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Lock Rekeying in Valley Village, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides mobile lock rekeying in Valley Village, California, 24/7. We come to your home or building and rekey your existing locks so old keys no longer work. For a rekey after a move, a sale, or a tenant change, call (323) 997-8867.

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  • Price quoted before we start
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Rekeying is the quiet fix for a very common worry: you don't know who still has a key. In Valley Village that worry tends to come up after buying a ranch home in Colfax Meadows, between tenants in an apartment building off Magnolia or Riverside, or when a roommate, contractor, or former tenant moves on. Rekeying changes the inside of the lock so the old keys stop working and a new key works instead. The hardware stays on your door, and you don't pay to replace it.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner and lead technician David Shar built the business around being fully mobile. There is no storefront to visit. We bring the tools and key-cutting supplies to you, whether that's a driveway off Chandler Boulevard or a parking structure behind a condo complex, and we work 24 hours a day, every day.

Much of Valley Village is a quiet grid of single-story homes from the 1940s and 50s, and many still have original or mid-century hardware. Often that hardware is perfectly rekeyable. Sometimes a lock is worn, seized, or damaged enough that replacing it makes more sense. We look at the lock first and tell you honestly which route makes sense, rather than selling you something you don't need.

How it works in Valley Village

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    You call and describe the situation

    Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us what's going on: a new home, a tenant turnover, a lost key, or several doors. Tell us how many locks are involved and what kind they are (front deadbolt, knob, side gate, garage entry). That lets us bring the right pinning supplies and key blanks.

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    We come to you

    We are fully mobile and available around the clock, so we drive to your Valley Village address with our equipment. Because there's no shop, everything happens at your door. We'll confirm who we're working for and which locks you want handled before we start.

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    Inspect each lock

    Before rekeying, we check that each cylinder is in good working order. Older ranch-home hardware can be gummed up or worn, and dust and summer heat can make a cylinder stiff or seize. If a lock can be rekeyed, we do that. If it's too worn or damaged, we explain the options and let you decide.

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    Rekey the cylinders

    We remove the cylinder, replace the internal pins to match a new key, and reassemble it. Where it helps, we clean and lubricate the mechanism. After this, the old keys no longer turn the lock.

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    Key-alike if you want it

    If you'd rather carry one key for the front door, back door, and garage entry, we can pin them to the same key. Property managers with multiple units can also set up keying so that each unit differs while a management key opens what it needs to.

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    Test and hand over

    We test every lock with the new keys, confirm the old key fails, and make sure each door latches and the deadbolt throws smoothly. Then we hand you the new keys and answer any questions.

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What affects the price

  • How many locks or cylinders need rekeying: one front deadbolt is a different job from a whole house or a building of units.
  • The type and condition of the hardware: standard cylinders are straightforward, while worn, seized, or unusual locks take more time or may call for replacement.
  • How many keys you need cut, and whether you want locks keyed alike or set up with a management key arrangement.
  • Whether any lock needs cleaning, lubrication, or repair before it can be rekeyed reliably.
  • Whether you need service at an unusual hour, such as late night or a holiday, since we work 24/7.
  • Whether you want any hardware swapped or upgraded as part of the visit, such as a different deadbolt or a mechanical keypad.

Why Valley Village chooses us

  • Fully mobile and 24/7: we come to you at any hour, and there's no storefront.
  • In business since 1987, with owner and lead tech David Shar leading the work.
  • We'll tell you honestly whether rekeying or replacing is the better fit, rather than defaulting to the more expensive option.
  • Experience with older hardware, including original and mid-century locks common in Valley Village's 1940s-50s homes.
  • Comfortable with multi-unit work: several apartments rekeyed between tenants, with management keying arranged to suit the building.
  • Willing to discuss mechanical, non-electronic options for households that avoid operating electronics on Shabbat.

Lock Rekeying across Valley Village

Valley Village is a small, tight-knit community tucked between the Ventura Freeway (US-101), the Hollywood Freeway (SR-170), and major streets like Magnolia Boulevard, Riverside Drive, Laurel Canyon Boulevard, and Coldwater Canyon Avenue. In ZIP code 91607, which covers much of the residential grid, and in 91601 nearby, we regularly see the same mix: single-story ranch and traditional homes from the 1940s and 50s, and apartment and condo buildings from the 1960s through the 80s along Riverside and Magnolia.

In Colfax Meadows and the streets around it, a lot of homes still have their original or mid-century locks. These often rekey well, which makes rekeying a sensible first step after a purchase. Dust and summer heat can also leave cylinders stiff or seized, and a rekey is a good time to clean and lubricate them. If you've just bought near the Chandler Boulevard Bikeway/Greenway or a few blocks from Los Angeles Valley College and North Hollywood Park, rekeying means the previous owners' keys, and anyone they ever lent one to, no longer work.

The Chandler Boulevard corridor and the area along Burbank Boulevard have a large Orthodox Jewish community with a number of synagogues, and many households want locks that suit Shabbat observance. A mechanical, non-electronic lock or keypad can be used without operating electronics on the Sabbath. If that matters to you, mention it when you call at (323) 997-8867 and we'll talk through rekeying or hardware options with that in mind. For property owners on Magnolia with several units, we can rekey between tenants and set up keying so that management access stays simple.

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Lock Rekeying in Valley Village — FAQs

What does rekeying a lock actually do?
Rekeying changes the internal pins of the lock so a new key works and the old keys no longer do. The lock itself stays on your door. It's often the most economical way to secure a home after a move, sale, or lost key. Call (323) 997-8867 to discuss your doors.
Should I rekey or replace my locks?
If the hardware is in good working order, rekeying is usually all you need. If a lock is badly worn, damaged, or you want a different style or security level, replacement can make more sense. We inspect each lock and tell you honestly which option fits.
I just bought a ranch home in Colfax Meadows. Should I rekey?
Yes, it's one of the most common reasons people call us. You can't know how many copies of the old keys exist. Rekeying means only the keys you receive will work. Many older homes in the area have rekeyable original hardware, and we'll check yours.
Can you rekey several apartment units between tenants?
Yes. We can rekey multiple units in one visit and, if you want, arrange keying so each unit has its own key and a management key opens what it needs to. Call (323) 997-8867 with the number of units and the lock types so we can plan.
My lock is stiff or seized. Can it still be rekeyed?
Often, yes. Dust, heat, and age can make cylinders stick, and cleaning and lubrication plus a rekey may restore them. If a cylinder is too damaged, we'll explain whether replacement is the better route before doing any work.
Do you have options for Shabbat-observant households?
We can discuss mechanical, non-electronic locks and keypads, which don't require operating electronics on the Sabbath, as well as straightforward rekeying of your existing hardware. Tell us your needs when you call (323) 997-8867 so we can suggest suitable options.
Can you make all my doors work with one key?
In most cases, yes. We can pin compatible locks to the same key so one key opens your front door, back door, and other entries. We'll check that your hardware supports it when we inspect the locks.
Do I need to come to a shop?
No. Crenshaw Lock Company is fully mobile with no storefront. We come to your Valley Village home or building, any hour of the day or night, and do the work on site.
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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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