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House Lockout Service in Tarzana, California

Locked out of your house, apartment or condo in Tarzana? Crenshaw Lock Company provides mobile house lockout service 24/7, coming to you for damage-free entry wherever you are in town. Call (323) 997-8867 and describe your door and lock, and we will explain how we will get you back inside.

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A lockout rarely happens at a convenient moment. In Tarzana it might be a late evening after a walk along Reseda Blvd, a morning when the front door swung shut behind you with the keys still on the kitchen counter, or a night when a key snaps off in a deadbolt. Whatever the cause, you are standing outside your own home and you want a calm, competent person who will get you in without leaving a mark on the door.

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 lock and the door are yours, so the goal is to open them, not to break them. We are fully mobile. There is no storefront to visit, so everything happens at your door, at any hour, any day of the year.

Tarzana has an unusually varied mix of homes. North of Ventura Blvd you find 1950s ranch houses and apartment buildings with a range of builder-grade and older hardware. South of the Boulevard, the hillside has custom homes and gated estates with high-security cylinders, smart locks and driveway gates. Each calls for a different approach, and a lockout service that treats them all the same tends to cause damage or take longer than needed.

How it works in Tarzana

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    Call and describe the situation

    Call (323) 997-8867 any time. We will ask what kind of door you have, whether it is a deadbolt, a knob, a mortise lock or a smart lock, and whether anyone or anything is inside that needs urgent attention, such as a child, a pet or something on the stove. That helps us bring the right tools.

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    Confirm who you are and that the home is yours

    Before we open any door, we ask for reasonable proof that you live there or have authority over the property, such as an ID with the address or a lease or utility bill. This protects you and your neighbors, and it is a standard part of working responsibly.

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    Assess the lock and choose the least invasive method

    We look at the lock, the door and the frame. Most residential lockouts can be solved with non-destructive entry techniques that leave the lock and finish intact. If a lock is seized, corroded or damaged, we explain that before we change approach.

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    Open the door without damage

    We work carefully to open the door and check that it moves, latches and locks normally afterward. If a lock was already failing, we show you what we found rather than pushing a replacement you may not need.

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    Fix what the lockout revealed

    Sometimes a lockout points to a bigger issue: a worn cylinder, a broken key, a sticky latch or keys that are no longer secure. We can repair, rekey or replace hardware on the spot if you want, and you decide.

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    Leave you secure

    Before leaving, we confirm every key works and the door locks properly. If you have lost keys, we can discuss rekeying so any key that is missing no longer opens your lock.

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What affects the price

  • Time of day and day of the week, since we answer calls around the clock including nights, weekends and holidays.
  • Type of lock and door, such as a standard deadbolt, a high-security cylinder, a mortise lock or a smart lock, because some take more time and skill.
  • Condition of the hardware, since a seized, corroded or previously damaged lock can require extraction, repair or replacement instead of a simple entry.
  • Your location within Tarzana and access to the property, including gated driveways and hillside approaches that affect how we reach the door.
  • Whether you want additional work done after entry, such as rekeying, new keys or replacement hardware, which is separate from the lockout itself.
  • Whether it is a single-door entry or a property with several locks involved, such as a gate, a front door and a secondary entry.

Why Tarzana chooses us

  • Fully mobile and available 24/7, so help comes to your Tarzana door at any hour with no storefront trip involved.
  • In business since 1987, with owner David Shar leading the work, so the experience behind the job is real and not a marketing line.
  • Damage-free entry is the first goal. We try non-destructive methods first and tell you plainly if a lock needs to be repaired or replaced.
  • Familiarity with Tarzana's mix of hardware, from older ranch-home deadbolts and mortise locks to hillside smart locks and gated entries.
  • Clear explanation before work starts, so you know what we are doing and why, and you decide on any extra work.
  • Identity verification as a normal step, which protects residents and keeps the service trustworthy.

House Lockout across Tarzana

Tarzana sits on both sides of Ventura Blvd, and the difference shows at the front door. On the flats north of the Boulevard, in ZIP code 91356 and around streets that feed off Reseda Blvd, Tampa Ave and Lindley Ave, many homes are 1950s ranch houses and apartment buildings. Older mortise locks and aging builder-grade deadbolts can seize or wear out, and a lockout sometimes turns into an extraction and rebuild rather than a simple opening.

South of the Boulevard, the Santa Monica Mountains hillside and the area around El Caballero hold custom homes and gated estates, many in ZIP code 91357 and nearby. Here a lockout may involve a smart lock, a high-security cylinder or a driveway gate and intercom as well as the front door. Getting in can depend on gate access, so tell us when you call whether anyone can let us through. Roads like Mulholland Dr and the approaches off Wilbur Ave and Corbin Ave can make it worth giving precise directions.

We also hear from people along the Ventura Blvd corridor, near Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center and the Tarzana Recreation Center, where apartments and condos sit close to busy commercial blocks. Whether you are near US-101 or up in the hills, we come to you, and we will work out the right way into your door.

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House Lockout in Tarzana — FAQs

Do you offer house lockout service in Tarzana at night and on weekends?
Yes. Crenshaw Lock Company is a 24/7 mobile locksmith, so you can call (323) 997-8867 any time, including nights, weekends and holidays.
Will you damage my door or lock to get me in?
Our first approach is always non-destructive entry that leaves the door and lock intact. If a lock is seized or already broken, we will explain what we found and your options before doing anything more.
Do I need to prove I live at the home?
Yes. We ask for reasonable proof, such as an ID showing the address, a lease or a utility bill. It protects you and your neighbors.
Can you help if I am locked out of an apartment or condo along Ventura Blvd?
Yes. We work on apartments and condos as well as houses. Building rules may apply, so if you are unsure whether you need the manager's approval, mention it when you call (323) 997-8867.
I live in a gated hillside home south of Ventura Blvd. Can you still get in?
Usually, yes, but gate access matters. Tell us whether someone can open the gate or whether we need another way in. We also work on smart locks and high-security cylinders common on hillside properties.
My older front-door lock seized and I cannot turn the key. What happens?
A seized mortise or deadbolt is common in older Tarzana ranch homes. We will try to open it without damage, then discuss repair, extraction or replacement so the door works reliably afterward.
How is the price determined for a house lockout?
Price depends on factors such as the time of day, the type and condition of the lock, access to the property and whether you want extra work like rekeying. Call (323) 997-8867 and describe your situation so we can explain what applies.
Should I rekey after a lockout if I lost my keys?
If the keys are lost rather than just locked inside, rekeying is worth considering because it makes the missing key useless. We can do it right after getting you in.
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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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