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Business Lockout Service in Van Nuys, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides 24/7 mobile business lockout service in Van Nuys, California. If you are locked out of a store, office or commercial building, call (323) 997-8867. We come to you, work to get you in without damaging your doors, and can rekey or repair the hardware afterward.

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A business lockout rarely happens at a convenient time. Maybe the opener left the keys inside at dawn, a manager lost a ring of keys after closing, or a tenant change left nobody sure which key works the back door. In Van Nuys, where storefront strips line Van Nuys Boulevard, Sepulveda Boulevard, Victory Boulevard and Sherman Way, a locked door can mean lost sales, stalled deliveries, or an unsecured building.

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 and available around the clock. We do not have a storefront for you to visit. We bring the tools to your door, whether that is an aluminum-frame glass entry, a rear steel door, an office suite door, or a roll-up gate's lock.

Our goal in a commercial lockout is simple: get you back inside with as little damage as possible, confirm the building is secure again, and, if it makes sense, fix whatever caused the problem. That can mean rekeying after lost keys, adjusting a worn deadlatch, or replacing a failing cylinder so you are not calling us again next month.

How it works in Van Nuys

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    Call and describe the door

    Call (323) 997-8867 any hour. Tell us what kind of building it is, which door is locked, and whether it is glass, steel, or wood. Details like an aluminum storefront door or a panic bar on a rear exit help us bring the right tools.

  2. 2

    Confirm you can authorize entry

    Before we open a commercial door, we need to be reasonably sure you are the owner, manager or authorized tenant. We may ask for identification or something showing your connection to the business. This protects you and your neighbors.

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    Assess the hardware

    Storefronts often use narrow-stile deadlatches such as Adams Rite types, while offices may have standard cylinders and rear doors may have panic hardware. We look at the lock and door before choosing a method so we do not cause avoidable damage.

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    Non-destructive entry first

    Wherever possible we use picking, bypass or specialty tools to open the door without drilling or forcing. Destructive methods are a last resort and we will tell you before using one.

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    Check that the door closes and locks properly

    After entry we test the latch, strike and door alignment. A lockout is sometimes a symptom of a sticky latch or worn cylinder, and it is better to catch that right away.

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    Rekey, repair or replace if needed

    If keys are lost or a tenant has changed, we can rekey the cylinders or recommend replacements. You decide what happens, and we explain the options plainly.

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What affects the price

  • Type of door and lock: a standard office cylinder is a different job from a high-security cylinder or panic hardware on a glass storefront.
  • Whether entry can be non-destructive or the lock must be drilled or replaced.
  • Time of day: nights, weekends and holidays can affect the cost of an emergency call.
  • Distance and location within the Van Nuys area and the traffic conditions we travel through.
  • Follow-up work: rekeying, new keys, repairs or hardware replacement after we get you in.
  • Number of doors or locks involved if you want the whole suite or building rekeyed.

Why Van Nuys chooses us

  • Fully mobile and available 24/7, so a lockout at the end of a shift or before an early opening is covered.
  • In business since 1987, with experience across older mortise locks, modern commercial deadlatches and panic hardware.
  • Owner-led: David Shar runs the company, so standards come from the top rather than a call center.
  • Non-destructive entry is our first approach, which protects expensive aluminum-frame and glass doors.
  • We can handle the aftermath too: rekeying, key duplication and hardware repair in one visit when practical.
  • Straight explanations of options, with no pressure to replace hardware that still works.

Business Lockout across Van Nuys

Van Nuys is a working commercial hub. Around the Van Nuys Civic Center, near the Valley Municipal Building, the Van Nuys Government Center and the Van Nuys Courthouse, offices, legal services and small businesses operate on tight schedules where being locked out disrupts a whole day. Further out along Van Nuys Boulevard and Sepulveda Boulevard you find long strips of aluminum-storefront shops and an auto row, where entry doors often use narrow-stile deadlatches and panic hardware that needs a careful hand.

The area around Van Nuys Airport, one of the busiest general-aviation airports in the country, has aviation-adjacent industrial buildings, hangar-area offices and service businesses that often open early or run late. If you are in ZIP code 91406 or 91405 and locked out of a shop or warehouse office, we come to you wherever you are in the area. We also serve 91401 and 91411, including businesses tucked near Victory Boulevard and Sherman Way.

Older parts of Van Nuys, such as the original townsite near Sylvan Park and the quieter streets of Kester Ridge, mix homes with small offices and home-based businesses. Some older buildings still have vintage mortise locks that need a gentle approach. Whether you reach us from the I-405, US-101 or a side street, call (323) 997-8867 and we will get moving.

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Business Lockout in Van Nuys — FAQs

Do you offer business lockout service 24 hours a day in Van Nuys?
Yes. Crenshaw Lock Company is a 24/7 mobile locksmith. Call (323) 997-8867 at any hour, including nights, weekends and holidays.
Will you damage my storefront door getting me in?
We try non-destructive entry first, such as picking or bypass tools, which is especially important on aluminum-frame glass doors. If a lock must be drilled or replaced, we explain that before proceeding.
Do I need to prove I own or manage the business?
We ask for reasonable verification, such as identification or something showing you are the owner, manager or authorized tenant. This keeps your property safe.
Can you rekey my locks after a tenant change?
Yes. After getting you in, we can rekey cylinders, including commercial deadlatches, so old keys no longer work. Call (323) 997-8867 to discuss the doors involved.
Can you open a door with panic hardware?
Often yes. Panic hardware and the locks tied into it vary, so tell us the brand or describe the door when you call and we will plan accordingly.
How much does a business lockout cost?
It depends on the lock type, whether entry is non-destructive, the time of day, and any follow-up work. We discuss the factors with you instead of guessing over the phone.
Do you have a shop I can visit?
No. We are fully mobile only, so we come to your business anywhere in Van Nuys, including the Civic Center area, the airport area and nearby corridors.
What if my keys are lost and I'm worried someone has them?
We can get you in and then rekey the locks so the lost keys no longer work. If you want to talk it through first, call (323) 997-8867.
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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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