Encino 91436 includes hillside streets south of Ventura Boulevard and homes on larger lots with gates, garages and side entrances. More entry points mean more locks to keep track of, so many calls here are about keying several doors alike, securing garage and side doors, and sorting out who still has copies of old keys after renovations or staff changes.
Keying several doors alike
Properties with a front door, back door, side gate and garage can end up with a ring full of keys. We can rekey compatible locks so one key opens all of them, which makes life simpler and cuts down on lockouts. In Encino (91436) we often do this alongside a move-in rekey.
Locks must share the same keyway to be keyed alike. If one door has a different brand, we can usually swap its cylinder or replace the lock so it matches the rest.
Office lockouts and staff changes
Locked out of your office in Encino (91436), or did an employee leave without returning keys? We open commercial doors, then rekey the affected locks so the missing keys no longer work. For businesses where staff change often, a master key system or keyless entry reduces how often this happens.
- Commercial door entry after a lockout
- Rekeying after an employee leaves
- Restricted keyways that limit unauthorized copying
- Keypads for doors that many people use
Deadbolt installation and upgrades
A good deadbolt is one of the most effective upgrades for a front door. In Encino (91436) we install single- and double-cylinder deadbolts, replace loose or worn ones and fit reinforced strike plates with longer screws that reach the stud behind the frame.
- New deadbolts on doors that only have a knob lock
- Higher-grade replacements for builder-grade hardware
- Deadbolts keyed alike so one key opens every exterior door
- Alignment fixes when a bolt drags or will not fully extend
Think carefully about double-cylinder models: they need a key on both sides, which can slow an exit in a fire, so they are not right for every home.
Nearby areas we also cover
See our residential, automotive, commercial and emergency services for full details.
Questions from 91436
Do you work on commercial doors?
Yes. We repair and rekey storefront and office locks, install panic bars and fit high-security cylinders.
How soon can someone arrive?
It depends on traffic, distance and how many calls are ahead of yours. We give you an honest estimate when you call.
How long does rekeying take?
It depends on the number of doors and the lock types. Tell us what you have and we will estimate the time along with the price.