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Lock Replacement in Westmont, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides 24/7 mobile lock replacement in Westmont, California. We come to your bungalow, duplex, apartment or storefront and swap worn, damaged or outdated locks for new hardware. Call (323) 997-8867 any hour to talk through what your door needs.

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  • Available 24/7
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Many homes in Westmont were built between the 1920s and 1950s, and the locks on them often show it. A small stucco bungalow near Western Avenue may still carry a knob lock that has been loosened by decades of use, or a deadbolt that no longer throws all the way. Sometimes a lock fails outright. More often it just gets stiff, sticky or sloppy, and one day the key will not turn. Replacing it is usually a better answer than patching it again.

Lock replacement means removing the old hardware and fitting new locks that suit the door, the frame and the way you live. That might be a single deadbolt, a full set of matched knobs and levers, or new locks on every exterior door so that nobody holding an old key can get in. We also see replacements after break-ins, when a door has been kicked or pried and the lock, strike plate and sometimes the frame need attention together.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and David Shar leads the work. We are fully mobile, so there is no shop to drive to. We bring hardware and tools to your door, whether you are a homeowner, a landlord turning over a unit, or a business owner on a commercial strip.

How it works in Westmont

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    Tell us what is going on

    Call (323) 997-8867 and describe the door and the problem. Is the lock worn, broken, or did someone force it? Is it a front door, a back door, a gate? A few details help us arrive with suitable hardware.

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    Inspect the door and frame

    On site, we check the lock, the strike plate, the bore holes and the wood or metal around them. Older bungalow doors are sometimes thin or warped, and the frame may be cracked, which affects which lock will actually perform well.

  3. 3

    Choose the right hardware

    We go over options with you: standard deadbolts, higher-security cylinders, keyed-alike sets so one key works several doors, or smart locks if you want them. We explain tradeoffs plainly and you decide.

  4. 4

    Remove the old lock and install the new one

    We take out the worn hardware and fit the replacement, adjusting or reinforcing the strike plate where needed so the bolt seats properly into the frame. If the door was damaged, we address that as part of the job.

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    Test and hand over the keys

    We operate every lock repeatedly with the door open and closed, confirm smooth action, and give you your new keys. If you have extra doors or a gate, we can rekey or replace those in the same visit.

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What affects the price

  • The type and grade of lock chosen, from basic keyed knobs to higher-security deadbolts or electronic models
  • How many doors or locks are being replaced in one visit, including whether you want them keyed alike
  • The condition of the door and frame, since a damaged jamb or cracked strike area may need reinforcement
  • Whether the work follows a break-in and involves repairing forced hardware or fitting a reinforced strike plate or security door
  • Special hardware such as roll-down gate locks or commercial-grade cylinders for storefronts
  • The time of day, since late-night and weekend calls involve different scheduling than daytime appointments

Why Westmont chooses us

  • Fully mobile service: we work at your door, with no storefront and no need to bring a lock anywhere
  • Available 24/7, so a broken or compromised lock does not have to wait until morning
  • In business since 1987, with long familiarity with older Southern California homes and their worn hardware
  • Owner-led work by David Shar, so you deal with an experienced locksmith rather than a call center
  • Honest recommendations: if rekeying will do the job, we will say so rather than push a full replacement
  • Residential and commercial experience, from bungalow deadbolts to storefront gates

Lock Replacement across Westmont

Westmont sits in unincorporated Los Angeles County, and its character shows up in its doors. Along the Western Avenue corridor and the Vermont Avenue corridor you find small stucco homes and California bungalows from the 1920s through the 1950s, tucked between duplexes and small apartment buildings. In ZIP code 90047, near Vermont Knolls, and in 90044 toward West Athens, we often see original or very old locks that have been rekeyed or patched many times and are overdue for replacement.

The work varies block by block. After a break-in on a 1940s bungalow, a new deadbolt often goes hand in hand with a reinforced strike plate or a security door. For landlords with a duplex or small apartment unit, tenant turnover is a common reason to replace or rekey, so former occupants no longer hold working keys. Along Western Avenue, Vermont Avenue and the Imperial Highway commercial strip, mini-malls, markets and auto shops frequently rely on roll-down security gates, and we can install or repair the gate and fit a high-security lock suited to a storefront.

Whether you live near Jesse Owens Community Regional Park on South Western Avenue, close to Washington Preparatory High School, or off the Vermont and Manchester corridor, we come to you at any hour. Florence Avenue and Manchester Avenue make for straightforward access across the area. Call (323) 997-8867 and we will plan the replacement around your door.

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Lock Replacement in Westmont — FAQs

Should I replace my lock or just rekey it?
If the lock still works smoothly and is in good condition, rekeying changes which key fits at a lower level of work. If it is worn, sticky, broken or low quality, replacement makes more sense. Call (323) 997-8867 and we will help you decide based on what the lock is doing.
Do you offer lock replacement at night or on weekends in Westmont?
Yes. We are available 24/7 and fully mobile, so we come to your home or business whenever you need us. Call (323) 997-8867 any time.
My bungalow was broken into. What should be replaced?
Usually the lock or deadbolt that was forced, and often the strike plate and the surrounding frame if they were cracked. Many people also add a reinforced strike plate or a security door. We inspect the damage and explain what will actually improve security.
Can you replace locks on several doors so they use one key?
Yes. We can fit keyed-alike hardware so a single key operates multiple exterior doors. This is convenient for homeowners and for landlords managing duplex or apartment units.
I am a landlord. Do I need new locks between tenants?
Many landlords replace or rekey after every turnover so previous tenants no longer have working keys. We can handle one unit or several. Ask about options when you call (323) 997-8867.
Can you work on roll-down security gates for storefronts?
Yes. We install and repair roll-down security gates and fit high-security locks, which is common for shops and mini-mall units along Western Avenue, Vermont Avenue and Imperial Highway.
Will new locks fit my older door?
Usually, yes. Older doors vary in thickness, bore size and condition, so we inspect first and select hardware that fits. If the door or frame is damaged, we can discuss repairs or reinforcement.
Do I need to come to a shop to choose a lock?
No. We are mobile only and have no storefront. We bring options to your door and install the hardware you choose on the spot.
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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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