Mar Vista, from Venice Boulevard up to the hillside streets, is ZIP 90066. We help homeowners, renters and small businesses here with lockouts, rekeying, smart locks and lock repairs.
About Mar Vista
Mar Vista has many post-war single-family homes, including a well-known tract of mid-century modern houses, along with apartment buildings and neighbourhood shops along Venice and Centinela. Being close to the coast, exterior locks here can corrode faster than inland, so stiff or gritty locks are a frequent call.
Getting to you in Mar Vista
Mar Vista's residential streets are generally easy to reach, but the Venice Boulevard corridor can slow down at rush hour. A cross street and a note about parking is all we need.
Lock jobs we often handle in 90066
- Servicing stiff or corroded exterior locks
- Smart lock installation on mid-century doors
- Rekeying after a home purchase
- Apartment lock changes
Local tip: If an outdoor lock feels gritty, avoid oil-based sprays, which collect dust. A graphite or dry PTFE lubricant made for locks works better, and if it still sticks, the cylinder may need cleaning or replacing.
Questions from Mar Vista customers
Why is my outdoor lock getting stiff?
Dust, moisture and salty air can corrode pins and springs. Dry lubricant can help, but a badly worn cylinder may need servicing or replacing.
Do you install smart locks in Mar Vista?
Yes. We fit keypad and app-controlled deadbolts on suitable doors and make sure the door lines up so the bolt runs freely.
Can you rekey a lock that is already stiff?
Yes. We clean and lubricate the cylinder as part of the rekey, and if the parts are too corroded we will recommend a replacement instead.
Nearby areas
We also cover the neighbouring areas of Palms (90034), West LA & Sawtelle (90025), Westchester (90045), Culver City & Fox Hills (90230). From this page we also look after calls in ZIP code 90094.
How a visit works
- You call and describe the problem; we quote before anyone is sent.
- The technician checks ID and proof of residence or ownership on arrival.
- We open, repair, rekey or replace, then test everything with you.
- You pay by card or another accepted method.
Full details of our lockouts, rekeying, lock changes and repairs and car key replacement services are on their own pages.