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Lock Repair in Van Nuys, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides mobile lock repair in Van Nuys, California, available 24/7. We fix sticking, jammed, loose and misaligned locks, deadbolts and latches at your door. Call (323) 997-8867 and describe what the lock is doing, and we will help you work out whether it needs repair or replacement.

  • Mobile to your Van Nuys location
  • Available 24/7
  • Price quoted before we start
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A lock that sticks, spins loose, or needs a shoulder shove to latch is usually telling you something. Sometimes the fix is small: a misaligned strike plate, a dry cylinder, a loose set screw. Other times a worn part is close to leaving you locked in or out. Repairing early is nearly always easier than dealing with a failed lock at midnight.

Van Nuys has one of the widest mixes of buildings in the San Fernando Valley, and the hardware varies just as much. Near Sylvan Park and the original townsite you find 1920s and 1940s Spanish and California bungalows, some still carrying original mortise locksets and vintage cylinders. Across the 1950s tracts in Kester Ridge and beyond, you find more standard residential deadbolts and knobs that have had decades of use. Along Sepulveda, Van Nuys Boulevard and Victory, apartment doors take heavy daily wear.

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, with no storefront, so the repair happens at your property. We aim to fix what you have when that makes sense, and we tell you plainly when replacement is the better choice.

How it works in Van Nuys

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    Tell us what the lock is doing

    Call (323) 997-8867 any hour and describe the symptoms: key sticks, deadbolt won't throw, latch misses the strike, handle wobbles, or the lock jams halfway. Those details help us bring the right parts and tools.

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    Inspect the lock and the door

    Many lock problems are really door problems. We check the cylinder, latch, bolt, strike plate, and how the door sits in its frame. A house that has settled or a door that has swelled can make a good lock act broken.

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    Diagnose repair versus replacement

    We explain what we found. If a part can be cleaned, adjusted, re-pinned or tightened, we say so. If the lock is worn out, damaged by a forced-entry attempt, or no longer sound, we explain why replacing it is wiser.

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    Carry out the repair

    We realign strike plates, service or rekey cylinders, replace worn internals, tighten loose hardware, and restore smooth operation. On older doors we work to protect the finish and the original woodwork.

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    Test and hand back

    We cycle the lock repeatedly with the door open and closed, check every key works, and show you what changed so you know what to watch for in the future.

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What affects the price

  • The type of lock: a basic knob or deadbolt differs from a vintage mortise lockset, a multipoint system, or commercial storefront hardware.
  • Whether the problem is the lock itself or the door, frame or strike plate, which changes the labor involved.
  • Whether parts must be replaced and whether they are readily available, which matters most for older or discontinued hardware.
  • The number of locks involved, such as a single door versus a whole apartment unit or a tenant-change job.
  • The time of day and the urgency of the call, since we serve around the clock.
  • Whether rekeying, extra keys or a security upgrade is added during the repair.

Why Van Nuys chooses us

  • Fully mobile service, so repairs happen at your door with no trip to a shop.
  • In business since 1987, with long experience on older mortise and vintage cylinder hardware found in Van Nuys bungalows.
  • We favor repairing what you have when it is sound, rather than defaulting to replacement.
  • Familiarity with both residential locks and aluminum-storefront hardware such as Adams Rite deadlatches and panic devices.
  • Available 24/7 for lock failures that cannot wait until morning.
  • Straight explanations of what failed and why, with the decision left to you.

Lock Repair across Van Nuys

Van Nuys is a central Valley community, and lock repair here looks different from block to block. In the original townsite near Sylvan Park, 1920s bungalows often have mortise locksets that have been in service for close to a century. Those can often be serviced rather than ripped out, which keeps the period door intact. In Kester Ridge and the surrounding 1950s tracts, we more often see worn deadbolts and loose knobsets that respond well to adjustment or part replacement. Homes in ZIP codes 91401 and 91405 fall squarely in this mix.

Along Van Nuys Boulevard, Sepulveda Boulevard, Victory Boulevard and Sherman Way, apartment buildings and commercial strips bring different needs: tired apartment entry locks, aluminum-storefront doors with Adams Rite deadlatches, and panic hardware that sticks or fails to latch after a tenant change. Businesses near the Van Nuys Civic Center, the Government Center and the Van Nuys Courthouse, as well as aviation-adjacent buildings around Van Nuys Airport, often need dependable repairs on short notice.

Whether you are in 91406 near the I-405 corridor, 91411 toward US-101, or elsewhere in Van Nuys, we come to you. Call (323) 997-8867 and we will talk through the problem and plan the visit.

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Lock Repair in Van Nuys — FAQs

Can you repair an old mortise lock in a Van Nuys bungalow?
Often yes. Many original mortise locksets in 1920s and 1940s homes near Sylvan Park can be cleaned, adjusted or rebuilt with new parts. If the lock is too worn or unsafe, we will explain the options. Call (323) 997-8867 to describe yours.
Why does my deadbolt not fully extend?
Usually the bolt is not lining up with the strike plate, often because the door has shifted or swollen. Adjusting or enlarging the strike hole can solve it. Less often, the bolt mechanism itself is worn and needs repair.
Is it better to repair or replace a sticking lock?
It depends on the cause. A dirty or misaligned lock can be repaired. A lock with worn internals, broken parts or forced-entry damage is usually better replaced. We give you an honest recommendation either way.
Do you repair commercial storefront locks in Van Nuys?
Yes. We work on aluminum-storefront hardware, including Adams Rite deadlatches and panic devices, along corridors like Van Nuys Boulevard and Sepulveda Boulevard. Call (323) 997-8867 to discuss your door.
Can you come out at night or on weekends?
Yes. We are available 24/7 and fully mobile, so we can come to your home or business in Van Nuys when a lock problem cannot wait.
Do you have a shop I can bring my lock to?
No. We are mobile only and have no storefront. We bring tools and parts to you, so most repairs are done right at your door.
What if my key is stuck or broken in the lock?
Please do not force it, since that can cause more damage. Call us and we can advise you on next steps and come out to remove the key and repair or replace the cylinder as needed.
Can a repair also include rekeying?
Yes. If a cylinder is being serviced, rekeying can often be done at the same visit, which is handy after a move or a tenant change in an apartment or commercial space.
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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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