish stay intact. If a lock is already damaged or unusual, we explain your options before proceeding.
Can you help with smart locks in Wood Ranch or Big Sky?
Yes. Many newer homes there have HOA-standardized smart locks or modern deadbolts. We work carefully to protect the finish and can help with reprogramming where needed. Call (323) 997-8867 and describe the lock.
Do you handle apartment and condo lockouts too?
Yes. We help with houses, apartments and condos. For rentals, we will ask for proof of residence, and in some cases property management may need to be involved.
What do I need to show before you open the door?
We ask for reasonable proof that you live there or are authorized to enter, such as an ID with the address, a lease or a utility bill. It protects you and your neighbors.
Should I rekey after losing my keys?
Often yes. If keys are lost rather than just left inside, rekeying means the missing key no longer works. This is common in older tract homes with worn hardware, and we can do it after getting you in.
How is the price of a lockout determined?
It depends on factors such as time of day, lock type, location, door condition and any added work like rekeying. We explain the cost before starting. Call (323) 997-8867 to talk through your situation.
Is there a storefront I can come to?
No. We are fully mobile and come to you anywhere in Simi Valley, so there is no shop to visit.
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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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