Open 24/7 · Greater Los Angeles & Ventura County

(323) 997-8867
Crenshaw Lock

Residential Locksmith in Valley Glen · 24/7 mobile

Residential Locksmith in Valley Glen, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides residential locksmith service in Valley Glen, California, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We come to your home for rekeys, lock replacements, repairs, lockouts and upgrades. Call (323) 997-8867 to talk with a real locksmith about your door.

  • Mobile to your Valley Glen location
  • Available 24/7
  • Price quoted before we start
Call (323) 997-8867or tap to call — we answer 24/7
Deadbolt and lever handle on a wooden front door
Open now(323) 997-8867

Valley Glen is a neighborhood of tree-lined streets, mostly 1940s and 1950s ranch and traditional homes, with apartments and condos mixed in near Burbank Boulevard and around Los Angeles Valley College. Houses this age often still carry locks that have been through several owners and a lot of copied keys. That is usually where a residential locksmith becomes useful: not only when you are locked out, but when you want to know who still holds a key to your front door.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner David Shar leads the work. We are fully mobile. There is no storefront to visit, so everything happens at your door, whether that is a single-family house, a townhome or a rental unit. We handle rekeying, deadbolt and knob replacement, lock repair, smart-lock installation and emergency entry.

Valley Glen tends to produce a few familiar situations. Sellers and buyers want every exterior lock keyed alike after a closing. Landlords and tenants near the college need locks changed between occupants. Condo and townhome owners find a worn knob lock no longer feels secure. Each calls for a slightly different approach, and we plan the visit around which one you have.

How it works in Valley Glen

  1. 1

    Call and describe the situation

    Phone (323) 997-8867 at any hour. Tell us whether it is a lockout, a rekey after a move, a tenant change or an upgrade, and what kind of doors and locks you have. That lets us bring the right hardware and tools.

  2. 2

    We come to you

    Because we are fully mobile and available 24/7, a technician drives to your Valley Glen address. There is no shop visit. We verify that you live at the property or are authorized to be there before doing lock work.

  3. 3

    Assess the locks and doors

    We look at the existing hardware, the condition of the door and strike plate, and how many locks are involved. On older ranch homes we often find worn cylinders, loose deadbolts or mismatched keys on front, back and side doors.

  4. 4

    Rekey, repair or replace

    If the hardware is sound, rekeying is often the practical choice, and we can key all exterior doors alike so one key works everywhere. If a lock is worn or low-grade, we explain the replacement options, including graded deadbolts and smart locks, and you choose.

  5. 5

    Test and hand over keys

    We operate every lock repeatedly with the door open and closed, confirm the bolt fully throws into the strike, and hand you working keys. For tenant changes we can set up fresh keys for the incoming occupant.

Need residential locksmith in Valley Glen?

24/7 Mobile Locksmith across Greater Los Angeles & Ventura County. We answer 24/7.

Call (323) 997-8867

What affects the price

  • The type of service: a lockout entry, a rekey, a repair and a full replacement all involve different labor and parts.
  • How many locks are involved, such as a single front deadbolt versus every exterior door on a house being keyed alike.
  • The hardware you choose, from basic hardware to graded deadbolts to smart locks that need setup and testing.
  • The condition of the door, frame and strike plate, since worn or misaligned parts can add work beyond the lock itself.
  • The time of the call, as late-night, weekend and holiday emergency visits differ from scheduled daytime work.
  • Whether the job is a standalone call or combined with other work, like a resale rekey plus a smart-lock install in one visit.

Why Valley Glen chooses us

  • Fully mobile service, so the work is done at your door and not in a shop, with no storefront to drive to.
  • In business since 1987, with owner David Shar leading the work, so you are dealing with long experience rather than a rotating call center.
  • Comfortable with the older hardware common in 1940s and 1950s Valley Glen homes, including worn cylinders and mismatched key sets.
  • Key-alike rekeying for resale, so a new owner can carry one key for every exterior door.
  • Tenant-turnover lock changes handled quickly for rentals and condos, without replacing hardware that only needs rekeying.
  • We explain the options and let you decide, recommending an upgrade only when the existing lock genuinely falls short.

Residential Locksmith across Valley Glen

Valley Glen sits between Van Nuys and North Hollywood, with Burbank Boulevard, Victory Boulevard, Oxnard Street and Coldwater Canyon Avenue running through it and CA-170 along its edge. We serve ZIP codes 91401, 91405 and 91606, from the quiet streets near Valley Glen Community Park to the blocks around the Tujunga Wash and the Great Wall of Los Angeles mural.

In the Los Angeles Valley College district, rentals and student-adjacent housing mean locks often need changing between occupants. A rekey is usually enough, and it ensures that previous tenants' keys no longer work. Off Burbank Boulevard, condos and townhomes sometimes still have a worn knob lock on the entry, and a lockout is a common moment to upgrade to a graded deadbolt.

Along the Tujunga Wash and Great Wall corridor and on the residential streets of 91401 and 91405, the 1950s ranch homes are often changing hands. A typical job there is a resale rekey with all exterior locks keyed alike, plus a smart lock on the front door. Call (323) 997-8867 any time and we will come to you.

Locked out or need a locksmith now?

24/7 Mobile Locksmith across Greater Los Angeles & Ventura County. We answer 24/7.

Call (323) 997-8867

Other Valley Glen locksmith services

See all of our Valley Glen services, or our citywide residential locksmith page.

Residential Locksmith in Valley Glen — FAQs

Do you offer residential locksmith service in Valley Glen at night?
Yes. Crenshaw Lock Company is available 24/7 and fully mobile, so you can call (323) 997-8867 at any hour for a lockout or urgent lock problem.
Should I rekey or replace the locks after buying a home in Valley Glen?
Rekeying is often enough if the hardware is in good shape, because it makes old keys useless. If locks are worn or low-grade, replacement may be better. We look at each door and explain both options.
Can all my exterior doors be keyed alike?
Usually, yes. We can rekey or set up the front, back and side doors so one key works on all of them, which is a popular choice after a purchase.
I rent near Los Angeles Valley College. Can you change locks between tenants?
Yes. Rekeying between occupants is a common job in the college area. Landlords should confirm authorization, and we will verify the right to work on the property. Call (323) 997-8867 to arrange it.
Can you install a smart lock on my front door?
Yes. We install and test smart locks and can pair one with a deadbolt setup. We check that the door and strike plate suit the lock first so it works reliably.
I am locked out of my condo off Burbank Boulevard. What happens?
We come to you, confirm you are authorized to enter, and open the door with as little damage as possible. If the lock is worn, we can discuss upgrading to a graded deadbolt while we are there.
Do you have a shop I can visit?
No. We are mobile only, with no storefront. A technician comes to your address in Valley Glen, including ZIP codes 91401, 91405 and 91606.
How is the cost of a residential locksmith job determined?
It depends on the service, the number of locks, the hardware chosen, door condition and time of day. We can discuss these factors when you call (323) 997-8867.
DS

Reviewed by David Shar — Owner & Lead Technician

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles & Ventura County since 1987.

Last updated 2026-10-12.

Call (323) 997-8867 · Open 24/7