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Lock Installation in Valley Glen, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides mobile lock installation in Valley Glen, California, 24/7. We install deadbolts, knob and lever sets, and smart locks on new doors or doors that never had a lock. Call (323) 997-8867 and we come to your door.

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Installing a lock is different from rekeying or repairing one. You are either putting hardware on a door that has never had it, or replacing a worn-out setup with something better. In Valley Glen, that usually means one of a few things: a homeowner adding a graded deadbolt to a 1950s ranch house, a new side gate or garage service door that needs a lock, or a landlord outfitting a rental near Los Angeles Valley College.

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. There is no storefront to visit, so everything happens at your property, with the tools and hardware choices brought to you. We are available around the clock, which matters when a door has been broken, a new door was just hung, or you simply want a secure house tonight.

A good installation is more than drilling two holes. The door has to be prepared properly, the bolt has to line up with the strike, and the strike has to be anchored into the framing rather than just thin trim. That is where many do-it-yourself installs fall short, and it is the part we focus on.

How it works in Valley Glen

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    Tell us about the door

    When you call (323) 997-8867, we ask what kind of door it is (solid wood, hollow-core, metal, or fiberglass), whether it is an exterior or interior door, and what you want: a basic deadbolt, a keyed knob set, or a smart lock. This helps us bring suitable hardware.

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    Inspect the door and frame

    On arrival we check the door thickness, the condition of the edge, and the frame. Many Valley Glen homes from the 1940s and 50s have older, softer jambs. We look for cracking or old repairs that would weaken a new lock.

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    Choose the hardware together

    We walk through realistic options for your door and budget, including security grade, finish, and whether you want keyed-alike locks matching other doors on the house. We explain the tradeoffs plainly without pushing the most expensive option.

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    Prepare and install

    We mark and cut the bore and edge holes cleanly, fit the latch and bolt, and install the lock body and strike. On exterior doors, we use longer screws on the strike so it grips the framing behind the trim, not just the surface.

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    Test and hand over keys

    We cycle the lock repeatedly with the door open and closed, confirm smooth bolt throw, and test any smart-lock codes or app pairing. You get all keys and a quick explanation of how everything works.

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What affects the price

  • The type of lock: a basic keyed deadbolt, a higher security-graded deadbolt, and an electronic or smart lock sit at very different price levels.
  • Door material and condition: solid wood, metal, and fiberglass doors are prepared differently, and a door with no existing holes takes more work than a swap.
  • Frame and strike reinforcement: if the jamb is worn or split, added reinforcement plates or minor repair adds to the job.
  • Number of locks: installing several locks at once, especially keyed alike, usually changes the per-lock cost compared with a single door.
  • Time of day: after-hours or emergency calls, such as securing a door damaged in a break-in, can be priced differently from scheduled daytime work.
  • Extras such as matching existing finishes, adding a second lock to a door, or integrating a smart lock with other devices.

Why Valley Glen chooses us

  • Fully mobile service: we bring the work to your door anywhere in Valley Glen, with no shop trip and no storefront.
  • Serving the region since 1987, with owner David Shar personally leading the work.
  • Available 24/7, so a new door or a damaged entry does not have to wait until morning.
  • Strike and frame attention: we reinforce where it counts instead of treating installation as just hole-cutting.
  • Honest recommendations: if a simple graded deadbolt fits your needs, we say so rather than pushing a smart lock you do not want.
  • Familiarity with the local housing mix, from 1950s ranch homes to college-area condos and rentals.

Lock Installation across Valley Glen

Valley Glen grew out of Van Nuys and North Hollywood and is made up largely of 1940s and 50s single-family ranch and traditional homes on tree-lined streets. Many of those houses have original or decades-old hardware, and homeowners around ZIP codes 91401 and 91405 often call us to add a graded deadbolt, upgrade a worn knob lock, or install a smart lock on the front door ahead of or after a sale.

The Los Angeles Valley College district brings a different mix: condos, townhomes, and student-adjacent rentals, particularly near Burbank Boulevard. Here lock installation often means adding deadbolts to doors that only have a basic knob lock, or outfitting a unit between occupants. We work in 91606 and the surrounding blocks as well, reaching you from Victory Boulevard, Oxnard Street, Coldwater Canyon Avenue, or CA-170 as needed.

Whether you live near the Tujunga Wash and The Great Wall of Los Angeles mural, a few minutes from Valley Glen Community Park, or closer to campus, the process is the same: we come to you, assess the door, and install the right lock. Call (323) 997-8867 any hour.

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Other Valley Glen locksmith services

See all of our Valley Glen services, or our citywide lock installation page.

Lock Installation in Valley Glen — FAQs

Do you install locks at night in Valley Glen?
Yes. We are available 24/7 and fully mobile, so you can call (323) 997-8867 at any hour if you need a lock installed or a door secured.
Can you install a lock on a door that never had one?
Yes. We prepare the door by cutting the required bore and edge holes, then fit the latch, bolt, and strike. We check the frame first to make sure it can hold up.
What is the difference between lock installation and rekeying?
Rekeying changes the internal pins of an existing lock so a different key works. Installation puts new hardware on a door, either where there was none or replacing a lock entirely.
Can you install a smart lock on my Valley Glen home?
Yes. We install and test smart locks on front doors and can pair them with keyed-alike deadbolts elsewhere on the house. Call (323) 997-8867 to discuss your door.
Is a deadbolt worth adding to a condo near Burbank Boulevard?
Often yes. A worn knob lock offers limited protection, and a graded deadbolt properly anchored into the frame is a meaningful upgrade. We can assess your door on site.
Do you install locks for landlords with rentals near Valley College?
Yes. We can install new locks or change them between tenants, and can set multiple locks to one key for convenience.
How do you price a lock installation?
Price depends on the lock type, door material, frame condition, number of locks, and timing. We explain the options before starting so there are no surprises.
Do I need to bring the lock myself?
No. We bring hardware options with us. If you already bought a lock, tell us when you call (323) 997-8867 and we can often install it.
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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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