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Lock Rekeying in Studio City, CA

Crenshaw Lock Company provides mobile lock rekeying in Studio City, California, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We come to your home, condo, or office and rekey your existing locks so old keys stop working. Call (323) 997-8867 to schedule.

  • Mobile to your Studio City location
  • Available 24/7
  • Price quoted before we start
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Rekeying changes the inside of a lock so it works with a new key and the old keys become useless. You keep the same hardware, the same finish, and the same look at the door. It is the practical answer when you have just bought a home, ended a lease, parted ways with a roommate or contractor, or simply cannot account for every key that has been handed out over the years.

Studio City is a good example of why a one-size approach does not work. North of Ventura Boulevard, many of the ranch and traditional homes from the 1940s and 50s still carry original or mid-century hardware that is often worth keeping and rekeying instead of replacing. Up in the hillsides toward Fryman Canyon and Laurel Canyon, newer contemporary properties may combine smart locks, driveway gates, and intercoms, so a rekey there can involve more than a single front-door cylinder.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner David Shar leads the work. We are fully mobile, with no storefront to visit. We bring the tools and parts to you, at any hour, and explain what we are doing as we go.

How it works in Studio City

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    Call and describe the locks

    Phone us at (323) 997-8867 and tell us what you have: how many doors, whether there are deadbolts, knob sets, a garage entry, a gate, or a smart lock. Mention if you are rekeying after a move or sale so we plan for the right number of cylinders and key sets.

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    We come to you

    We are 24/7 and fully mobile, so we travel to your Studio City address with our equipment. Whether it is a flat near Colfax Meadows, a condo off Ventura Boulevard, or a hillside home, the work happens on site.

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    Inspect each lock

    Before we change anything, we check the condition of every lock. A worn or damaged cylinder, a sticky latch, or a mismatched brand may change the plan. Some locks rekey cleanly, and others are better replaced. We will tell you which is which.

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    Rekey the cylinders

    We remove each cylinder, change its internal pins to match a new key, and reinstall it. The old keys no longer turn the lock. We can set multiple doors to work with the same new key so you carry one key instead of several.

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    Test and hand over keys

    We test every lock with the new key and confirm the old key fails. Then we hand over your new keys and can cut extra copies. If a lock does not meet your needs, we can discuss an upgrade.

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What affects the price

  • The number of cylinders being rekeyed, since each door, deadbolt, and entry point adds work.
  • The brand and condition of the existing hardware, because older or worn locks can take more time or may be better replaced.
  • Whether you want all locks keyed alike or separate keys for different doors.
  • How many new keys you need cut for family members, tenants, or staff.
  • Extra items such as gate locks, mailbox locks, or lockbox installation alongside the rekey.
  • The time of day you call, since we cover nights, weekends, and holidays as well as regular hours.

Why Studio City chooses us

  • Fully mobile service: we come to your property, and there is no shop to drive to.
  • Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including nights and holidays.
  • In business since 1987, with owner David Shar leading the work.
  • We rekey when it makes sense and tell you plainly when a lock is too worn and should be replaced.
  • Familiarity with Studio City's mix of mid-century hardware, condo complexes, storefronts, and gated hillside properties.
  • One key for multiple doors on request, so you carry fewer keys.

Lock Rekeying across Studio City

Studio City covers a lot of different property types, and the rekeying needs shift from block to block. In the flats around Colfax Meadows and the streets north of Ventura Boulevard in ZIP codes 91604 and 91607, many homes date to the 1940s and 50s. Their original hardware often rekeys well, which keeps the character of the door while ending the problem of keys held by past owners. The Silver Triangle area, with its mix of housing, also has plenty of condo and apartment buildings from the 1960s to 80s where property managers need to rekey after tenant turnover.

Realtors working listings along Ventura Boulevard know the routine: a sale closes or a listing goes live, and the locks need to be secured. We can rekey a property and set up a lockbox between showings, so access is controlled and old keys no longer work. Retail and restaurant spaces in the aluminum-storefront corridor, including those near Tujunga Village and the Studio City Farmers Market, can also have their locks rekeyed after staff changes.

Up toward Fryman Canyon, Wilacre Park, and Laurel Canyon Boulevard, ZIP code 91604 and nearby 91602 and 91614 include mid-century modern homes and newer gated contemporary estates. These often have smart locks, driveway gates, and intercoms. If a smart deadbolt fails or a battery dies, we can use the mechanical override. After an attempted break-in, we can service gate locks and multipoint front locks and rekey the entry points. Whether you are near Radford Studio Center, Harvard-Westlake School, or off Coldwater Canyon Avenue, call (323) 997-8867.

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Lock Rekeying in Studio City — FAQs

What is the difference between rekeying and replacing a lock?
Rekeying changes the internal pins so a new key works and old keys do not, while the lock hardware stays in place. Replacing swaps the whole lock. Rekeying is often the simpler choice when the lock is in good shape. Call (323) 997-8867 and we will help you decide.
Should I rekey after buying a home in Studio City?
It is a smart step. You cannot know who has copies of the existing keys, including past owners, agents, and contractors. Rekeying makes those keys useless without changing your hardware.
Can you rekey at night or on weekends?
Yes. We are available 24/7 and fully mobile, so we can come to your Studio City property outside normal business hours. Call (323) 997-8867 any time.
Can all my doors use the same key?
In most cases, yes. We can key your front door, back door, and garage entry alike when the locks are compatible, so you carry a single key.
Do you rekey smart locks?
Smart locks usually have a mechanical key cylinder that can be rekeyed, but the electronic side works differently. We can service the mechanical override and help with battery or lock issues. Call us to describe your model.
Can you rekey a lock that is old or worn?
Often, yes, especially original mid-century hardware that still works smoothly. If a lock is too worn, damaged, or poorly made to rekey reliably, we will tell you and suggest a replacement.
Do you rekey commercial locks on Ventura Boulevard?
Yes, we can rekey locks for storefronts, offices, and restaurants. This is useful after staff turnover or a change in tenant. Call (323) 997-8867 to discuss your doors.
Do I need to go to your shop?
No. Crenshaw Lock Company is mobile only, with no storefront. We come to you, and the rekeying is done on site.
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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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