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Lock Replacement in Van Nuys, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides mobile lock replacement in Van Nuys, California, available 24/7. We come to your home, apartment or business and swap worn, damaged or outdated locks for new hardware. Call (323) 997-8867 to talk through your doors and get the right replacement planned.

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Locks wear out quietly. A deadbolt starts to stick, a key needs a jiggle, a latch no longer catches, or a tenant moves out and nobody can say how many copies of the key are still around. In Van Nuys, where one drive down Van Nuys Boulevard can take you past a 1920s bungalow, a 1950s tract home, a courtyard apartment building and an aluminum storefront, the right replacement depends entirely on the door in front of you.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and we are fully mobile. There is no shop to drive to. We bring the tools and hardware to your door, look at what is actually installed, and explain your options plainly before anything is changed. Sometimes the best answer is a new lock. Sometimes a rekey or a repair of the existing hardware is smarter, and we will say so.

This page covers what lock replacement involves in Van Nuys, how the work goes, what drives the cost, and the local situations we see most: period mortise locks, storefront deadlatches, and multi-unit buildings that need a clean, organized key system.

How it works in Van Nuys

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    Tell us about the door and the problem

    Call (323) 997-8867 any hour. Describe what is wrong: a sticking deadbolt, a broken key, a lock that was tampered with, or a property you just moved into. Tell us whether it is a house, apartment or commercial door so we arrive with suitable hardware.

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    On-site inspection of existing hardware

    We come to you and check the lock, strike, latch and door condition. In older Van Nuys homes we look at whether the lock is a modern bored cylinder or an original mortise. On storefronts we check the frame and whether it takes an Adams Rite style deadlatch.

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    Replace, rekey or repair: an honest recommendation

    If the lock is worn, damaged, compromised or simply outdated, replacement makes sense. If the hardware is sound and the only concern is who holds keys, rekeying may be enough. We explain the difference and let you choose.

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    Choosing the new hardware

    We go over grade, finish, keying and any need for matching keys across several doors. Households often want every exterior door on one key. Property managers may want a master-key arrangement. Commercial doors may call for panic or exit hardware compatible with the building.

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    Installation and fit

    We remove the old lock and install the new one, making sure the bolt throws fully, the latch lines up with the strike and the door closes smoothly. On period doors, we work to keep the door intact and avoid unnecessary new holes or damage.

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    Testing and key handoff

    Before we leave, we operate every lock from both sides with the door open and closed, hand over all keys, and walk you through any special features so you know exactly how your new setup works.

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What affects the price

  • The type of lock: a standard residential deadbolt, a smart or keypad lock, a mortise lockset and commercial-grade hardware all differ widely in cost.
  • Hardware grade and finish, since heavier-duty cylinders and specialty finishes cost more than basic options.
  • How many locks are involved and whether they should be keyed alike or tied into a master-key system, as in an apartment building.
  • Door and frame condition: a warped door, worn strike or previously damaged bore may need extra work for the new lock to function properly.
  • Older or specialty hardware, such as an original mortise body on a 1920s door or storefront panic devices, which may require more careful work or harder-to-find parts.
  • Time of service, as after-hours and emergency visits can be priced differently from scheduled daytime appointments.

Why Van Nuys chooses us

  • Fully mobile since 1987: we come to your property, so there is no storefront and no need to bring your lock anywhere.
  • Available 24/7, which matters when a lock has been forced, a key has been lost, or a business changes hands and needs secure doors that night.
  • Comfortable across the whole Van Nuys mix: vintage mortise locks, standard residential deadbolts, apartment master-keying and aluminum-storefront commercial hardware.
  • Honest advice on replace versus rekey versus repair, so you do not buy hardware you do not need.
  • Owner-led operation under David Shar, with a focus on explaining the work clearly before it starts.
  • Careful installation on older doors, aiming to preserve period character rather than forcing a modern lock into a door that was never built for it.

Lock Replacement across Van Nuys

Van Nuys is a central San Fernando Valley community with an unusually wide range of buildings, and lock replacement here rarely looks the same twice. Around the original townsite near Sylvan Park, many 1920s to 1940s Spanish and California bungalows still carry their early hardware. A failing mortise lockset on a door like that is a common call. Often the goal is to service or upgrade the lock while keeping the period door intact, and that takes a more patient approach than swapping in a standard bored deadbolt. In neighborhoods like Kester Ridge and the 1950s tracts nearby, the doors are more conventional, and replacement is usually about upgrading older deadbolts, matching keys across a house or securing a home after a move.

The corridors are a different story. Along Sepulveda Boulevard, Van Nuys Boulevard and Victory Boulevard you find dense apartment buildings where replacing locks often means thinking about master-keying and managing who holds which keys, and commercial strips where aluminum-storefront doors use Adams Rite style deadlatches and panic hardware. After a tenant change near the Van Nuys Civic Center or along Sherman Way, replacing or rekeying that hardware is a practical step to make sure old keys no longer work.

We serve Van Nuys ZIP codes 91401, 91405, 91406 and 91411, with easy access from the I-405 and US-101. Whether your property is near the Van Nuys Government Center, the courthouse, the edge of the Sepulveda Basin or the aviation-adjacent business areas around Van Nuys Airport, call (323) 997-8867 and we will come to you.

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Lock Replacement in Van Nuys — FAQs

How do I know if I need a lock replaced instead of rekeyed?
If the lock is worn, sticking, damaged, broken into or simply outdated, replacement is usually the better choice. If the lock works well and you only want old keys to stop working, rekeying may be enough. Call (323) 997-8867 and we can help you decide.
Can you replace the lock on my 1920s Van Nuys bungalow without damaging the door?
Often yes. Many original homes near Sylvan Park have mortise locksets, and we can look at whether the lock can be serviced, upgraded or replaced with hardware that fits the existing mortise pocket. Our aim is to keep the period door intact wherever possible.
Do you replace commercial storefront locks on Van Nuys Boulevard?
Yes. We work with aluminum-storefront hardware, including Adams Rite style deadlatches and panic devices. After a tenant change, replacing or rekeying those locks helps ensure former tenants and staff no longer have access.
Can all my exterior doors use the same key?
In most cases, yes. When we replace multiple locks we can key them alike so one key works throughout, as long as the chosen hardware supports it. Tell us how many doors you have when you call.
Can you help with apartment buildings that need new locks and master keying?
Yes. For multi-unit properties along corridors like Sepulveda or Victory, we can discuss replacing or rekeying unit locks and setting up a master-key arrangement so management has appropriate access. Call (323) 997-8867 to describe the building.
Are you available at night or on weekends in Van Nuys?
Yes. We are available 24/7 and fully mobile, so we can come to your home or business whenever a lock fails or security is compromised. After-hours service may be priced differently than scheduled daytime work.
Do I need to visit your shop to pick up a lock?
No. We are mobile only and have no storefront. We bring the hardware and tools to your door, install the new lock and test it before we leave.
What affects the cost of lock replacement?
Cost depends on the lock type and grade, how many locks are involved, door and frame condition, whether keys must match or be master-keyed, and the time of service. We explain the factors for your door before starting. Call (323) 997-8867 to discuss your situation.
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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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