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Lock Repair in West Hills, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides mobile lock repair in West Hills, California, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We fix sticking, jammed, loose and misaligned locks, deadbolts and latches at your door. Call (323) 997-8867 to describe the problem and we will come to you.

  • Mobile to your West Hills location
  • Available 24/7
  • Price quoted before we start
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A lock that sticks, spins loosely, or needs a shoulder push to latch is usually telling you something. In West Hills, where so many homes were built in the 1960s through the 1980s, the original Kwikset and Schlage builder hardware has been cycled thousands of times and is now wearing out. Springs weaken, cams loosen, and strike plates drift out of line as wood framing shifts with decades of heat and settling.

Many of these problems can be fixed without replacing the whole lock. A deadbolt that will not fully throw is often a strike plate alignment issue. A key that grinds may need cleaning or a worn cylinder swapped. A loose handleset may only need its mounting reworked. Repairing what is salvageable keeps your existing keys and hardware, and we will tell you plainly when a lock is past saving and replacement makes more sense.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner and lead technician David Shar built the business on honest diagnosis. We are fully mobile, with no storefront to visit. We work on your door, at your home, whether it is a weekday afternoon or the middle of the night.

How it works in West Hills

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    Call and describe the symptoms

    Phone (323) 997-8867 and tell us what the lock is doing: sticking, jammed, loose, not latching, or keys that will not turn. If you are locked out or cannot secure the door, say so, since that changes how we approach the visit.

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    On-site diagnosis at your door

    We come to you and examine the lock, the door edge, the strike plate and the frame. Many failures that look like a bad lock are really alignment problems, so we check the whole assembly before recommending anything.

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    Explain the options before work begins

    We lay out what can be repaired, what should be replaced, and why. If a repair will not hold up, we say so rather than sell you a short-lived fix. You decide before we start.

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    Repair, adjust or replace components

    Depending on the cause, we realign strike plates, tighten or rebuild mounting, clean and service the mechanism, replace worn cylinders or springs, or swap the lock entirely. If a deadbolt is seized and cannot be opened normally, we use drilling or extraction methods and then replace the hardware.

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    Test and hand back working keys

    We cycle the lock repeatedly with the door open and closed, confirm the bolt fully engages, and test every key. We do not leave until the door closes and secures smoothly.

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What affects the price

  • The root cause: a simple strike plate adjustment is a different job from a worn cylinder or a seized internal mechanism.
  • Whether the lock can be repaired or must be replaced, including the grade and finish of replacement hardware you choose.
  • Lock type, such as a standard builder deadbolt, a handleset, a smart lock, or a gate or pedestrian-gate lock.
  • Whether the lock is jammed shut and needs drilling or extraction, which takes more labor than a straightforward service.
  • Door and frame condition, since warped doors or worn framing may need extra adjustment to hold a repair.
  • The time of day and the urgency of the call, since we are available around the clock.

Why West Hills chooses us

  • Fully mobile service: we bring the tools and common parts to your West Hills door, with no shop to drive to.
  • Repair first, replace only when needed, so you keep your existing keys and hardware where practical.
  • Decades of familiarity with the Kwikset and Schlage builder hardware found throughout 1960s to 1980s tract homes.
  • Experience with failed garage-to-house deadbolts, including controlled drilling, extraction and replacement.
  • Comfortable with both traditional locks and smart-lock hardware that homeowners have added themselves.
  • In business since 1987 under owner and lead tech David Shar, with straightforward explanations of what we find.

Lock Repair across West Hills

West Hills sits at the western edge of the San Fernando Valley, and its housing reflects that. Around the Shadow Ranch area and along the Platt Village and Platt Ave corridor, you find plenty of 1970s tract homes still running original exterior hardware. After fifty years of daily use, deadbolts in these homes tend to stick in cold mornings, loosen on the door, or stop catching because the strike plate has shifted. Homes in ZIP code 91307 are a good example, with many original builder locks now due for repair.

Farther toward the Valley Circle foothills and the Bell Canyon edge, you find hillside homes and newer gated developments. There, the problem is often not only the front door but the pedestrian gate lock and call-box hardware that residents depend on. A gate latch that no longer lines up or a pedestrian gate lock that sticks can be repaired, and where a key has been lost we can match gate and front door hardware so one key works for both. We also serve ZIP codes 91304 and 91308.

We travel the roads you use every day, including Valley Circle Blvd, Platt Ave, Sherman Way, Vanowen St, Victory Blvd, Roscoe Blvd, Saticoy St, Fallbrook Ave and Woodlake Ave. Whether you live near Shadow Ranch Park, close to West Hills Hospital & Medical Center, near Chaminade College Preparatory, or out toward Upper Las Virgenes Canyon Open Space Preserve, call (323) 997-8867 any hour and we will come to your door.

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Lock Repair in West Hills — FAQs

Why do the locks in my West Hills home stick or feel loose?
Many West Hills homes were built between the 1960s and 1980s, and their original builder-grade locks have simply worn out. Springs weaken, screws loosen, and doors shift slightly over time. A technician can usually tell which it is in a short inspection. Call (323) 997-8867 to schedule a visit.
Can you repair a lock instead of replacing it?
Often yes. Misaligned strike plates, loose mounting, dirty mechanisms and worn cylinders can frequently be fixed while keeping your existing hardware. If a lock is too worn to hold up, we will explain why and offer replacement options.
My garage-to-house door deadbolt is jammed. What can you do?
We first try to free it without damage. If the mechanism has failed internally, we may need to drill or extract it and then install a new deadbolt. We test the door afterward so it secures properly. Call (323) 997-8867 any hour.
Do you repair gate and pedestrian gate locks in gated communities?
Yes, we can work on pedestrian gate locks and similar hardware, subject to what your community or HOA allows. If a key was lost, we can often match the gate and front door lock so one key works for both.
Do you work on smart locks that I installed myself?
We can look at the mechanical side of many smart deadbolts, such as alignment, latch and bolt problems, which cause a lot of failures. We can also install a new smart deadbolt. Electronics or app issues may depend on the specific model.
Is there a shop I can visit in West Hills?
No. Crenshaw Lock Company is fully mobile, so we come to your home. That also means we can repair the lock on the door itself, which is often the best way to diagnose alignment problems.
How is the cost of a lock repair determined?
It depends on the cause of the problem, whether the lock can be repaired or must be replaced, the lock type, and whether it is jammed shut. We explain the options before work starts. Call (323) 997-8867 to talk through your situation.
Are you available at night or on weekends?
Yes, we operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If a lock failure leaves your home unsecured after hours, call (323) 997-8867 and we will help.
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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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