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Residential Locksmith in Studio City, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides 24/7 mobile residential locksmith service in Studio City, California: rekeying, lock replacement, repairs, smart lock service and security upgrades, all done at your home. Call (323) 997-8867 any hour, day or night, and we will come to you.

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Studio City is not one kind of neighborhood, and the locks in it are not one kind of lock. North of Ventura Boulevard you find 1940s and 1950s ranch and traditional homes, many still carrying original or mid-century hardware that has been rekeyed by three or four owners. Up in the southern hillsides toward Fryman Canyon and Laurel Canyon, the mix shifts to mid-century moderns and newer gated contemporary estates with smart locks, driveway gates and intercoms. In between sit plenty of 1960s to 1980s condo and apartment complexes with their own quirks.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner and lead technician David Shar built the business around one idea: the work happens where the problem is. We are fully mobile. There is no storefront to visit, so everything from a simple rekey to a gate lock repair is done in your driveway, at your front door or in your hallway.

Our residential work covers the full range of what a home needs. That includes rekeying after a move or a lost key, replacing worn or damaged deadbolts and knobs, repairing sticking or misaligned latches, servicing smart locks, and upgrading to higher-security hardware. We are available 24/7, so a lockout at night or a broken lock after an attempted break-in does not have to wait for morning.

How it works in Studio City

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    Call and describe the situation

    Phone (323) 997-8867 and tell us what is happening: a lockout, a lock that is sticking, a move-in rekey, or damage from an attempted break-in. Details such as the type of lock, whether it is a smart lock, and whether there is a gate help us bring the right parts and tools.

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    Confirm who you are and that it is your home

    Before we open a door or change a lock, we ask for reasonable proof that you live at or are authorized to access the property. This protects you and your neighbors, and it applies to every call, including late-night ones.

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    Assess the hardware on site

    We look at the lock, the door, the strike plate and the frame. In older Studio City ranch homes, worn original hardware or a door that has shifted over decades is often the real cause of a problem. On newer estates we check the electronics, batteries and mechanical overrides.

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    Explain options before work begins

    We walk through what we found and what the choices are, such as repair, rekey or full replacement, and discuss price in terms of the work involved before we start. You decide what makes sense for your home and budget.

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    Complete the work and test everything

    We rekey, repair, replace or install, then test every key, the latch, the deadbolt throw and any smart or electronic function. If we rekeyed, we confirm old keys no longer operate the lock.

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    Leave you with working keys and practical advice

    You get functioning keys, any codes or settings explained, and honest suggestions for improving security, whether that is a reinforced strike plate, a better deadbolt or a battery schedule for smart locks.

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What affects the price

  • Type of work: a rekey, a lock repair, a lockout entry and a full hardware replacement involve very different amounts of labor and parts.
  • Lock grade and brand: standard residential deadbolts, high-security cylinders, multipoint locks and smart locks vary widely in what the hardware itself costs.
  • Number of locks: rekeying every lock on a property to one key is handled differently than addressing a single door.
  • Door and frame condition: a warped door, damaged strike or worn frame, common in older homes, can add repair work beyond the lock itself.
  • Gates, intercoms and electronics: driveway gate locks and integrated smart systems may need specialized parts or extra diagnostic time.
  • Time and access: after-hours calls and hard-to-reach hillside locations can affect the overall cost of the visit.

Why Studio City chooses us

  • Fully mobile: we come to your Studio City home with the tools and common parts on board, so there is no shop to drive to and no tow-your-lock-in situation.
  • Since 1987: David Shar and the team have decades of experience with both vintage mid-century hardware and modern smart systems.
  • Open 24/7: lockouts, failed smart locks and break-in damage do not follow business hours, and neither do we.
  • Mechanical know-how behind the electronics: when a smart deadbolt fails, we can work with the mechanical override as well as the battery and lock itself.
  • Repair before replace: where an older lock can be restored or rekeyed, we say so rather than pushing new hardware.
  • Clear explanations: we tell you what we found, what the options are and how price is determined before work starts.

Residential Locksmith across Studio City

Studio City homeowners tend to know their street by its character. In Colfax Meadows, the tree-lined flats around Colfax Avenue are full of 1940s and 1950s houses where original knobsets and old deadbolts are still in daily use. Those locks are often candidates for a careful rekey or an upgrade to a modern deadbolt with a reinforced strike plate. In the Silver Triangle and the flats of ZIP 91604, we also see many condos and apartment complexes from the 1960s through the 1980s, where shared entries, older mailbox keys and tenant turnover make rekeying a regular need.

The hillsides are a different story. Homes off Laurel Canyon Boulevard and Coldwater Canyon Avenue, and those near Fryman Canyon and Wilacre Park, often carry smart deadbolts, keypads, driveway gates and intercom systems. A common call is a homeowner locked out after a smart deadbolt battery dies or the electronics fail. We use the mechanical override, then handle the batteries and lock service so it does not happen again. After an attempted break-in at a gated contemporary estate, we can service the driveway gate lock and a multipoint front door lock, checking for damage that is not obvious at first glance. Hillside ZIP codes such as 91604 and 91602 fall within our regular service area.

We also work with people who are not living in the house yet. A realtor with a listing along Ventura Boulevard or in Tujunga Village may need a property rekeyed and a lockbox installed between showings, and we can do that on short notice at any hour. Whether you are near Radford Studio Center, off the Ventura Freeway in 91607 or 91614, or tucked into a quiet street near Harvard-Westlake, call (323) 997-8867 and we will come to you.

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Residential Locksmith in Studio City — FAQs

Do you really come to my house in Studio City, or do I need to visit a shop?
We are fully mobile and have no storefront. Everything is done at your home. Call (323) 997-8867 and we will come to your door, whether that is in the flats or up in the hills.
Can you rekey my locks after I buy a house in Studio City?
Yes. Rekeying is one of the most common requests after a move. We change the internal pins so old keys no longer work, usually keeping your existing hardware, and we can match multiple locks to one key.
My smart deadbolt died and I am locked out. What can you do?
We work with the mechanical override on the lock to get you inside, then check the batteries and electronics and service the lock. If it needs replacing, we explain your options. Call (323) 997-8867 any time.
Should I rekey or replace the original hardware in my older home?
It depends on condition. Many older locks can be rekeyed or repaired and still work well. If parts are worn, the lock is loose or security is weak, replacement is the better choice. We tell you honestly which applies.
Can you service driveway gate locks and multipoint locks?
Yes. We service gate locks and multipoint front door locks, including after an attempted break-in. We inspect for hidden damage and make sure everything latches and locks as designed.
I am a realtor. Can you rekey a listing and install a lockbox?
Yes. We can rekey a property and install a lockbox so showings go smoothly. We are available 24/7, which helps when schedules between showings are tight.
How is the price of a residential locksmith job determined?
It depends on the type of work, the lock grade, how many locks are involved, door and frame condition, any electronics or gates, and the time of day. We explain the pricing factors before starting the work.
Are you available at night and on weekends?
Yes. We are open 24/7, including nights, weekends and holidays. If you are locked out or your home is not secure, 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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