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Lock Replacement in Temple City, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides 24/7 mobile lock replacement in Temple City, California. We come to your home or business, remove worn, damaged or outdated hardware, and install new locks keyed to your needs. Call (323) 997-8867 to talk through your door and get started.

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Locks do not last forever. In a city like Temple City, where many homes were built in the 1950s and 1960s, it is common to find original knobs and deadbolts that stick, spin loose, or turn only if you jiggle the key just right. Replacing the hardware is often the simplest way to get a door that works smoothly and secures properly again.

Lock replacement is different from rekeying. Rekeying changes the internal pins so old keys stop working while the same lock stays on the door. Replacement swaps the whole lockset, which makes sense when the hardware is worn, damaged by a break-in attempt, mismatched across doors, or simply no longer what you want. Sometimes the best answer is a mix: replace the tired locks and rekey the good ones so everything runs on one key.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, led by owner and lead tech David Shar. We are fully mobile, so there is no storefront to visit. We work at your door, whether that is a ranch home near Temple City Park, a new townhome, or a shop on Las Tunas Drive.

How it works in Temple City

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    Tell us about the door

    Call (323) 997-8867 and describe what is going on: sticking, loose, damaged, or just outdated. Let us know whether it is a front door, back slider, garage entry or a commercial door, and how many locks you want to address.

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    On-site look at the existing hardware

    We examine the lockset, the strike plate, the door edge and the frame. On older stucco and ranch homes, wear in the door prep or a misaligned strike is sometimes the real cause of a hard-to-turn lock, and we will tell you if replacement is truly needed.

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    Choose the right replacement

    We talk through options such as deadbolts, knob and lever sets, smart or keypad locks, and keyed-alike sets so several doors share one key. We explain the tradeoffs plainly so you pick what fits your home or business.

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    Remove and install

    We take out the old hardware and fit the new lockset, checking that the bolt throws fully into the strike and the latch catches cleanly. If the door needs minor adjustment to seat the new lock properly, we handle it while we are there.

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    Key and function testing

    We test every key, the thumbturn, and the latch from both sides with the door open and closed. You get the new keys in hand before we leave, and we can set keyed-alike or a simple master key arrangement where it makes sense.

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    Walk-through and care tips

    We show you how the new hardware works and how to keep it in good shape. If an older lock is still serviceable, we will say so honestly rather than push a replacement you do not need.

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What affects the price

  • The number of locks being replaced, since a single deadbolt is a different job than a whole house or a small building full of doors.
  • The type and grade of hardware you choose, from basic keyed knobs to higher-security deadbolts or electronic and keypad locks.
  • Whether doors need keyed-alike or a master key system, which adds planning and key cutting.
  • Door and frame condition, including whether the door needs to be re-bored or the strike reinforced to fit the new lock.
  • Residential versus commercial hardware, as storefront and restaurant doors often need heavier or specialty locksets.
  • Timing of the visit, including after-hours or emergency calls versus a scheduled appointment.

Why Temple City chooses us

  • Fully mobile service, so the work happens at your door and there is no shop trip or drop-off.
  • Available 24/7, which matters if a lock fails or a break-in attempt leaves a door unable to secure at night.
  • In business since 1987, with David Shar as owner and lead tech, so the experience behind each job is long-standing.
  • We will tell you when rekeying or a small adjustment will do the job, rather than defaulting to replacement.
  • Comfortable with both residential and commercial doors, from older ranch homes to Las Tunas Drive storefronts.
  • We can coordinate keying across multiple units or doors, useful for owners of new townhomes or small apartment buildings.

Lock Replacement across Temple City

Temple City is a quiet valley-floor city, and much of its housing is made up of single-story ranch and stucco homes from the 1950s and 1960s. In neighborhoods like Mission View Acres and the Camellia area, original locksets are still common, and many have been through decades of daily use. In ZIP code 91780, we often see tired deadbolts, mismatched hardware from piecemeal updates, and strike plates that no longer line up after years of settling.

The city is also changing. Teardown-rebuild homes and new townhomes and small apartment buildings are appearing, and each one needs new locksets supplied and keyed correctly, sometimes with a simple master key arrangement. For property managers handling turnover between tenants, replacing a worn lock or pairing replacement with rekeying keeps units secure and key control tidy.

Along Las Tunas Drive and in Downtown Las Tunas Drive, the mix of older and newer storefronts means a wide range of commercial doors, and shops and restaurants sometimes need hardware swapped after a lockout or a failed lock. Whether you are near Temple City Park, Live Oak Park, Rosemead Blvd, Baldwin Ave or Temple City Blvd, we come to you. Call (323) 997-8867 any time.

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Lock Replacement in Temple City — FAQs

What is the difference between lock replacement and rekeying?
Rekeying changes the internal pins so old keys no longer work, while the lock itself stays on the door. Replacement swaps the whole lockset. If your hardware is in good shape, rekeying may be enough. Call (323) 997-8867 and we can help you decide.
Do you offer lock replacement at night or on weekends in Temple City?
Yes. We are a 24/7 mobile locksmith, so we can help when a lock fails or a door will not secure after hours. Call (323) 997-8867 to discuss your situation.
Should I replace the locks on an older ranch home?
Often it is worth it. Original locksets from the 1950s and 1960s can be worn, loose, or outdated. We will inspect them and tell you honestly whether replacement, rekeying or a simple adjustment is the better choice.
Can you make all my doors work with one key?
Yes. We can install keyed-alike locks so one key opens several doors, which is handy for a house with front, back and garage entries. For multi-unit setups we can also discuss a simple master key arrangement.
I just bought a home. Should I replace the locks?
It is a smart step, since you cannot know who has copies of old keys. Depending on the hardware, we may replace it or rekey it. Either way, you control who has access from day one.
Can you replace locks for a shop or restaurant on Las Tunas Drive?
Yes. We handle commercial doors, including storefront lockouts and hardware swaps. Tell us about the door when you call (323) 997-8867 so we bring suitable hardware.
Do you work with property managers on turnover?
Yes. Between tenants, we can replace worn locks, rekey units, and keep keying organized across apartments or townhomes so you keep tidy control of who has access.
How much does lock replacement cost?
It depends on the number of locks, the hardware you pick, door condition, whether keyed-alike is needed, and timing. We do not quote figures on this page, but we are happy to talk through your specific job by phone.
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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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