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Residential Locksmith in West Covina, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides residential locksmith service in West Covina, California, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We come to your home for rekeys, lock replacements, repairs, lockouts and security upgrades. Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us what is going on at your door.

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Most homes in West Covina were built in the 1950s and 1960s as post-war tract housing, and a lot of the original hardware has been through decades of use, a few owners, and more copied keys than anyone can count. A front door lock that sticks, a deadbolt that no longer throws all the way, or a key you cannot account for are the everyday problems we are called out for. Our residential work covers all of it: rekeying, replacing, repairing and upgrading the locks on your house or apartment.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and we are fully mobile. There is no storefront to drive to. Our technician arrives with the tools and common hardware needed to work at your door, whether you are in a tract home near Cortez Park, a hillside house in the South Hills, or a unit in an apartment complex. We are available around the clock, including nights, weekends and holidays, because lockouts and break-ins do not keep business hours.

We try to give you the straightforward option first. If rekeying a good lock solves your problem, we will say so rather than sell you new hardware. If a lock is worn out or does not give you the security the door deserves, we will explain why and show you the choices. You decide, and we do the work at your property.

How it works in West Covina

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    Call and describe the situation

    Call (323) 997-8867 any time. Tell us whether you are locked out, need locks rekeyed after a move, or have a lock that is failing. Share your address and the kind of door, and we will plan the visit and tell you what to expect.

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    We come to you

    We are fully mobile, so the work happens at your home. Our technician brings tools and a range of common residential hardware so many jobs can be handled in a single visit.

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    Verify and assess

    Before opening a door or changing a lock, we confirm that you live there or are authorized to be there. Then we look at the lock, the door, the strike plate and the frame, since a weak frame can undermine even a good deadbolt.

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    Walk through your options

    We explain whether rekeying, repair or replacement makes the most sense, and what factors affect the cost. You approve the plan before we start.

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    Do the work

    We rekey, install or repair the hardware, aiming to keep damage to your door minimal. For lockouts, we use non-destructive entry methods whenever the lock allows.

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    Test and hand over keys

    We operate every lock and key several times, check the door closes and latches smoothly, and give you the working keys. We also answer questions about how to maintain the hardware.

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What affects the price

  • Whether the job is a rekey, a repair or a full replacement, since rekeying an existing lock generally involves less hardware than installing new ones.
  • The number of locks involved, such as a single front door versus every exterior door, garage entry and side gate in a house or apartment turnover.
  • The grade and type of hardware you choose, from standard deadbolts to high-security cylinders or smart locks, including the higher-end hardware common on some South Hills homes.
  • The condition of the door and frame, as worn bores, misaligned strike plates or damaged jambs can add work beyond the lock itself.
  • The time of day and the difficulty of the call, because after-hours service and tougher lockouts can affect the total.
  • Whether keys must be cut or restricted keyways set up, for example when you want keys that cannot be freely copied.

Why West Covina chooses us

  • In business since 1987, led by owner and lead technician David Shar, so the experience behind each call is real and long-standing.
  • Fully mobile and available 24/7. We work at your door, with no shop visit required.
  • We recommend the simplest fix first, rekeying a sound lock before suggesting replacement.
  • Familiar with the local housing mix: 1950s-60s tract homes, South Hills view homes and apartment complexes, each with different hardware needs.
  • We check the door, strike and frame as part of the job, not just the lock, because security depends on all of them.
  • We handle apartment-complex turnover rekeys as well as single-home work, so property managers and homeowners can use the same service.

Residential Locksmith across West Covina

West Covina is a big, spread-out suburban city, and the homes vary a lot from one area to the next. In the older tract neighborhoods around Cortez Park and along Glendora Ave and Vincent Ave, we often see original 1950s and 60s hardware, tired deadbolts and keys that have passed through several owners. Rekeying is a common and sensible fix there. In the South Hills, between the I-10 and SR-60 freeways, many view and hillside homes, some gated, have higher-end hardware and call for careful rekeying or high-security deadbolt upgrades.

Apartment living is a big part of the city too. Garden-style and mid-rise complexes off Azusa Ave and Amar Rd regularly need turnover rekeys between tenants, so a former resident's key no longer opens the door. We also see residents in and around Woodside Village and the Eastland and Plaza area who need quick lockout help or a lock replaced after a lost key. We serve ZIP codes 91790, 91791, 91792 and 91793, from 91790 near the Plaza to the hillside streets near Galster Wilderness Park.

Whether you are near Sunset Ave, Francisquito Ave, or close to Emanate Health Queen of the Valley Hospital, we come to you. Call (323) 997-8867 and we will get a mobile technician headed your way, day or night.

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Residential Locksmith in West Covina — FAQs

Do you offer residential locksmith service in West Covina at night?
Yes. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including nights, weekends and holidays. Call (323) 997-8867 anytime for a lockout, a broken lock or an urgent rekey.
Should I rekey or replace my locks?
If your locks are in good working condition, rekeying is often enough and changes which keys work. If a lock is worn, damaged or low quality, replacement may be better. We will look at it and tell you honestly which makes sense.
Can you rekey a home after I move in?
Yes, and it is a smart step since you cannot know who has copies of the old keys. We can rekey all exterior locks so they work with one new key. Call (323) 997-8867 to schedule.
Do you work on South Hills homes with high-end or gated entries?
Yes. We can rekey, repair or upgrade higher-end hardware and install high-security deadbolts on South Hills view homes. Let us know the brand and type of lock when you call so we can prepare.
Can you handle apartment turnover rekeys?
Yes. We rekey units between tenants for property managers and owners, including complexes off Azusa Ave and Amar Rd. Tell us how many doors are involved when you call.
Will you damage my door if I am locked out?
We use non-destructive entry methods whenever the lock and door allow, so most lockouts end with no damage. If a lock must be drilled or replaced, we explain that first.
Do I need to come to a shop?
No. Crenshaw Lock Company is fully mobile with no storefront. Our technician comes to your West Covina address and does the work there.
How do you decide what a job will cost?
The price depends on the type of work, the number of locks, the hardware you choose, the condition of the door and the time of the call. We explain these factors and agree on the plan before work begins. You can reach us at (323) 997-8867 with questions.
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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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