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Residential Locksmith in West Hills, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides 24/7 mobile residential locksmith service in West Hills, California: rekeys, lock replacements, repairs, lockouts and upgrades, performed at your home. We have no storefront; we come to you. Call (323) 997-8867 to talk with a locksmith any hour of the day or night.

  • Mobile to your West Hills location
  • Available 24/7
  • Price quoted before we start
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West Hills homes have a particular lock story. Much of the neighborhood was built in the 1960s through the 1980s, and the builder-grade Kwikset and Schlage hardware installed back then is now wearing out. Deadbolts that stick, latches that no longer catch, and keys that turn only after some wiggling are common calls from Shadow Ranch to the Platt Avenue corridor. Alongside them, newer gated developments and hillside homes bring their own needs, from pedestrian gate locks to smart-lock upgrades.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, the same year this community took the name West Hills after years as part of Canoga Park. We are fully mobile and available 24/7. Our locksmith comes to your door with the tools and hardware to finish most residential jobs on the spot, so there is no shop to drive to and no need to leave your home unsecured while you wait.

Whether you just bought a house and want every exterior door on one key, lost a key and need the locks matched again, or found a garage-to-house deadbolt jammed shut, the goal is the same: a secure, smoothly working home with as little disruption as possible. We explain the options plainly, and you decide what is worth doing.

How it works in West Hills

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    Call and describe the situation

    Phone (323) 997-8867 and tell us what is happening: a lockout, a lost key, a sticking deadbolt, or a planned upgrade. We ask about the type of door, the existing hardware, and whether anyone is locked out, so we arrive prepared.

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    Confirm who you are and that the home is yours

    Before opening a door or changing a lock, we ask for reasonable proof that you live at or own the property. It protects you and your neighbors, and it is a standard part of responsible locksmith work.

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    Assess the hardware on site

    We look at the locks in front of us. An older tract-home deadbolt may only need rekeying, while a worn or damaged one is better replaced. We explain which makes sense and why, before any work starts.

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    Entry, rekey, repair or replacement

    For lockouts we use non-destructive methods where possible. When a lock has failed and jammed, such as a garage-to-house deadbolt, drilling or extraction may be needed, followed by a replacement. Rekeying lets multiple doors share one key without buying all-new hardware.

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    Upgrades and smart-lock setup

    If you want a smart deadbolt, we install it, align the door and strike so it works reliably, and show you how to set codes or app access. We also match gate or secondary locks to your house key when that is part of the job.

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    Test everything before we leave

    We cycle every lock with the door open and closed, check the keys, and make sure the latch and strike meet cleanly. You leave knowing each door locks and unlocks the way it should.

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What affects the price

  • The type of work: a lockout, a rekey, a repair, a full replacement and a smart-lock installation each involve different time and parts.
  • The number of locks involved, since rekeying every exterior door to a single key differs from handling one deadbolt.
  • The hardware you choose, including standard deadbolts, higher-security grades, or electronic and smart locks.
  • The condition of the door and lock, such as a jammed or damaged deadbolt that needs drilling or extraction before replacement.
  • Special equipment like gate or call-box locks, which can need different hardware and more careful matching.
  • The time of day, since we are available 24/7 and after-hours calls can be priced differently from daytime appointments.

Why West Hills chooses us

  • Fully mobile: we work at your door, and there is no storefront to visit or wait at.
  • Serving Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, with long familiarity with the tract-home hardware common in the San Fernando Valley.
  • Led by owner and lead technician David Shar, so the work reflects decades of hands-on experience.
  • We favor rekeying and repair when they solve the problem, and recommend replacement only when the hardware truly calls for it.
  • Comfortable with both older mechanical locks and modern smart-lock upgrades, including matching gate locks to a house key.
  • Open 24/7, so a lockout or a failed lock at midnight gets the same attention as a weekday appointment.

Residential Locksmith across West Hills

West Hills stretches from the busy retail along Victory Blvd, Roscoe Blvd and Sherman Way up toward the foothills near Valley Circle Blvd and the Bell Canyon edge. In the Shadow Ranch area, many 1970s tract homes are changing hands, and new owners often want every exterior door rekeyed so that previous keys no longer work. Rekeying and adding a smart deadbolt is a common project here, especially in ZIP 91307.

Along the Platt Village and Platt Ave corridor, homes tend to be older, and the original builder hardware is showing its age. Sticky deadbolts, loose handlesets and worn latches turn up often. In the Valley Circle foothills and the newer gated developments in ZIP 91304 and 91308, we also see pedestrian gate locks that need to match the front door after a lost key, so a single key works for both.

We serve homeowners and renters across the community, whether you live near Shadow Ranch Park, close to West Hills Hospital & Medical Center, or in a hillside home near the Upper Las Virgenes Canyon Open Space Preserve. Wherever you are, call (323) 997-8867 and our mobile locksmith will come to you.

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Residential Locksmith in West Hills — FAQs

Can you rekey all the doors in my West Hills home to one key?
Yes. Rekeying lets every exterior door work with a single key without replacing all the hardware, and it makes any previous keys useless. It is a popular step for new owners of older tract homes. Call (323) 997-8867 to discuss your doors.
Do you work 24/7 in West Hills?
Yes. We are a 24/7 mobile locksmith, so lockouts and failed locks are handled at any hour. We do not operate a storefront; we come to your home. Call (323) 997-8867 anytime.
My garage-to-house deadbolt jammed. What happens next?
We first try to free it without damage. If the lock has failed internally, we may need to drill or extract it, then fit a new deadbolt and test it. We will explain what is required before we begin.
Can you install a smart lock on my existing door?
In most cases yes. We check that the door prep and strike are compatible, install the smart deadbolt, adjust alignment so it operates reliably, and show you how to set up codes or app access.
I lost my key and live in a gated community off Valley Circle. Can you help?
Yes. We can rekey or replace the front deadbolt and match the pedestrian gate lock to the same key where the hardware allows. Gate rules vary by community, so it helps to check with your association. Call (323) 997-8867.
Should I rekey or replace my old Kwikset or Schlage locks?
If the lock still works smoothly, rekeying is often enough. If it sticks, is damaged, or you want better security or smart features, replacement makes more sense. We will tell you honestly which fits.
Do I need to prove I live at the home?
Yes, we ask for reasonable proof of residence or ownership before opening a door or changing locks. This protects you and the property.
How is the price of residential service decided?
It depends on the type of work, how many locks, the hardware you choose, the condition of the existing lock and the time of day. We explain the factors and discuss the cost before work begins.
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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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