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Lock Repair in South Pasadena, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides mobile lock repair in South Pasadena, California, around the clock, 24/7. We come to your home or shop to fix sticking, jammed, loose or misaligned locks, deadbolts and latches. Call (323) 997-8867 and describe what the lock is doing.

  • Mobile to your South Pasadena location
  • Available 24/7
  • Price quoted before we start
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A lock that sticks, spins loosely, or needs a little extra push to latch is usually telling you something specific. Sometimes the cause is a worn cylinder. Sometimes the door has shifted a little, or the strike plate no longer lines up with the bolt. In South Pasadena, where so many homes are decades old, these problems are common and often fixable without replacing hardware that still has plenty of life in it.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner and lead technician David Shar has worked on plenty of period hardware over that time. We are fully mobile. There is no storefront to visit. We come to you, look at the lock in place, and explain whether it needs adjusting, cleaning, re-pinning, rekeying, or replacing.

Our approach to repair is to fix what can be fixed and be straightforward about what cannot. That matters in a city with Craftsman bungalows, Victorians and 1920s Spanish and period-revival homes, where original mortise and rim hardware is part of the character of the house. We aim to keep that hardware working and intact wherever it is reasonable to do so.

How it works in South Pasadena

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    You call and describe the problem

    Call (323) 997-8867 any time, day or night. Tell us what the lock is doing: sticking, turning without catching, key hard to insert, door not latching, or handle loose. Those details help us bring suitable parts and tools.

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    We come to your door

    Because we are fully mobile, a technician travels to your South Pasadena home, rental, or business. We do not make any promises about arrival timing, but we are available 24/7.

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    Diagnose the lock and the door

    We test the key, the cylinder, the latch, the deadbolt throw and the strike plate. Many lock complaints are really door alignment issues, so we check how the door sits in its frame before blaming the hardware.

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    Repair, adjust or rekey

    Depending on the cause, we may tighten and realign hardware, adjust or reposition a strike plate, clean and service the mechanism, replace worn internal parts, or rekey the cylinder. On older mortise and rim locks we work to preserve the original look.

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    Test and review options

    We operate the lock repeatedly with the door open and closed, and confirm every key works smoothly. If the hardware is beyond a sensible repair, we explain why and talk through replacement options before doing anything.

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What affects the price

  • The type of lock involved, such as a modern deadbolt, a knob set, or an older mortise or rim lock
  • Whether the problem is a simple adjustment or requires replacing worn internal parts
  • Whether the door or frame has shifted and needs alignment work in addition to the lock repair
  • How hard it is to source parts for vintage or discontinued hardware
  • Whether the visit is during regular hours or a late-night or weekend call
  • Whether you also want rekeying or additional keys made as part of the repair

Why South Pasadena chooses us

  • Fully mobile service, so repairs happen at your door in South Pasadena rather than at a shop counter
  • In business since 1987, with owner David Shar leading the work
  • Care with original mortise and rim hardware, repairing and preserving it where practical instead of defaulting to replacement
  • Honest diagnosis that separates a lock problem from a door alignment problem
  • Availability 24/7, including nights and weekends
  • Discreet, tidy work that suits homes and small shops where appearance matters

Lock Repair across South Pasadena

South Pasadena is compact and leafy, and its housing shows it. Around the Mission Street District you will find Craftsman bungalows and Victorians whose original hardware has been used for generations. Up in Monterey Hills and Altos de Monterey, hillside homes bring their own door and frame quirks, since settling and seasonal movement can nudge a latch out of alignment. Whether your home is in 91030 or 91031, a lock that has started to stick is worth looking at before it fails completely.

Mission Street and Fair Oaks Avenue are lined with small shops, from the antique dealers of Mission West to businesses near the Rialto Theatre and the Fair Oaks Pharmacy soda fountain. Storefronts like these often have older commercial locks that get heavy daily use. A shop owner who finds the front door sticking mid-day can call us rather than close up, and we can service or rekey on site.

South Pasadena is also a popular film and TV location, and homeowners sometimes need discreet help around productions. After a crew wraps, a lock repair and rekey can reset who has access. We reach the city via routes such as the I-110, Fremont Avenue and Huntington Drive, and we serve neighborhoods near the Metro A Line Mission station, Garfield Park and the farmers market. Call (323) 997-8867 any time.

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Lock Repair in South Pasadena — FAQs

What kinds of lock problems can you repair in South Pasadena?
We repair sticking or jammed locks, loose handles, misaligned deadbolts and latches, keys that are hard to turn, and doors that will not latch properly. Call (323) 997-8867 and describe the symptoms.
Can you repair the original hardware on my Craftsman or Victorian home?
Often yes. Original mortise and rim locks can frequently be cleaned, adjusted or rebuilt so they keep working and keep their look. We will tell you honestly if a piece is too worn to save.
Is my lock the problem, or is it the door?
It can be either. A door that has shifted can make a good lock stick or fail to latch. We check both the hardware and how the door sits in its frame so you only pay for the fix you need.
Do you offer lock repair at night or on weekends?
Yes. We are available 24/7 and fully mobile. Call (323) 997-8867 at any hour. We do not promise specific arrival times.
How much will a lock repair cost?
It depends on the lock type, what is wrong, whether parts are needed, and the time of the call. We explain what we find and what the options involve before starting work.
Should I repair or replace a worn lock?
If the lock is basically sound, repair or rekeying is often enough. If internal parts are badly worn or the hardware is damaged, replacement may make more sense. We lay out both options.
Can you help after a film shoot at my home?
Yes. If a production has wrapped and you want to reset who has access, we can repair any hardware that was stressed and rekey the locks. Many South Pasadena owners handle things this way.
Do you have a shop I can visit?
No. We are mobile only, with no storefront. We come to your home or business in South Pasadena. To book, call (323) 997-8867.
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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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