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Lock Installation in West Hollywood, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides mobile lock installation in West Hollywood, California, for new doors and doors that never had a lock. We are available 24/7 and come to your address, from the Sunset Strip to Norma Triangle. Call (323) 997-8867 to talk through your door and hardware.

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  • Price quoted before we start
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Installing a lock where none existed sounds simple, but in West Hollywood it rarely is. A door might be a new addition in a small-lot home, a replaced entry in a 1930s courtyard apartment, or a gate and side door added during a remodel. Each one calls for the right bore, the right backset, and hardware that suits the door and the building around it.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner and lead tech David Shar has spent decades working on the kinds of buildings that fill this city: Spanish and Mediterranean courtyard apartments, Art Deco buildings, mid-century dingbats, and high-rise condos. We are fully mobile, so there is no shop to visit. We come to you with hardware and tools, at any hour.

Whether you need a deadbolt on a newly framed door, a handleset for a renovated entry, or a lock fitted to match the rest of a building's hardware, we look at the actual door first and then recommend what fits. We would rather tell you a simpler option works than sell you something you do not need.

How it works in West Hollywood

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    Tell us about the door

    Call (323) 997-8867 and describe the door: material, thickness, whether it is wood, metal or glass-paneled, and whether it is interior, exterior, or a gate. Mention whether the building has an HOA, a landlord, or a master-key system, since that affects what hardware is allowed.

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    On-site assessment

    We come to your West Hollywood address and inspect the door and frame. We check that the door is solid enough to hold a quality lock, whether the frame is square, and whether the strike area can be reinforced. Older doors sometimes need attention before a lock will perform properly.

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    Choose the right hardware

    We go over options such as deadbolts, mortise-style sets, handlesets, keypad or smart locks. If your building uses a particular keyway or finish, we work to match it so the new lock fits in with what is already there.

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    Drill, fit, and align

    We mark and bore the door for the lock and latch, mortise for the faceplates, and install the strike so the bolt throws cleanly into the frame. Careful alignment is what makes a lock smooth and long-lasting instead of sticky.

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    Test and key handoff

    We cycle the lock repeatedly with the door open and closed, confirm every key works, and walk you through any electronic settings. If the lock should be keyed to match others in your unit or property, we handle that on the spot.

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    Final check and advice

    Before we leave we check the door's fit and discuss any weak points, such as a short strike screw or a flimsy frame, so you know exactly what protects the door.

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What affects the price

  • The type of lock chosen: a basic deadbolt, a mortise set, a handleset, or a keypad or smart lock vary widely in cost.
  • Door material and condition: solid wood, metal, and glass-paneled doors are worked differently, and a door that needs prep or repair takes more time.
  • Whether a new hole must be bored or an existing bore can be reused, which changes the labor involved.
  • Matching existing hardware or a keyway for a master-key or building system, which can require specific components.
  • Frame and strike reinforcement, which adds materials and labor but significantly improves security.
  • Time of day and urgency, since after-hours service is part of being available 24/7.

Why West Hollywood chooses us

  • Fully mobile service: we bring the work to your door anywhere in West Hollywood, with no storefront involved.
  • Serving the region since 1987, with owner David Shar leading the work and understanding older buildings with original hardware.
  • We match installs to existing building hardware, which matters in rent-controlled and master-keyed apartment buildings.
  • Straight advice: we will tell you if a simple deadbolt is enough or if the door or frame needs work first.
  • Available 24/7, so a door added during a remodel or a security gap found late at night does not have to wait.
  • Familiarity with HOA-governed condos, buzzer and intercom entries, and the practical limits of installing in multi-unit buildings.

Lock Installation across West Hollywood

West Hollywood packs a lot of different door situations into a small footprint. Along the Sunset Strip near the Whisky a Go Go and The Roxy, and around high-rises like Sierra Towers, condo doors often come with HOA rules about hardware and finishes. We work within those rules and keep installs consistent with the building. In ZIP 90069, which covers the Strip and the hills above it, that attention to detail is a regular part of the job.

Further east and south, Boystown along Santa Monica Blvd and the Avenues and Design District near Melrose Ave and the Pacific Design Center mix older apartments with converted spaces. Many 1920s and 1930s Spanish courtyard buildings and Art Deco properties still carry original hardware, and rent-controlled units often need new locks that blend with what is already there. We have handled jobs like fitting hardware to match a building after a resident-manager change off Fountain Ave, and we know that matching matters.

In Norma Triangle and West Hollywood West, small-lot homes and remodels often add new doors, side entries, and gates. Whether you are near Doheny Dr, La Cienega Blvd, or Fairfax Ave, or in ZIP codes like 90046, 90048, or 90038, we come to you. Call (323) 997-8867 any time to schedule an installation.

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Lock Installation in West Hollywood — FAQs

Do you install locks on doors that never had one?
Yes. We bore the door, fit the lock and latch, and install a strike in the frame. Call (323) 997-8867 and describe the door so we can bring appropriate hardware.
Can you install a lock in a rent-controlled apartment?
Yes, though you should confirm with your landlord or property manager first. We can match the new lock to the existing hardware and finish so it fits the building.
Will the new lock work with my building's master-key system?
It can, if the building's keyway and system allow it. Tell us about the property when you call (323) 997-8867 so we can check what components are needed.
Do condo HOAs in West Hollywood restrict lock choices?
Many do, often regarding finish, brand, or keyway. Check your HOA rules and we will install hardware that complies.
Can you install a smart or keypad lock?
Yes. We can install keypad and smart locks, set them up, and explain battery care and the mechanical key backup so a dead battery does not leave you stuck.
Is my door strong enough for a new deadbolt?
We check that on site. Hollow or damaged doors and weak frames may need reinforcement, and we will tell you plainly what the door can support.
Do you install locks at night or on weekends?
Yes. We are available 24/7 and fully mobile. Call (323) 997-8867 at any hour to discuss your installation.
Do I need to visit a shop to choose hardware?
No. We are mobile only, so we come to your West Hollywood address, review the door with you, and install the lock right there.
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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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