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House Lockout Service in Temple City, CA

Crenshaw Lock Company provides 24/7 mobile house lockout service in Temple City, California. If you're locked out of a house, apartment or condo, call (323) 997-8867 and a technician will come to your door and work to get you inside without damaging your lock or door.

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Being locked out of your own home is stressful at any hour, but it feels worse when it happens late at night, in bad weather, or with kids and groceries waiting on the porch. In Temple City, it usually happens in ordinary ways: a front door that latched behind you while you grabbed the mail, a key left inside after a quick trip out to the backyard, or a lock that finally gave out after decades of use. Whatever the cause, the goal is the same: get you back in safely and without turning a small problem into an expensive one.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner David Shar built the business around being fully mobile. There is no storefront to visit. We are a 24/7 service that comes to you, whether you are on a quiet street in Mission View Acres, near the Camellia area, or at a newer townhome off Las Tunas Drive.

Our approach to a house lockout is damage-free entry first. Most residential locks can be opened with the right tools and training, and drilling is a last resort rather than a first move. When a lock is worn, broken, or you'd rather change it after a lost key, we can rekey or replace it on the spot so you aren't left with a door that's hard to secure.

How it works in Temple City

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    Call and describe the situation

    Call (323) 997-8867 any time, day or night. Tell us where you are in Temple City, what kind of door you're locked out of, and whether it's a house, apartment or condo. Details such as a deadbolt, a keypad, or a sliding door help us bring the right tools.

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    Confirm you're authorized to enter

    Before we start, we ask you to show that you live at the property or are authorized to be there, typically with ID or other proof of residence. It protects you and your neighbors, and it's standard practice for a responsible locksmith.

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    Assess the lock and door

    On arrival we look at the lock type, its condition, and the door itself. Many Temple City homes are 1950s and 1960s ranch and stucco houses, and older hardware can behave differently from newer townhome locks. That assessment determines the gentlest way in.

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    Open the door without damage

    We use non-destructive methods suited to your lock whenever possible, so the door, frame and hardware stay intact. If a lock is damaged or unusually stubborn, we'll tell you plainly what the options are before doing anything more invasive.

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    Check the lock and offer next steps

    Once you're inside, we make sure the lock works smoothly. If keys were lost, or you're worried someone else has them, we can rekey the lock or replace it, and make additional keys, so the door is secure again before we leave.

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What affects the price

  • Time of day and urgency: a lockout at 3 a.m. is a different call than a daytime appointment, and that can affect the overall cost.
  • Lock type and condition: a standard deadbolt, a high-security lock, a smart lock or an old worn knob set each take different tools and different amounts of work.
  • Whether the lock can be opened without damage or needs repair or replacement afterward, including parts if a lock must be swapped.
  • Additional work you choose after entry, such as rekeying, cutting extra keys, or upgrading hardware on one door or several.
  • Door situation: a single front door, a back slider, or a gated multi-unit entry can each change the work required.
  • Your location within our service area and how far the technician needs to travel to reach you.

Why Temple City chooses us

  • Fully mobile service: we come to your door in Temple City, so there's no shop to reach when you're already locked out.
  • In business since 1987, with owner and lead tech David Shar standing behind the work.
  • Damage-free entry is our starting approach, not an afterthought, which matters on the door of a home you plan to keep.
  • 24/7 availability, including nights, weekends and holidays, for lockouts that never happen at a convenient hour.
  • Experience across older ranch homes, new townhomes and small apartment buildings, so we're comfortable with both aging hardware and newer builds.
  • We explain your options before work begins, so you know what to expect rather than being surprised afterward.

House Lockout across Temple City

Temple City is a quiet, residential valley-floor city, and its housing tells the story of how locks end up failing. Many homes in neighborhoods like Mission View Acres and the Camellia area are single-story ranch and stucco houses from the 1950s and 1960s. Original or decades-old hardware is common, and a stiff latch or worn cylinder can turn a simple key turn into a lockout. We bring the experience to open these locks carefully and can rekey or update them while we're there.

The city is also changing. Teardown-rebuild homes and new townhomes and small apartment buildings are appearing near Downtown Las Tunas Drive, bringing newer lock hardware, keypads and tenant turnover. If you manage a unit in 91780 and a tenant is locked out, or you need a rekey between residents, we can handle both the emergency and the follow-up.

Whether you're coming home from a walk at Temple City Park or Live Oak Park, heading back from the Camellia Festival, or returning along Rosemead Blvd, Baldwin Ave, Lower Azusa Rd or Temple City Blvd, we can come to you. Call (323) 997-8867 any hour, and we'll meet you at your door.

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House Lockout in Temple City — FAQs

Can you get me into my Temple City house without damaging the lock?
In most cases, yes. Damage-free entry is our first approach, and we use tools and techniques suited to your lock. If a lock is damaged or unusual, we'll explain the options before doing anything more. Call (323) 997-8867 to get started.
Are you available at night and on weekends?
Yes. Crenshaw Lock Company is a 24/7 mobile locksmith, so we take lockout calls at night, on weekends and on holidays. Call (323) 997-8867 whenever you need us.
Do I need to prove I live there?
Yes. We ask for ID or other proof that you live at or are authorized to enter the property before opening the door. It's a standard safeguard that protects residents and neighbors.
Do you have a shop I can visit?
No. We are fully mobile, with no storefront. We come to your location in Temple City, which is exactly what you need when you're locked out.
Can you help if I'm locked out of an apartment or condo?
Yes. We handle houses, apartments and condos. If you rent, it may help to let your property manager know, and we can work with managers on rekeying between tenants as well.
Should I rekey the lock after a lockout?
If the lockout came from a lost key, or you're not sure who might have a copy, rekeying is a smart step. It makes old keys useless without replacing all the hardware. Ask the technician, or call (323) 997-8867 to discuss it.
How is the price of a house lockout determined?
It depends on factors like time of day, lock type and condition, whether any repair or replacement is needed, and your location. We explain what applies to your situation before work begins.
Can you help with a Las Tunas Drive shop as well as my home?
Yes. Along with house lockouts, we handle storefront lockouts and commercial rekeying for businesses, including shops and restaurants. Call us any time and tell us what kind of door you have.
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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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