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Lock Installation in Whittier, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides 24/7 mobile lock installation in Whittier, California. We come to your home, shop or gate and install new deadbolts, handlesets, smart locks and keypads on new doors or doors that never had a lock. Call (323) 997-8867 to discuss your door.

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Installing a lock where none existed sounds simple, but in Whittier the door in front of you can be almost anything. It might be a solid 1920s wood door in a Craftsman near Uptown, a hollow-core slab in a mid-century East Whittier tract home, a new aluminum storefront door, or a steel driveway gate on a hillside property. Each one calls for different hardware, different drilling, and a different way of keeping the door strong once it has been cut.

Crenshaw Lock Company has been serving Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner and lead technician David Shar built the business on mobile service. We are fully mobile, with no storefront to visit. We bring the tools, the hardware options and the know-how to your door, whether you are finishing a remodel, adding a new side entry, or securing a gate that has only ever had a latch.

A good installation is more than a hole and a deadbolt. The door has to be checked for thickness and material, the bore placed so the bolt lines up with a solid part of the frame, and the strike set into wood that will actually hold up to a hard push. We take the time to do that properly, and we explain the options plainly so you can choose what fits your door, your budget and your look.

How it works in Whittier

  1. 1

    Tell us about the door

    Call (323) 997-8867 and describe what you have: the door material, whether it is new or existing, whether it is interior, exterior or a gate, and what you want it to do. Photos or a quick description of the style of the home help us bring the right hardware.

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    Assess the door and frame

    On site we check the door's thickness, material and condition, along with the frame and the jamb. A solid-wood Craftsman door, a hollow-core slab and an aluminum storefront door each need a different approach, and we point out any weak spots before cutting.

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    Choose the hardware

    We go over the options that suit the door: deadbolts, handlesets, lever sets, keypad or smart locks, or gate hardware. If you want to match a period finish, we discuss what can be done to keep the look consistent.

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    Prepare and install

    We mark and bore the door with proper templates, set the latch and bolt, and install the strike plate with screws long enough to reach the framing. The goal is a clean, square installation that does not weaken the door.

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    Test and key it to your needs

    We run the lock repeatedly with the door open and closed, check alignment, and confirm smooth operation. If you want several locks keyed alike, we can set that up so one key works across your doors.

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    Walk through use and care

    Before we leave, we show you how everything works, including any codes or app settings on electronic locks, and give simple advice on keeping the hardware working well.

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What affects the price

  • The type of lock: a basic deadbolt, a handleset, a high-security cylinder, and an electronic or smart lock sit at very different points on the cost spectrum.
  • The door material and condition: solid wood, steel, fiberglass, hollow-core and aluminum storefront doors each take different drilling methods, and a door needing reinforcement adds work.
  • Whether the door is already prepared: a door with existing bores is quicker than one that must be drilled from scratch, and frame or strike work adds time.
  • The number of locks and whether they are keyed alike: several doors set to one key take more setup than a single lock.
  • Special installs such as gate keypads, panic hardware or period-style hardware, which can require specialized parts and extra care.
  • Time of day: because we are available 24/7, an after-hours request may be priced differently from a scheduled daytime visit. We will explain this when you call.

Why Whittier chooses us

  • Fully mobile service. We come to your door anywhere in Whittier, so you do not have to remove a door and haul it to a shop.
  • Operating since 1987, with owner and lead technician David Shar guiding the work, so the experience behind each install is real and long-standing.
  • Comfortable with older homes. We understand how to add modern security to doors in 1920s Craftsman and Spanish Colonial houses without needlessly damaging original wood.
  • Range of settings covered: residential doors, small commercial storefronts, aluminum doors and driveway gate keypads, all from one provider.
  • Straightforward explanations. We tell you what your door can handle, what we recommend and why, so there are no surprises about the work.
  • Available around the clock, which helps when a new door has been hung and you need it secured the same night.

Lock Installation across Whittier

Whittier's housing mix makes lock installation a very local question. Around Uptown Whittier and the Whittier College district, many homes are 1920s and 1930s Craftsman bungalows and Spanish Colonial houses, some still carrying original mortise locks and skeleton-key interior doors. When owners there add a deadbolt to a front door, a back porch or a converted room, the priority is preserving the period look, so careful boring and hardware choice matter. The brick and Mission or Spanish Revival storefronts of the Uptown historic district have their own needs, including aluminum-door cylinders and panic hardware for boutiques and shops, all in ZIP code 90601 and nearby.

Head east and the picture changes. East Whittier is filled with mid-century tract homes, where a new side gate, a converted garage door entry or a remodeled slab door often needs a fresh lock set. In ZIP code 90605 and 90603, we see plenty of homeowners upgrading original builder-grade hardware with sturdier deadbolts and keypad locks. In Friendly Hills and along Turnbull Canyon, larger gated hillside homes often call for a full set of new locks, plus keypad or smart-lock installs on driveway gates, especially after a recent purchase.

We travel along SR-72 (Whittier Blvd), Beverly Blvd, Painter Ave and Colima Rd to reach customers across the city, from the streets near Whittier College to homes in the hills toward Rose Hills Memorial Park and Pio Pico State Historic Park. Wherever your door is in Whittier, call (323) 997-8867 and we will come to you.

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Lock Installation in Whittier — FAQs

Can you install a lock on a door that never had one?
Yes. We drill the proper bores for the lock and latch, install the strike plate in the frame, and test the result. Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us about the door so we can bring the right hardware.
Can you add a deadbolt to an old Craftsman or Spanish Colonial door near Uptown Whittier?
In most cases, yes. We assess the wood and the existing hardware first, then choose a deadbolt and finish that suit the home. Original mortise locks can often be kept in place, with a separate deadbolt adding security.
Do you install smart locks and keypads?
Yes. We install keypad and smart locks on entry doors and keypads on driveway gates, a common request for gated hillside homes in Friendly Hills. We also show you how to set codes and settings before we leave.
Can you work on storefront doors in Uptown Whittier?
We handle small commercial work, including cylinders for aluminum storefront doors and panic hardware service. Describe the door when you call and we will plan accordingly.
Do I need to buy the lock myself?
Not necessarily. We bring hardware options with us and can recommend what fits your door. If you have already bought a lock, we can usually install it, provided it suits the door.
Will installing a lock weaken my door?
Done correctly, no. Proper bore sizes, correct placement and a well-anchored strike plate keep the door strong. We also point out if a door is too thin or damaged to hold the lock you want.
Can several new locks be keyed to the same key?
Yes. We can key multiple new locks alike so one key opens your front, back and side doors. Mention this when you call (323) 997-8867 so we can plan the setup.
Do you offer installation outside normal business hours?
Yes. We are available 24/7 and fully mobile, so we can come to you in Whittier when a new door needs securing at night or on a weekend. Pricing may differ after hours, and we will explain that on the phone.
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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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