Open 24/7 · Greater Los Angeles & Ventura County

(323) 997-8867
Crenshaw Lock

Gate Lock Repair in Altadena · 24/7 mobile

Gate Lock Repair in Altadena, CA

Crenshaw Lock Company provides mobile gate lock repair and installation in Altadena, California, including latches, keypad locks and smart gate locks. We are available 24/7 and come to your property. For a stuck, broken or insecure gate, call (323) 997-8867.

  • Mobile to your Altadena location
  • Available 24/7
  • Price quoted before we start
Call (323) 997-8867or tap to call — we answer 24/7
Keyed lock on a wrought iron gate at golden hour
Open now(323) 997-8867

A gate is the first lock a visitor meets, and in Altadena it often has a hard job. Many lots in the foothills are large and sloped, with long driveways, side-yard gates and fences that run along hillside edges. Gates here face sun, ash, wind, dust and years of use. Latches rust, hinges sag, and keypads wear out. A gate that no longer closes squarely or latches firmly is not doing its job.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner and lead technician David Shar has seen nearly every gate hardware problem. We repair and install gate locks and latches, from simple thumb latches and padlock hasps to keypad and smart gate locks. We are fully mobile and available 24/7, so we come to you. There is no storefront to visit.

Altadena is also in an unusual moment. After the January 2025 Eaton Fire, many properties are being rebuilt, and others have surviving fences and gates that endured heat, soot and ash. Some need hardware freed or replaced. Others need a new gate secured with a fresh lock while construction continues. We help with both, and we explain your options plainly before we start.

How it works in Altadena

  1. 1

    Call and describe the gate

    Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us what kind of gate you have: a swinging pedestrian gate, a driveway gate, a sliding gate or a side-yard gate. Tell us what is wrong, such as a latch that will not catch, a keypad that is dead, a lock that is seized, or a gate that will not stay shut. This helps us bring the right parts.

  2. 2

    We come to your property

    We are fully mobile and work around the clock, so we travel to your home, rebuild site or business. On arrival we look at the whole gate, not only the lock, because a sagging post or misaligned hinge is often the real reason a latch fails.

  3. 3

    Diagnose before we recommend

    We test the latch, strike, lock body and any keypad or electronic parts. We check for rust, bent hardware, ash or soot in the mechanism, and loose posts. Then we tell you whether a repair, an adjustment or a full replacement makes the most sense.

  4. 4

    Repair, rekey or replace

    Where the hardware can be saved, we clean, free, realign or rekey it. Where it cannot, we install a new latch, lock or keypad unit suited to outdoor use. For smart gate locks, we set up the access method so you know how it works.

  5. 5

    Test and hand over

    We cycle the gate repeatedly, confirm that it latches squarely and that every key or code works. Before we leave we walk you through the operation, show you how to change codes where applicable, and note anything else that could weaken the gate, such as a failing hinge.

Need gate lock repair in Altadena?

24/7 Mobile Locksmith across Greater Los Angeles & Ventura County. We answer 24/7.

Call (323) 997-8867

What affects the price

  • The type of gate lock: a basic latch, a keyed gate lock, a keypad lock or a smart lock differ widely in parts and labor.
  • Whether the existing hardware can be freed, adjusted or rekeyed, or whether it needs full replacement.
  • Gate condition, including sagging, bent frames, rusted fasteners, or heat and soot damage that complicates the work.
  • Material and mounting, since steel, wrought iron, aluminum and wood gates each need different fasteners and installation methods.
  • Hardware quality and weather rating, since outdoor locks vary in how well they resist sun, moisture and dust.
  • Number of gates, and whether keys should be matched or master keyed across several locks, such as on a rebuild site or large lot.
  • Timing of the call, since after-hours and emergency visits are handled differently from planned appointments.

Why Altadena chooses us

  • Fully mobile service. Our work is done at your gate, not in a shop, so we can see the real conditions in person.
  • Serving the Los Angeles area since 1987, with owner David Shar leading the work and standing behind it.
  • Experience with a wide range of gate hardware, from old latches to keypad and smart gate locks.
  • We look at the gate itself, not just the lock, and tell you honestly when a hinge, post or alignment problem is the real cause.
  • Available 24/7, which matters when a gate will not secure a property overnight.
  • Clear explanations of repair versus replacement, with no pressure to buy more than the job needs.

Gate Lock Repair across Altadena

Altadena's mix of older and newer properties creates a wide range of gate needs. In Janes Village, many Craftsman bungalows and period homes have original fences and side gates with latches that have been repainted, bent or fouled over the decades. Around Christmas Tree Lane on Santa Rosa Avenue and near the Altadena Country Club, larger lots often have driveway gates, side-yard gates and garden entries, all of which need dependable locks. A family buying a hillside home may want every gate rekeyed in one visit so no old keys remain in circulation.

The aftermath of the January 2025 Eaton Fire shapes much of today's work. On surviving properties, we may find latches and padlocks seized by heat, soot and ash, which sometimes can be freed and cleaned, and sometimes must be replaced. On rebuild sites, new gates and fencing need fresh locks, and contractors often want the jobsite secured while work continues. We can supply and key gate hardware and, for several locks, set up keying so one key works across them.

We serve homes and businesses across Altadena in ZIP codes 91001 and 91003, from areas near Lake Ave, Lincoln Ave and Fair Oaks Ave to properties on Altadena Dr and Woodbury Rd, and the quieter streets near Charles White Park, Farnsworth Park, The Meadows and the Cobb Estate trailhead. Wherever you are, call (323) 997-8867 any hour.

Locked out or need a locksmith now?

24/7 Mobile Locksmith across Greater Los Angeles & Ventura County. We answer 24/7.

Call (323) 997-8867

Other Altadena locksmith services

See all of our Altadena services, or our citywide gate lock repair page.

Gate Lock Repair in Altadena — FAQs

Do you repair gate locks in Altadena at night or on weekends?
Yes. Crenshaw Lock Company is available 24/7 and fully mobile, so we come to your Altadena property. Call (323) 997-8867 and describe the problem.
Can you fix a gate lock that seized after the Eaton Fire?
Often, yes. Heat, soot and ash can seize latches and cylinders. We clean and free them where possible, and replace them when the damage is too great. Call (323) 997-8867 to discuss your gate.
Do you install keypad and smart gate locks?
Yes. We repair and install keypad and smart gate locks, set up access codes or methods, and show you how to use them. Outdoor-rated hardware is important for Altadena's sun and dust.
My gate latch will not catch. Is it the lock?
Not always. A sagging gate, loose post or shifted hinge can keep a good latch from catching. We check alignment as part of the visit and fix the real cause.
Can you rekey the gates on a house I just bought?
Yes. We can rekey gate and side-yard locks so previous keys no longer work, and match them to your other locks where the hardware allows.
Can you secure a gate on a rebuild site?
Yes. We can supply and key gate locks for rebuilds and help set up contractor lockboxes and keying so authorized crews have access and the site stays secure.
How is gate lock repair priced?
Price depends on the lock type, the gate's condition and material, how many gates are involved, and the timing of the call. We explain the options before work begins. Call (323) 997-8867.
Do I need to come to a shop?
No. We are mobile only and have no storefront. We come to your gate anywhere in Altadena, including ZIP codes 91001 and 91003.
DS

Reviewed by David Shar — Owner & Lead Technician

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles & Ventura County since 1987.

Last updated 2026-10-12.

Call (323) 997-8867 · Open 24/7