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Smart Lock Installation in Temple City, CA

Crenshaw Lock Company provides smart lock installation in Temple City, California, 24/7 and fully mobile. We come to your home, rental or shop, install and set up keypad, keyless and smart locks, and troubleshoot ones that misbehave. Call (323) 997-8867 to talk through your door and lock.

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A smart lock sounds simple: swap the deadbolt, download an app, done. In practice, the door matters as much as the lock. Temple City is full of 1950s and 1960s single-story ranch and stucco homes, and many of their doors have been repainted, re-hung or shifted slightly over seventy years. A door that sticks, a bolt that doesn't quite line up with the strike, or a hole bored a little off will make even a very good electronic lock frustrating. We look at the door first and the lock second.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner David Shar still leads the work. We are fully mobile, with no storefront to visit. We bring the tools and a working knowledge of keypad, keyless-entry and app-connected deadbolts to your door, whether you already bought a lock or want help choosing one.

Smart locks are especially useful in Temple City right now. Teardown-rebuild homes need modern entry hardware, new townhomes and small apartment buildings turn over tenants regularly, and shop owners along Las Tunas Drive often want to stop handing out and re-collecting keys. Each of these jobs has its own wrinkles, and we plan around them.

How it works in Temple City

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    Talk through what you want

    Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us about the door, the lock you have or want, and who needs access. Family members, a cleaner, a dog walker and a property manager all lead to different setups, and a quick conversation avoids buying the wrong product.

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    Inspect the door and existing hardware

    On arrival we check the door's thickness, bore holes, edge prep, latch and strike alignment, and how the door closes. Older ranch-home doors often need small adjustments before an electronic bolt will throw smoothly every time.

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    Remove the old lock and install the new one

    We take out the existing deadbolt or handleset and fit the smart lock carefully, making sure the bolt extends fully and the interior and exterior parts sit square. Where possible we correct alignment issues rather than forcing the lock to fit.

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    Program codes and connect the lock

    We set up the keypad or app, add user codes, and walk through pairing with your phone or home system if the lock supports it. For rentals we can set up codes so they are easy to change between tenants.

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    Test everything and show you the backup

    We run the lock through repeated lock and unlock cycles, test the keypad and any app control, and show you the physical key or emergency power option. You also learn how to change codes and replace batteries before we leave.

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What affects the price

  • Whether you supply the lock or ask us to source one, and which type it is: a basic keypad deadbolt, a Wi-Fi or Bluetooth smart lock, or a fingerprint model.
  • The condition of the door, including whether it needs new bore holes, an adjusted latch, a reinforced strike or other prep before the lock will work reliably.
  • How many doors are being done, since a new townhome development or multi-unit building involves different planning than one front door.
  • Whether the job includes extra setup such as multiple user codes, a master key arrangement, or rekeying existing locks to match.
  • Whether you need us outside normal hours, since we are available 24/7, and how complex any troubleshooting of an existing smart lock turns out to be.

Why Temple City chooses us

  • We have worked on locks in Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, so we know how older doors behave when electronics are added.
  • We are fully mobile and come to you. There is no shop to visit, and the work happens at your door where we can test it properly.
  • We check door alignment and prep before installing, because most smart lock complaints trace back to a door that binds or a bolt that does not fully extend.
  • We can install, rekey and troubleshoot in one visit, which helps property managers and shop owners who need standard keys and keypads working together.
  • We explain the backup options and how to manage codes, so you are not dependent on us for every small change.

Smart Lock Installation across Temple City

Temple City, ZIP 91780, is a quiet residential city with a walkable business core along Las Tunas Drive. In neighborhoods like Mission View Acres and the Camellia area, many homes are single-story ranch and stucco houses from the 1950s and 1960s. Their original doors and hardware are often worn, so a smart lock installation is a good time to check the door and tighten everything up.

The city is also changing. Teardown-rebuild homes and new townhomes and small apartment buildings are going up, and they need new locksets keyed or coded properly, sometimes with a simple master key setup. Property managers in the area often want a quick turnover between tenants, and a keypad lock or rekey can make that far easier than collecting and replacing keys.

Along Las Tunas Drive, the mixed-age storefronts and restaurants have their own needs, from rekeying after staff changes to keyless entry for back or office doors. Whether you are near Temple City Park, Live Oak Park, or just off Rosemead Boulevard, Baldwin Avenue or Temple City Boulevard, we can come to you. Call (323) 997-8867.

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Smart Lock Installation in Temple City — FAQs

Can you install a smart lock I already bought?
Yes. Many people buy a lock online first. We check that it fits your door, install it, and set it up. If it turns out to be a poor match, we can suggest an alternative. Call (323) 997-8867 to talk it through.
Will a smart lock fit the older doors in Temple City ranch homes?
Usually, but older doors sometimes need adjustment. We check the bore holes, latch and strike alignment before installing, so the bolt moves freely and the lock works the way it should.
Do you offer smart lock installation at night or on weekends?
Yes. We are available 24/7 and fully mobile, so you can call (323) 997-8867 any time. We do not make timing promises, but we will tell you what to expect when you call.
What happens if the batteries die?
Most smart locks give low-battery warnings and have a backup, such as a physical key or a way to power the lock temporarily. We show you how yours works before we leave.
Is a smart lock a good option for a rental or apartment unit?
Often, yes. Codes can be changed between tenants without collecting keys. Property managers can also ask us to rekey or set up matching locks across several units.
Can you set up a smart lock for a shop on Las Tunas Drive?
Yes. We can install keypad or keyless locks on suitable commercial doors and rekey existing ones. Glass storefront doors and older frames vary, so we look at the door first.
Can you troubleshoot a smart lock that stopped working?
Yes. Common causes include weak batteries, a misaligned door, a lost connection or incorrect programming. We diagnose on-site and fix or replace what is needed.
Can you help with new construction or a teardown rebuild?
Yes. We can supply and key new locksets and set up a simple master key arrangement. Call (323) 997-8867 to discuss the number of doors and how you want access handled.
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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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