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Residential Locksmith in South Pasadena, CA

Crenshaw Lock Company provides 24/7 mobile residential locksmith service in South Pasadena, California, including rekeys, lock replacements, repairs and security upgrades for homes of every age. We come to your door, day or night. Call (323) 997-8867 to talk with a real locksmith.

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South Pasadena is a small city with a lot of character, and its homes show it. Between the Craftsman bungalows, the Victorians and the 1920s Spanish and period-revival houses, a locksmith here rarely meets a door that is exactly like the last one. Many still carry original mortise and rim hardware that has been part of the house for close to a century. Our job is to make those doors secure without stripping away what makes them worth keeping.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner and lead tech David Shar built the business around being fully mobile. There is no storefront to drive to. We bring tools, cylinders, hardware and key-cutting capability to your home, whether you are locked out at midnight, just closed escrow, or are tightening up security after a houseguest, tenant or contractor has come and gone.

Residential work covers a lot of ground: rekeying every lock to one new key, replacing worn or broken hardware, repairing sticky deadbolts and loose handles, and upgrading to stronger or smarter locks when it makes sense. We will tell you plainly which of those your door actually needs, and we will not push a full replacement when a rekey or repair will do the job.

How it works in South Pasadena

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    You call, we talk through the situation

    Call (323) 997-8867 any hour. Tell us what is going on: a lockout, a new purchase, a lost key, a stiff lock. Describe the door and the hardware if you can, and mention whether it is original to an older home. That helps us arrive with the right parts.

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    We come to you

    Because we are fully mobile and available 24/7, a locksmith drives to your address with tools and stock on board. We confirm who we are and what we are there to do before any work begins, and we make sure the person requesting service has a legitimate connection to the property.

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    Assess the hardware on site

    We look at what is actually on the door: mortise lock, rim lock, deadbolt, knob set, or a mix from several decades of updates. In an older South Pasadena home we check whether the existing hardware can be rekeyed or repaired so vintage plates, knobs and escutcheons stay in place.

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    Explain the options and the cost factors

    Before we start, we explain whether a rekey, repair, replacement or upgrade makes the most sense, and what drives the price of each. You choose. No work proceeds until you understand the plan.

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    Do the work cleanly

    We rekey cylinders, cut keys, replace or repair hardware, and install new locks with attention to alignment, strike plates and door fit, so the lock works smoothly rather than just technically functioning. We protect finishes on historic doors as we work.

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    Test everything and hand over the keys

    We operate every lock repeatedly, confirm each key works, and make sure old keys no longer do. Then we walk you through what was done and leave you with working keys and a clear understanding of your setup.

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What affects the price

  • Whether the job is a rekey, a repair, or a full replacement. Rekeying existing cylinders usually involves less hardware than installing new locks.
  • The type and age of the hardware. Original mortise and rim locks in older homes can need specialized parts or careful handling compared with a standard modern deadbolt.
  • The number of locks involved, such as one front door versus every exterior door, a garage entry and a side gate.
  • The grade and style of any new hardware you choose, from basic deadbolts to higher-security cylinders or smart locks.
  • The time of day and urgency of the call, since after-hours emergency service differs from a scheduled appointment.
  • Extra needs such as additional key copies, restricted keys, door or strike plate repair, or temporary lockbox installation.

Why South Pasadena chooses us

  • Fully mobile: we are not a shop with a van attached. Everything we do happens at your door, around the clock.
  • In business since 1987, with owner and lead tech David Shar guiding the work and the standards.
  • Respect for period hardware. We lean toward rekeying and repairing original mortise and rim locks before suggesting replacement.
  • Honest recommendations. If a rekey solves your problem, we will say so instead of selling a bigger project.
  • Discretion for film-location homes. We understand why owners want quiet, tidy access resets around productions.
  • Clear explanation of cost factors before work starts, so there are no surprises when the job is finished.

Residential Locksmith across South Pasadena

South Pasadena packs a lot of housing variety into roughly three and a half square miles. In and around the Mission Street District, you will find Craftsman bungalows and early-century homes within an easy walk of Mission West antique row, the Rialto Theatre and the Metro A Line Mission station. Many of these houses still have their original rim and mortise hardware, and a typical call here is a rekey right after close of escrow so the new owner is the only person with a working key, with the vintage door hardware left intact.

Up in Monterey Hills and Altos de Monterey, the hillside streets bring a different mix of period-revival and later homes, often with multiple entry points, side gates and garage doors that add up when you want everything on one key system. Whether you are in ZIP code 91030 near Fair Oaks Avenue and Fair Oaks Pharmacy or in 91031 closer to the hills, we reach you by way of Fair Oaks Ave, Fremont Ave, Huntington Dr, Mission St or the I-110 Arroyo Seco Parkway.

Because South Pasadena is a popular film and TV location, we also help homeowners with the practical side of production days: installing a temporary contractor lockbox beforehand and rekeying afterward once the crew has wrapped. For nearby businesses, such as shops off Mission Street, we can also handle an urgent lockout or cylinder rekey when the only set of keys goes missing. And if your day includes the South Pasadena Farmers Market or a stroll through Garfield Park, a locked-out phone call is one you can make at any hour: (323) 997-8867.

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Residential Locksmith in South Pasadena — FAQs

Can you rekey the original locks on my Craftsman home instead of replacing them?
In many cases, yes. Original rim and mortise locks can often be rekeyed or repaired so the vintage hardware stays on the door. We inspect the lock on site and tell you honestly whether it can be saved. Call (323) 997-8867 to describe your door.
I just bought a house in South Pasadena. Should I rekey right away?
We recommend it. Previous owners, agents, contractors and tenants may still have working keys. A rekey after close of escrow makes sure only the keys you hold will open your doors, and it is usually less involved than replacing every lock.
Are you available at night and on weekends?
Yes. Crenshaw Lock Company is 24/7 and fully mobile, so we come to your South Pasadena address whenever you need us. Call (323) 997-8867 any time.
Do you have a shop I can visit?
No. We are mobile only, which means there is no storefront. Our locksmiths bring tools, hardware and key-cutting capability directly to your home.
My home is sometimes used for filming. Can you help with access control?
Yes. We can install a temporary contractor lockbox before a production and rekey the locks once the crew wraps, so you can reset who has access. We keep this discreet and straightforward.
What determines the cost of a residential locksmith job?
The main factors are whether you need a rekey, repair or replacement, the age and type of hardware, how many locks are involved, the grade of any new locks, and the time of day. We explain these before work begins.
Can you help a Mission Street shop that lost its only key?
Yes. We handle lockouts and cylinder rekeys for small storefronts around Mission Street and Fair Oaks, which often have dated commercial locks. Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us about the door.
Do you upgrade locks or install smart locks?
We do. If you want stronger deadbolts, higher-security cylinders or a smart lock, we can recommend options that fit your door and, for older homes, your hardware style. We will also tell you when a simple rekey is enough.
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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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