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Residential Locksmith in Torrance, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides 24/7 mobile residential locksmith service in Torrance, California: rekeys, lock replacement, repairs, lockout entry and security upgrades for houses, condos and apartments. We come to your door. Call (323) 997-8867 any hour, any day, and describe your locks so we can arrive prepared.

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Torrance is a city of very different homes, and the locks on them differ just as much. A 1920s Craftsman bungalow near El Prado in Old Torrance may still carry its original mortise hardware. A 1950s or 1960s ranch house in Southwood or West Torrance often has the builder's original Kwikset or Schlage set, now decades old and worn. A hillside home in Hollywood Riviera or Walteria may combine mid-century hardware with newer upgrades added over the years. A residential locksmith who treats all of these the same will eventually do something wrong.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, led by owner and lead technician David Shar. We are fully mobile. There is no storefront to visit; we bring tools, cylinders, deadbolts and key-cutting capability to your home in Torrance, and we answer the phone around the clock at (323) 997-8867.

Residential work covers a wide range: getting you back inside after a lockout, rekeying every lock to a single new key after a move or a lost key, replacing worn or failed deadbolts, repairing sticking latches and loose handles, and upgrading to stronger hardware. Below is how we approach it, what affects the cost, and what is specific to Torrance homes.

How it works in Torrance

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    You call and describe the situation

    Call (323) 997-8867 at any hour. Tell us whether it is a lockout, a failed lock, a rekey, or an upgrade, and what kind of door and hardware you have. A quick photo description of the lock, such as a Kwikset deadbolt on a 1960s tract door or an old mortise lock on a Craftsman front door, helps us bring the right parts.

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    We travel to your Torrance address

    Because we are mobile, the work happens at your door. We confirm the address and cross streets, whether you are in Old Torrance, Walteria, Southwood or elsewhere, and head out with the tools and hardware suited to your lock type.

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    We assess the hardware and your options

    Before touching anything permanent, we look at the lock, the door and the strike. We explain whether a rekey, a repair or a replacement makes the most sense. On older doors we discuss whether original hardware can be rebuilt rather than removed.

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    Entry, rekey, repair or replacement

    For lockouts we aim for non-destructive entry first. For rekeys we change the pin configuration so old keys stop working and the new keys operate every lock, keyed alike if you want one key for the house. For failed or worn hardware we repair or replace, and we fit the new lock so it operates smoothly with the door.

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    Testing and handing over keys

    We test every lock repeatedly with the new keys, check that deadbolts throw fully into the strike, and make sure the door closes properly. You get your keys, and we explain any recommendations, such as a longer strike screw or a reinforced strike plate, without pressure.

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What affects the price

  • Type of service: a lockout entry, a rekey, a repair and a full replacement are different amounts of labor and parts.
  • Number of locks: rekeying or keying alike a whole house with several doors involves more work than a single deadbolt.
  • Hardware grade and style: standard tract-home deadbolts, high-security cylinders, smart locks and period mortise hardware vary widely in parts cost.
  • Condition of the door and frame: a misaligned door, damaged strike or worn bore can add repair work beyond the lock itself.
  • Age and availability of parts: original 1920s mortise hardware may need rebuilding or hard-to-find components, which takes more time than modern hardware.
  • Time of service: after-hours, overnight and holiday calls differ from scheduled daytime appointments, and we explain this when you call.

Why Torrance chooses us

  • Operating since 1987, so we have worked on everything from original mortise sets to current smart deadbolts found in Torrance homes.
  • Fully mobile and available 24/7; we come to you, with no storefront and no need to bring anything in.
  • Owner-led: David Shar leads the work, so the person guiding the company knows the trade firsthand.
  • We respect older doors: where it makes sense, we rebuild or discreetly retrofit historic hardware instead of defaulting to replacement.
  • We recommend only what the situation needs, such as a rekey instead of a full replacement when the lock itself is sound.
  • We explain options plainly and describe pricing in terms of what drives it, so you know what to expect before work begins.

Residential Locksmith across Torrance

Torrance's housing stock shapes the work we do. In Old Torrance (ZIP 90501), the 1910s and 1920s Craftsman bungalows near El Prado often have original mortise locks and skeleton-key style hardware. Owners usually want to keep the historic doors intact, so we look at rebuilding the existing mortise or adding a modern deadbolt that blends in with the door, rather than cutting a new, obvious bore.

Farther out, large 1950s and 1960s ranch tracts fill Southwood and West Torrance, much of it in ZIP codes 90503 and 90505. A typical call there involves an original Kwikset or Schlage deadbolt that has finally worn out or seized, leaving a family locked out. We get you in, then usually recommend replacing the failed lock and rekeying the other doors so everything works on one key. Hillside homes in Hollywood Riviera and Walteria (including ZIP 90277 area borders and 90504) often mix older and newer hardware, so we check what is actually on each door.

Whether you live near Wilson Park, off Hawthorne Blvd or Crenshaw Blvd, or close to Torrance Beach and Pacific Coast Hwy, we reach homes via I-405, I-110 and the main boulevards. Call (323) 997-8867 and we will come to you, day or night.

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Residential Locksmith in Torrance — FAQs

Do you offer residential locksmith service in Torrance at night and on weekends?
Yes. Crenshaw Lock Company is available 24/7, including nights, weekends and holidays. Call (323) 997-8867 and describe what is going on.
Can you rekey all the locks in my house to one key?
Yes. We can rekey every lock so a single new key works throughout, and old keys no longer operate. This is common after buying a home in Southwood, West Torrance or anywhere else in the city.
What is the difference between rekeying and replacing a lock?
Rekeying changes the internal pins so a different key works, while keeping the existing lock body. Replacement installs new hardware. If your lock is in good condition, rekeying is often enough; if it is worn, damaged or insecure, replacement makes more sense.
I have an old Craftsman home in Old Torrance. Can the original locks be saved?
Often, yes. Original mortise locks can frequently be serviced or rebuilt, and a modern deadbolt can be added in a way that respects the door. We look at the hardware in person and discuss what is practical before doing anything permanent.
My 1960s Kwikset deadbolt failed and I am locked out. What happens?
We aim for non-destructive entry first, then assess the lock. Usually a failed original deadbolt is replaced and the other doors are rekeyed so all locks share one key. Call (323) 997-8867 and we will head to your home.
Do you have a shop I can visit in Torrance?
No. We are a fully mobile locksmith, so all service happens at your home. That lets us bring the tools and parts to you rather than requiring a trip.
How much does residential locksmith service cost?
It depends on the service, number of locks, hardware type, door condition and time of day. We explain what applies to your situation when you call (323) 997-8867, so you understand the factors before work begins.
Can you upgrade my locks for better security?
Yes. We can install stronger deadbolts, reinforced strike plates, high-security cylinders and smart locks, and we will recommend upgrades that fit your doors and how you actually use them.
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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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