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Lock Installation in Van Nuys, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides mobile lock installation in Van Nuys, California, for new doors and openings that never had a lock. We are available 24/7 and come to your home, apartment or business. Call (323) 997-8867 to describe the door and plan the right hardware.

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Installing a lock where none existed before is different from swapping one cylinder for another. The door has to be measured, bored or prepared correctly, and the hardware has to suit how the door is actually used. In Van Nuys, that range is wide: a new side door on a 1950s tract house, a gate-adjacent entry at a duplex, an added office door, or a storefront that needs hardware for a new layout.

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 hardware to your door, whether it is a weekday afternoon or the middle of the night, because we are available 24/7.

This page explains how a lock installation goes, what affects the cost, and what is specific to Van Nuys buildings, from older Spanish bungalows near Sylvan Park to aluminum-storefront strips along Van Nuys Boulevard and Sepulveda Boulevard. If you would rather talk it through, call (323) 997-8867.

How it works in Van Nuys

  1. 1

    Talk through the door and the goal

    We start by learning what the door is, who uses it, and what you want the lock to do. A bedroom or office door has different needs than an exterior entry or a rear service door. Describing the door by phone helps us bring suitable hardware.

  2. 2

    Inspect the door and frame

    On arrival we check door material, thickness, condition and the frame. Solid wood, hollow-core, metal and aluminum-storefront doors each need different methods. A weak frame or a warped door is better addressed up front than hidden behind new hardware.

  3. 3

    Choose hardware that fits

    We go over options such as deadbolts, knob or lever sets, and keyed-alike arrangements so several doors share one key. For storefronts we discuss deadlatches and panic hardware where the use calls for them. You decide what suits your budget and security needs.

  4. 4

    Prepare the door and install

    We mark and bore the door where needed, fit the latch and strike, and set the lock so the bolt throws freely without binding. We work to keep the door clean and the finish tidy, especially on older wood doors you want to preserve.

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    Test, key and walk you through it

    Before finishing we operate the lock repeatedly with the door open and closed, confirm the keys work, and make sure the strike lines up. We show you how it works and answer questions about care and future rekeying.

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What affects the price

  • Door material and thickness, since solid wood, metal and aluminum-storefront doors take different preparation.
  • Whether the door must be drilled from scratch or already has bore holes that can be used.
  • The type and grade of hardware you choose, from basic deadbolts to commercial-grade or panic hardware.
  • How many locks are being installed and whether they should be keyed alike or tied to a master-key system.
  • Frame condition, including whether a strike plate or door jamb needs reinforcement.
  • Time of day and the location of the job, as we are available 24/7 and travel to you.

Why Van Nuys chooses us

  • Fully mobile service: we come to the door, with no storefront trip and no need to move the door.
  • Experience since 1987 across older homes, apartments and commercial buildings, which matters in a mixed place like Van Nuys.
  • Owner-led: David Shar oversees the work, so standards stay consistent.
  • Careful with period doors: we aim to fit new hardware without needlessly damaging original wood.
  • Straightforward guidance on grade and fit, rather than pushing the most expensive option.
  • Available 24/7, useful when a new door or break-in repair cannot wait.

Lock Installation across Van Nuys

Van Nuys is a central San Fernando Valley community with an unusually varied building stock, and that shapes lock installation here. Around the original townsite near Sylvan Park, 1920s to 1940s Spanish and California bungalows often have thick wood doors and vintage hardware. Adding a deadbolt or a lock to a new opening in one of these homes calls for careful boring so the door's character survives. In the Kester Ridge area and across the extensive 1950s tracts in ZIP codes like 91401 and 91411, we see added side doors, converted garages and back entries that need proper new locks.

Near the Van Nuys Civic Center and the Van Nuys Government Center, along with the Van Nuys Courthouse, offices and small businesses often add interior or suite doors that need new hardware. Along Van Nuys Boulevard, Sepulveda Boulevard, Victory Boulevard and Sherman Way, aluminum-storefront commercial strips use narrow-stile doors, where Adams Rite deadlatches and panic hardware are common and installation requires the right parts for the frame.

Apartment corridors, auto row and aviation-adjacent industrial space around Van Nuys Airport add further needs, from multi-unit keyed-alike or master-key planning to secure doors for shops and storage. Whether you are in 91405 or 91406, near the I-405 or US-101, or at the edge of the Sepulveda Basin, call (323) 997-8867 and we will come to you.

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Lock Installation in Van Nuys — FAQs

What does lock installation cover?
It means putting a lock on a door that had none, such as a new door, an added entry, or an opening that never had hardware. Call (323) 997-8867 to describe your door.
Can you install a lock on an old wooden door in a Van Nuys bungalow?
Yes. Many 1920s and 1940s homes near Sylvan Park have solid wood doors. We take care with boring and fitting so the door stays intact, and we can discuss options that suit the period look.
Do you install commercial storefront locks?
Yes. We work with aluminum-storefront doors along Van Nuys Boulevard and Sepulveda Boulevard, including Adams Rite deadlatches and panic hardware, depending on the door and frame.
Are you available at night or on weekends?
Yes, we are available 24/7 and fully mobile. Call (323) 997-8867 any time and we will talk through the job.
Can several locks be keyed alike?
Yes. Many homeowners and landlords want one key for multiple doors. For apartments we can also discuss master-key arrangements. Your needs determine the best setup.
How is the price determined?
It depends on door material, whether boring is needed, the hardware grade, the number of locks, frame condition and timing. We explain the factors before work begins.
Do I need to bring the door to you?
No. We are mobile only and do the work at your property in Van Nuys, so there is no shop to visit.
Should I replace the frame or strike plate too?
Sometimes. If the frame is weak or damaged, reinforcing it makes the new lock more effective. We check this during inspection and tell you honestly what is worthwhile.
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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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