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Lock Installation in South Pasadena, California

Crenshaw Lock Company installs new locks on new doors or doors that never had one across South Pasadena, 24/7, and we come to you because we are fully mobile. Deadbolts, knob sets, mortise hardware and more. Call (323) 997-8867 to talk through your door.

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Installing a lock sounds simple until you are standing at a door that is a hundred years old, a brand-new addition, or a storefront door that has never had proper hardware. In South Pasadena, the doors vary a great deal. A Craftsman bungalow near Monterey Hills may have a thick original slab with a rim lock. A newly built guest house may have a bare, freshly hung door. A Mission Street shop may have a dated lock that was never meant to protect much of anything. Each one needs a different approach, and that is where experience matters.

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 locksmith, so there is no storefront to visit. We bring the tools, drilling jigs and hardware options to your property, look at the door in person, and install the lock that suits it, whether that is a new deadbolt, a handle set, a lever, or a keyed entry for a door that had nothing before.

Our approach is to protect the door as much as the contents behind it. In a city known for well-kept historic homes, we pay attention to the finish, the wood and the original character. We will explain what is possible on your particular door, including when a new bore is a good idea and when a different option, such as working with existing hardware, makes more sense. You get a straight recommendation, not a sales push.

How it works in South Pasadena

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    Call and describe the door

    Call (323) 997-8867 any hour. Tell us what kind of door it is, whether it is wood, metal or glass, interior or exterior, new or old, and what you want the lock to do. Photos help us bring the right hardware and bits.

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    On-site door assessment

    We come to you and check the door itself: thickness, material, condition, the frame and strike area, and whether there is any existing bore. On older South Pasadena doors we look for splits, past repairs and finish we should protect.

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    Choose the hardware

    We go over options in plain language, such as a single or double-cylinder deadbolt, a handle set, a mortise lock, or a keyed lever for a shop. You pick based on security, appearance and how the door is used.

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    Precise installation

    We mark and drill with a jig for clean, correctly sized holes, then fit the latch, strike and cylinder. We set the strike and reinforce where needed so the bolt throws fully into solid framing.

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    Test and key handoff

    We operate the lock repeatedly with the door open and closed, check alignment, and hand over your keys. If you want the new lock keyed to match others on the property, we can discuss that during the visit.

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    Care guidance

    We leave you with simple advice on keeping the lock working smoothly, and on any other door issues we noticed, so you can decide what to address next.

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What affects the price

  • The type of lock chosen, since a basic deadbolt, a high-security cylinder and a mortise set involve very different hardware.
  • The door material and condition, because solid wood, hollow-core, metal and glass doors each need different drilling and reinforcement.
  • Whether the door is already bored or must be prepared from scratch, including any cutting for a mortise pocket.
  • How many doors are being done and whether they need to be keyed alike.
  • Frame and strike reinforcement needs, which are common on older doors with worn or split jambs.
  • Time of day and location, since after-hours service is available around the clock and may differ from a scheduled daytime visit.

Why South Pasadena chooses us

  • Fully mobile service, so all work is done at your door with no trip to a shop.
  • Locksmith experience since 1987 under owner and lead tech David Shar.
  • Care with period homes, aiming to keep original wood, finish and character intact wherever possible.
  • Familiarity with both residential and small commercial doors, from bungalows to Mission Street storefronts.
  • Honest recommendations, including telling you when a simpler option will do the job.
  • 24/7 availability for urgent needs, such as a door that has to be secured tonight.

Lock Installation across South Pasadena

South Pasadena is compact, about 3.4 square miles, but its doors are anything but uniform. In the Mission Street District, small shops near Mission West antique row and the Rialto Theatre often have older commercial doors that benefit from a properly installed, sturdier lock. Up in Monterey Hills and Altos de Monterey, hillside homes may include newly added doors, garden gates, or detached rooms that need fresh hardware. Many Craftsman, Victorian and Spanish revival homes across ZIP codes 91030 and 91031 have original doors where careful installation protects the character.

Because South Pasadena is a popular film and TV location, some owners also need practical access solutions around productions, such as a secure lockbox for contractors or crew and new locks on doors added for a shoot. We can install the hardware and talk through how to reset access afterward.

We reach customers by way of I-110, Fair Oaks Ave, Fremont Ave, Huntington Dr and Mission St, whether you are near Garfield Park, the Metro A Line Mission station, the South Pasadena Farmers Market or Fair Oaks Pharmacy. Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us where you are.

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Lock Installation in South Pasadena — FAQs

Can you install a lock on a door that has never had one?
Yes. That is a core part of lock installation. We assess the door, drill the proper holes with a jig, and fit the lock and strike. Call (323) 997-8867 to describe your door.
Will installation damage my historic wood door?
We work carefully and aim to protect original wood and finish. On older doors we check for splits or past repairs first and explain what is possible before drilling anything.
Do you install locks on shop doors along Mission Street?
Yes. We handle small commercial doors as well as homes, and we can recommend hardware suited to how the shop door is used each day.
Can you install a lockbox for contractors or film crews?
We can install a temporary lockbox and discuss a rekey afterward so you can reset access once the work or production is done. Call (323) 997-8867 to plan it.
Do I need to come to a shop to pick a lock?
No. We are fully mobile and bring hardware options to your property, so there is no storefront to visit.
Are you available after hours?
Yes, we are available 24/7. If a door must be secured tonight, call (323) 997-8867 and we will talk through what you need.
Can new locks be keyed to match my existing ones?
Often yes, depending on the brand and the existing keying. We will check during the visit and explain your options.
How is the price decided?
It depends on the lock type, door material and condition, number of doors, and any reinforcement needed. We explain what affects the cost when we see the door.
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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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