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Lock Rekeying in Woodland Hills, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides mobile lock rekeying in Woodland Hills, California, available 24/7. We come to your home, condo, or business and change your lock cylinders so old keys no longer work. Call (323) 997-8867 to talk with a technician about your doors.

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Rekeying is the quiet fix that makes a door yours again. Instead of replacing the hardware, we change the internal pin configuration of your existing cylinders so the old keys, including any copies floating around with previous owners, tenants, contractors, or ex-roommates, no longer turn the lock. New keys are cut to match. It is a common step right after buying a home, finishing a remodel, ending a tenancy, or losing a key ring.

Woodland Hills has a wide mix of doors. The flats are full of 1950s and 60s ranch homes and mid-century moderns, often with original or older deadbolts and entry sets that are perfectly good hardware worth keeping. South of Ventura Blvd, custom and gated estates may carry high-security cylinders and smart locks. Warner Center adds high-rise condos and apartments with fob access, and Ventura Blvd has storefronts with mortise locks and panic hardware. Each of these calls for a different approach to rekeying.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, led by owner and lead tech David Shar. We are fully mobile, with no storefront to visit. The work is done at your door, so you can watch it happen and test every key before we leave.

How it works in Woodland Hills

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    Call and describe your doors

    Phone (323) 997-8867 any hour and tell us what you have: how many locks, what brands if you know them, and why you want to rekey. Mention gates, smart locks, or building access systems so we can bring appropriate parts and tools.

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    We come to you

    Because we are fully mobile, the technician brings the tools, pinning kits, and key-cutting equipment to your property. There is nothing to drop off and no shop to visit.

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    Inspect each lock

    We check every cylinder for wear, brand, and condition. Most standard deadbolts and knobs rekey cleanly. If a lock is damaged, loose, or past its useful life, we tell you plainly and explain whether replacement makes more sense.

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    Rekey the cylinders

    We remove each cylinder, replace its internal pins to match a new key cut, and reassemble it. Where it makes sense, we can pin several locks to one key so you carry a single key for the front door, back door, and side gate.

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    Test every key and lock

    Before finishing, we operate each lock with the new key several times, confirm the old key no longer works, and check the latch and strike alignment so doors close and lock smoothly.

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    Hand over keys and next-step advice

    You receive the new keys and a clear explanation of what was changed. If you want extras, high-security key control, or smart-lock integration later, we can talk through the options.

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What affects the price

  • The number of cylinders being rekeyed, from a single deadbolt to every door, garage entry, and gate lock on a property.
  • The type of hardware: standard residential deadbolts are different from high-security cylinders, mortise locks, or commercial panic hardware.
  • Whether locks should be keyed alike so one key opens several doors.
  • The condition of the existing locks, since worn or damaged hardware may need repair or replacement rather than rekeying.
  • Extra keys requested, especially for family members, property managers, or staff.
  • Time of day and location, since we operate 24/7 and after-hours or hard-to-reach hillside calls can affect the quote.

Why Woodland Hills chooses us

  • Fully mobile service, so rekeying happens at your door with no shop visit and no need to bring locks anywhere.
  • In business since 1987, with owner David Shar leading the work, so experience with older Valley ranch homes and newer hardware alike.
  • Familiarity with high-security cylinders, smart locks, and gate integration commonly found on hillside estates.
  • Understanding of building rules in high-rise settings, including coordinating with property management when fob or electronic access is involved.
  • Honest recommendations: if a lock is better replaced than rekeyed, we say so rather than upselling.
  • Available 24/7, including nights and weekends, when a lost key or break-in makes security urgent.

Lock Rekeying across Woodland Hills

Woodland Hills sits in the southwest San Fernando Valley, pressed up against the Santa Monica Mountains, and its locks reflect that. In Walnut Acres and the flats north of Ventura Blvd, many homes are 1950s and 60s ranch houses and mid-century moderns. They often have older but sturdy deadbolts that rekey well, which is usually the practical choice after buying a home, particularly when previous owners and service people may still hold keys. Many homeowners there ask us to key the front, back, and garage entry to one key.

South of the Boulevard and in Vista de Oro, the foothill streets climb toward Mulholland Dr and the estates get larger and more private. A new owner here may want a full high-security rekey along with the driveway gate and smart-lock settings brought in line, so every point of entry is under a fresh set of credentials. Those jobs involve more hardware and more planning, and we walk you through it at the property in ZIP code 91364 or neighboring 91367 and 91365.

Closer to Warner Center, the towers and high-rise residences bring different rules. Unit deadbolts can be rekeyed, but fobs and building access are typically controlled by management, so we coordinate rather than assume. Along Ventura Blvd, businesses near Topanga Canyon Blvd, De Soto Ave, and Canoga Ave rely on storefront mortise locks and panic bars. After a break-in attempt, or when a door has warped in summer heat, rekeying is often combined with hardware adjustment. We serve all of it from our mobile service, reachable at (323) 997-8867.

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Lock Rekeying in Woodland Hills — FAQs

What is the difference between rekeying and replacing a lock in Woodland Hills?
Rekeying changes the inside of the existing cylinder so a new key works and old keys do not. Replacing swaps out the whole lock. Rekeying is usually the better fit for sound hardware, common in many Woodland Hills ranch homes. Call (323) 997-8867 and we can advise based on your locks.
Should I rekey after buying a home in Woodland Hills?
Yes, it is one of the first things we recommend. You cannot know who still has copies of the keys, from previous owners to contractors. Rekeying makes sure only the keys you hold will work.
Can you rekey high-security locks on hillside estates?
Often yes, depending on the brand and system. Medeco and Mul-T-Lock style cylinders have their own key control, so we look at the specific hardware first. We can also discuss gate and smart-lock integration at the same visit.
Can you rekey a condo in a Warner Center high-rise?
We can rekey the deadbolt on your unit. Fobs and building-level access are usually managed by the building, so we coordinate with management where needed. Call (323) 997-8867 to talk through your situation.
Do you rekey commercial doors on Ventura Blvd?
Yes. We work on storefront mortise locks and panic hardware, and can combine rekeying with repairs when a door is damaged or warped. It is a useful step after a break-in attempt or staff turnover.
Do I need to be home during the rekey?
Someone authorized should be present or arrange access, since we need to reach each lock and hand over the new keys. We test everything with you before finishing.
Can all my locks use the same key?
In most cases, yes. We can pin compatible locks to one key, so a single key opens your front door, back door, and other entries. Some specialty or high-security locks may need to stay separate.
Are you available at night or on weekends?
We are a 24/7 mobile locksmith. If you need keys changed urgently after a lost set or security scare, call (323) 997-8867 any time and we will discuss what we can do.
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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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