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Deadbolt Installation in Temple City, CA

Crenshaw Lock Company installs and replaces single- and double-cylinder deadbolts throughout Temple City, California. We are fully mobile and available 24/7, so we come to your home, unit or shop and fit the lock on site. Call (323) 997-8867 to talk through your door.

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  • Available 24/7
  • Price quoted before we start
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A deadbolt is one of the most effective upgrades you can make to an entry door, and in Temple City it is often the first thing worth looking at. Many homes here are single-story ranch and stucco houses from the 1950s and 1960s, and their original hardware has usually been rekeyed, painted over or replaced more than once. Adding a solid deadbolt, or swapping a worn one for a new one, gives the door a real locking point that a basic knob latch can't offer.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner and lead tech David Shar built the business around mobile work. We have no storefront. Everything we need for a deadbolt job travels with us, so the installation happens at your door rather than somewhere you have to drive to.

Whether you want a single-cylinder deadbolt for a front door, a double-cylinder model for a door with glass nearby, or a set of matching locks for a new build, we help you choose hardware that fits the door and the way you live. We also tell you honestly when the real weak point is the door, frame or strike plate rather than the lock itself.

How it works in Temple City

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    Talk through the door and the goal

    Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us whether you are adding a first deadbolt, replacing a worn one, or outfitting several doors. We ask about the door type, whether there is glass nearby, and who needs keys, then plan the visit.

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    Inspect the door, frame and strike

    On site we look at door thickness, existing bore holes, the condition of the frame and how the door meets the jamb. A good deadbolt in a loose or split frame will not do its job, so we check this first.

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    Choose single or double cylinder

    A single-cylinder deadbolt turns with a thumb-turn inside and a key outside. A double-cylinder needs a key on both sides and suits doors with glass within reach, though it deserves thought about fast exit during an emergency. We explain the tradeoffs and let you decide.

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    Install and align the hardware

    We bore or adapt the door as needed, set the bolt, fit the strike plate and make sure the bolt throws fully into the jamb without binding. Where it makes sense, we recommend longer strike screws that reach the framing.

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    Key, test and hand over

    We cut or set the keys, test the lock from both sides several times, and confirm the door closes cleanly. If you want new deadbolts keyed alike or on a simple master system, we set that up during the same visit.

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What affects the price

  • Whether you are adding a new deadbolt to a door with no bore or replacing one in an existing hole, since fresh drilling takes more work.
  • Single-cylinder versus double-cylinder hardware, and the grade and finish of the lock you select.
  • The condition of the door and frame, including any reinforcement of the strike area or repair of a worn bore.
  • How many doors are involved and whether the locks should be keyed alike or tied into a simple master key.
  • Time of day of the visit, since we are available 24/7, including nights and weekends.
  • Special needs such as a commercial storefront door, a metal or glass door, or hardware that must match existing locks.

Why Temple City chooses us

  • Fully mobile service: we bring the hardware and tools to your Temple City door, with no shop trip required.
  • Operating since 1987, with owner and lead tech David Shar directing the work.
  • We look at the frame and strike plate, not just the lock, and tell you plainly if the door needs more than a new deadbolt.
  • We explain single versus double cylinder honestly, including the emergency-exit tradeoff of key-both-sides locks.
  • We can key new deadbolts alike or set up a simple master key for rebuilds, townhomes and small properties.
  • Available 24/7, so a broken or failed deadbolt does not have to wait for business hours.

Deadbolt Installation across Temple City

Temple City is a quiet valley-floor community, and much of its housing is the single-story ranch and stucco homes of the 1950s and 1960s. In Mission View Acres and the Camellia area, we often meet doors that still carry decades-old hardware: a tired knob lock with no deadbolt, or a deadbolt that sticks because the house has settled. Fitting a fresh deadbolt and tightening up the strike side is a practical fix for a home in ZIP code 91780.

The city is also changing. Teardown-rebuild homes and new townhomes and small apartment buildings are appearing between older houses, and they need locksets supplied and keyed, sometimes on a simple master key. Property managers with turnover units also call us to replace or rekey deadbolts between tenants. Neighbors off Baldwin Ave, Lower Azusa Rd and Temple City Blvd see this kind of work regularly.

Around Downtown Las Tunas Drive, the walkable business corridor has mixed-age storefronts where shops and restaurants rely on solid door hardware. We can work on commercial doors there as well. From Temple City Park and Live Oak Park to the streets that fill during the Camellia Festival, we come to you, any hour, along Las Tunas Dr or SR-19 (Rosemead Blvd).

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Deadbolt Installation in Temple City — FAQs

Can you install a deadbolt on a door that doesn't have one?
Usually yes. We check the door's thickness and construction, then bore it for the deadbolt and fit the strike plate. Call (323) 997-8867 and describe the door, and we can tell you what to expect.
What is the difference between single- and double-cylinder deadbolts?
A single-cylinder deadbolt uses a key outside and a thumb-turn inside. A double-cylinder needs a key on both sides, which can help when glass is near the lock, but it can slow exit in an emergency. We help you weigh that.
Do older Temple City ranch homes need anything special?
Often the door and frame are fine but the hardware is worn, or the strike area has loosened over the years. We inspect both and may suggest reinforcing the strike so the new deadbolt holds up.
Can you install several deadbolts keyed alike?
Yes. For a home with multiple entries, a rebuild or a small townhome project, we can key locks alike or set up a simple master key. Call (323) 997-8867 to plan it.
Do you install deadbolts for property managers between tenants?
Yes. We replace or rekey deadbolts on apartment units and older homes during turnover so previous keys no longer work.
Can you do a deadbolt on a shop door on Las Tunas Drive?
We handle commercial doors too, including storefront and restaurant entries. The hardware choice depends on the door material, so describe it when you call.
Do I need to come to a shop to pick out a lock?
No. Crenshaw Lock Company is mobile only and has no storefront. We bring options to your door and install on the spot.
Are you available outside normal hours?
Yes, we are available 24/7. If a deadbolt fails or a door can't be secured at night, 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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