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Residential Locksmith in Woodland Hills, CA

Crenshaw Lock Company provides residential locksmith service in Woodland Hills, California: rekeys, replacements, repairs and upgrades for homes and condos. We are fully mobile and available 24/7, coming to your door anywhere in the area. Call (323) 997-8867 to talk with a real locksmith about your situation.

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Woodland Hills homes vary a lot from one street to the next. The flats hold 1950s and 60s ranch houses and mid-century moderns, many with original hardware that has been rekeyed once or twice or never. South of Ventura Blvd, the foothills of the Santa Monica Mountains hold custom homes and gated estates with high-security cylinders and smart locks. Around Warner Center, residents live in high-rise condos and apartments where access is shared with building management. A good residential locksmith has to be comfortable in all three settings.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner and lead technician David Shar built the business on this kind of range. We are a mobile service only. There is no storefront to visit; we bring tools, cylinders, hardware and key-cutting capability to your home, whether that is a lockout at midnight or a planned security upgrade on a weekday.

Residential work covers more than getting back inside. We rekey locks after a move, a breakup, a lost key or a contractor job. We replace worn, damaged or outdated deadbolts and handlesets. We repair sticking latches, loose knobs, misaligned strikes and doors that no longer close cleanly. We also upgrade homes with higher-security cylinders, smart locks, and keying systems that fit how your household actually lives.

How it works in Woodland Hills

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    Call and describe the situation

    Call (323) 997-8867 any hour. Tell us what is happening: a lockout, a lost key, a recent home purchase, a damaged door. We will ask about the lock brands, the type of door and whether it is a house, a condo or a gated property, so we arrive with the right parts.

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    Confirm who we are helping

    Before opening or changing locks, we need to reasonably confirm you live at or are authorized to access the property. For high-rise units around Warner Center, that may also mean coordinating with building management on fob or access systems.

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    Assess the locks and door

    We look at the cylinders, the deadbolt, the strike plate and the door itself. On older ranch homes in the flats, we often find worn hardware or loose frames. On hillside estates, we check for high-security cylinders, gate controls and smart-lock hardware before choosing an approach.

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    Rekey, repair or replace

    Where it makes sense we rekey existing quality locks so old keys stop working. If hardware is damaged, failing or below the security level you want, we replace it. We explain the options and the tradeoffs before starting work.

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    Cut keys and test everything

    We cut new keys, test each lock from both sides, check that the door latches smoothly and confirm that any smart-lock or keypad settings work as expected.

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    Walk through ongoing security

    We point out any weak points we noticed, such as short strike screws, unprotected sliding doors or shared keys, and leave the decision about further work with you.

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What affects the price

  • The type of work: a lockout, a rekey, a repair and a full hardware replacement involve very different labor and parts.
  • The number of locks involved, since rekeying one deadbolt differs from rekeying every exterior door, garage entry and side gate at an estate.
  • Hardware grade and brand: standard residential locks, high-security cylinders such as Medeco or Mul-T-Lock, and smart locks sit at different cost levels.
  • Door and frame condition: warped, damaged or poorly aligned doors may need adjustment or repair in addition to lock work.
  • Integration with other systems, such as driveway gates, keypads or building fob access, which can add steps and coordination.
  • Time and access: after-hours calls and hard-to-reach properties can affect the final quote, which we discuss before work begins.

Why Woodland Hills chooses us

  • Fully mobile and available 24/7, so a late-night lockout or a break-in repair does not wait for business hours.
  • In business since 1987, with hands-on experience across older ranch homes, modern builds and high-end custom properties.
  • Owner involvement: David Shar leads the work and stands behind it.
  • Comfort with high-security and smart hardware, including planning how locks, gates and keypads work together after a home purchase.
  • Honest recommendations: if rekeying an existing lock solves the problem, we will say so rather than push a replacement.
  • No storefront overhead or pressure to visit a shop; everything is done at your door.

Residential Locksmith across Woodland Hills

Woodland Hills spreads across ZIP codes 91364, 91367 and 91365, and our calls follow its mix of housing. In Walnut Acres and the flat streets near Shoup Ave and Canoga Ave, mid-century ranch homes often have original knobs and deadbolts that have outlived their usefulness. A rekey and a modern deadbolt with a solid strike plate is a common and practical upgrade there.

South of the Boulevard, where the Santa Monica Mountains foothills rise toward Mulholland Dr, and in Vista de Oro, a typical project is a new owner who wants everything redone: a full high-security rekey, integration with the driveway gate, and smart locks that fit the way the family comes and goes. We plan those jobs so the keying is consistent from the front door to the gate. Many of these properties sit off winding roads, and we are used to finding them at any hour.

Near Warner Center, high-rise condos and apartments add another layer. A resident locked out of a unit often needs electronic or fob access sorted out with building management, along with the unit's own deadbolt. We handle the lock side and work with the building where needed. Whether you are near Westfield Topanga, Serrania Park, Pierce College or just off Ventura Blvd, Topanga Canyon Blvd or the 101, call (323) 997-8867 and we will come to you.

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Residential Locksmith in Woodland Hills — FAQs

Do you offer residential locksmith service in Woodland Hills at night?
Yes. We are a 24/7 mobile locksmith, so you can call (323) 997-8867 at any hour for a lockout, a lost key or an urgent security problem.
Should I rekey or replace my locks after buying a home?
Rekeying is often enough if the existing locks are in good condition, since it makes all previous keys useless. If the hardware is worn or low-grade, replacing it makes more sense. We will look at what you have and explain the options.
Can you work on high-security locks like Medeco or Mul-T-Lock?
Yes. Many hillside homes south of Ventura Blvd use high-security cylinders. We can rekey, service and plan upgrades for them. Call (323) 997-8867 to discuss your specific hardware.
Can you install or integrate smart locks and gates?
We can install smart locks and help coordinate them with keyed locks and driveway gates so the system works together. Compatibility depends on your existing equipment, which we check first.
I live in a Warner Center high-rise and am locked out. What happens?
We can handle the unit's deadbolt, and electronic or fob access usually involves building management. We coordinate with them as needed and can rekey the unit afterward if you want. Call (323) 997-8867.
Do you have a shop I can visit?
No. We are mobile only, with no storefront. Our technicians come to your home with tools and hardware.
How is the price of residential work determined?
It depends on the type of work, the number of locks, hardware grade, door condition and timing. We explain the factors and quote before starting, so you know what to expect.
Can you fix a door that sticks or will not latch?
Often yes. Misaligned strike plates, worn latches and slightly shifted frames are common in older Woodland Hills homes and can usually be corrected without replacing everything.
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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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