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Residential Locksmith in Westmont, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides full residential locksmith service in Westmont, California, including rekeys, replacements, repairs and security upgrades. We are fully mobile and available 24/7, so we come to your home. Call (323) 997-8867 to describe your lock problem and get started.

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Westmont is a neighborhood of older homes, and the locks on them tend to show their age. Many houses here are small stucco bungalows and California-style cottages built between the 1920s and 1950s, sitting on modest lots alongside duplexes and small apartment buildings. After decades of use, original deadbolts wear out, latches stick, and keys that have been copied from copies stop turning smoothly. A residential locksmith who understands that kind of hardware can save you from replacing more than you need to.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, led by owner and lead technician David Shar. We are a mobile-only service. There is no storefront to visit; we bring the tools, cylinders, and hardware to your door, whether you are in a bungalow off Western Avenue or a duplex a few blocks from Vermont Avenue.

Our residential work covers the full range of what a home needs: rekeying after a move or a tenant change, replacing worn or damaged locks, repairing doors that will not latch properly, and upgrading to stronger deadbolts, strike plates, and security hardware. If you are not sure which of those fits your situation, call us at (323) 997-8867 and we will talk it through with you honestly before any work begins.

How it works in Westmont

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    Tell us what is going on

    Call (323) 997-8867 any hour. Describe the door, the lock, and what happened, whether that is a break-in, a lost key, a new tenant, or a deadbolt that sticks. This helps us bring the right hardware to your Westmont address.

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    We come to you

    Because we are fully mobile and operate 24/7, a technician travels to your home with tools and common cylinders, deadbolts, and strike plates. There is nothing to drop off and no shop to visit.

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    Assess the door and hardware

    On arrival we look at the lock, the strike plate, the door frame, and the condition of the door itself. On older bungalows, worn wood and loose screws are often part of the problem, not just the lock.

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    Explain options before work starts

    We lay out what we recommend, such as rekeying, replacing, or upgrading, and why. You decide what makes sense for your home and budget. Nothing proceeds without your agreement.

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    Complete the work and test

    We rekey, install, or repair the hardware, then test every key and the full bolt throw with the door closed. For break-ins, we can reinforce the strike plate so the door is more resistant to being forced.

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    Hand over keys and advice

    You receive working keys and straightforward guidance on maintenance or further security improvements, so you know what was done and what, if anything, to consider next.

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What affects the price

  • Whether the job is a rekey of existing locks or a full replacement with new hardware, since new hardware adds material cost.
  • The number of locks and doors involved, such as a single front door versus every entry on a duplex or small apartment building.
  • The grade and type of hardware you choose, from standard deadbolts to higher-security cylinders, reinforced strike plates, or security doors.
  • The condition of the door and frame, since splintered wood or damage from a forced entry may need repair before new locks hold securely.
  • The time and urgency of the call, including after-hours or emergency visits, which differs from a scheduled daytime appointment.
  • Specialty items such as roll-down gate locks or restricted keyways, which require particular parts and added labor.

Why Westmont chooses us

  • Serving Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, so older hardware common in 1920s to 1950s homes is familiar territory.
  • Fully mobile and available 24/7; we come to your door rather than expecting you to travel anywhere.
  • Owner-led operation under David Shar, so the standards for the work come from the person whose name is on the business.
  • We explain whether a rekey will do the job before suggesting a replacement, so you do not pay for hardware you do not need.
  • Experience with both residential doors and the roll-down gates and commercial-style hardware found on neighboring shop fronts.
  • Post-break-in work that looks at the whole entry point, including strike plate, frame, and door, not just the lock cylinder.

Residential Locksmith across Westmont

Westmont sits in unincorporated Los Angeles County, and its housing reflects that history. Along the Western Avenue corridor and the Vermont Avenue corridor you will find rows of small stucco bungalows, duplexes, and compact apartment buildings, many with their original entry hardware or with locks replaced piecemeal over the years. In ZIP code 90047, and across the area toward 90044, we regularly see doors where a worn deadbolt, a loose strike plate, and a tired frame all contribute to a weak entry point.

The neighborhoods around Westmont have similar needs. Homes in adjacent Vermont Knolls and West Athens share much of the same housing stock, and we serve those areas as well. Typical calls include replacing a deadbolt on a 1940s stucco bungalow after a break-in, often paired with a reinforced strike plate or a security door, and rekeying a rental duplex or small apartment unit after tenants move out so that old keys no longer work.

The commercial strips along Western Avenue, Vermont Avenue, and Imperial Highway mix mini-malls, markets, and auto shops with residential blocks, and many businesses use roll-down security gates. We can install or repair those gates and fit high-security locks, which is useful for owners who live nearby or operate from the same property. Whether you are near Jesse Owens Community Regional Park, close to Washington Preparatory High School, or around the Vermont and Manchester corridor, call (323) 997-8867 and we will come to you.

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Residential Locksmith in Westmont — FAQs

Do you offer residential locksmith service in Westmont at night?
Yes. We are available 24/7 and fully mobile. Call (323) 997-8867 at any hour and we will come to your Westmont home.
Should I rekey or replace the locks on my older bungalow?
If the existing hardware is still sturdy, rekeying is often enough and makes old keys useless. If the lock is worn, damaged, or low quality, replacement is the better choice. We will look at the lock and tell you honestly which fits.
What should I do after a break-in?
Make sure you are safe and report it to the authorities first. Then call us at (323) 997-8867. We can replace damaged locks and deadbolts, reinforce the strike plate, and check the door and frame so the entry is secure again.
Can you rekey a rental duplex between tenants?
Yes. Rekeying after tenant turnover is common in Westmont duplexes and small apartment buildings. We can rekey multiple locks so that previous tenants' keys no longer work.
Do you have a storefront I can visit?
No. We are a mobile-only locksmith, so we come to your property with the tools and hardware needed for the job.
Can you work on roll-down security gates?
Yes. We install and repair roll-down gates and fit high-security locks, including for units along corridors such as Western Avenue.
How is the price of a residential job determined?
It depends on factors such as rekey versus replacement, the number of locks, hardware grade, door condition, and the time of day. Call (323) 997-8867 to describe your situation and we will explain what applies.
Do you also serve neighborhoods near Westmont?
Yes. We serve nearby areas such as Vermont Knolls and West Athens, as well as the wider Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County region.
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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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