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High Security Locks in Toluca Lake, California

Crenshaw Lock Company installs pick-, bump- and drill-resistant high security locks and restricted keys throughout Toluca Lake, California. We are fully mobile and available 24/7, so we come to your home or business. Call (323) 997-8867 to talk through your door, gate or storefront.

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  • Available 24/7
  • Price quoted before we start
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A high security lock is built to resist the methods burglars actually use: picking, bumping, drilling and forced cylinder attacks. Many are paired with restricted keyways, so copies can only be cut with authorization. In Toluca Lake, where homes sit near studios, a private lake and busy boulevards, that extra layer is a reasonable thing to ask about, not a luxury reserved for vaults.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, led by owner and lead technician David Shar. We are mobile only, with no storefront to visit. The work happens at your door, and we can explain the options in person before anything is installed.

Toluca Lake has an unusual mix of properties: 1920s-40s Spanish Colonial Revival and Tudor homes with original hardware, gated lakefront estates, mid-century apartments and a small commercial village. Each calls for a different approach, so we begin by looking at what you have and what you want to protect.

How it works in Toluca Lake

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    Talk through your situation

    Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us about the door, gate or storefront, and what prompted the upgrade, such as a move, a change of household staff, or a break-in nearby. We will tell you what we can do and what we need to see on site.

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    On-site assessment

    We come to you and examine the door, frame, strike, and existing hardware. On older homes we check whether a mortise lock body can be kept and fitted with a better cylinder rather than replaced.

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    Choose the right level of protection

    We go over pick-, bump- and drill-resistant cylinders, restricted keyways, and key control options. You decide how much security fits the property and how you want keys managed.

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    Installation and reinforcement

    We install the new hardware, adjust the fit, and point out weak spots such as a short strike screw or a loose frame, which can matter as much as the lock itself.

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    Testing and key handoff

    We test every lock and key with the door open and closed, then hand over your keys and explain how any restricted key copying works so you know how to add keys later.

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What affects the price

  • The grade and type of lock chosen, since restricted-keyway and drill-resistant cylinders differ in construction.
  • How many doors, gates or cylinders are being upgraded in one visit.
  • Whether an existing mortise lock can be kept and re-fitted or the hardware must be replaced.
  • The condition of the door, frame and strike, and whether reinforcement is needed for the lock to work as intended.
  • The number of restricted keys needed and how key control is set up.
  • The time of day of the visit, as we operate around the clock.

Why Toluca Lake chooses us

  • Fully mobile service, so installation happens at your door and nothing needs to be dropped off.
  • In business since 1987, with owner David Shar leading the work.
  • Respect for period hardware: we look at preserving and upgrading original mortise locks before suggesting replacement.
  • Honest advice about doors and frames, not just lock sales, because a strong cylinder on a weak door is only partial protection.
  • Experience across homes, gated properties and small storefronts, so one call can cover the whole property.
  • Available 24/7, including after an incident when you want locks changed right away.

High Security Locks across Toluca Lake

Toluca Lake sits on the edge of the City of Los Angeles and Burbank, with addresses in 91602 and 91610, and Burbank-side properties using 91505. Homes in Toluca Woods and West Toluca Lake range from 1930s Tudors to mid-century apartments, and each tends to need its own solution. A Tudor near the lake may keep its beautiful original mortise hardware while gaining a more resistant cylinder, while an apartment door may need a simple deadbolt upgrade and a stronger strike.

The gated lakefront estates around the private lake raise different questions. After a change of household staff, rekeying the gate and front door with restricted keys gives the owner real control over who can copy access. In Toluca Lake Village, the Riverside Drive shops with aluminum storefronts have their own needs, such as a serviced storefront deadbolt and panic hardware that stays secure without blocking exit.

We reach the area by US-101, Riverside Dr, Cahuenga Blvd, Barham Blvd and Lankershim Blvd, whether you are near Lakeside Golf Club or closer to the studio side of town by Warner Bros. and Universal. Call (323) 997-8867 any hour.

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Other Toluca Lake locksmith services

See all of our Toluca Lake services, or our citywide high security locks page.

High Security Locks in Toluca Lake — FAQs

What makes a lock high security?
It resists common attacks such as picking, bumping and drilling, and often uses a restricted keyway so keys cannot be freely copied. Call (323) 997-8867 to discuss which fits your door.
Can you keep the original mortise locks on my Toluca Lake Tudor?
Often, yes. We can look at restoring and rekeying a period mortise lock, and in some cases upgrading the cylinder, so the original look stays. We confirm what is possible after seeing the hardware.
Do you serve gated lakefront estates?
Yes. We can rekey gate and front-door locks, for example after a change of household staff, and set up restricted keys for better control. Call (323) 997-8867.
Can you service storefront locks on Riverside Drive?
Yes. We service storefront deadbolts and panic hardware on aluminum-frame doors, keeping the door secure and the exit usable.
Is a high security lock worth it if my door is old?
It helps, but the door, frame and strike matter too. We check them during the visit and recommend reinforcement if the door is a weak point.
Do I need to come to a shop?
No. We are mobile only and come to you, 24/7. There is no storefront to visit.
How do I get extra keys for a restricted keyway?
Copies are made only through authorized channels. We explain the process when we hand over your keys, and you can reach us at (323) 997-8867 for more.
How is the price decided?
By factors such as lock type, number of cylinders, door condition and key needs. We explain these on site so you know what to expect before work begins.
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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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