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Deadbolt Installation in Woodland Hills, CA

Crenshaw Lock Company provides mobile deadbolt installation in Woodland Hills, California, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We add or replace single- and double-cylinder deadbolts at your door, wherever you are in the 91364, 91367 and 91365 area. Call (323) 997-8867 to talk through your door.

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A deadbolt is the one piece of hardware on a house that does most of the work of keeping a door shut against force. Woodland Hills has a wide mix of doors to protect: 1950s and 60s ranch homes on the flats, mid-century moderns with original slab doors, custom estates in the foothills, and condo and apartment units in and around Warner Center. Each of those doors asks something different of a deadbolt, and choosing the right one is half of the job.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and David Shar leads the work. We are fully mobile. There is no storefront to visit; we bring the hardware, the drill kit and the know-how to your door, whether you need a first deadbolt on a door that only has a knob latch or a stronger replacement for a worn one.

Much of the real work happens before the lock goes in. We look at the door's thickness and material, the condition of the frame and strike area, and how the household actually uses the door. A new deadbolt screwed into a split jamb or a loose strike is only as strong as the weakest part, so we check those things and tell you plainly what we see.

How it works in Woodland Hills

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    Talk through the door and the goal

    When you call (323) 997-8867, we ask what the door is, whether it already has a deadbolt, and what prompted the change: a move, a break-in attempt, a worn lock, or a new tenant. That helps us bring the right cylinder types and finishes.

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    Inspect the door, jamb and strike

    On arrival we check the door's thickness and construction, whether the existing bore holes are usable, and how solid the jamb is. Older ranch-home doors and hollow-core doors sometimes need extra attention before a deadbolt will hold properly.

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    Choose single or double cylinder

    A single cylinder turns with a thumb-turn inside and a key outside. A double cylinder needs a key on both sides. We explain the tradeoffs, including the fact that a double cylinder can slow your exit in an emergency, and let you decide.

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    Install and reinforce

    We bore or adapt the door as needed, set the bolt and strike, and fasten the strike into the framing with longer screws where appropriate. The bolt should throw smoothly and fully, with no rubbing or binding.

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    Test and hand over keys

    We cycle the lock repeatedly with the door open and closed, confirm the keys work, and show you how it operates. If you want multiple locks keyed alike, we can set that up on the spot.

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What affects the price

  • Whether you need a new deadbolt on a door with no existing bore or a replacement in an existing hole
  • The grade and brand of deadbolt, from standard residential hardware up to high-security cylinders
  • Single-cylinder versus double-cylinder, and whether you want several locks keyed alike
  • Door condition, including whether the door or jamb needs repair or reinforcement before the lock will hold
  • Door material and thickness, since solid wood, metal and glass-adjacent doors are handled differently
  • The time of day and location of the call, since we operate around the clock and travel to you

Why Woodland Hills chooses us

  • Fully mobile service: the work is done at your door, with no need to drop anything off anywhere
  • In business since 1987, with owner and lead technician David Shar involved in the work
  • We inspect the jamb and strike, not just the lock, because a deadbolt is only as strong as what it is anchored to
  • We explain single versus double cylinder honestly, including the safety tradeoff of key-both-sides locks
  • We can work with high-security cylinders and discuss how a deadbolt fits with smart locks or gate systems
  • Available 24/7, so a broken or failed deadbolt does not have to wait until morning

Deadbolt Installation across Woodland Hills

Woodland Hills covers a lot of different housing, and deadbolt needs shift from block to block. In Walnut Acres and across the flats near Shoup Ave and Canoga Ave, many homes are 1950s and 60s ranch houses where the front door may have only an old knob lock. Adding a quality deadbolt, and reinforcing the strike, is one of the most practical upgrades there. In ZIP 91364 and 91367, we often see doors that have been repainted or re-hung over the decades, so checking the fit is part of the job.

South of Ventura Blvd, in the Santa Monica Mountains foothills and neighborhoods like Vista de Oro, custom and gated estates often call for something more. A new owner may want high-security cylinders such as Medeco or Mul-T-Lock, a full rekey, and a plan for how the deadbolt works alongside a driveway gate or smart lock. We can discuss that integration at the door. Homes up toward Mulholland Dr can also be a longer drive, which is one reason being mobile and available around the clock matters.

Near Warner Center, high-rise condos and apartments add another layer. Building rules and fob access sometimes control what can be changed, so residents should check with management first. Within a unit, a deadbolt on the entry door is usually a straightforward project. Whether you live near Westfield Topanga & The Village, close to Pierce College, or by Serrania Park in ZIP 91365, call (323) 997-8867 and we will come to you.

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Deadbolt Installation in Woodland Hills — FAQs

Can you add a deadbolt to a door that only has a knob lock?
Usually yes. We check the door's thickness and construction, bore the additional hole if it is suitable, and install the bolt and strike. Call (323) 997-8867 and describe the door so we can plan for it.
Should I choose a single or double cylinder deadbolt?
Single cylinder is the usual choice for most homes because the thumb-turn lets you exit quickly. Double cylinder suits doors with nearby glass but can slow an emergency exit, so we talk through the tradeoff before installing.
Do you install deadbolts at night and on weekends?
Yes. We are available 24/7 and fully mobile, so you can call (323) 997-8867 any time, including after a break-in attempt when you want the door secured right away.
Can you install a deadbolt in my Warner Center condo?
Often yes for the unit's own entry door, but buildings can have rules about hardware and fob access. Check with management first, then call us to plan the work.
Will a new deadbolt work on an older ranch-home door?
In most cases. Older doors sometimes have worn bores, thin edges or loose jambs, so we inspect and reinforce where needed so the deadbolt actually holds.
Can you install high-security deadbolts for a hillside home?
Yes, we can discuss high-security cylinder options and how they fit with rekeying, gates and smart locks. Estates south of Ventura Blvd often want this kind of planning.
Can I have several deadbolts keyed alike?
Yes. We can set multiple locks to one key so you are not carrying a ring for front, back and side doors.
Is there a shop I can visit?
No. Crenshaw Lock Company is mobile only. We come to your home or business in Woodland Hills. Call (323) 997-8867 to get started.
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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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