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Lock Installation in West Hills, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides mobile lock installation in West Hills, California, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We install new deadbolts, handlesets, smart locks and gate locks on new doors or where no lock existed. Call (323) 997-8867 to talk through your door and schedule a visit.

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Installing a lock where none existed is a different job from swapping an old one. The door has to be measured, the bore holes have to be correct, the strike has to line up with the frame, and the hardware has to suit the door's material and how your household actually uses it. In West Hills, that might be a new side gate, a converted garage entry, a freshly built addition, a detached studio, or a front door on a home you just bought.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner and lead technician David Shar built the business on doing this kind of work properly rather than quickly. We are fully mobile. There is no storefront to visit, so everything happens at your property with the tools and hardware needed for the job.

Much of West Hills was built as suburban tract housing from the 1960s through the 1980s, with newer gated developments and hillside homes added over time. That mix means we see aging builder-grade Kwikset and Schlage hardware, doors that were never fitted with a proper deadbolt, and homeowners who want to move to smart locks. Whether you need one new deadbolt or a full set of exterior doors done to a single key, we will explain the options plainly and install them cleanly.

How it works in West Hills

  1. 1

    Tell us about the door

    Call (323) 997-8867 and describe what you are securing: front door, side door, garage-to-house door, patio slider, or gate. Mention the door material, whether it is new or existing, and whether you want a standard key, keypad, or smart lock.

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    Assess the door and frame

    On site, we check the door's thickness, material, and condition, plus the frame and strike area. A hollow-core interior-style door or a weak jamb may need reinforcement before a deadbolt will really protect anything.

  3. 3

    Choose the hardware

    We go over grades of hardware, finishes, and features, and match them to your door and your priorities. If you want several doors on one key, we plan that now so everything is consistent.

  4. 4

    Prepare and install

    We drill the bore and edge holes to spec, mortise the latch and strike, and mount the lock so the bolt throws smoothly and fully into the frame. Where needed, we add a reinforced strike plate with longer screws that reach the framing.

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    Test and hand over

    We operate every lock repeatedly with the door open and closed, confirm alignment, and set up any smart-lock features with you. You receive all keys and a clear explanation of how the hardware works and how to care for it.

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What affects the price

  • The type of lock: a basic deadbolt, a handleset, a keypad lock, and a smart lock all differ in hardware cost and setup time.
  • Door material and condition: solid wood, steel, fiberglass, and older hollow doors each need different prep, and some need reinforcement.
  • Whether the door is pre-bored or needs new holes drilled and the edge routed from scratch.
  • The number of doors, and whether you want them all keyed alike to a single key.
  • Frame and strike work, such as installing a reinforced strike plate or repairing a worn or split jamb.
  • Gate or specialty hardware, which may require different lock types and extra fitting time compared with a standard house door.

Why West Hills chooses us

  • Fully mobile and available 24/7, so installation can happen at your home without a trip to a shop.
  • In business since 1987, with owner and lead technician David Shar guiding the work and standards.
  • We look at the door and frame first and tell you honestly if reinforcement is needed instead of just bolting on hardware.
  • Familiar with the aging Kwikset and Schlage builder hardware common in West Hills tract homes and how to upgrade it sensibly.
  • We can key multiple new locks alike and coordinate them with existing ones, including gate and house locks.
  • We explain smart-lock setup in plain language so you leave knowing how to use and maintain it.

Lock Installation across West Hills

West Hills sits at the western edge of the San Fernando Valley, and its homes vary a lot from one pocket to the next. Around the Shadow Ranch area and the streets near Shadow Ranch Park, many tract homes date from the 1960s and 1970s. Original doors and hardware are showing their age, and new owners often want deadbolts added or upgraded across every exterior door at once. Along the Platt Village and Platt Ave corridor, we see similar single-family housing, plus side gates, converted garages and additions that need locks installed where none were before.

Up toward the Valley Circle foothills and the Bell Canyon edge, homes are larger, often hillside, and some sit inside gated developments. There, installation can mean matching a pedestrian gate lock to the front door key, adding a keypad or smart deadbolt, or securing a detached guest space. These properties often have long approaches and several entry points, so we plan the key system before we start. We work throughout ZIP codes 91307, 91304 and 91308, from Valley Circle Blvd and Platt Ave to Sherman Way, Victory Blvd, Roscoe Blvd and Fallbrook Ave.

Families near Chaminade College Preparatory, people working at West Hills Hospital & Medical Center on odd shifts, and neighbors who enjoy Orcutt Ranch or the Upper Las Virgenes Canyon Open Space Preserve all share one need: a door that locks reliably. Because we are mobile and open around the clock, you can reach us at (323) 997-8867 whenever the need arises.

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Lock Installation in West Hills — FAQs

Can you install a deadbolt on a door that has never had one?
Yes. We measure the door, drill the proper holes, fit the latch and strike, and test the result. If the door or frame is too weak to hold a deadbolt securely, we will tell you and suggest reinforcement. Call (323) 997-8867 to describe your door.
Do you install smart locks in West Hills homes?
Yes. Many homeowners here upgrade from older builder hardware to keypad or smart deadbolts. We install the lock, help you set it up, and show you how it works, including backup key access.
Can all my exterior doors use one key?
Usually, yes. New locks can be keyed alike, and we can often rekey existing locks to match. This is common for new owners of tract homes near Shadow Ranch who want a single key for the whole house.
Can you match a gate lock to my front door key?
In many cases we can, including pedestrian gates in gated communities off Valley Circle. The answer depends on the gate lock type, so describe it when you call (323) 997-8867 and we will advise.
Do you work at night or on weekends?
We are available 24/7 and fully mobile. We do not give timing promises, but you can call any hour to discuss your situation and schedule service.
Will installing a new lock damage my door?
A new installation requires drilling holes in the door and routing for the latch, so there will be new openings. A careful installation leaves a clean fit, and we choose hardware whose trim covers the work neatly.
How do I know which lock grade to choose?
It depends on the door, how exposed it is, and how you use it. We explain the differences in construction and features during the visit so you can choose what suits your home and budget without pressure.
What if my garage-to-house door lock is failing?
A failed or jammed deadbolt on that door may need extraction and replacement. We can install a new lock and check the strike and frame so it works reliably. Call (323) 997-8867 to discuss it.
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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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