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Residential Locksmith in Tarzana, CA

Crenshaw Lock Company provides residential locksmith service in Tarzana, California, around the clock, every day. Our fully mobile technician comes to your door for rekeys, lock replacements, repairs, smart-lock work and lockouts. Call (323) 997-8867 and describe your situation, and we will plan the right fix.

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A home in Tarzana can mean very different things for a locksmith. North of Ventura Boulevard, the flats hold 1950s ranch houses and apartment buildings, many with original or mixed-era builder hardware that has been patched over decades. South of the Boulevard, the Santa Monica Mountains hillside carries custom homes and gated estates with driveway gates, intercoms, and high-security or smart locks. Residential locksmith work here means knowing how to handle both worlds.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, led by owner and lead technician David Shar. We are fully mobile: there is no storefront to visit. We bring the tools and the know-how to your driveway, whether that is a lockout at a ranch home off Reseda Boulevard or a rekey at a hillside property off Mulholland Drive.

Our residential service covers the full range: rekeying after a move or a change in who has keys, replacing worn or damaged hardware, repairing sticking deadbolts and seized mortise locks, installing smart locks, and upgrading doors to something more secure. We are available 24/7, so a late-night lockout or a lock that fails on a weekend does not have to wait until Monday. Call (323) 997-8867 any time.

How it works in Tarzana

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    Call and describe the problem

    Phone (323) 997-8867 and tell us what is happening: locked out, a key that no longer turns, a lock that needs rekeying after a change in household or staff, or an upgrade you are planning. Details such as lock brand, door type, and whether there is a gate or intercom help us bring the right parts.

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    We come to you

    Because we are fully mobile, the work happens at your property. We are available 24/7, and we will confirm the plan with you by phone before heading out so you know what to expect.

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    Assess the lock, door, and situation

    On arrival we look at the hardware and the door itself. A ranch home on the Tarzana flats might have an older mortise lock or mismatched builder hardware, while a hillside estate may have smart locks tied into a gate system. We explain what we find and what the options are before starting.

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    Fix, rekey, or replace

    Where possible we repair or rekey, which often keeps hardware you already like. If a lock is worn out, seized, or not secure enough, we explain replacement choices. For a seized mortise lock, that can mean careful extraction and a rebuild instead of a full tear-out.

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    Test and hand over keys

    We operate every lock repeatedly, check the door closes and latches properly, and hand over the new keys or credentials. With smart locks we walk you through codes and access, and we point out anything worth improving later.

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What affects the price

  • Type of work: opening a lockout, rekeying, repairing, replacing, or installing new hardware each involve different labor and parts.
  • Lock type and grade: standard builder hardware, high-security cylinders, mortise locks, and smart locks vary widely in cost and complexity.
  • Number of locks or doors: rekeying a whole house to one key costs differently than a single deadbolt.
  • Condition of the existing hardware: a seized or damaged lock may need extraction and rebuild work rather than a quick service.
  • Integration with gates and intercoms: hillside properties with driveway gates or connected access systems may need additional programming time.
  • Time and location of the call: after-hours service and travel to a hillside or remote address can factor into the final quote.

Why Tarzana chooses us

  • Serving Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, so older Valley hardware is familiar territory.
  • Fully mobile and available 24/7, with no storefront detour: the work is done at your door.
  • Owner-led: David Shar is the lead technician, so the experience behind the business is on the job.
  • Comfort with both ends of Tarzana's housing: flats ranch homes with legacy hardware and hillside estates with smart locks and gates.
  • We favor repair and rekey where it makes sense, rather than pushing replacement when your existing hardware can do the job.
  • Clear explanation of the problem and options before work begins, so there are no surprises.

Residential Locksmith across Tarzana

Tarzana sits in the south-central San Fernando Valley, split by Ventura Boulevard and named for Edgar Rice Burroughs, whose Tarzana Ranch gave the community its name. The flats north of the Boulevard, in ZIP code 91356, are full of 1950s ranch homes and apartments along streets like Reseda Boulevard, Tampa Avenue, and Lindley Avenue. Doors there often carry decades-old hardware, mixed builder-grade locks, and the occasional mortise lock that has finally seized after years of use.

South of the Boulevard, the Santa Monica Mountains hillside, much of it in ZIP code 91357 and nearby, brings custom homes and gated estates. A typical call might be a smart-lock and gate-intercom rekey after a housekeeper turnover, making sure former staff no longer have working access. Properties in the El Caballero area, near El Caballero Country Club, and homes reached via Mulholland Drive often combine high-security locks with gate systems, which calls for care and coordination.

We reach Tarzana easily from US-101 and Ventura Boulevard, passing near Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center and the Tarzana Recreation Center on the way to many homes. The Ventura Boulevard corridor is also lined with medical and professional offices; if you need commercial work there, we can help, though this page focuses on residential service. For any Tarzana home, call (323) 997-8867.

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Residential Locksmith in Tarzana — FAQs

Do you offer 24/7 residential locksmith service in Tarzana?
Yes. We are available 24/7 and fully mobile, so we come to your Tarzana home whether it is a weekday afternoon or the middle of the night. Call (323) 997-8867.
Can you rekey my whole house after buying it?
Yes. Rekeying changes the internal pins so old keys stop working, usually without replacing the hardware. It is a common first step after moving into a Tarzana flats ranch home or a hillside property.
My front door mortise lock seized. Can it be saved?
Often, yes. Older ranch homes on the Tarzana flats sometimes have mortise locks that freeze up. We can extract the lock carefully and rebuild or replace the mechanism, depending on its condition.
Do you work on smart locks and gate intercoms?
Yes. Many hillside homes south of Ventura Boulevard have smart locks and gates. We can rekey, reset codes, and update access, for example after a housekeeper or staff change. Call (323) 997-8867 to discuss your setup.
Do you have a shop I can visit?
No. Crenshaw Lock Company is fully mobile with no storefront. We bring everything to your door in Tarzana.
How is the price determined?
It depends on the type of work, the lock grade, how many locks are involved, the condition of existing hardware, any gate or smart-system integration, and the time and location of the call. We explain the options before starting.
Should I rekey or replace my locks?
If the hardware is in good condition, rekeying is often enough. If locks are worn, damaged, or not secure enough, replacement or an upgrade makes sense. We give you an honest recommendation either way.
What should I have ready when I call?
Tell us your address, what is happening with the lock, the door type, and whether there is a gate or smart system. Then call (323) 997-8867 and we will plan the visit with you.
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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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