Many homes in USC campus area (90089) are older properties with original doors and hardware worth keeping. Our technicians repair, rekey and upgrade locks here without rushing to replace what can be saved.
Locksmith services in USC campus area
- Trunk unlocking: if the trunk is locked with the keys inside, we open it without forcing the lid.
- Master keys: landlords and businesses can have one key that opens every door while tenants or staff carry keys for their own.
- Eviction lock changes: landlords can book a rekey or lock change for the moment possession is returned.
- Rekeying: if keys have been lost or you've just moved in, we change the pins so old keys stop working, keeping your existing hardware.
- Car lockouts: our automotive entry tools open car doors and trunks without harming paint or weather seals.
Not sure which you need? See our residential, automotive and commercial pages, or just call and describe the problem.
Homes and buildings in Crenshaw, West Adams & Baldwin Hills
Storefronts on busy boulevards need reliable exit hardware and secure rear doors. We install and repair both.
What happens when you call
Most jobs are finished in a single visit because our vans carry key blanks, cutting machines, programming tools and common locks.
Payment is taken once the work is done and you're happy with it. Ask which methods we accept when you call.
When you call, tell us your address, what's locked or broken and, for cars, the make, model and year. We'll quote a price range and give an honest arrival estimate.
Security tips
- Keep a spare car key at home; replacing a lost only-key costs more than making a duplicate.
- Don't leave the house key on the same ring as your car key when using valet parking.
- Rekey whenever a key goes missing, not just when you move.
- Keypad locks let you share a code with a dog walker or cleaner and delete it later.
Questions from customers in USC campus area
Do you install panic bars?
Yes. We install and repair exit devices for businesses with code requirements in mind.
Do you install smart locks?
Yes. We install and set up many keypad and app-controlled locks.
Do you work on weekends?
Our listed hours are Monday through Sunday, all day. Call to check availability.
Do you rekey for new homeowners?
Yes. It's one of our most common jobs and usually done in a single visit.
How much does a locksmith charge?
It depends on the job, the hardware and the time of day. Call with the details and we'll quote before any work begins.
Nearby areas we cover
- 90007 · University Park
- 90008 · Baldwin Hills & Leimert Park
- 90016 · West Adams
- 90018 · Jefferson Park
- 90043 · Hyde Park & View Park
- 90056 · Ladera Heights
Talk to a locksmith at 310-765-9487. We'll explain the options and the price.