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Residential Locksmith in South Gate, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides 24/7 mobile residential locksmith service in South Gate, California, covering rekeys, lockouts, lock repair, replacements and security upgrades for houses, bungalows and apartments. We come to your door, day or night. Call (323) 997-8867 to talk with a real locksmith.

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South Gate is a city of homes. Block after block of 1920s to 1950s single-family houses, stucco bungalows and post-war tract neighborhoods like Hollydale, with apartments and duplexes tucked in between. Many of those doors still carry hardware that has been in service for decades: worn deadbolts, older mortise sets, tired knobs and cylinders that no longer turn the way they should. Residential locksmith work here is rarely about glamorous gadgets. It is about keeping a lived-in home secure and getting you through your own front door when something fails.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and David Shar, our owner and lead technician, built the business on showing up and doing the work properly. We are fully mobile. There is no storefront to drive to; the shop comes to you, in South Gate and around the clock, so a lockout at night or a broken deadbolt on a weekend is not something you have to sit on until morning.

This page explains what a full home locksmith visit looks like in South Gate, what affects the cost, and what to expect from us. Whether you are a homeowner in Hollydale, a landlord turning over a unit, or a tenant who just wants the old keys to stop working, the goal is the same: a door that locks smoothly, keys that work, and no surprises.

How it works in South Gate

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    You call, we talk through the problem

    Call (323) 997-8867 and describe what is happening: locked out, key snapping, deadbolt spinning freely, or a rekey after a move. We ask about the door, the type of lock and whether anyone is inside, so we arrive with the right tools and parts.

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    We come to you

    Because we are fully mobile and available 24/7, a technician drives to your South Gate address. Nothing needs to be dropped off or brought to a shop. We confirm who we are and the scope of work at the door.

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    Assess the hardware and your options

    Older homes often have worn cylinders, loose strike plates or aging mortise sets. We look at what is on the door and explain whether a repair, rekey or replacement makes the most sense, and what each involves, before work begins.

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    Do the work, non-destructively when possible

    For lockouts we aim to open the door without damaging it. For rekeys we re-pin the existing cylinders to new keys; for replacements we fit new hardware and check alignment so the bolt throws cleanly into the frame.

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    Test every lock and hand over keys

    We operate each lock several times, check the door closes and latches properly, and make sure every key you were promised works. If you want extra copies or want several doors on one key, we handle that during the same visit.

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    Advice for next steps

    If we notice a weak strike plate, a short screw, or a side gate or garage entry that is easy to defeat, we tell you plainly. Upgrades are your choice; we simply point out what we saw.

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What affects the price

  • Type of service: a lockout, a rekey, a repair and a full hardware replacement involve different labor and parts, so each is quoted for the job itself.
  • Number of locks: rekeying one front deadbolt is a smaller job than rekeying every door, a garage entry and a side gate on a single key.
  • Hardware condition and type: older mortise sets or discontinued locks can take more time or require replacement parts than standard modern deadbolts.
  • Grade and brand of new hardware: higher-security deadbolts and smart locks cost more than basic hardware, and you choose the level you want.
  • Time of day: because we work around the clock, late-night, weekend and holiday calls can be priced differently from a scheduled daytime visit.
  • Door and frame condition: if the door is warped, the bore is damaged or the strike plate needs reinforcing, extra work may be needed for the lock to function properly.

Why South Gate chooses us

  • Fully mobile, 24/7: every service happens at your door in South Gate, with no storefront and no need to leave a locked-out home.
  • Operating since 1987: decades of experience with the older deadbolts, knobsets and mortise hardware common in mid-century Southern California homes.
  • Owner-led: David Shar founded and leads the company, so standards for the work come from the top rather than a call-center script.
  • Repair before replace: when a lock can be rekeyed or repaired reliably, we say so instead of pushing a full replacement.
  • Full home scope: front doors, back doors, garage entries, side gates and apartment units can often be handled in one visit.
  • Clear explanation: we tell you what we found, what we recommend and why, so you can decide with the facts in front of you.

Residential Locksmith across South Gate

South Gate's housing tells you what its locks go through. In Hollydale, around Hollydale Park and the tract streets near the 90280 ZIP code, many 1940s and 1950s single-family homes still have their original hardware or decades-old replacements. A deadbolt cylinder that fails in one of those houses is a common reason for a call, and it can leave a homeowner stuck outside with a door that will neither turn nor release.

Near South Gate Park and along residential stretches off Firestone Boulevard, Atlantic Avenue and Garfield Avenue, we often see rental properties changing hands. A tenant turnover is the right moment to rekey the apartment or house so old keys stop working, and many owners also add or replace garage-door and side-gate locks at the same time. We can work through that list in a single visit rather than several.

We reach South Gate from the I-710 and SR-105 corridors and the surface streets around Imperial Highway and Tweedy Boulevard, including homes close to the Tweedy Mile district. Residential is our focus on this page, but if you also own a nearby shop or rental property, ask us about those needs when you call (323) 997-8867.

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Residential Locksmith in South Gate — FAQs

Do you offer residential locksmith service in South Gate at night?
Yes. We are available 24/7 and fully mobile, so a technician can come to your South Gate home at any hour. Call (323) 997-8867 and we will talk through the situation.
I'm locked out of my Hollydale home. Will you damage the door?
Our aim is always non-destructive entry. Most standard residential locks can be opened without harming the door or lock. If a worn or failed cylinder makes that impossible, we explain the options before doing anything.
What is the difference between rekeying and replacing a lock?
Rekeying changes the internal pins so a new key works and old keys do not, while keeping the same hardware. Replacement installs a new lock. Rekeying suits sound hardware; replacement makes sense when the lock is worn, damaged or you want a higher security level.
Can you rekey an apartment or rental after a tenant moves out?
Yes. Rekeying at turnover is common for owners near South Gate Park and across the city. We can rekey multiple doors, and garage or gate locks, so a unit works on a single new key. Call (323) 997-8867 to arrange it.
My house is from the 1940s. Can the old deadbolt be repaired?
Often, yes. We inspect it first. If the cylinder or mechanism can be repaired or rekeyed reliably, we will do that. If parts are worn out or unavailable, we will recommend a replacement and explain why.
Do you work on garage entry doors and side gates?
Yes. Many South Gate properties have a side gate or detached garage that is weaker than the front door. We can install or replace locks on those as part of the same visit.
How is the price of a residential locksmith visit determined?
It depends on the type of service, number of locks, hardware condition and type, and the time of day. We describe the factors and the scope of work when you call (323) 997-8867 so the job is clear before it starts.
Do I need to come to your shop?
No. Crenshaw Lock Company is mobile only, with no storefront to visit. We bring tools, parts and keys-cutting capability to your door in South Gate.
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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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