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Gate Lock Repair in Arleta, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides 24/7 mobile gate lock repair in Arleta, California, including side gates, driveway gates, keypad locks and smart gate locks. We come to your property and repair or replace the lock on site. Call (323) 997-8867 any day or night.

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A gate lock is the first thing anyone has to get past, and in Arleta it is usually also the first thing to fail. Most of the neighborhood is made up of one-story stucco tract homes built in the late 1940s and 1950s, and many of them have side gates, backyard gates and detached garage doors that have been opening and closing for seventy years. Latches rust through, hasps loosen from old wood posts, and padlocks seize solid after decades of sun and sprinkler water.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and David Shar and our technicians handle gate hardware as a regular part of the work, not an afterthought. We are fully mobile. There is no storefront to drive to, so we bring tools, latches, hasps, cylinders and keypad units to your gate and work there, whether the problem started this morning or you have been jiggling the latch for months.

Gate work covers more than one kind of lock. Some jobs are a simple latch that no longer catches. Others are a keyed gate lock that will not turn, a rusted padlock that has to be cut off, a wrought-iron gate with a worn-out cylinder, or a keypad or smart lock that has stopped responding. This page explains how we approach those repairs in Arleta, what affects the cost, and what you can expect when you call.

How it works in Arleta

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    You call and describe the gate

    Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us what kind of gate it is: wood, wrought iron, chain link or metal, swinging or sliding, and what lock it uses. Photos of the latch help. We are available around the clock, so a gate that will not lock at night does not have to wait until morning.

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    We come to you and inspect on site

    A mobile technician drives to your Arleta property and looks at the whole setup, not just the lock. Many gate failures are really caused by sagging hinges, a post that has shifted, or a latch that no longer lines up with its strike. Knowing the real cause keeps you from paying for a new lock that fails again in a month.

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    Repair first, replace when it makes sense

    If the existing latch or lock can be cleaned, realigned or re-pinned, we say so. If it is rusted through or the hardware is too worn, we explain why and offer a replacement. We carry a range of gate latches, hasps, keyed locks and keypad options so most jobs can be finished in one visit.

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    Cutting and replacing seized padlocks

    When a padlock is rusted shut or the key is lost, we cut it off in a way that avoids damaging the gate or hasp where possible, then fit a new lock. On request we can key the new lock to match your house or garage so you carry fewer keys.

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    Keypad and smart gate lock setup

    For keypad or smart gate locks we mount the unit, set codes, and walk you through changing them. We also check that the gate closes and latches reliably on its own, because even a good electronic lock is useless if the gate swings back loose.

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    Test, hand-off and follow-up advice

    Before leaving we operate the gate repeatedly, confirm that it latches firmly, and hand you every key or code. If we noticed other weak points, such as a loose hasp on the garage or a worn security screen door lock, we mention them and leave the choice with you.

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What affects the price

  • The type of gate and lock: a basic latch replacement is a different job from a commercial-grade keyed gate lock or a keypad unit.
  • Whether the lock can be repaired or must be replaced, including how badly rust or wear has damaged the hardware.
  • Condition of the gate itself, since sagging hinges, bent frames or loose posts may need to be corrected for the lock to work properly.
  • Whether a seized or lost-key padlock must be cut off and replaced, and whether new locks are keyed alike to existing ones.
  • Electronic features such as keypads, smart controls or battery and power requirements.
  • Time of day and the urgency of the call, since after-hours and emergency service are part of our 24/7 availability.

Why Arleta chooses us

  • Fully mobile service: the technician comes to your gate with tools and parts, so there is no shop trip and no need to leave your property unsecured while you wait.
  • In business since 1987, with owner and lead tech David Shar involved in the work, which means long experience with the older hardware common in mid-century neighborhoods.
  • We diagnose the whole gate, including hinges, posts and strike alignment, instead of selling a new lock for a problem that is really mechanical.
  • We can key replacement gate and garage locks to match your house, which is practical for Arleta homes with several side gates and a detached garage.
  • We handle both traditional hardware and newer keypad and smart gate locks, so you can choose between a simple durable lock and an electronic upgrade.
  • Clear explanations before work begins, including when a cheaper repair will do the job and when replacement is the better option.

Gate Lock Repair across Arleta

Arleta's housing shapes the gate work we see. Around the Branford Park district and the streets near Branford Recreation Center & Park, the typical property is a 1950s one-story stucco home with a side gate leading to the backyard and often a detached garage at the rear. Those gates are frequently original or lightly modified, with hasps screwed into aging wood and padlocks that have not been replaced in years. A common call is a rusted padlock that will not open, which we cut, replace, and key to match the house.

Along the Van Nuys Boulevard corridor and the Woodman Avenue and Osborne Street commercial strip, the properties change. Garden apartments and small commercial lots have shared gates, parking entrances and trash enclosure doors that see constant use, and the locks wear out faster. Many homes in the 91331 ZIP code also have wrought-iron security screen doors and window bars whose own locks have worn out, and we repair those along with gates when asked.

Whether you are near Arleta High School, off Branford Street, or on a quiet residential block between the main roads, we come to you at any hour. Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us what the gate looks like. We will let you know what we can repair on site and what needs replacement.

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Gate Lock Repair in Arleta — FAQs

Do you repair gate locks at night and on weekends in Arleta?
Yes. Crenshaw Lock Company is available 24/7 and fully mobile. Call (323) 997-8867 at any hour and we will talk through the problem and come to your Arleta property.
My side gate latch is rusted and won't catch. Can it be fixed?
Often yes. If the latch is only dirty or misaligned we can clean and adjust it. If it is rusted through or the post has shifted, we replace the latch or hasp and correct the alignment so the new one works properly.
Can you cut off a padlock that is seized on my garage or gate?
Yes. We cut seized or lost-key padlocks and install a new lock. We can key it to match your house locks so one key opens both. Call (323) 997-8867 to set it up.
Do you install keypad or smart gate locks?
We do. We mount the lock, set codes, and show you how to change them. We also check that the gate closes and latches on its own, since the lock only works if the gate shuts properly.
Can you fix the lock on a wrought-iron security screen door?
Yes. Security screen doors and window bars are common in Arleta, and their locks wear out over time. We repair or replace them, and we can check the main entry deadbolt while we are there.
What determines the cost of gate lock repair?
The main factors are the type of gate and lock, whether repair or replacement is needed, the condition of hinges and posts, and any electronic features. We explain the options before starting work.
Do I need to come to a shop to pick up a lock?
No. We are mobile only and have no storefront. The technician brings tools and replacement hardware to your gate.
Can the new gate lock be keyed the same as my front door?
In many cases yes, depending on the lock type. Matching keys means fewer keys to carry. Ask when you call (323) 997-8867 and we will confirm what is possible for your gate.
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Reviewed by David Shar — Owner & Lead Technician

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

Last updated 2026-10-12.

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