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Lock Rekeying in Westmont, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides mobile lock rekeying in Westmont, California, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We come to your home, duplex, or unit and rekey your existing locks so old keys stop working. Call (323) 997-8867 to schedule.

  • Mobile to your Westmont location
  • Available 24/7
  • Price quoted before we start
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Rekeying changes the inside of a lock so a new key works and every old key becomes useless. The lock, deadbolt, and handle stay on the door. In Westmont, where so many homes date from the 1920s through the 1950s, that matters. Many of those small stucco homes and California bungalows still have solid original hardware worth keeping, and rekeying lets you keep it while ending the question of who else holds a key.

The usual reasons we get calls are a move, a purchase, a divorce or roommate change, a lost key ring, or tenant turnover in a duplex or small apartment building. Rekeying is also a sensible step after a break-in once the door is repaired, since a former tenant, contractor, or relative may still have a copy.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner David Shar leads the work. We are fully mobile. There is no storefront to visit, so we bring the tools and key stock to your door and do the job on site. If a lock is too worn or damaged to rekey reliably, we will say so and explain your options.

How it works in Westmont

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    Call and describe the locks

    Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us how many locks need rekeying, what kind they are (knob, deadbolt, or both), and why. Because we are 24/7 and mobile, you can call about a lockout-related rekey in the evening or about a planned move-in during the week.

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    Inspect each lock on site

    We check every cylinder before taking anything apart. Older Westmont hardware sometimes has worn pins, loose set screws, or sagging latches. We confirm the lock can be rekeyed cleanly and point out anything that would undermine the new keys.

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    Rekey the cylinders

    We remove each cylinder, replace the internal pins to match a new key, and reassemble it. The old key no longer turns the lock. Where it makes sense, we match several locks to one key so you carry a single key for the front, back, and any side door.

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    Test every lock and key

    We test each lock repeatedly with the new keys and confirm the old key fails. We also check that the bolt throws fully into the strike and the door closes without binding, since a tired frame can cause problems that look like lock trouble.

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    Recommend upgrades if needed

    If we see a thin strike plate, short screws, or a deadbolt that is past saving, we tell you. We might suggest a reinforced strike plate or a replacement lock, but the choice is yours and rekeying remains an option wherever the hardware is sound.

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What affects the price

  • The number of locks being rekeyed, since each cylinder requires its own work.
  • Whether the locks are standard residential hardware or specialty, high-security, or gate locks that need different parts.
  • The condition of the existing hardware, because worn or damaged cylinders may need replacement instead of rekeying.
  • How many keys you need cut and whether you want all locks matched to a single key.
  • Timing, since an after-hours or emergency call can be priced differently from a scheduled daytime visit.
  • Added work found on site, such as a loose strike plate or door alignment, which is quoted separately before we begin.

Why Westmont chooses us

  • Fully mobile service: we work at your door, not from a counter, so the job is done with your locks in front of us.
  • Serving the area since 1987, with long experience in older bungalow and duplex hardware common to Westmont.
  • Honest recommendations: if a lock can be rekeyed, we rekey it rather than sell a replacement you do not need.
  • Available 24/7, which helps landlords turning over a unit and families who need locks secured the same day they get the keys.
  • Owner involvement: David Shar leads the work, so questions about your specific locks get a straight answer.
  • Rekeying matched to your setup, whether that is one key for the whole house or separate keys for each unit.

Lock Rekeying across Westmont

Westmont sits in unincorporated Los Angeles County, with ZIP codes 90047 and 90044 covering much of it. Along the Western Avenue and Vermont Avenue corridors, you find the block-by-block mix that makes rekeying so common here: small stucco bungalows from the 1920s to 1950s, duplexes, and compact apartment buildings. Many have decades-old locks, and a lot of them change hands or tenants regularly.

We work throughout the area, including the Western Avenue corridor near Jesse Owens Community Regional Park, the Vermont Avenue corridor, and the neighboring communities of Vermont Knolls and West Athens. Whether you are on a quiet residential street off Manchester Avenue or near the Imperial Highway commercial strip, we come to you.

A typical Westmont call might be a landlord with a duplex whose tenant just moved out, a family who bought a 1940s bungalow and wants every previous key made useless, or a homeowner securing a house after a break-in. For commercial units along Western, Vermont, and Imperial, we can also discuss lock work on shop doors and roll-down security gates. Call (323) 997-8867 any hour.

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Other Westmont locksmith services

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Lock Rekeying in Westmont — FAQs

What is the difference between rekeying and replacing a lock?
Rekeying changes the internal pins so a new key works and old keys do not, while keeping the same lock hardware. Replacing swaps the whole lock. If your hardware is in decent shape, rekeying is usually the simpler choice. Call (323) 997-8867 and we can help you decide.
Should I rekey after buying a home in Westmont?
Yes, it is a smart first step. You cannot know who still holds keys from previous owners, tenants, or contractors. Rekeying makes all of those keys useless without replacing good original hardware on a vintage bungalow.
Can older locks on a 1940s bungalow be rekeyed?
Often yes, as long as the cylinders are in sound mechanical condition. We inspect each one first. If a lock is too worn to hold a reliable rekey, we will tell you and discuss replacement.
Do you rekey rental duplexes and apartment units between tenants?
Yes. Rekeying after tenant turnover is one of the most common jobs we do. We can match locks to a key for each unit and keep things organized for landlords with several doors.
Can you rekey all my locks to one key?
In most cases, yes, provided the locks are compatible brands and types. It is convenient for front, back, and side doors. Ask when you call (323) 997-8867 and describe your hardware.
Do I need to be home during the rekey?
Someone should be present or arrange access so we can reach each lock and hand over the new keys. For rentals, the landlord or property manager can coordinate with us directly.
Is rekeying enough after a break-in?
Rekeying stops old keys from working, but a break-in often damages the door, frame, or strike plate. We can check those and suggest reinforcement. Reach us at (323) 997-8867 any time, day or night.
Do you have a shop I can visit in Westmont?
No. We are fully mobile and come to your location. That lets us work on your actual locks and doors rather than asking you to bring them in.
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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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