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Lock Repair in West Covina, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides 24/7 mobile lock repair in West Covina, California. We come to your home, apartment or business to fix sticking, jammed, loose or misaligned locks, deadbolts and latches. Call (323) 997-8867 and describe what the lock is doing.

  • Mobile to your West Covina location
  • Available 24/7
  • Price quoted before we start
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A lock that sticks, spins loosely or needs a shoulder bump to latch is telling you something. In West Covina, where so much of the housing was built in the 1950s and 60s, many front-door locks have been turning for six decades. Hardware wears, screws loosen, strike plates drift as houses settle, and a lock that works today can leave you stuck outside next week.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner and lead technician David Shar has seen nearly every way a lock can fail. We are fully mobile. There is no storefront to drive to. We bring the tools and parts to your door, diagnose the problem on site, and repair the lock when repair makes sense, or tell you honestly when replacement is the better choice.

Repair is often the more sensible option. A deadbolt that does not fully extend might need only an adjusted strike plate. A key that sticks may need a cleaned or re-pinned cylinder. A loose handle set may need tightening or a worn part replaced. We look for the actual cause rather than swapping hardware by default, and we are available around the clock when a failing lock cannot wait.

How it works in West Covina

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    You call and describe the symptom

    Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us what is happening: key will not turn, deadbolt will not throw, handle spins freely, or the door will not latch. That helps us bring the right parts to your West Covina address.

  2. 2

    We come to you

    Because we are fully mobile and available 24/7, a technician travels to your home, apartment or business. Nothing needs to be dropped off, and the lock is repaired where it is installed.

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    On-site diagnosis

    We test the lock with the door open and closed. Many problems are in the door and frame, not the lock. We check the latch, bolt, strike plate, hinges, cylinder and mounting screws to find the real cause.

  4. 4

    Repair or replace, explained plainly

    If the lock can be repaired reliably, we fix it. If it is badly worn, damaged or a poor match for the door, we explain why and offer replacement options. You decide before work proceeds.

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    Adjust, test and finish

    After the repair we cycle the lock repeatedly with the door closed, confirm the bolt seats fully in the strike, and make sure every key works smoothly before we leave.

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What affects the price

  • The type of lock involved: a basic knob, a standard deadbolt, a multipoint or a higher-end hillside-home lock all call for different parts and labor.
  • The cause of the problem. Tightening or aligning hardware is simpler than rebuilding a worn cylinder or fixing a damaged latch.
  • Whether the lock can be repaired or must be replaced because parts are worn, broken or unavailable.
  • Whether the door or frame needs work, such as strike plate repositioning or correcting a sagging door.
  • The time of day and urgency of the call, since after-hours and emergency service differ from scheduled daytime visits.
  • How many locks are involved, as an apartment turnover or a whole-home repair may be handled differently than a single door.

Why West Covina chooses us

  • Operating since 1987 under owner and lead technician David Shar, so diagnosis rests on long hands-on experience.
  • Fully mobile and 24/7. We come to your door, and there is no shop to visit.
  • We repair first when it makes sense, rather than pushing replacement.
  • Familiarity with the tract homes, hillside properties and apartment complexes common in West Covina.
  • We test the whole door system, not just the lock, so the fix lasts.
  • We serve residential and commercial locks, which suits West Covina's mix of homes, retail and medical-area businesses.

Lock Repair across West Covina

West Covina is a large suburban city, and its housing varies block by block. Much of it is post-war single-family tract housing from the 1950s and 60s, and the original or older hardware in those homes is a common source of sticking deadbolts and loose handles. In Woodside Village and surrounding neighborhoods in ZIP codes 91790 and 91791, we often see locks worn from decades of use and doors that have shifted slightly over time.

Up in the South Hills, between the Interstate 10 and SR-60 freeways, hillside and view homes sometimes have higher-end or gated-entry hardware. Repairing those locks takes care, and in some cases a rekey or high-security deadbolt upgrade is a better answer than a patch. We can look at the lock on site and tell you which route makes sense.

We also work around the city's apartment complexes off Azusa Ave and Amar Rd, where turnover often means sticking or misaligned locks that need quick attention, and around commercial areas such as Plaza West Covina, Eastland Center and the medical district near Emanate Health Queen of the Valley Hospital, in ZIP codes 91792 and 91793 and beyond. Whether you are near Glendora Ave, Vincent Ave, Sunset Ave or Francisquito Ave, call (323) 997-8867.

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Other West Covina locksmith services

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Lock Repair in West Covina — FAQs

Can you repair a deadbolt that will not fully extend?
Often, yes. The cause is frequently a misaligned strike plate or a door that has shifted, not a failed lock. We check the door and frame, adjust or reposition the strike, and test it. Call (323) 997-8867 to describe the problem.
Do you offer lock repair at night in West Covina?
Yes. We are available 24/7 and fully mobile, so we can come to your West Covina home or business any time. Call (323) 997-8867.
Is it better to repair or replace an old lock?
It depends on the cause and condition. Locks with minor wear, loose screws or alignment issues can usually be repaired. If internal parts are badly worn or damaged, replacement is more reliable. We explain both options before work begins.
My key sticks or is hard to turn. What is wrong?
Common causes include a worn key, dirt in the cylinder, worn pins or a door that binds against the latch. We test whether the problem is the key, the cylinder or the door alignment, then fix the actual cause.
Can you fix locks in apartments and rental units?
Yes. We repair locks in apartment complexes, including units around Azusa Ave and Amar Rd. Property managers and tenants can call (323) 997-8867, though changes to building-owned hardware may need landlord approval.
Do you repair commercial or storefront locks?
Yes. We handle commercial locks and cylinders for retail and office spaces, including those in busy centers like Plaza West Covina and Eastland Center.
Do I need to bring the lock to your shop?
No. We are mobile only and have no storefront. We repair the lock on your door at your location.
How is the price of a lock repair determined?
It depends on the lock type, the cause of the problem, whether repair or replacement is needed, whether the door or frame needs work, and the time of the call. We explain the approach before starting.
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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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