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Deadbolt Installation in Van Nuys, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides mobile deadbolt installation in Van Nuys, California, available 24/7. We add or replace single- and double-cylinder deadbolts on homes, apartments and small commercial doors, coming to you with hardware on the truck. Call (323) 997-8867 to talk through your door.

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A deadbolt is one of the simplest upgrades you can make to a door, and one of the most commonly done badly. A strong bolt in a weak strike plate, a cylinder that sticks out too far, or a bolt that does not fully seat into the jamb can leave a door barely better than the spring latch it was meant to back up. When we install a deadbolt in Van Nuys, we look at the whole door: the thickness, the edge, the frame, the strike and the way the door actually gets used.

Van Nuys has an unusually wide mix of buildings, which means no two installs are quite alike. Original 1920s and 1930s bungalows near Sylvan Park often have old wood doors with mortise locks or worn bores. The 1950s tract homes tend to have standard bored doors that take a new deadbolt cleanly. Apartments along Sepulveda, Van Nuys Boulevard and Victory Boulevard bring their own questions about keying and what a landlord or property manager allows.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner and lead technician David Shar has seen most of the door situations this city can produce. We are fully mobile, with no storefront to visit. We come to your door at any hour, look at what you have, and install a deadbolt that suits the door rather than just the box it came in.

How it works in Van Nuys

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    Tell us about the door

    Call (323) 997-8867 and describe the door: wood, metal or aluminum, whether it already has a deadbolt, and whether you want single- or double-cylinder. If it is an older bungalow door, mention any existing mortise hardware. This helps us bring the right parts.

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    Assess the door and frame

    On arrival we check the door thickness, the condition of the edge, and the jamb. A deadbolt is only as strong as the wood it bolts into, so we look for splits, loose frames and thin strike areas before drilling anything.

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    Choose the cylinder type

    A single-cylinder deadbolt turns with a key outside and a thumbturn inside. A double-cylinder needs a key on both sides, which can make sense near glass but affects how quickly you can leave in an emergency. We explain the tradeoffs, and you decide.

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    Install and reinforce

    We fit the deadbolt, using existing bores where they are sound and correcting them where they are not. We set the strike plate with long screws that reach the framing, and where needed add reinforcement so the bolt holds up to real force.

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    Test and key it

    We operate the bolt repeatedly with the door open and closed, confirm it throws fully without binding, and check that keys work smoothly. If you want the new lock keyed to match others on the property, we can discuss that.

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    Walk through the result

    Before we leave, we show you how everything works and point out anything else about the door worth watching, such as worn weatherstripping, a sagging hinge or a loose frame.

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What affects the price

  • Whether you need a new deadbolt added to a door with no bore or a replacement for an existing one, since new bores take more work.
  • The type and grade of deadbolt you choose, including single- or double-cylinder and the quality of the hardware.
  • The door material and condition, such as solid wood, hollow-core, metal or an aluminum storefront door.
  • Frame and strike reinforcement needed to make the bolt actually secure.
  • How many doors are being done and whether they should be keyed alike.
  • The time of day or night you call, since we operate 24/7 and after-hours visits can be priced differently.

Why Van Nuys chooses us

  • Fully mobile service, so the work happens at your door with parts on the truck rather than a trip to a shop.
  • Operating since 1987, with owner and lead tech David Shar bringing long experience to a wide mix of door types.
  • We reinforce the strike and frame, not just the lock, because the bolt is only as good as what holds it.
  • Honest guidance on single- versus double-cylinder, including the safety concerns of keyed-both-sides locks.
  • Experience with older homes, so we can often fit a modern deadbolt without wrecking a period door.
  • Available 24/7, so a broken or missing deadbolt does not have to wait until morning.

Deadbolt Installation across Van Nuys

Van Nuys is a central Valley community with housing from several eras. Around the original townsite near Sylvan Park, many 1920s to 1940s Spanish and California bungalows still have their original doors. Those doors are worth protecting, so we aim to add a deadbolt cleanly, work carefully around old mortise hardware, and avoid oversized holes in character wood. In Kester Ridge and across the broad areas of 1950s tract housing, doors are more often standard bored and quick to upgrade.

Apartment buildings line Sepulveda Boulevard, Van Nuys Boulevard and Victory Boulevard, and tenants and property managers alike ask us about deadbolts. Residents in ZIP 91401 and 91405 often want an extra bolt on a unit door, while managers may want consistent hardware across several doors. We are happy to talk through what your lease or building rules allow before work begins.

Whether you are near the Van Nuys Civic Center and Government Center, close to Van Nuys Airport in 91406 or 91411, or off Sherman Way near the I-405 and US-101, we come to you. Being fully mobile, we serve each of these ZIP codes around the clock. If you have a door that needs a stronger lock tonight, call (323) 997-8867.

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Deadbolt Installation in Van Nuys — FAQs

Can you install a deadbolt on a door that does not have one?
Usually yes. We check door thickness and edge, drill the proper bores, and install the bolt and strike. Call (323) 997-8867 and describe the door so we can bring suitable hardware.
Should I choose a single- or double-cylinder deadbolt?
Single-cylinder is right for most doors since the inside thumbturn lets you exit quickly. Double-cylinder may suit a door with nearby glass, but it requires a key inside, which can be a hazard in an emergency. We will explain both.
Can you add a deadbolt to my 1920s bungalow door?
Often, yes. Older Van Nuys homes near Sylvan Park can have original doors and mortise hardware. We look at what is there and work to keep the door intact where we can.
Will a deadbolt make my door secure by itself?
Not always. The strike plate, screws and door frame matter as much as the bolt. We reinforce these areas as part of the install so the bolt does real work.
Do you install deadbolts in apartments?
Yes, though you should check your lease or with your property manager first, since buildings often have rules about changing locks. We can talk through options when you call (323) 997-8867.
Can the new deadbolt be keyed to match my other locks?
In many cases yes, depending on the brand of your existing hardware. Tell us what you have and we will explain what is possible.
Do I need to come to a shop?
No. We are fully mobile with no storefront. We come to your home or business in Van Nuys and do the work there.
Can I get a deadbolt installed at night or on a weekend?
Yes. We are available 24/7. Call (323) 997-8867 any time and we will talk through your situation and schedule the visit.
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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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