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Lock Repair in West Hollywood, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides 24/7 mobile lock repair in West Hollywood, California. We come to you to fix sticking, jammed, loose or misaligned locks, deadbolts and latches on apartments, condos and homes. Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us what the lock is doing.

  • Mobile to your West Hollywood location
  • Available 24/7
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A lock that sticks, spins loosely or refuses to throw the bolt is rarely a problem that fixes itself. In West Hollywood, where so many doors are decades old and get used constantly, a small annoyance can turn into a lockout or an unsecured door. Our job is to figure out what is actually wrong and fix it, rather than sell you a replacement you may not need.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner David Shar has seen the hardware that fills this city: original brass and cast hardware on 1920s and 1930s Spanish courtyard apartments, Art Deco buildings, mid-century dingbats and newer condo towers. Each of these fails in its own way. Old mortise locks wear and gum up, strike plates drift as buildings settle, and modern deadbolts get knocked out of alignment by swollen or shifted doors.

We are fully mobile and available around the clock. There is no storefront to visit; we bring the tools and parts to your door. Whether the problem is a key that barely turns at midnight or a latch that has been sloppy for months, call (323) 997-8867 and we will talk through the symptoms first.

How it works in West Hollywood

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    Describe the symptom

    When you call, tell us what the lock does: key sticks, bolt won't extend, handle is loose, door needs a shove to latch. These details often point us to the cause before we arrive, so we can bring suitable parts.

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    Confirm you can authorize the work

    We need to know you live in or manage the property. Tenants, owners, resident managers and HOA contacts all come up in West Hollywood, so we ask about your role, and for a rent-controlled or master-keyed building we may need the manager's approval before touching shared hardware.

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    Inspect the lock and door

    We check the cylinder, the latch and bolt, the strike plate, the screws and the door itself. Many sticking locks are really alignment problems from a door that has shifted, not a failed lock.

  4. 4

    Repair, adjust or lubricate

    Where possible we fix what you have: realign the strike, tighten or replace worn fasteners, clean and lubricate the mechanism, or swap a failed internal part. Keeping original hardware matters in older buildings, and we try to preserve it.

  5. 5

    Recommend replacement only when it makes sense

    If a lock is worn out, damaged or can't be made secure, we explain why and offer options, including matching the building's existing hardware or keying to a master system. The decision stays with you.

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    Test thoroughly before we leave

    We run the key repeatedly, throw the bolt, close the door the way you normally would and confirm everything operates smoothly. You leave with a door that locks properly.

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What affects the price

  • The type of lock: a basic deadbolt, an older mortise lock, a smart lock or a high-security cylinder each involve different labor and parts.
  • Whether the fix is an adjustment or needs replacement parts, since realigning a strike is a different job than rebuilding or replacing a mechanism.
  • The condition of the door and frame, because a warped or settled door may need work beyond the lock itself.
  • Master-key or building-system constraints, which can limit what we can change and add steps to keep the system working.
  • The time of day you call, since late-night and holiday service differs from daytime appointments.
  • The number of locks involved, as repairing several doors in one visit is different from a single door.

Why West Hollywood chooses us

  • Fully mobile since 1987: we work at your door, with no storefront and no need to bring the lock to us.
  • Experience with older hardware: courtyard apartments and Art Deco buildings often have original locks that can be saved with careful repair.
  • We repair first: we diagnose the real cause and don't push replacement when an adjustment will do.
  • Comfortable with master-key and multi-unit buildings, including coordinating with resident managers and property staff.
  • Available 24/7, so a lock that fails at night or on a weekend doesn't have to wait.
  • Owner-led: David Shar oversees the work and the standards, and we explain what we find in plain language.

Lock Repair across West Hollywood

West Hollywood packs a lot of different doors into a small footprint. In the 90069 area around the Sunset Strip, high-rise condos near Sierra Towers and the clubs along Sunset Blvd mean electronic and smart locks, HOA rules and buzzer entry, where a dead battery or sticking unit-door deadbolt is a common call. Down in Boystown along Santa Monica Blvd, many rent-controlled units still use aging hardware that gets heavy daily use, and repairs there often need to keep the building's existing lock style.

North of Santa Monica, Norma Triangle and West Hollywood West have small-lot homes and older bungalows where front doors have settled over decades, leaving bolts rubbing or latches missing the strike. Near the Avenues and Design District around Melrose Ave and the Pacific Design Center, in ZIP codes like 90046 and 90048, we see a mix of 1920s and 1930s Spanish courtyard buildings, Art Deco apartments and mid-century dingbats, each with its own quirks. Courtyard buildings off Fountain Ave, for instance, often run on master-key systems that need care so one repair doesn't disrupt the rest.

We travel the main routes, including La Cienega Blvd, Fairfax Ave, Doheny Dr and Sunset Blvd, and we cover addresses in 90038 as well. If your lock is acting up anywhere in the city, call (323) 997-8867.

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Lock Repair in West Hollywood — FAQs

Can you repair a lock instead of replacing it?
Often, yes. Sticking, loose or misaligned locks are frequently fixed with adjustment, cleaning, tightening or a replaced internal part. If replacement is truly needed, we explain why. Call (323) 997-8867 to describe your lock.
Why does my deadbolt only work if I lift or push the door?
That usually means the bolt and strike plate no longer line up, often because the door or frame has shifted. It's common in older West Hollywood buildings, and it is often fixable by adjusting the strike or door.
Do you service original hardware in 1920s and 1930s apartments?
Yes. We try to repair older mortise and vintage hardware where it's safe to do so, so you keep the building's character. If parts are worn beyond repair, we discuss matching options.
I live in a rent-controlled unit. Can I have the lock repaired?
A repair is usually straightforward, but we need to confirm you're authorized, and some buildings have rules about hardware or master keys. Check with your landlord or manager, or call (323) 997-8867 and we'll help sort it out.
Can you fix a lock on a master-key system?
Yes, with care. We work so that repairs don't break the master-key setup. Changes to shared keying may need the property manager's approval.
My smart lock stopped working. Can you help?
We can check for dead batteries, alignment issues and mechanical problems with the bolt. Some electronic faults are tied to the device or the building's system, and we'll tell you honestly what we can address.
Are you available at night and on weekends?
Yes, we are available 24/7 and fully mobile, and we come to you anywhere in West Hollywood. We don't have a storefront.
What should I tell you when I call?
Describe the lock type, what it does, and whether you can still get in and out. Also let us know if it's an apartment, condo or house. Then call (323) 997-8867 and we'll go from 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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