What locksmith work do we handle in Calabasas?
Calabasas has a particular mix: guard-gated HOA communities, condos and townhomes along Las Virgenes Road, older hillside homes on narrow streets, and shops at The Commons and in Old Town. Our work here follows that mix, and it covers everything a locksmith does.
We group it into four kinds of calls:
Our line, (213) 577-1366, is answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, year-round, and the call goes to one company: ours. David, the owner and lead technician, oversees the work.
- Emergency and after-hours: lockouts, broken keys, locks that stop working at the worst moment.
- Residential: rekeying, new locks, deadbolts, smart locks, gate locks, mailbox locks and safes.
- Commercial: storefront doors, door hardware, panic bars, closers, access control and master key systems.
- Automotive: car lockouts, lost keys, key fobs, transponder programming and ignition repair.
What do we do for a lockout or emergency in Calabasas?
A lockout rarely happens at a convenient hour. Our emergency locksmith service in Calabasas runs day and night, and the first thing we do is listen: where are you, what is locked, and is anyone or anything at risk inside?
If you are shut out of a house, the goal is to open the door without damaging it, and in many cases that is possible. Our house lockout work is built around that. Condo and townhome lockouts along the Las Virgenes Road corridor are a regular kind of call too, and the apartment lockout page covers what to check when a building or HOA has its own rules about doors and keys.
Broken keys, deadbolts that spin without catching, and doors that will not latch after someone tried to force them are emergencies as well. Please do not pry or hammer at a lock; that turns a quick fix into a replacement. If a child, a pet or a stove is involved, tell us right away, and call 911 first if anyone is in danger.
What home locksmith work do people ask for in Calabasas?
The most common home request is lock rekeying: new keys for the locks you already have, after buying a house, after a tenant moves out, or after a key goes missing. It is usually the more economical route compared with replacing every lock, and it works well when the hardware itself is still in good shape.
Behind guard gates, many owners want smart lock installation so they can let in a cleaner, a dog walker or a contractor without handing out a metal key. We set up the lock, test it on your actual door, and show you how the keypad or app works. If a certain door is a poor fit for a certain model, we will tell you rather than install it anyway.
Hillside homes, including many in Calabasas Highlands, often have a driveway gate with a keypad or lock. Gate lock repair is its own kind of job, because sun, heat and wind work on latches and keypads year after year. We also handle deadbolts, key duplication, mailbox locks, safes and high-security cylinders.
Locked out or need a locksmith now?
We answer around the clock, every day of the year.
Call (213) 577-1366What can a Calabasas business expect from us?
Shops at The Commons at Calabasas and in Old Town Calabasas need doors that lock reliably and still open easily for customers. Our commercial locksmith work covers storefront doors, panic bars, door closers, master key systems and access control. A glass door that will not secure or a closer that slams is often a storefront lock repair job, and fixing it early is better than losing a morning to a door that will not lock at closing time.
We also work with landlords and short-term rental hosts who need rekeying between occupants or a tidy system for who holds which key. When we come out for a business lockout, we bring what a commercial door needs, not just house hardware.
Do you handle car keys and car lockouts in Calabasas?
Yes: lockouts, lost keys, key fobs, transponder programming and ignition repair. Lost keys are where honesty matters most. What can be done depends on the make, model, year and key system, and some vehicles can only be handled by the dealer. We confirm by VIN and in person before we promise anything, and if your car is a dealer-only case, we say so up front instead of wasting your time. Our car key replacement page explains how that conversation goes.
If you still have one working key, get a spare made now. Copying from a working key is nearly always simpler and the lighter-cost path compared with starting from zero after every key is gone.
How does a Calabasas call work?
Here is what happens from the first ring to the finished job. Our base is the Westwood storefront, about 22 miles from Calabasas, so our mobile vans do the traveling and we tell you plainly what that means for your call.
- You call (213) 577-1366. A person answers, any hour, any day.
- You tell us where you are (the street address, or the community and gate you are behind), what is wrong, and what kind of door or vehicle it is.
- We explain what the job involves and what will drive the cost, and we give you an honest arrival window based on where our vans are working at that moment.
- A technician drives out to you. If a gate or guard post is in the way, we coordinate with you for entry.
- On site, we confirm you live there or own the vehicle before we open or key anything. This protects you, too.
- We do the work, test every lock and key, hand over the keys, and explain what we did and what to watch for.
Locked out or need a locksmith now?
We answer around the clock, every day of the year.
Call (213) 577-1366What affects the cost of locksmith service in Calabasas?
We do not post numbers on a web page, because the real figure depends on the job. These are the things that move it:
- The type of work: opening a door, rekeying, repairing and replacing are different amounts of labor and parts.
- The hardware: basic builder-grade locks, high-security cylinders and smart locks are very different products.
- The number of locks, doors or gates involved. Rekeying one door is not the same as keying a whole house alike.
- Time of day. Nights, weekends and holidays take a technician away from other plans.
- Distance. Calabasas is about 22 miles from our Westwood base, and travel is part of a mobile call.
- Access. Gated communities, hillside driveways and narrow streets can add steps to a visit.
- For vehicles: make, model, year, key type, and whether the job can be done by us or only by a dealer.
