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Emergency Locksmith in Van Nuys, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides 24/7 emergency locksmith service in Van Nuys, California. Our fully mobile technicians come to you for home, business and vehicle lockouts, broken locks and urgent rekeys, any hour of any day. Call (323) 997-8867 and we will dispatch to your location.

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A lockout never picks a convenient moment. In Van Nuys it might be late after a shift near Van Nuys Airport, a tenant change on a Sepulveda Boulevard storefront, or a front door in an older bungalow that finally refuses to turn. Whatever the cause, you need someone who answers the phone and knows how to get you back in without damaging what you own.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner and lead technician David Shar built the business on one principle: solve the problem with the least damage and the clearest explanation. We are fully mobile. There is no storefront to visit, because our work happens at your door, your gate, or your car.

Van Nuys has an unusually wide range of lock hardware. Original mortise locks in 1920s homes, apartment buildings with master-keyed systems, aluminum-storefront commercial doors with Adams Rite deadlatches and panic hardware, and a steady stream of vehicles with transponder keys all show up here. Emergency work in this city rarely looks the same twice, and we approach each call with that in mind.

How it works in Van Nuys

  1. 1

    Call and describe the situation

    Phone (323) 997-8867 any time. Tell us what is locked, where you are, and whether it is a home, business or vehicle. A few questions about the door or car help us bring the right tools and parts the first time.

  2. 2

    We dispatch a mobile technician

    Because we are fully mobile and available 24/7, a technician heads to your Van Nuys location directly. We do not make arrival-time promises we cannot control, but we will keep you informed once you are on the schedule.

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    Verify who you are and your right to access

    Before opening anything, we ask for reasonable proof that you live there, manage the property or own the vehicle. This protects you, and it protects your neighbors and tenants.

  4. 4

    Non-destructive entry first

    We start with the gentlest method that suits the lock, whether that is picking, bypass or a vehicle entry tool. On older mortise sets and vintage cylinders, we take particular care to preserve the original door and hardware.

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    Repair, rekey or replace on the spot

    Once you are in, we can fix a failing latch, rekey a cylinder after a lost key or tenant change, cut new keys, or replace worn hardware. You will hear the options before we start, so nothing is a surprise.

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    Test and confirm before we leave

    We operate every lock and key several times, make sure doors close and latch correctly, and walk through what we did. If a follow-up upgrade makes sense, we say so plainly and leave the decision to you.

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What affects the price

  • Type of lock or door: a standard residential deadbolt, a vintage mortise lockset, an Adams Rite storefront deadlatch and a vehicle ignition each call for different tools and time.
  • Time of day: true after-hours, weekend and holiday calls are handled differently from daytime scheduling, and that can affect the final cost.
  • Whether entry is simple or complex: a straightforward non-destructive opening costs differently from a high-security lock, a damaged cylinder or a door that needs repair to open.
  • Parts and hardware: rekeying existing cylinders differs from replacing a lockset, panic device or deadlatch, and quality grades vary.
  • Number of locks involved: a single door differs from a multi-unit apartment rekey or a commercial building with several entrances.
  • Vehicle details: transponder or smart-key programming depends on the make, model, year and whether a working key still exists.

Why Van Nuys chooses us

  • Fully mobile and open 24/7: every call is handled by a technician who comes to you, with no storefront detour.
  • Serving Greater Los Angeles since 1987, with David Shar as owner and lead technician, so the experience behind each job is real and not a slogan.
  • Comfort with vintage hardware: we know how to service original mortise locks in 1920s and 1940s bungalows without ruining period doors.
  • Commercial know-how: Adams Rite deadlatches, aluminum-storefront doors and panic hardware are routine work for us, including rekeys after tenant changes.
  • Multi-unit experience: apartment master-keying and building-wide rekeys are handled with careful key control and clear records.
  • Automotive capability: lockouts, spare keys and transponder programming for vehicles, including fleet and dealership-area needs.

Emergency Locksmith across Van Nuys

Van Nuys sits in the center of the San Fernando Valley, and our emergency calls follow its patterns. Around the original townsite near Sylvan Park, many homes date to the 1920s through the 1940s, with Spanish and California bungalows whose original mortise locksets are now decades old. When one of those fails, the right answer is often careful service or a sympathetic upgrade rather than drilling out the door. In the quieter streets of Kester Ridge, newer residential locks and garage entries bring their own lockout calls.

The Van Nuys Civic Center area, with the Valley Municipal Building, the Van Nuys Government Center and the Van Nuys Courthouse, brings a daytime crowd of workers, visitors and nearby small businesses. Along Van Nuys Boulevard, Sepulveda Boulevard, Victory Boulevard and Sherman Way, you will find dense apartment corridors, aluminum-storefront commercial strips and auto row, where rekeys, panic hardware repairs and vehicle lockouts are common. Businesses and hangar-adjacent operations near Van Nuys Airport often need urgent after-hours help too.

We work throughout the ZIP codes 91401, 91405, 91406 and 91411, and reach customers from the I-405 and US-101 corridors as well as the neighborhoods tucked between them near the Sepulveda Basin edge. If you are locked out anywhere in Van Nuys, call (323) 997-8867 and tell us where you are.

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Emergency Locksmith in Van Nuys — FAQs

Do you really work 24/7 in Van Nuys?
Yes. Crenshaw Lock Company is available around the clock, every day, including nights, weekends and holidays. Call (323) 997-8867 and we will dispatch a mobile technician to your Van Nuys location.
Is there a shop I can come to?
No. We are fully mobile only, with no storefront. Our technicians bring tools, key-cutting equipment and common hardware directly to your home, business or vehicle.
Can you open my old bungalow door without replacing the lock?
Usually, yes. Many 1920s and 1940s homes near Sylvan Park have original mortise locksets, and we begin with non-destructive methods. If the lock needs service or an upgrade, we explain options that keep the period door intact.
Can you rekey a storefront after a tenant change?
Yes. We regularly rekey aluminum-storefront doors, including Adams Rite deadlatches, and can service panic hardware. For businesses along Van Nuys Boulevard or Sepulveda Boulevard, call (323) 997-8867 to discuss the doors involved.
Do you handle car lockouts and transponder keys?
Yes. We assist with vehicle lockouts, spare keys and transponder key programming. Details depend on the make, model and year, so have that information ready when you call (323) 997-8867.
Can you do a master rekey for an apartment building?
Yes. We handle multi-unit rekeying and master-key systems, with attention to key control and record keeping. Tell us the number of units and doors and we will plan the work.
Will you tell me the cost before starting?
Yes. Cost depends on factors like lock type, time of day, complexity and parts. We explain the situation and options before work begins, so you can decide with clear information.
Do I need to prove I own the property?
We ask for reasonable verification, such as ID matching the address, a lease, or vehicle registration. It protects you and others, and it is a standard part of responsible locksmith service.
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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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