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Lock Installation in Torrance, California

Crenshaw Lock Company installs new locks on new doors and on doors that never had one, anywhere in Torrance. 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 and the hardware that fits it.

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Lock installation is different from a rekey or a repair. You have a door with no lock, a new door from a remodel or addition, or a door whose old hardware is being replaced with something better. In Torrance that covers a lot: a new side gate door on a Southwood ranch home, a converted garage in West Torrance, a freshly hung entry door in Walteria, or a new office suite near the Del Amo Fashion Center.

Our work starts with the door itself. Thickness, material, stile width, and any existing bore holes all decide which hardware will fit and hold up. A solid-core wood door, a hollow metal door, and an aluminum storefront frame each need a different approach. We bring tools and a range of hardware to the job, because we are a mobile locksmith with no storefront, and we do the installation on site.

Since 1987, David Shar and the Crenshaw Lock team have served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County. We try to make the installation clean, snug, and correctly aligned, so the lock works smoothly for years and the door still looks the way it should.

How it works in Torrance

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    Talk through the door and the goal

    Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us what the door is, what it leads to, and what you want: a keyed deadbolt, a keyed-alike set, a smart lock, or a simple privacy latch. We ask about door material and thickness so we arrive with suitable hardware.

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    Inspect and measure on site

    We check the door's thickness, edge bore, backset, strike area, and frame condition. A new door may need drilling from scratch. An older door may have a worn or oversized bore that needs a plate or other adaptation.

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    Choose hardware that fits the use

    We go over options with you: single or double cylinder, grade of hardware, finish, and whether it should match other locks on the property. For a home with several entries, we can talk about keying them alike so one key works throughout.

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    Install and align

    We drill or prepare the door, set the latch and deadbolt, install the strike plate and reinforcement where appropriate, and make sure the bolt throws fully into the frame without binding.

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    Test and hand over keys

    We cycle the lock from both sides, test the keys, and check that the door closes properly. We then walk you through how it works and give you the keys.

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What affects the price

  • Type of lock: a basic deadbolt, a keyed-alike set, a higher-security cylinder, or an electronic lock all involve different hardware costs.
  • Door material and condition: solid wood, hollow-core, metal, glass, and aluminum storefront doors need different tools and different amounts of prep work.
  • Whether the door is already bored: a pre-drilled door is quicker than one that needs new holes, or one with damaged holes that need repair.
  • Number of locks: several doors in one visit, especially keyed alike, changes the scope of the job.
  • Frame and strike reinforcement: weak or split frames may need added hardware for the lock to be effective.
  • Timing of the visit: after-hours, weekend, and holiday calls can be priced differently from a scheduled daytime appointment.

Why Torrance chooses us

  • Fully mobile and available 24/7. We come to your door in Torrance instead of asking you to visit a shop, since we have no storefront.
  • Serving the region since 1987, so we have seen the full range of Southern California door types, from old tract homes to commercial storefronts.
  • Owner-led. David Shar is the lead technician, and the work reflects that experience.
  • Fit-focused installation. We measure and test the door, strike, and frame instead of just bolting hardware on.
  • Comfortable with both residential and commercial doors, including keyed-alike systems and storefront hardware.
  • Clear explanations of your options, so you can choose hardware for your door and budget without pressure.

Lock Installation across Torrance

Torrance is a big, varied city, and the doors vary with it. In Southwood and West Torrance, the 1950s and 60s ranch tract homes often still have original Kwikset or Schlage hardware, and new installations there often mean adding a deadbolt to a side door, a converted garage, or a new gate entry. In Old Torrance, near El Prado and the historic district, 1910s and 20s Craftsman bungalows have old doors that deserve care, so installation there means working around original wood and, in some cases, older mortise preparations.

Hollywood Riviera and Walteria have mid-century and coastal homes, many on hillsides, where a new patio or terrace door may need hardware that resists salt air and the weather. If you are in ZIP 90503 or 90505, for example, we can talk through finishes that hold up better near the coast. Other Torrance ZIP codes we serve include 90501, 90502, and 90504.

On the commercial side, retail tenants near the Del Amo Fashion Center and along Hawthorne Blvd, Sepulveda Blvd, and Torrance Blvd often need storefront and back-of-house door hardware installed or updated after hours. We reach customers across the city by way of I-405, I-110, Pacific Coast Hwy, and Crenshaw Blvd. Call (323) 997-8867 any time.

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Lock Installation in Torrance — FAQs

Can you install a lock on a door that has never had one?
Yes. We can prepare the door, drill the bores, and fit the latch, deadbolt, and strike. Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us the door type so we can bring suitable hardware to your Torrance property.
Do you install locks on new doors from a remodel?
Yes. If a new door was hung during a remodel or addition, we can bore it and install the lock set you have chosen, or help you pick one that suits the door and frame.
Can the new locks be keyed alike?
Yes. Many Torrance homeowners want one key for the front, back, and side doors. We can install locks keyed alike, and we can match them to existing locks where the hardware is compatible.
Can you add a deadbolt to an older Craftsman door in Old Torrance?
Often yes. Older wood doors need careful drilling to avoid damaging the door. We assess the thickness and condition first and talk through the options, including ones that preserve the look of the original door.
Do you do commercial lock installation?
Yes. We work on business doors, including storefront and back-of-house entries. Call (323) 997-8867 to describe the door and whether after-hours work would be best.
Can you install smart or electronic locks?
We can discuss electronic options when they suit the door and your needs. We will explain the tradeoffs, including how the lock works if the battery runs low.
Are you available outside normal business hours?
Yes. We are available 24/7 and fully mobile. We do not give arrival time promises, but you can call any time and we will go over the job and scheduling with you.
Do I need to visit your shop to pick out a lock?
No. We are mobile only and have no storefront. We come to you, look at the door, and install on the spot.
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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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