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Residential Locksmith in Temple City, CA

Crenshaw Lock Company provides residential locksmith service in Temple City, California, 24/7, fully mobile. We rekey, replace, repair and upgrade home locks, from older ranch houses to new townhomes. Call (323) 997-8867 any hour and we will come to your door with the tools and hardware.

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Temple City is a quiet, residential valley-floor city, and much of its housing is single-story ranch and stucco homes built in the 1950s and 1960s. Many of those houses still carry locks that are decades old, or a mix of hardware added piece by piece over several owners. That is exactly the kind of home where a residential locksmith earns their keep: figuring out what is worn, what is mismatched, and what simply needs a fresh key cut to it.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, led by owner and lead technician David Shar. We are 24/7 and fully mobile, which means there is no storefront to visit. We bring the work to your home, whether you are locked out late at night or planning a quiet daytime upgrade.

Residential work here covers more than lockouts. Homeowners call us after moving in, after losing keys, or after a break-in scare. Builders and owners of teardown-rebuild homes need new locksets supplied and keyed, and property managers need units rekeyed between tenants. Each of these is a different job, and we treat them that way.

How it works in Temple City

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    Call and describe the situation

    Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us what is happening: a lockout, a rekey, a broken deadbolt, or a full set of new locks for a rebuild. A few details about the doors and hardware help us bring the right parts.

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    Assess the doors and existing hardware

    On arrival we look at each lock, the door, the strike plate and the frame. On older Temple City ranch homes, worn latches and loose hardware are common, and we tell you what is actually causing the problem.

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    Recommend the right fix

    We explain your options plainly: rekey what is in good shape, repair what is salvageable, or replace what is worn out. You decide before any work begins.

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    Do the work on site

    We rekey cylinders, install new deadbolts and knobs, repair sticking mechanisms, or set up keyed-alike or simple master key systems for multi-door properties. Everything is done at your home with mobile tools.

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    Test and hand over keys

    We operate every lock repeatedly with the door open and closed, confirm the keys work smoothly, and hand over the keys. If a lock is part of a multi-unit setup, we note which keys open what.

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What affects the price

  • Whether the job is a rekey, a repair or a full replacement, since each involves different parts and labor.
  • The number of locks or doors, including whether you want them keyed alike or on a simple master key system.
  • The grade and type of hardware you choose, from standard deadbolts to higher-security or smart-lock options.
  • The condition of the door and frame, as misaligned or damaged doors can add repair work beyond the lock itself.
  • Whether the call is an emergency lockout at an odd hour or a scheduled visit.
  • The scope of larger projects, such as outfitting a new townhome development or turning over several rental units.

Why Temple City chooses us

  • Serving the region since 1987, so older residential hardware and mixed-age homes are familiar territory.
  • Owner-led: David Shar is involved in the business, not just a name on the door.
  • Fully mobile and available 24/7, with no storefront, so the work happens at your property.
  • Honest recommendations: we will rekey a lock that is still sound instead of pushing a full replacement.
  • Experience with property-manager turnover, including keeping key records clear between tenants.
  • Able to supply and key new locksets for rebuilds and small multi-unit projects, including simple master key setups.

Residential Locksmith across Temple City

In Temple City, residential calls tend to follow the housing. In Mission View Acres and the Camellia area, many homes are 1950s and 1960s single-story ranch and stucco houses where the original locks have long since been swapped, mismatched or worn. Rekeying after a move is one of the most common requests, and we often find a front door, a side gate and a back slider each on a different key.

The city is also changing. Teardown-rebuild homes are going up on lots across town, and new townhomes and small apartment buildings are appearing near the Downtown Las Tunas Drive corridor. For builders and owners, we supply and key new locksets and can set up a simple master key. For property managers, we handle turnover rekeys on older ranch homes and apartment units between tenants, so a departing tenant's keys stop working. If you are in ZIP code 91780 and manage or own a rental, that is a quick way to keep each turnover clean.

We come to you wherever you are, whether near Temple City Park, Live Oak Park, or off Rosemead Blvd, Baldwin Ave, Lower Azusa Rd or Temple City Blvd. Our focus here is residential, though we also help Las Tunas Drive shops with lockouts and rekeys. Call (323) 997-8867 any time.

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Residential Locksmith in Temple City — FAQs

Do you offer residential locksmith service in Temple City at night?
Yes. We are available 24/7 and fully mobile. Call (323) 997-8867 any hour and we will come to your Temple City home.
Is it better to rekey or replace the locks on my older ranch home?
If the hardware is still in good mechanical shape, rekeying is often enough and makes old keys useless. If locks are worn, loose or damaged, replacement makes more sense. We inspect and tell you which applies.
Can you rekey a whole house so every door uses one key?
Yes. We can rekey the front door, back door, side entries and more to work with a single key, depending on the locks installed. Some mismatched hardware may need replacing first.
I manage rental units. Can you do turnover rekeys between tenants?
Yes. Turnover rekeys on houses and apartment units are routine for us. Call (323) 997-8867 to talk through the number of units and your timing.
Can you set up locks for a new townhome or rebuilt home?
Yes. We can supply and key new locksets for a teardown-rebuild or small townhome project, including a simple master key system if you need one.
Do you have a shop I can visit?
No. We are fully mobile only, with no storefront. We bring tools and hardware to your property.
What affects the cost of residential locksmith work?
The type of job, number of locks, hardware grade, condition of the doors and frames, and whether it is an emergency visit. We explain the scope before starting.
Do you help if I am locked out of my Temple City home?
Yes. Lockouts are a core part of our work. Call (323) 997-8867 and we will help you get back in, with minimal damage to your lock and door whenever possible.
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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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