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High Security Locks in Temple City, California

Crenshaw Lock Company installs high security locks in Temple City, California, with pick-, bump- and drill-resistant cylinders and controlled keys. We are a fully mobile locksmith available 24/7, and we come to your home or business. Call (323) 997-8867 to talk through your door and your needs.

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A standard builder-grade lock is designed to keep honest people honest. A high security lock is built for a different problem: someone who actually tries to defeat the cylinder by picking it, bumping it with a cut key, or drilling it out. In Temple City, where many homes are quiet single-story ranch and stucco houses and Las Tunas Drive holds a row of small independent businesses, the right upgrade depends a lot on what you are protecting and how the door is built.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner and lead technician David Shar and the team handle high security work as a specialty service. That means installing cylinders with hardened components, tighter tolerances and restricted or patent-protected keyways, so duplicate keys cannot be cut at just any hardware counter. We are mobile only, so there is no storefront to visit. We bring the hardware and tools to you.

A lock is only as strong as the door and strike around it, so we look at the whole opening. A pick-resistant cylinder set in a thin door frame with short screws still leaves a weak point. We will tell you plainly where the cylinder is the real upgrade and where a reinforced strike or longer screws matter just as much.

How it works in Temple City

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    Talk through the door and the concern

    Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us what you are protecting: a front door on a ranch home, a rear door of a restaurant, or the units in a small townhome building. We ask about current locks, past break-in attempts and who needs keys, so the recommendation fits the situation.

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    Assess the opening on site

    We come to you, any hour. The technician checks the door material, the frame, the strike plate, the existing deadbolt and the bore, since the lock must suit the door. We point out weak points that a new cylinder alone will not solve.

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    Choose the right level of protection

    We explain the options in plain language: pick-resistant pins, bump-resistant designs, drill-resistant hardened inserts, and restricted keyways with key control. You decide how much security and key control you actually need.

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    Install and fit the hardware

    We install the high security deadbolt or cylinder, and where needed reinforce the strike and use longer screws into the framing. We test the throw and alignment so the lock operates smoothly and fully engages.

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    Cut and hand over the keys

    We cut or program your keys, confirm each one works, and explain how restricted key duplication works for your system. For multiple doors, we can set up a simple master key arrangement so one key serves the right set of locks.

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    Follow-up guidance

    We walk you through how to order additional keys and what to do if one is lost, so your security does not weaken over time as keys change hands.

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What affects the price

  • The grade and brand of the lock: higher-tier restricted-keyway systems cost more than basic pick-resistant cylinders.
  • The number of locks or doors involved, including whether you want all of them keyed alike or under a master key.
  • Door and frame condition: a reinforced strike, new strike plate or door prep adds parts and labor.
  • The number of keys needed, and whether they are restricted keys that require authorization to duplicate.
  • Whether the work is a new installation, a replacement of existing hardware or a rekey of compatible high security cylinders.
  • The time of day, since we are available 24/7 and after-hours or urgent calls can affect the final quote.

Why Temple City chooses us

  • Fully mobile, 24/7 service: we come to your door in Temple City rather than asking you to bring hardware anywhere.
  • Serving Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, with owner David Shar leading the work.
  • We look at the door, frame and strike as a system, not just the cylinder, and we tell you honestly when a cheaper fix is enough.
  • Experience with both residential and commercial openings, from older ranch homes to storefronts and multi-unit properties.
  • Key control options, including restricted keyways and simple master key setups for property managers and small developments.
  • Clear explanations of pick, bump and drill resistance without hype, so you pay for protection you understand.

High Security Locks across Temple City

Temple City is a quiet valley-floor community in Los Angeles County, and its housing shapes the work we do. Many homes in neighborhoods like Mission View Acres and the Camellia area are 1950s and 1960s single-story ranch and stucco houses, often with original doors and basic locks that have never been upgraded. Swapping in a pick- and bump-resistant deadbolt with a reinforced strike is one of the most practical improvements for these homes, especially those near busy corridors like Rosemead Blvd (SR-19), Baldwin Ave and Temple City Blvd.

The city is also changing. Teardown-rebuild homes and new townhomes and small apartment buildings are going up, and builders and owners often want properly keyed, high security locksets from day one, sometimes with a simple master key. Property managers with turnover work between tenants can also upgrade to restricted keys so old copies stop being a worry.

Along Downtown Las Tunas Drive, shops and restaurants in mixed-age storefronts face different needs: rear doors, back-alley access and after-hours lockouts. A high security cylinder with controlled keys can suit a business in ZIP code 91780, whether it sits near Temple City Park, Live Oak Park or the streets that fill up during the Camellia Festival. Call (323) 997-8867 any time and we will come to you.

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High Security Locks in Temple City — FAQs

What makes a lock high security instead of standard?
A high security lock resists common attacks such as picking, bumping and drilling, usually through tighter tolerances, hardened parts and restricted keyways. Standard locks often have none of these protections. Call (323) 997-8867 and we can explain what fits your door.
Do high security locks work on older Temple City ranch homes?
Usually yes. Most 1950s and 1960s homes have standard door bores that accept high security deadbolts. We check the door and frame first, and often recommend a reinforced strike and longer screws as well.
Can you come out at night or on weekends?
Yes. We are a 24/7 mobile locksmith, so you can call (323) 997-8867 at any hour and we will come to your Temple City home or business.
Can I get keys copied at a hardware store?
With restricted keyway systems, generally no. Duplicates require authorization, which is a major part of the security. Standard keys can be copied anywhere, which is why many people upgrade.
Is this useful for a Las Tunas Drive business?
Yes. Shops and restaurants benefit from drill- and pick-resistant cylinders on front and rear doors, plus controlled keys when staff changes. We can also help with commercial rekeying and lockouts.
Can you set up a master key for a small townhome development or rental?
Yes. We can design a simple master key system so owners or managers have access to the right set of locks while each resident has an individual key.
How is the price determined?
It depends on the lock grade, the number of doors, door and frame condition, the keys needed and timing. We do not quote without understanding the job, so call (323) 997-8867 to discuss it.
Does a high security lock make my door impossible to break in?
No lock is unbeatable, and a weak door or frame can still be forced. A high security lock raises the effort and skill required, and we also check the strike and frame so the whole opening is stronger.
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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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