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Lock Installation in Studio City, CA

Crenshaw Lock Company installs new locks on new doors and on doors that never had one across Studio City, 24/7. Our fully mobile technician comes to your home, condo or Ventura Boulevard storefront and fits the hardware on site. Call (323) 997-8867 to talk through your door.

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A new lock is rarely just a lock. In Studio City it might be a first deadbolt on a freshly built guesthouse door, a keypad entry on a remodeled ranch home north of Ventura Boulevard, or a multipoint system on a contemporary front door in the hills. Each of these asks a different question: what is the door made of, how thick is it, who needs access, and how much security is the property really asking for?

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner and lead technician David Shar built the business around mobile work. There is no storefront to drive to. We come to the door, look at what you have, and install the hardware right there, whether that is a mechanical deadbolt, a smart lock, or a lock for a gate or side entry.

Installation is different from replacement, and that matters. When no lock existed before, the door often has to be prepared first: a bore for the lock body, a latch hole in the edge, and a strike plate set into the frame. Done carefully, this is what keeps a door from sagging, binding or being easy to kick in. We would rather take the time to get the fit right than hand you a lock that looks fine and performs poorly.

How it works in Studio City

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    Talk through the door and the goal

    Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us about the door: wood, metal, glass or aluminum, interior or exterior, and what you want the lock to do. A guesthouse, a condo entry and a retail storefront each point to different hardware, so we sort that out before we arrive.

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    Inspect the door and frame on site

    We check door thickness, the condition of the frame, and whether the door closes squarely. Older 1940s and 1950s doors in the flats may have been painted many times or shifted over decades, and that affects how the new lock should be fitted.

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    Choose the hardware with you

    We go over options in plain terms: a standard keyed deadbolt, a keypad or smart lock, a lever set, or a gate or storefront lock. If a smart lock is on the table, we talk through backup keys and power so you are never stuck at your own door.

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    Prepare the door and install

    Where no lock existed, we mark and cut the bore and latch holes, set the lock body, and install the strike plate in the frame, reinforcing the jamb area when the situation calls for it. Work is done at your door, so there is nothing to leave behind or pick up later.

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    Test, key and walk you through

    We operate the lock repeatedly with the door open and closed, confirm the bolt throws fully, cut or set your keys or codes, and show you how everything works. Smart locks get their user codes and settings explained before we leave.

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What affects the price

  • The type of lock chosen: a basic keyed deadbolt, a keypad or smart lock, and a multipoint system differ widely in hardware cost and installation effort.
  • Whether the door must be prepared from scratch, including boring and mortising, compared with a door that is already drilled.
  • Door material and condition, since solid wood, hollow metal, glass and aluminum storefront frames each need different tools and care.
  • The number of locks and whether keys should match across several doors, which adds keying and setup time.
  • Added hardware such as reinforced strike plates or jamb reinforcement, and any gate or intercom integration.
  • Time of day, since after-hours and weekend calls to a 24/7 mobile service may be priced differently than scheduled daytime work.

Why Studio City chooses us

  • Fully mobile: we work at your door in Studio City, so the fit is checked on the actual door and frame rather than guessed from a description.
  • In business since 1987, with owner David Shar leading the work, so experience with older mid-century doors and modern hardware alike.
  • Available 24/7, which helps when a door has been damaged, a new tenant moves in, or a property needs securing right away.
  • We explain the tradeoffs honestly, including when a simpler lock is the better choice than a costly smart one.
  • Residential and commercial experience, covering everything from condo entries to aluminum storefront doors along Ventura Boulevard.

Lock Installation across Studio City

Studio City is a patchwork, and lock installation here follows the patchwork. In Colfax Meadows and across the flats in ZIP codes 91604 and 91602, many homes are 1940s and 1950s ranch and traditional houses with original or mid-century hardware. Adding a deadbolt to a side door, a guesthouse or a converted garage often means working around old, painted frames, and we fit new hardware so it sits square and closes cleanly.

The hillsides toward Fryman Canyon and Laurel Canyon carry mid-century moderns and newer gated contemporary estates, many with smart locks, driveway gates and intercoms. Installation there can mean tying a keypad or smart lock into a larger setup, or fitting a lock to a gate or a multipoint front door. In the Silver Triangle and the condo and apartment complexes built in the 1960s through the 1980s, the work is usually a first or added deadbolt on a unit or patio door, where building rules and door type shape the choice of hardware.

Along Ventura Boulevard and near Tujunga Village, the aluminum-storefront retail and restaurant frames need hardware made for narrow stiles and heavy daily use. We serve ZIP codes 91604, 91602, 91607 and 91614, reaching customers off US-101, Laurel Canyon Boulevard, Coldwater Canyon Avenue and Colfax Avenue, and everywhere in between.

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Lock Installation in Studio City — FAQs

Can you install a lock on a door that never had one?
Yes. We prepare the door by cutting the bore and latch holes, then set the lock body and strike plate in the frame. Call (323) 997-8867 and describe the door so we can plan the right hardware.
Do you install smart locks in Studio City?
Yes. We install keypad and smart locks, set up user codes, and make sure there is a mechanical key or other backup. That matters in the hills, where a drained battery can leave you locked out.
Can you install locks on a driveway gate?
We can work on gate locks and discuss how they pair with a front door lock and intercom setup. Because gates vary, call (323) 997-8867 so we can learn what system you have first.
Is lock installation different from rekeying?
Yes. Rekeying changes the inside of an existing lock so old keys stop working. Installation adds new hardware, and may require preparing the door. We often do both when a property changes hands.
Can you put a lockbox or new lock on a listing between showings?
Yes, we handle this for realtors who need a listing secured quickly, including rekeying and lockbox installation. Reach us at (323) 997-8867 any hour.
Do you install locks on commercial storefront doors?
Yes. Aluminum storefront doors on Ventura Boulevard need hardware suited to narrow frames and constant use, and we can advise on what fits your door.
Do I need to come to a shop?
No. Crenshaw Lock Company is fully mobile with no storefront. We come to your home, condo or business and complete the work there.
Can you install a lock late at night or on a weekend?
Yes, we are available 24/7. After-hours work may be priced differently, so ask when you 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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