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Lock Installation in Winnetka, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides 24/7 mobile lock installation in Winnetka, California. We come to your home, condo or apartment building and fit new deadbolts, locksets and hardware on new doors or doors that never had a lock. Call (323) 997-8867 to talk through your door and plan the job.

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Installing a lock sounds simple until you are standing at a door that was never drilled for one, or a worn-out original that no longer lines up with its strike. In Winnetka, many of the jobs we see come from that kind of situation: a 1950s or 1960s tract home where the original front-door hardware has finally given up, a new gate or side door added during a remodel, or an apartment unit where a door needs a proper deadbolt added to a latch that was the only protection for decades.

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 visit. The locksmith arrives with a range of deadbolts, knob and lever sets, strikes and drilling tools, and does the installation at your door. We are available around the clock, which matters when a door has to be secured the same night, such as after a break-in damaged a frame or when a new door goes in and needs working hardware before you can leave the house.

A good installation is more than a lock in a hole. The bore has to be square, the latch has to meet the strike plate cleanly, and the strike needs screws long enough to reach the framing rather than only the thin door jamb. We pay attention to those details because they decide whether a lock works smoothly for years or starts sticking the first time the weather changes.

How it works in Winnetka

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    Call and describe the door

    Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us what you are working with: a new door, a door with no lock, or a replacement. Let us know the door material, whether it is an exterior or interior door, and whether you have a hardware style in mind. That helps us bring the right parts.

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    Inspect the door and frame on site

    When we arrive, we check the thickness of the door, any existing bore holes, the condition of the jamb, and how the door hangs. A door that rubs or sags will make any new lock misbehave, so we note that before drilling anything.

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    Choose the right hardware

    We go over options with you: a single-cylinder deadbolt, a handleset, a lever or knob lockset, or a combination of these. For apartments and condos we also consider whether the lock needs to follow a building rule or match a master key arrangement.

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    Drill, fit, and align

    We mark and bore the door where needed, install the latch and strike, and set the cylinder and trim. The strike is mounted with long screws into the framing so the door resists being kicked in, and we check that the bolt throws fully without binding.

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    Test, key up, and hand over

    We cycle the lock repeatedly with the door open and closed, confirm the keys work smoothly, and make small adjustments. If you want the new lock keyed to match others on the property, we can do that during the same visit. You get all working keys before we leave.

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What affects the price

  • Whether the door is already drilled for a lock or needs new bore holes cut, since fresh drilling takes more time and tooling.
  • The grade and style of hardware you choose, from builder-grade sets to heavier-duty deadbolts and decorative handlesets.
  • The door material, because solid wood, hollow-core, metal and fiberglass doors each call for different techniques.
  • How many locks are being installed in one visit, which affects the overall labor and parts for the job.
  • Whether the frame or strike area needs reinforcement or repair so the new lock actually holds.
  • Keying needs, such as keyed-alike sets or matching to an existing key system, and the time of day the visit is requested.

Why Winnetka chooses us

  • Fully mobile service: the locksmith brings tools and hardware to your Winnetka door, with no storefront trip.
  • Serving the Los Angeles area since 1987, with the owner, David Shar, leading the work.
  • Available 24/7, so a door can be secured after hours when the situation cannot wait.
  • We check the frame, strike and door alignment rather than just dropping in a lock, which helps prevent sticking and weak spots.
  • Experience with the housing around here, from 1950s-60s tract homes to 1970s-80s apartment and condo doors.
  • Plain recommendations on hardware, with no push toward upgrades your door does not need.

Lock Installation across Winnetka

Winnetka sits in the central-west San Fernando Valley, ZIP code 91306, and its housing tells you much about the locks we install. Around the Winnetka Ave and Sherman Way residential core, there are rows of 1950s and 1960s single-family tract homes. Many still carry builder-grade hardware that is now decades old, and owners often call us when a front door lockset wears out or when they want a proper deadbolt added where only a knob latch existed.

Along the Vanowen St multifamily corridor and the De Soto Ave apartment district, the work looks different. Mid-century and 1970s-80s apartment complexes and condos have a lot of tenant turnover, and doors get new hardware as units are renovated or secured. A property manager may need deadbolts installed on several doors in a complex off Vanowen, while a condo owner may need a unit lock that fits the building's rules and works with the common-entry system. We can plan those jobs so the hardware matches what the property needs.

We travel the main routes through the area, including Winnetka Ave, Sherman Way, Roscoe Blvd, Victory Blvd, Saticoy St, Mason Ave and the stretch near US-101. Whether you are near Prairie Street Elementary, the Winnetka Recreation Center, Winnetka Bowl on Vanowen, or the retail at the former Winnetka Drive-In site, or close to Northridge Fashion Center to the north, call (323) 997-8867 and we will come to you.

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Lock Installation in Winnetka — FAQs

Can you install a lock on a door that has never had one?
Yes. We bore the door and edge to the correct size, fit the latch and strike, and set the cylinder. Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us the door material so we can bring suitable tools and hardware.
Do you install deadbolts in older Winnetka tract homes?
Yes. Many 1950s and 1960s homes here have only a knob lock on the front door. We can add a deadbolt, check that the frame can handle it, and reinforce the strike area so it provides real protection.
Can you handle several apartment doors in one visit?
Yes. Property managers along Vanowen and De Soto often need multiple units done together. We can install and key the locks as a set. Call (323) 997-8867 to discuss how many doors and the type of hardware.
Can the new lock match my condo's common-entry key?
Often, yes, depending on the building's key system and any HOA rules. Check with your association first, then let us know what is required so we can plan the installation and keying.
What is the difference between installation and replacement?
Installation covers new doors or doors with no existing lock, which may involve drilling. Replacement swaps an existing lock using the holes already in the door. Either way, we confirm which one applies when we inspect the door.
Do you offer lock installation at night or on weekends?
Yes. We are available 24/7 and fully mobile. If a door needs securing after hours, call (323) 997-8867.
Will a new lock work if my door sticks or sags?
It may not work well until the cause is dealt with. We check how the door hangs and the alignment of the strike. Sometimes a small adjustment fixes it; other times the frame needs attention.
Can I choose my own hardware?
Yes. If you already bought a deadbolt or handleset, we can install it, provided it fits your door. We can also advise on what to buy or supply hardware ourselves.
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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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