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House Lockout Service in Thousand Oaks, California

Locked out of your house, condo or apartment in Thousand Oaks? Crenshaw Lock Company provides 24/7 mobile house lockout service, with damage-free entry performed right at your door. We have no storefront; we come to you. Call (323) 997-8867 any hour, any day of the week.

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A house lockout always seems to happen at the worst time. You step out to grab the mail, the wind catches the door, and the latch clicks behind you. Or you come home from a late shift in Newbury Park and the key you were sure was in your pocket is still on the kitchen counter. In a place like Thousand Oaks, where many homes sit on hillsides, behind side gates or at the end of a long cul-de-sac, a lockout can feel even more isolating.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner David Shar leads the work. We are fully mobile and available 24/7, so there is no shop to drive to. Our goal on a house lockout is simple: get you back inside without damaging your door, frame, or lock whenever that is possible.

This page explains how a residential lockout call works in the Conejo Valley, what affects the cost, what is different about the homes here, and answers the questions people ask most. If you are standing outside right now, call (323) 997-8867 and we will talk through your situation.

How it works in Thousand Oaks

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    Call and describe the situation

    Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us what kind of home you have: a single-family house, a condo, or an apartment. Tell us what type of lock is on the door, and whether there is a deadbolt, a gate, or a keypad. This helps us bring the right tools for your door.

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    Confirm who you are and that you live there

    Before we open any door, we ask for identification and some indication that you live at or have authority over the property. This protects you and your neighbors. A locksmith who skips this step is a risk to everyone on the street.

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    Assess the lock and door

    On arrival we look at the lock hardware, the door, and the frame. A standard builder-grade knob and deadbolt on a Newbury Park tract home is a very different job from a multipoint lock on a custom estate door, and the assessment decides which technique is least likely to cause damage.

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    Damage-free entry

    We use non-destructive methods first, such as picking, bypass tools, or other techniques suited to the lock. Drilling is a last resort, used only when a lock is damaged or the door leaves no other practical option, and we explain it before doing it.

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    Test, and secure the home

    Once you are in, we check that the lock and door operate smoothly. If your keys are lost, we can discuss rekeying or replacing the lock so that anyone who finds the old key cannot use it.

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    Review options before we leave

    If you want, we can suggest ways to avoid a repeat lockout, such as a keypad deadbolt, a spare key plan, or a properly installed hide-away option. The choice is yours, and nothing is required.

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What affects the price

  • Time of day: nights, weekends and holidays can be priced differently from a weekday daytime call, and we explain this on the phone.
  • Type of lock: a basic knob or deadbolt generally takes less work than a high-security cylinder or a multipoint lock system.
  • Door and property type: a standard entry door, a sliding door, a gated entrance or a hillside home with difficult access can change the work involved.
  • Whether the lock needs repair or replacement: if the lock is damaged or the key broke inside, the job may include additional work beyond the entry itself.
  • Add-on services: rekeying, new keys, or upgrading a deadbolt after the lockout are separate from the entry and are optional.
  • Location within our service area: where in Thousand Oaks or the surrounding Conejo Valley the call originates can factor into the quote, which we give you before work starts.

Why Thousand Oaks chooses us

  • We have operated since 1987, so we have seen most lock types found in Conejo Valley homes, from older ranch-style hardware to newer high-security cylinders.
  • We are fully mobile and available 24/7. There is no storefront, and nothing to drive to when you are locked out.
  • Damage-free entry is our starting point, not an afterthought. We try the least invasive method the lock allows.
  • The owner, David Shar, leads the work, so the standards you hear about on the phone are the ones applied at your door.
  • We verify identity before opening a home, which protects residents from misuse of locksmith services.
  • We are comfortable with both everyday residential locks and the more demanding systems found on custom homes, including high-security cylinders, gates and intercoms.

House Lockout across Thousand Oaks

Thousand Oaks is a spread-out city, and lockouts happen across all of it. In Newbury Park, extensive tract housing means many homes share similar builder-grade hardware, and families often call us after a child shuts the door or a realtor's lockbox has been removed and keys have not yet been sorted. In Lynn Ranch and the older central parts of town, the 1960s to 1980s ranch and split-level homes may have original locks that are worn and more prone to sticking, which can turn an ordinary lockout into a lock repair job.

Further out, North Ranch and Dos Vientos Ranch have higher-end gated and custom estates. Doors there often have multipoint European-style locks or high-security cylinders, and some properties add gates and intercom systems. These call for care and patience rather than force, and we approach them that way. If you are in ZIP code 91362 or 91360, or elsewhere in 91320, 91358 or 91359, we serve you on the same 24/7 mobile basis.

Whether you are near Thousand Oaks Boulevard, off Moorpark Road, close to Lynn Road or Hampshire Road, or you have just come home from Wildwood Regional Park or an evening at the Civic Arts Plaza, the process is the same. Call (323) 997-8867, tell us where you are, and we will head your way.

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House Lockout in Thousand Oaks — FAQs

Can you get me into my Thousand Oaks home without damaging the door?
In most cases, yes. We start with non-destructive methods such as picking or bypass techniques. Drilling is a last resort and we would explain it first. Call (323) 997-8867 to discuss your lock type.
Are you available at night and on weekends?
Yes. Crenshaw Lock Company is available 24/7, including nights, weekends and holidays. Call (323) 997-8867 at any hour.
Do I need to show ID before you open the door?
Yes. We ask for identification and some indication that you live at or are authorized for the property. It protects you, your neighbors, and the home.
Do you have a shop I can come to?
No. We are a fully mobile locksmith with no storefront. We come to your location in Thousand Oaks, Newbury Park, North Ranch, Dos Vientos Ranch and the surrounding area.
Can you open the multipoint or high-security locks found on larger homes?
Many custom and estate homes in the area have these locks. They take more care than a standard deadbolt, and we assess the specific hardware on arrival. Describe your door when you call so we can prepare.
Should I rekey after a lockout?
If the keys were simply left inside, you may not need to. If they were lost or could be in someone else's hands, rekeying is a sensible step. It is also common after buying a home. We can discuss it once you are inside.
How is the price of a house lockout determined?
The price depends on factors such as time of day, the lock and door type, whether anything needs repair, and your location. We explain it before work begins. Call (323) 997-8867 to talk it through.
Can you help if I am locked out of a condo or apartment?
Yes. We handle houses, condos and apartments. For a rental, we may need to confirm you have authority to enter, and you may want to notify your landlord or property manager as well.
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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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