- Parts. Some repairs need new cylinders, strikes, keypads or gate hardware.
What should Calabasas homeowners know about their locks?
Housing here is largely single-family construction from the 1970s through the 2000s, with a high concentration of guard-gated HOA communities, including The Oaks, Calabasas Hills and Mountain View Estates. Condos and townhomes line the Las Virgenes Road corridor. Calabasas Highlands and the historic Park Moderne area have older, smaller hillside homes on narrow streets. Estate driveway gates and community access control are common.
What that means for locks: houses of that age have usually passed through several owners, tenants and contractors, and each of them may have kept a key. Rekeying after a purchase is sensible. Original hardware in homes of that era may also be near the end of its life, so a deadbolt that feels gritty is worth a look before it fails.
Climate matters as well. Summers are hot and dry inland of the Santa Monica Mountains, Santa Ana winds blow hard, and sun and heat cycling are the main wear factors on exterior doors and gate hardware. Latches loosen, finishes fade and cylinders get stiff. Canyon areas also carry real wildfire exposure, so keep a spare key with someone you trust, away from the house. Homes rebuilt after the 2018 Woolsey Fire usually need a full set of new hardware, and that is a good time to plan keying for the whole house once.
Where in Calabasas do we work?
We serve all of ZIP code 91302, including Old Town Calabasas, The Oaks of Calabasas, Calabasas Park, Calabasas Highlands, Calabasas Hills, Mountain View Estates, Mulwood, Saratoga Hills, Mulholland Heights and Park Moderne.
When you call, the street address and community name are the most useful details. If you are near The Commons at Calabasas, Calabasas Lake, Calabasas Country Club, the Calabasas Civic Center or King Gillette Ranch on Las Virgenes Road, a nearby landmark helps us find you quickly, especially after dark.
Locked out or need a locksmith now?
We answer around the clock, every day of the year.
Call (213) 577-1366Why do Calabasas customers call Wilshire Lock & Key?
We are not around the corner, and we will not pretend to be. Our storefront is at 10740 Wilshire Blvd in Westwood, about 22 miles away, and our vans cover the distance. In return you get a company that has been in business since 1987, has a real shop and not just a phone number, and does the work itself. There are no dispatch middlemen passing your job to a stranger, and David oversees the work.
California requires locksmith companies to hold a BSIS LCO license. Ask any locksmith who comes to your door for their license information and check it with BSIS. It is a fair question and a good company expects it.
If you would rather write than call, use our contact page. For anything urgent, call (213) 577-1366.
Neighborhoods and ZIP codes we cover
Calabasas areas we serve include Old Town Calabasas, The Oaks of Calabasas, Calabasas Park, Calabasas Highlands, Calabasas Hills, Mountain View Estates, Mulwood, Saratoga Hills, Mulholland Heights, Park Moderne. ZIP codes: 91302.
Calabasas locksmith questions
Do you really answer the phone 24/7 for Calabasas?
Yes. (213) 577-1366 is answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, year-round, including holidays. A person picks up, takes your details and tells you what to expect.
How far is Calabasas from your shop?
Our storefront is at 10740 Wilshire Blvd in Westwood, about 22 miles from Calabasas. Our mobile vans do the driving. We will not promise a minute count over the phone; we give you an honest arrival window based on where the vans are at that moment.
Can you work inside guard-gated communities like The Oaks or Calabasas Hills?
Yes. Tell us the community name and which gate you are behind when you call. You may need to put us on a guest list or let us in, and we will coordinate that with you. Once on site, we confirm you live there before doing any work.
How much does rekeying cost in Calabasas?
It depends on how many locks you have, what brand and grade they are, whether you want them keyed alike, and when you call. Rekeying is usually the more economical route compared with replacing locks. We explain what will drive the cost before we start.
Do you repair driveway gate locks and keypads on hillside homes?
Yes. We handle the lock, latch and keypad side, which takes a beating from sun, heat and wind. If the real fault turns out to be in the gate operator itself, we will tell you plainly instead of guessing.
Can you make a new car key if I have lost all of mine?
Often, but it depends on the vehicle. Make, model, year and key system decide what is possible, and some vehicles are dealer-only. We confirm by VIN and in person, and we tell you honestly if it has to go to the dealer.
Do you install hardware on homes rebuilt after the Woolsey Fire?
Yes. New hardware installation is a regular job for rebuilt homes in the canyon areas. We can plan deadbolts, handle sets and smart locks together, and set up keying so every door works with a single key, if you want that.
Which ZIP code do you cover in Calabasas?
We cover 91302, which is the Calabasas ZIP code, and all its neighborhoods, from Old Town Calabasas to Calabasas Highlands, Park Moderne and Mulholland Heights. We also serve 140 cities across Los Angeles and Ventura counties.
How do I know a Calabasas locksmith is legitimate?
California requires locksmith companies to hold a BSIS LCO license. Ask for the license information before work begins and check it with BSIS. Also be wary of anyone who will not explain the job and what affects the cost before starting.
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Reviewed by David, Owner & Lead Technician, Wilshire Lock & Key — in the locksmith trade since 1987.
Last updated 2026-10-11.