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Residential Locksmith in Simi Valley, California

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

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Simi Valley is a city of homes. Most of the housing here is single-family, built from the 1960s through the 1990s, and the locks on those doors tell the story of the years. Some still carry the original hardware, some have been swapped piecemeal by several owners, and some have keys floating around that nobody can fully account for. A residential locksmith's job is to bring all of that back under your control, whether that means a simple rekey, a repair of a sticky deadbolt, or a full upgrade.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, led by owner and lead technician David Shar. We are a fully mobile operation. There is no storefront to drive to; we bring the tools, key-cutting capability and common hardware to your driveway, day or night. That matters in a spread-out city where people commute along SR-118 and SR-23, and where a lockout rarely happens at a convenient moment.

This page explains how our home locksmith service works in Simi Valley, what affects the cost, and what is specific to the homes here, from gated Wood Ranch communities to the older cabin-style houses of Santa Susana Knolls. If you would rather just talk it through, call (323) 997-8867 at any hour.

How it works in Simi Valley

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    You call, we talk through the situation

    Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us what is happening: locked out, moving in, lost keys, a deadbolt that grinds, or a smart lock that stopped responding. We ask about the type of door and lock so we can bring the right parts and set expectations before we head your way.

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    We come to you

    Because we are fully mobile and available 24/7, a technician travels to your home in Simi Valley. For gated communities, it helps to leave a gate code or arrange entry with a guest list so we are not held up at the entrance.

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    Confirming the right person and the right door

    Before we open a door or change a lock, we ask for reasonable confirmation that you live there or are authorized to be there. It protects residents, landlords and tenants alike, and we treat it as a normal part of the job.

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    Diagnose and choose the fix

    We look at the hardware first. Many locks only need a rekey, cleaning or adjustment. Others, such as worn original Kwikset or Schlage deadbolts on 1970s ranch homes, are better replaced. We explain the options and you decide what makes sense.

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    Do the work with care for the finish

    Whether we are rekeying, installing a new deadbolt, or reprogramming a smart lock, we work to avoid damaging doors, frames and finishes. That is especially important in HOA communities where hardware is standardized and appearance matters.

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    Test, hand over keys and review

    We cycle every lock with the door open and closed, confirm that new keys work smoothly, and make sure the strike plate lines up. We then walk you through what was done and any other weak points we noticed, without pressure to buy more.

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What affects the price

  • The type of work: a rekey, a repair, a full replacement and a smart-lock install each involve different labor and parts.
  • The hardware itself, including brand, security grade and finish. Standard residential deadbolts, higher-grade hardware and HOA-matched finishes vary in cost.
  • How many locks and doors are involved, since rekeying a whole house at once is different from addressing a single entry door.
  • Time of day. After-hours, weekend and holiday calls involve different scheduling demands than a planned daytime appointment.
  • Condition of the door, frame and strike plate. Worn, warped or previously damaged doors may need extra work for the lock to operate properly.
  • Access and location, including gated entrances and how far the technician must travel within Simi Valley and Ventura County.

Why Simi Valley chooses us

  • Fully mobile and 24/7: every job happens at your home, with no storefront detour and no waiting for a shop to open.
  • In business since 1987 and led by owner David Shar, so the work draws on decades of experience with the kinds of hardware found in Southern California homes.
  • Comfortable with the whole range, from worn 1970s Kwikset deadbolts to modern SmartKey, Grade-2 hardware and HOA-standardized smart locks.
  • We explain the options and let you choose, including when a rekey or repair is enough and replacement is not needed.
  • Careful with finishes and doors, which matters in planned communities with uniform hardware standards.
  • Straightforward communication: no invented urgency, and we talk through pricing factors before work begins.

Residential Locksmith across Simi Valley

Simi Valley's housing varies more than first-time visitors expect. In the Texas Tract and the surrounding 1960s and 1970s neighborhoods, ranch-style tract homes often still run original or heavily worn Kwikset and Schlage hardware. A common job is a full rekey after a tenant moves out, often swapping tired deadbolts for new SmartKey or Grade-2 hardware so that no old keys remain in circulation. Homes near First St and Sycamore Dr in ZIP 93065 and the older parts of 93063 fit this pattern well.

Wood Ranch and Big Sky are different. These newer, gated or semi-gated developments from the 1990s and 2000s tend to have modern deadbolts, HOA-standardized hardware and a growing number of smart locks. A typical after-hours call is a lockout where the smart lock needs reprogramming, and the job is to restore access without scarring the finish the HOA expects. We advise having gate access sorted ahead of time so we can reach your door promptly.

Santa Susana Knolls and the areas near Santa Susana Pass State Historic Park feel like another world, with early 20th-century rustic and cabin-style homes on winding lanes. Older doors, nonstandard bores and character hardware sometimes call for a more careful approach than a quick swap. Whether you live near Rancho Simi Community Park, Bridle Path, Corriganville Park or close to the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, a call to (323) 997-8867 reaches us any time of day, and we come to ZIP codes such as 93062, 93064 and 93094 as well.

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Residential Locksmith in Simi Valley — FAQs

Do you offer residential locksmith service in Simi Valley at night?
Yes. We are available 24/7 and fully mobile, so a technician can come to your Simi Valley home for lockouts and urgent lock problems at any hour. Call (323) 997-8867.
What is the difference between rekeying and replacing a lock?
Rekeying changes the internal pins so old keys no longer work, while keeping the same lock body. Replacing installs new hardware. If your lock is in good shape, rekeying is often enough; if it is worn or low quality, replacement may be wiser.
I just bought a home in Simi Valley. Should I rekey?
In most cases, yes. You cannot know who still has keys from previous owners, tenants or contractors. A whole-house rekey is a common first step after a purchase or move-out. Call (323) 997-8867 to discuss it.
Can you work on smart locks in gated communities like Wood Ranch?
Yes. We can help with reprogramming and installing smart locks, and we aim to do so without damaging HOA-standardized finishes. Check your HOA's hardware rules first, and tell us about gate access when you call.
Can you cut or replace keys at my home?
For many residential locks, yes. Because we are fully mobile, we can handle key work at your door. Tell us the lock type when you call so we can come prepared.
My old deadbolt is hard to turn. Does it need replacing?
Not always. Sticking can come from a misaligned strike plate, a warped door or worn internals. We check the cause first and only recommend replacement when repair is not sensible.
Do you have a shop I can visit in Simi Valley?
No. We are a mobile-only service with no storefront. We come to you, which is why it helps to call (323) 997-8867 and describe the job first.
Do you also handle commercial locks in Simi Valley?
We do. That includes storefront locks and panic hardware for strip retail units and shops. For homes, though, this page covers rekeys, replacements, repairs and upgrades.
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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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