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House Lockout Service in Van Nuys, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides 24/7 mobile house lockout service in Van Nuys, California. If you're locked out of a house, apartment or condo, call (323) 997-8867. We come to your door and work to get you inside without damaging the lock, the door or the frame.

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Being locked out of your home is stressful at any hour, and in Van Nuys it can happen in very different kinds of buildings. A 1920s Spanish bungalow near Sylvan Park, a 1950s tract house, and a unit in one of the apartment buildings along Sepulveda or Van Nuys Boulevard all have different locks, and each calls for a different approach. Our job is to get you back inside while leaving the door in the condition we found it.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, led by owner and lead technician David Shar. We are fully mobile, which means there is no shop to drive to. We travel to you, any day or night, and we work on location with the tools and hardware knowledge the lock in front of us requires.

A lockout is rarely just a lockout. Often it exposes a worn cylinder, a sticky deadbolt, or a key that was lost and may now be in someone else's hands. When we get you in, we can tell you honestly whether the lock simply needs a small adjustment, a rekey, or a replacement, and leave the decision to you.

How it works in Van Nuys

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    You call, we talk through the situation

    Call (323) 997-8867 any time. We'll ask what kind of home it is, which door you're locked out of, and whether the door is latched, deadbolted or both. That helps us bring the right tools and know what to expect before we arrive.

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    We come to you

    Because we are fully mobile, a technician travels to your address in Van Nuys rather than asking you to go anywhere. Whether you're on a quiet street in Kester Ridge or in an apartment complex off Victory Boulevard, we come to your door.

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    Confirming you belong there

    Before we open anything, we ask for reasonable proof that you live at the property, such as an ID with the address or a piece of mail. This protects residents and is a normal part of working responsibly.

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    Damage-free entry

    We start with non-destructive methods: picking, bypass techniques or shimming, depending on the lock. Older mortise locks in original 1920s doors need a gentle, patient hand, and we treat period wood and hardware with care.

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    Checking the lock afterward

    Once you're in, we test the lock and door to make sure everything works smoothly. If the lockout came from a failing latch, a worn cylinder or a misaligned strike, we'll point it out.

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    Options if you want them

    If keys were lost or stolen, we can discuss rekeying or replacing the lock. This is always your choice, and we explain what each option involves before doing any additional work.

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What affects the price

  • The type of lock on the door: a standard deadbolt, a vintage mortise lockset, or a high-security cylinder each take different effort.
  • Whether the door is simply latched or also deadbolted, and whether more than one lock must be dealt with.
  • The time of day or night you call, since we operate around the clock.
  • Your location within Van Nuys and the surrounding area, and how far we need to travel to reach you.
  • Any extra work you choose after entry, such as rekeying, repairing a damaged strike, or replacing a worn lock.
  • Access conditions, such as a gated apartment complex, a security door, or a hard-to-reach entry.

Why Van Nuys chooses us

  • Fully mobile only: we have no storefront, so every call is handled by a technician coming to you rather than directing you to a shop.
  • In business since 1987, which means long experience with the older hardware found in Van Nuys homes, including original mortise locks.
  • Damage-free entry is the goal on every house lockout, and we explain it plainly if a lock cannot be opened without harm.
  • Owner involvement: David Shar leads the company, so standards come from the top rather than being handed off to strangers.
  • Experience across housing types, from single-family bungalows to multi-unit apartments with master-keyed systems.
  • Honest recommendations: we tell you whether a lock needs a rekey, a repair or a full replacement, and do not push work you don't need.

House Lockout across Van Nuys

Van Nuys is a central San Fernando Valley community with a real mix of housing. Around the original townsite near Sylvan Park, you'll find 1920s to 1940s Spanish and California bungalows, and many still carry original mortise locksets or vintage cylinders. These need careful handling, because forcing them can damage a door that is part of the home's character. Out toward Kester Ridge and the many 1950s tract neighborhoods, locks are usually more modern deadbolts and knob sets, which are typically quicker to address.

Apartments and condos are a large share of the housing along Sepulveda Boulevard, Van Nuys Boulevard and Victory Boulevard. Lockouts there can involve master-keyed systems, gated entries, or a unit door whose lock has seen years of heavy use. Whether you're in the 91401, 91405, 91406 or 91411 ZIP code, we come to your door and work out what the lock needs.

People here live and commute all around the Van Nuys Civic Center, the Government Center and the courthouse, and many work near Van Nuys Airport or along Sherman Way. Lockouts tend to happen at odd moments: after a late flight, a long shift, or a quick trip to the trash. With easy access from the I-405 and US-101, we are ready to travel to you day or night at (323) 997-8867.

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House Lockout in Van Nuys — FAQs

How do I get a locksmith for a house lockout in Van Nuys?
Call (323) 997-8867 any time, day or night. We are a 24/7 mobile locksmith, so a technician comes to your home in Van Nuys rather than you going to a shop.
Will you damage my door or lock?
Our goal is damage-free entry. We use picking, bypass and shimming methods first. If a particular lock cannot be opened without harm, we explain that and your options before proceeding.
Can you open the old mortise lock on my 1920s bungalow?
Yes, older mortise and vintage cylinder locks are familiar to us. We work gently to protect period doors, and can discuss servicing or upgrading the lock while keeping the door intact. Call (323) 997-8867 to describe what you have.
Do I need to prove I live there?
Yes. We ask for reasonable proof, like an ID or mail with the address, before opening a home. It protects residents and is standard responsible practice.
Can you help if I'm locked out of an apartment or condo?
Yes. We handle apartments and condos around Van Nuys. Access may depend on building rules, a property manager or a gated entry, so tell us about the setup when you call.
Do you have a shop I can visit?
No. We are fully mobile only and have no storefront. We come to your location anywhere we serve, including all Van Nuys ZIP codes.
Should I rekey after a lockout?
If your keys were lost or might be with someone else, rekeying is a sensible step. If you simply left them inside, it usually is not needed. We'll give you an honest opinion, and you can call (323) 997-8867 with questions.
How is the price for a house lockout determined?
It depends on the lock type, how many locks must be opened, the time of day, your location and any extra work like rekeying. We explain what applies to your situation when you call.
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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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