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Crenshaw Lock

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Commercial Locksmith in South Pasadena, CA

Crenshaw Lock Company provides 24/7 mobile commercial locksmith service in South Pasadena, California, for shops, restaurants, offices, and warehouses. We handle lockouts, rekeying, high-security locks, and access control at your business. Call (323) 997-8867 any hour and we will come to you.

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South Pasadena is a small city with a lot of business packed into a short walk. Along Mission Street and Fair Oaks Avenue, small storefronts sit in buildings that have been around for generations, and many still carry locks that are decades old. A restaurant owner locking up after a late shift, an antique dealer on Mission West, or a small office tenant on Fremont Avenue all need the same thing: doors that secure properly and open for the right people.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner and lead technician David Shar has spent those years working on exactly this kind of mix: older mortise and rim hardware on historic storefronts, modern commercial cylinders, panic hardware, and electronic access systems. We are fully mobile. There is no shop to visit; we bring the tools and key-cutting capability to your door, day or night.

Commercial work is different from residential. A lost key at a business may mean multiple employees, a landlord, a cleaning crew, and a vendor all having had access at some point. Our approach is to solve the immediate problem, whether that is a lockout or a broken cylinder, and then help you tighten up who holds keys so the same problem does not return.

How it works in South Pasadena

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    Call and describe the situation

    Call (323) 997-8867 at any hour. Tell us what kind of business it is, what type of door or lock you have, and whether you are locked out, need a rekey, or want an upgrade. That helps us bring the right cylinders, hardware, and tools.

  2. 2

    Confirm who is authorized

    Before opening or rekeying anything, we confirm that you are the owner, manager, or an authorized tenant. For leased spaces in South Pasadena, that may mean checking with the property owner on what you are permitted to change.

  3. 3

    Assess the hardware on site

    We look at the door, frame, and lock. Many older storefronts have worn mortise locks, aging deadbolts, or mismatched hardware added over the years. We explain what can be saved and what should be replaced.

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    Open, repair, or rekey

    For lockouts we use non-destructive entry whenever the hardware allows. If you lost keys, we rekey the cylinders so the old keys no longer work. If a lock is failing, we repair or replace it and test it under normal use.

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    Set up keys and access

    We cut new keys and can set up master key systems, restricted keyways, or keypad and electronic access where it makes sense, so you can control who has entry and when.

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    Final check and recommendations

    We test every lock on the job, confirm the door closes and latches correctly, and point out any weak points, such as a loose strike plate or exposed hinge pins, so you can decide what to address next.

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What affects the price

  • Time of day and urgency, since after-hours and emergency calls are handled differently from scheduled work.
  • The type of lock involved, from a basic commercial deadbolt to a mortise lock, panic bar, or high-security cylinder.
  • Whether the job is a lockout, a rekey, a repair, or a full replacement of hardware.
  • The number of doors and cylinders, especially if you want everything keyed alike or on a master key system.
  • Electronic components such as keypads, card readers, or access control, which add hardware and programming.
  • Condition of the door and frame, since older or damaged ones may need extra work for the new lock to function properly.

Why South Pasadena chooses us

  • Mobile only, so every call comes to your business with tools and key-cutting equipment, with no storefront detour.
  • Available 24/7, which matters for restaurants and shops that find a problem at closing time or before opening.
  • In business since 1987, with owner David Shar's long experience on both historic and modern commercial hardware.
  • Care with older buildings: we try to preserve and repair vintage storefront hardware before recommending replacement.
  • Practical key control advice, including rekeying after staff changes and setting up restricted or master key systems.
  • Clear explanation of the work before we begin, so you know what we recommend and why.

Commercial Locksmith across South Pasadena

In South Pasadena, most commercial lock work centers on the Mission Street District, where antique dealers, restaurants, and small shops operate in walkable, older buildings near the Metro A Line Mission station. The Rialto Theatre, Fair Oaks Pharmacy, and the shops around Mission West all have different door types, from glass storefronts to heavy wood doors, and each deserves a lock solution that fits. We serve businesses in ZIP code 91030 and across the city.

Fair Oaks Avenue and Fremont Avenue carry the rest of the city's business traffic, with small offices and service businesses tucked between them. Along Huntington Drive and near the I-110 Arroyo Seco Parkway, you will find a mix of professional offices and light commercial spaces. Our mobile service means a business owner near the South Pasadena Farmers Market or close to Garfield Park can call and have a technician come directly to the door.

South Pasadena is also a popular film and TV location, and some commercial properties and the homes around Monterey Hills and Altos de Monterey (including ZIP code 91031) see production activity. When a shoot wraps, owners often want locks rekeyed so access resets cleanly, and we can install temporary lockboxes for contractors or crews. Whether your business is a Mission Street antique shop that lost its only set of keys mid-shift or an office that needs access control, we handle it on site.

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Commercial Locksmith in South Pasadena — FAQs

Do you offer 24/7 commercial locksmith service in South Pasadena?
Yes. We are available around the clock and fully mobile, so we come to your business anywhere in South Pasadena. Call (323) 997-8867 any time.
I lost the only set of keys to my Mission Street shop. What should I do?
Call us right away at (323) 997-8867. We can get you back in, and then rekey the cylinders so the lost keys no longer work. We can cut new keys on site.
Can you work on older storefront locks?
Yes. Many South Pasadena buildings have older mortise and rim hardware. We repair or rekey those locks where possible and only recommend replacement when the hardware is worn or unsafe.
What is the difference between rekeying and replacing locks?
Rekeying changes the internal pins so old keys no longer work while keeping the same lock body. Replacement installs new hardware. Rekeying is often the practical choice when the lock is in good condition.
Can you set up a master key system for my office or building?
Yes. A master key system lets different people open different doors while a manager holds a key that opens them all. We will discuss how many doors and users you have and design it around that.
Do you install keypad or card access control?
We can install and set up electronic access control for businesses that want to manage entry without handing out physical keys. Call (323) 997-8867 to discuss what would fit your door.
Do you handle lockboxes or rekeys after a film shoot?
Yes. For properties used in productions, we can install temporary lockboxes for crews and contractors and rekey locks after the shoot wraps so access resets.
Do I need to be the owner to request work?
We need to confirm you are authorized, whether as owner, manager, or tenant. For leased spaces, check what changes your lease allows, and we will work with you accordingly.
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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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