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Lock Rekeying in West Hills, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides mobile lock rekeying in West Hills, California, 24/7. We come to your home, change the internal pins so old keys no longer work, and cut new keys that fit every lock you choose. Call us anytime at (323) 997-8867.

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Rekeying is the quickest, most sensible way to take back control of who can open your doors. Instead of replacing hardware, we change the pin configuration inside the cylinder so the old keys no longer turn it, and a new key does. The lock on your door stays the same, but anyone who held a previous key, whether a former owner, a contractor, a tenant, or a neighbor, is locked out of it.

In West Hills this comes up constantly. Much of the area was built as suburban tract housing between the 1960s and 1980s, and the neighborhood was renamed West Hills in 1987 after generations as part of Owensmouth and Canoga Park. Many of those homes have changed hands, sometimes more than once, and the original builder hardware is often still on the doors. When a house sells, nobody can say how many copies of those keys are floating around.

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 key-cutting equipment to your driveway, work on your doors, and leave you with keys that work. Owner and lead technician David Shar built the business on straightforward service, and that is how we handle a rekey.

How it works in West Hills

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    Tell us about the property

    Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us how many doors and locks you have, what brand they are if you know, and why you want to rekey. A recent purchase, a lost key, a departed roommate, and a worker who had access are all different situations, and the answers help us bring the right parts.

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    We come to you

    Because we are fully mobile and available 24/7, we travel to your West Hills address with pinning kits, key blanks, and replacement parts. Nothing needs to be dropped off, and your doors stay in place.

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    Inspect each lock

    Before we rekey, we check every cylinder. Older Kwikset and Schlage builder hardware can be worn, sticky, or loose. If a lock is not healthy enough to rekey reliably, we tell you plainly and explain the options, so you are not paying to rekey something about to fail.

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    Rekey to a single key

    We remove each cylinder, replace the pins to match a new key, and reinstall. We can set the front door, back door, side gate, garage-to-house door, and deadbolts to work with one key, so you carry one key instead of a ring.

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    Test and hand over

    We test every lock with the new key and confirm the old key no longer works. You receive your new keys, and we can cut extra copies on the spot for family members. If you want a smart deadbolt added during the same visit, we can discuss that too.

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What affects the price

  • The number of cylinders being rekeyed, since each lock takes its own labor and parts.
  • Whether every lock should match a single key or be set up as separate keyed groups, such as house, gate, and shed.
  • The condition and brand of the existing hardware, as worn or failing builder locks may need repair or replacement rather than rekeying alone.
  • How many extra keys you want cut for family members or tenants.
  • Specialty hardware like gate locks, high-security cylinders, or restricted keyways, which can require different parts or procedures.
  • The time of day and location of the visit, as after-hours calls are handled differently from scheduled daytime appointments.

Why West Hills chooses us

  • Fully mobile, with no storefront. Everything is done at your door, with our equipment already in the vehicle.
  • Available 24/7, so a rekey after a late closing or an unexpected key loss does not have to wait for business hours.
  • Serving the Los Angeles area since 1987, with long experience on the Kwikset and Schlage hardware found in older suburban tract homes.
  • We tell you honestly when a lock should be replaced instead of rekeyed, rather than rekeying hardware that is near the end of its life.
  • We can match multiple doors, gate locks, and deadbolts to one key, and discuss smart-lock upgrades during the same visit.
  • Owner David Shar leads the work and stands behind it.

Lock Rekeying across West Hills

West Hills homes bring their own rekeying patterns. Around the Shadow Ranch area, near Shadow Ranch Park and its historic adobe, many 1970s tract homes have changed owners and still carry their original exterior hardware. A new owner there often wants every exterior door on one key, and some pair that rekey with a smart deadbolt on the front door. For homes in ZIP code 91307, that is one of the most common requests we hear.

Farther west, the Valley Circle foothills and the Bell Canyon edge include gated developments and hillside homes. A resident who loses a key there may need more than the front deadbolt handled: the pedestrian gate lock may also need to match the house key. We can rekey the gate lock and the deadbolt together so one key covers both. Over in the Platt Village and Platt Ave corridor, in ZIP codes 91307 and 91304, we see everyday rekeys after a move, a divorce, or a change in tenants.

We serve all of West Hills, including ZIP code 91308, from Roscoe Blvd and Victory Blvd to Saticoy St, Fallbrook Ave, and Woodlake Ave. Whether your home sits near Orcutt Ranch, close to West Hills Hospital & Medical Center, or by the Upper Las Virgenes Canyon Open Space Preserve, call (323) 997-8867 and we will come to you.

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Lock Rekeying in West Hills — FAQs

What does rekeying a lock actually do?
Rekeying changes the pins inside the lock cylinder so a new key operates it and the old keys no longer do. The lock hardware itself stays on your door, which makes it a cost-conscious way to secure a home after a move or key loss.
Should I rekey after buying a home in West Hills?
Yes, it is a smart first step. You cannot know how many copies of the old keys exist. Many West Hills tract homes still have original builder locks, so rekeying every exterior door gives you a clean start. Call (323) 997-8867 to arrange it.
Can all my doors be set to one key?
Usually yes. We can rekey the front door, back door, garage-to-house door, and side gate to a single key, as long as the locks are compatible and in good condition. We check each one first and tell you if any should be replaced.
When is replacement better than rekeying?
If a lock is worn, loose, damaged, or sticking, rekeying may not fix the underlying problem. Aging builder hardware is common in older West Hills homes. We tell you honestly which locks are worth rekeying and which should be replaced.
Can you rekey a gate lock in a gated community?
Often we can rekey a pedestrian gate lock so it matches your house key, for example after a lost key off Valley Circle. Community rules and the type of hardware matter, so describe your situation when you call (323) 997-8867.
Can I add a smart lock while you are there?
Yes. Many West Hills homeowners rekey the other doors and add a smart deadbolt on the front door in the same visit. We can discuss which options fit your door and how you want to use it.
Do I need to come to your shop?
No. Crenshaw Lock Company is fully mobile with no storefront. We come to your home in West Hills with the tools and parts, and do the work at your door.
Can I schedule a rekey outside regular hours?
We are available 24/7. If a key is lost late at night or you want your locks changed right after closing on a home, call (323) 997-8867 and we will arrange service.
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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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