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Gate Lock Repair in Calabasas, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides mobile gate lock repair in Calabasas, California, covering driveway gates, pedestrian gates, latches, keypad and smart gate locks. We are available 24/7 and come to your property. Call (323) 997-8867 to describe the problem and get a technician headed your way.

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A gate lock that fails in Calabasas rarely fails at a convenient moment. A latch drops out of alignment after a winter storm, a keypad stops accepting a code on the way home from the 101, or a smart lock on a side gate loses its connection and leaves the household shut out. Because so much of the city is built around gated entries, a gate lock problem often means more than an inconvenience. It can affect your privacy, your pool or pet enclosure, and the access your family, staff, and vendors rely on every day.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and David Shar leads the work. We are fully mobile, which means there is no storefront to visit. We bring the tools and parts to your gate, diagnose what is actually wrong, and repair or replace the lock or latch on site wherever that makes sense. Our work covers mechanical gate locks, keypad locks, and smart gate locks, along with the latches, strike plates, and hardware around them.

Calabasas homes come in many forms: Mediterranean and Tuscan tract homes with driveway gates, hillside custom estates, newer homes with European multipoint locks, and older 1970s and 80s tracts with weathered hardware. Each calls for a slightly different approach. We try to explain what we find in plain terms, so you can decide whether a simple repair, a rekey, or a full replacement is the right call.

How it works in Calabasas

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    Call and describe the gate

    Call (323) 997-8867 any hour. Tell us what type of gate it is, whether it is swing or slide, and what the lock is doing: not latching, not turning, not accepting a code, or not responding at all. That helps us bring the right parts.

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    Confirm access and any gatehouse steps

    If your property sits inside a guard-gated community, we sort out the logistics up front. That may mean being cleared through the gatehouse or coordinating with your HOA so we can reach your gate without delay.

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    Diagnose the real cause

    Gate lock trouble is often alignment, wear, weather, a dead battery, or a wiring or programming fault rather than a bad lock. We check the latch, strike, hinges, keypad, and power source before recommending anything.

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    Repair, rekey, or replace

    Where a repair will hold up, we do that. If the lock is worn out or the gate needs better security, we explain the options for mechanical, keypad, or smart locks and install the one you choose.

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    Reprogram and test

    For keypad and smart gate locks, we reset codes, remove old user access, and set up new credentials as needed. We then cycle the gate repeatedly to confirm it latches and releases reliably.

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    Walk through the result

    Before we leave, we show you how the lock operates, how to change codes or replace batteries, and what to watch for so small issues do not turn into another call.

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What affects the price

  • The type of gate lock involved, since a basic mechanical latch, a keypad lock, and a smart or integrated access lock differ widely in parts and labor.
  • Whether the problem is a simple adjustment or realignment, or a failed component that needs replacement.
  • Gate material and construction, such as wrought iron, aluminum, or wood, which affects mounting and hardware choices.
  • Whether the gate ties into an alarm, intercom, or access control system that must be reprogrammed or tested.
  • The number of locks or gates being serviced during the same visit.
  • The time of day and urgency of the request, since we operate around the clock.

Why Calabasas chooses us

  • We have served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, so we have seen most gate hardware failures and how local weather and use cause them.
  • We are fully mobile and work at your gate, with no shop visit and no need to move the gate or lock elsewhere.
  • We handle mechanical, keypad, and smart gate locks, so you do not need separate vendors for each type of hardware.
  • We diagnose before recommending replacement, and explain what we found in plain language.
  • We are used to working around guard-gated communities and HOA gatehouse procedures.
  • We can service related hardware during the same visit, such as front door multipoint locks, rekeying, and safes, when you want it all handled together.

Gate Lock Repair across Calabasas

Calabasas has a high share of guard-gated and access-controlled living, and that shapes how gate lock calls tend to go. In The Oaks, a smart lock failure can leave a resident locked out behind the guard gate, and getting back in may involve a mechanical override and reprogramming once we are cleared through the gatehouse. In Calabasas Hills and Mulwood, driveway gates and side gates on Mediterranean and Tuscan tract homes often combine keypads, smart locks, and alarm or access integration, so a fix may involve more than the lock itself.

Hillside custom estates bring their own needs. A property owner may want the driveway gate lock, the front multipoint lock, and a floor safe all serviced after a change in household staff, which is a good moment to reset codes and remove old access. We also help realtors with gated-community listings, rekeying the home and arranging lockbox access through the HOA gatehouse so showings run smoothly.

We serve ZIP code 91302 and the areas around Old Town Calabasas on Calabasas Rd, The Commons at Calabasas, Calabasas Lake, and the Las Virgenes Road corridor toward King Gillette Ranch and Malibu Creek State Park. Whether you are just off US-101, along Mulholland Hwy, Parkway Calabasas, or Old Topanga Canyon Rd, call (323) 997-8867 and we will come to you.

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Gate Lock Repair in Calabasas — FAQs

Do you repair gate locks in gated communities like The Oaks?
Yes. We work with guard-gated communities and coordinate with the gatehouse so we can reach your gate. Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us your community so we can plan the visit.
My keypad gate lock stopped accepting codes. What could be wrong?
Common causes are dead batteries, a loose or damaged wire, water intrusion, or a programming issue. We check power and the keypad first, then reprogram or replace parts as needed.
Can you fix a smart gate lock that lost connection?
Often yes. We look at power, the lock's settings, and how it connects to your system, then repair, reset, or replace it. We can also set up mechanical override access.
Do you work on both driveway gates and side or pedestrian gates?
Yes. We service swing and slide driveway gates, pedestrian gates, pool and yard gates, and the latches and locks on each.
Can you reset codes after a change in household staff?
Yes. We can remove old access, set new codes or credentials, and rekey related locks like the front door. Call (323) 997-8867 to schedule.
Do I need to replace the whole lock if my gate won't latch?
Not always. Many latching problems come from misalignment, a worn strike, or sagging hinges. We diagnose first and only recommend replacement when it is the better fix.
Are you available at night or on weekends in Calabasas?
Yes. We are available 24/7 and fully mobile, so we come to your location. There is no storefront to visit.
Can you help with a gated-community listing as a realtor?
Yes. We can rekey the property and help arrange lockbox access through the HOA gatehouse. Share the community and property details when you call.
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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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