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Emergency Locksmith in Ventura, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides 24/7 mobile emergency locksmith service in Ventura, California, for lockouts, broken keys, failed locks and break-in damage. We come to you, day or night, with tools on board. Call (323) 997-8867 and describe what happened so we can prepare.

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A lockout or a failed lock never picks a convenient hour. In Ventura it might be a late return from the Ventura Pier with the keys sitting inside a vacation rental, a deadbolt that snapped on a Midtown bungalow, or a business door that won't secure after an attempted break-in on a Saturday night. Our emergency service exists for those moments, and we answer around the clock.

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 storefront to visit. Everything we need to open, repair, rekey or replace a lock travels in the service vehicle, so most emergencies can be handled in a single visit at your door.

Ventura is an unusual mix of building types, and that matters when something goes wrong. A 1920s Craftsman near downtown, a salt-exposed canal home in Ventura Keys, a hillside custom home in Hobson Heights and a tract house in East Ventura each have different hardware and different risks. We try to work out what you have, and open it with as little damage as possible.

How it works in Ventura

  1. 1

    Call and describe the situation

    Phone (323) 997-8867 at any hour. Tell us where you are in Ventura, what is locked or broken, and whether anyone, such as a child, a pet or someone vulnerable, is stuck inside. Details like the door type, a mortise lock or a keypad, help us bring the right tools.

  2. 2

    Confirm who you are and your right to enter

    Before opening a home, vehicle or business we ask for reasonable proof that you live there, own the vehicle or are authorized to access the property. It protects you and your neighbors, and we will not skip it.

  3. 3

    Assess the lock and choose the least damaging method

    We look at the lock before touching it. Where possible we use non-destructive entry so the hardware survives, which matters on older Ventura homes with original period mortise locks. If a lock is too damaged or corroded to open cleanly, we explain that first.

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    Get you in, then fix the cause

    Opening the door is only part of the job. If a key broke, a cylinder failed, a latch is worn or a door was forced, we can repair, rekey or replace the hardware so the property is secure when we leave.

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    Secure the property and review options

    After an emergency we check that the door closes and locks properly, and we talk through follow-up options such as rekeying after lost keys, upgrading a weak deadbolt or reprogramming a smart lock. The choices are yours, with no pressure.

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What affects the price

  • The type of lock involved, since a basic residential deadbolt, a high-security cylinder, a vehicle ignition and an antique mortise set all take different skill and time.
  • Whether we can open the lock without damaging it or the lock must be drilled or replaced.
  • The condition of the hardware, including salt-air corrosion on waterfront homes in Pierpont and Ventura Keys that can seize cylinders and hinges.
  • What needs to happen after entry, such as rekeying, new keys, a replacement lock or securing a door after a break-in.
  • The time of day and the location of the job, since we serve emergencies overnight, on weekends and on holidays, and travel is part of a mobile service.
  • Specialty requirements like matching period hardware on a protected historic building or reprogramming a smart lock or keypad.

Why Ventura chooses us

  • Fully mobile and available 24/7, so help comes to your door rather than asking you to go anywhere.
  • In business since 1987, which means decades of experience with the kinds of locks found across Southern California, from old mortise sets to modern smart locks.
  • Owner-led by David Shar, so there is real accountability behind the work.
  • A habit of explaining the problem and your options before work begins, and of trying non-destructive entry first.
  • Familiarity with Ventura's older homes and with coastal wear, so we think about preservation and corrosion, not just speed.
  • Coverage for homes, vehicles and commercial properties, so one call handles a lockout whether it is a house, a car or a storefront.

Emergency Locksmith across Ventura

Ventura has a lot of character, and a lot of different doors. In Downtown Ventura and Midtown, many homes date to the early 1900s through the 1930s: Craftsman bungalows and Spanish Colonial Revival houses with original mortise locks and period hardware, sitting in the shadow of Mission San Buenaventura, founded in 1782. When one of those locks fails, we try to open it carefully and, where needed, find or match hardware that fits the character of the house. Nearby Main Street storefronts in the historic district bring their own after-hours lockouts and security repairs.

Closer to the water, Pierpont and Ventura Keys homes live with salt air that corrodes latches, hinges and cylinders over time. A key that suddenly will not turn is often a corrosion problem, and replacement may be the honest answer. Vacation rentals near the Ventura Pier and Harbor Boulevard add another common call: a guest locked out, or a keypad or smart lock that needs reprogramming between stays. Up in Hobson Heights, custom hillside homes often have higher-end hardware, while East Ventura's newer tract homes tend to use standard residential locks.

We serve Ventura addresses including ZIP codes 93001 near downtown, 93003 and 93004, reaching from the Ventura Harbor and the Ventura County Fairgrounds at Seaside Park to Victoria Avenue retail and homes along Telephone Road and Thompson Boulevard. Whether you are off US-101, SR-33 or SR-126, or on PCH, call (323) 997-8867 and tell us where you are.

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Emergency Locksmith in Ventura — FAQs

Do you really work 24 hours a day in Ventura?
Yes. Crenshaw Lock Company takes emergency calls 24/7, including nights, weekends and holidays. Call (323) 997-8867 and we will talk through your situation.
Do you have a shop I can come to?
No. We are fully mobile and have no storefront. Our technician comes to your home, car or business in Ventura with tools in the vehicle.
Can you open an old mortise lock on a historic Ventura home without damaging it?
Often, yes. Older Craftsman and Spanish Revival homes in Downtown and Midtown frequently have original mortise hardware, and we try non-destructive entry first. If hardware must be replaced, we can discuss matching it to the period look.
My lock on a waterfront home is stuck or won't turn. Is it salt air?
It may well be. Salt exposure in areas like Pierpont and Ventura Keys can corrode cylinders, latches and hinges. We can often free or open the lock, but corroded parts sometimes need replacement. Call (323) 997-8867 for an assessment.
Can you help a guest locked out of a vacation rental near the Ventura Pier?
Yes, as long as the property owner or manager authorizes access. We can also reprogram keypads and smart locks, and rekey locks between guests if you want fresh security.
What do I need to show before you open a door?
We ask for reasonable proof that you live at the address, own the vehicle or are authorized to enter the business. It is a standard safeguard for everyone's protection.
How is the price of an emergency call decided?
It depends on the lock type, the method required, any replacement parts, the time of day and the location. We explain what applies to your job before work starts, and you can reach us at (323) 997-8867 with questions.
After a break-in, can you secure my door the same visit?
In most cases, yes. We can repair or replace damaged locks and strike plates so the door locks properly before we leave. Severe frame damage may need a carpenter, and we will tell you if so.
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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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