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Lock Rekeying in Van Nuys, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides mobile lock rekeying in Van Nuys, California, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We rekey your existing locks so old keys stop working, with no need to replace hardware. Call (323) 997-8867 to schedule a visit to your home, apartment or business.

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Rekeying changes the inside of a lock so that a new key operates it and every previous key becomes useless. The lock itself, the finish and the door stay as they are. In Van Nuys, where a 1920s bungalow near Sylvan Park, a 1950s tract house and a storefront on Van Nuys Boulevard can all be within a few miles of each other, that matters. You keep the hardware you have and regain control over who can open it.

People usually call us after a change: you bought a house and have no idea how many copies of the keys exist, a tenant moved out of a unit or commercial space, a roommate or ex-partner still has a key, or a set of keys was lost. Rekeying is often a sensible and economical answer to all of these. It is also a good fit when you want every door on a property to work with a single key, so you stop carrying a ring of them.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, led by owner David Shar. We are fully mobile. There is no storefront to visit, because we bring the tools and key-cutting equipment to you, day or night. Not every lock should be rekeyed, and if yours is worn out or damaged, we will say so and explain the options.

How it works in Van Nuys

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    You call and describe the situation

    Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us what happened: a move, a sale, a lost key, a tenant change. Tell us how many locks are involved and what type they are, such as deadbolts, knob sets, mortise locks or commercial hardware. That helps us bring the right pinning kits and parts.

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    We come to your property

    Because we are fully mobile and available around the clock, we travel to your home, apartment building or business in Van Nuys. We do the work on site, so you never have to take your locks off the door and drop them somewhere.

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    We inspect each lock first

    Before we rekey anything, we check that the lock operates smoothly and is in good condition. A cylinder that is worn, a deadbolt that sticks, or an old mortise lockset with a failing mechanism may be better repaired or upgraded, and we will tell you plainly.

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    We rekey the cylinders

    We remove the cylinder, replace the internal pins to match a new key, and reassemble it. Old keys no longer turn the lock. If you want several locks to share one key, we set them up that way, which is common for front and back doors.

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    We test and hand over the new keys

    We test every lock with the new key and confirm that the old key fails. You then get your new keys, and we can cut extra copies on the spot if needed.

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What affects the price

  • How many cylinders need rekeying: a single deadbolt is a different job from a whole house or an apartment building.
  • The type of lock: standard residential deadbolts, vintage mortise cylinders, and commercial hardware like Adams Rite deadlatches each take different parts and effort.
  • Whether you want the locks keyed alike so one key opens several doors, or each kept on a separate key.
  • The condition of the existing hardware, since a worn or damaged lock may need repair or replacement rather than a simple rekey.
  • Whether you need master-key systems, for example in a multi-unit apartment building or a commercial property with several tenants.
  • The time of day and the location of the job, as after-hours calls and different travel distances can affect the quote.

Why Van Nuys chooses us

  • Fully mobile, 24/7 service: we come to you, with no storefront to visit and no need to take locks off the door.
  • In business since 1987, which means decades of experience with the older hardware found in Van Nuys homes as well as modern locks.
  • Honest recommendations: if a lock is too worn to rekey well, we will tell you instead of selling you work you do not need.
  • Comfortable with vintage mortise cylinders in 1920s bungalows, where the goal is to keep the period door intact.
  • Experience with commercial aluminum-storefront hardware, including Adams Rite deadlatches and panic devices.
  • Familiarity with apartment master-keying, so landlords and property managers can keep tenant changes organized.

Lock Rekeying across Van Nuys

Van Nuys is a central San Fernando Valley community with a very mixed building stock, and that shapes the rekeying work we do here. Around the original townsite and Sylvan Park, many homes date from the 1920s through the 1940s, with Spanish and California bungalow styles. Some still have original mortise locksets or vintage cylinders. In those cases, we aim to rekey or service the lock while preserving the old door. Farther out, including the Kester Ridge area, there are many 1950s tract homes with standard residential deadbolts and knob sets that are quick to rekey after a purchase.

The dense apartment corridors along Sepulveda Boulevard, Van Nuys Boulevard and Victory Boulevard bring a different need: rekeying after a tenant leaves, or organizing a master-key system for a multi-unit building. Commercial strips, auto row and the industrial areas around Van Nuys Airport mean plenty of aluminum-storefront doors, where an Adams Rite deadlatch or panic hardware may need rekeying after a tenant change. Near the Van Nuys Civic Center, the Government Center and the courthouse, businesses and offices have their own access needs as well.

We serve all of Van Nuys, including ZIP codes 91401, 91405, 91406 and 91411, and we get around using I-405, US-101, Sherman Way and the main boulevards. Whether you are in a bungalow near Sylvan Park or a building off Sepulveda, call (323) 997-8867 any hour.

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Lock Rekeying in Van Nuys — FAQs

What is the difference between rekeying and changing a lock?
Rekeying changes the internal pins of the existing lock so a new key works and old keys do not. Changing the lock replaces the hardware. Rekeying is often cheaper and keeps your current finish and style.
Should I rekey after buying a home in Van Nuys?
Yes, it is a smart step. You cannot know who has copies of the existing keys, including previous owners, contractors or agents. Call (323) 997-8867 and we can rekey the exterior locks on site.
Can you rekey the old mortise locks in a 1920s bungalow?
Often, yes. Many vintage mortise cylinders can be rekeyed or serviced without touching the door. If the lockset is badly worn, we will talk through repair or upgrade options that respect the period look.
Can you rekey commercial storefront locks like Adams Rite deadlatches?
Yes. We work on aluminum-storefront hardware, including Adams Rite deadlatches and panic devices, and can rekey them after a tenant change. Call (323) 997-8867 to describe your doors.
Can all my doors work with one key?
In most cases, yes. We can key the front door, back door and other locks alike, provided the locks are compatible brands and in good condition. It is a popular choice for homeowners.
Do you offer master-keying for apartment buildings?
Yes. Landlords and property managers can have a master-key system set up, so each unit has its own key while a master key opens the set. Ask us how to arrange it for your building.
Do I have to bring my locks to a shop?
No. We are fully mobile and have no storefront, so we do the work at your property. We are available 24/7 at (323) 997-8867.
How do I know the old keys no longer work?
After rekeying, we test each lock with the new key and try the old one to confirm it fails. You do not have to take our word for it, because you can watch the test.
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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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