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Gate Lock Repair in Canoga Park · 24/7 mobile

Gate Lock Repair in Canoga Park, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides mobile gate lock repair in Canoga Park, California, available 24/7. We repair and install gate locks and latches, including keypad and smart gate locks, at your property. Call (323) 997-8867 and we will come to your gate, wherever it is.

  • Mobile to your Canoga Park location
  • Available 24/7
  • Price quoted before we start
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A gate that will not latch, or will not unlock, is more than an annoyance. It is the first line of security for a home, a courtyard apartment building, or a business yard. In Canoga Park, gates take a beating from sun, dust, and years of daily use, and the lock hardware is often the first thing to give out. Sticky latches, loose keypads, and cylinders that grind or refuse a key are all common.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and David Shar leads the work. We are fully mobile, so there is no storefront to visit. We bring tools and a range of latches, cylinders, and keypad hardware to your gate, diagnose what is actually failing, and fix it. We repair when repair makes sense and replace only when it does not.

We work on side-yard gates at single-family homes, swing and slide gates at apartment properties, and commercial gates at Sherman Way strip retail and the businesses around Topanga Canyon Blvd. We also help owners add a keypad or smart lock to a gate that has relied on a key for decades.

How it works in Canoga Park

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    Call and describe the gate

    Call (323) 997-8867 any hour. Tell us the gate type (swing, slide, pedestrian), the material, what the lock does or fails to do, and whether it is a key, keypad, or smart lock. That helps us bring the right parts.

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    We come to you

    Because we are fully mobile and available 24/7, a technician travels to your Canoga Park address. We look at the gate in its real setting: alignment, latch strike, weather exposure, and how it is used.

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    Diagnose the real cause

    Many lock complaints are actually alignment problems, such as a sagging gate that no longer meets the strike. Others are worn cylinders, corroded latches, dead keypad batteries, or damaged wiring. We identify which it is before touching anything.

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    Repair, rekey, or replace

    We explain the options plainly. Often a latch adjustment, cylinder rekey, or keypad repair solves it. If hardware is beyond saving, we install a suitable replacement latch, lock, or keypad lock.

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    Test and hand over

    We cycle the gate repeatedly, test keys or codes, and confirm it latches securely. For keypad and smart locks, we set up codes and show you how to manage them.

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What affects the price

  • The type of lock involved: a basic latch, a keyed cylinder, a keypad, or a smart lock each involve different parts and labor.
  • Whether the problem is repair of existing hardware or full replacement and installation of new hardware.
  • Gate material and condition, since steel, wrought iron, aluminum, and wood each affect how hardware mounts and whether alignment work is needed.
  • Whether electrical or battery components, wiring, or access control integration are involved.
  • The time of day or night of the visit, since we are available 24/7 including after hours.
  • Your location within Canoga Park and the surrounding area, and how accessible the gate is.

Why Canoga Park chooses us

  • Fully mobile service: we work at your gate, with no storefront trip and no need to unhook and haul hardware.
  • In business since 1987, with owner and lead tech David Shar overseeing the work.
  • We check gate alignment and strike fit, not just the lock, so you are not paying twice for the same problem.
  • We handle both traditional keyed gate locks and modern keypad and smart locks, including adding them to older gates.
  • We explain whether repair or replacement makes more sense and let you decide.
  • Available around the clock, so a gate that will not secure at night does not have to wait until morning.

Gate Lock Repair across Canoga Park

Canoga Park grew from the Owensmouth townsite of 1912, and its housing reflects that long history. Around the original Sherman Way townsite near the Madrid Theatre, you find 1920s stucco and Spanish bungalows with side gates that may have been repaired many times over. Their latches are often old, rusted, or mismatched, and an upgrade can bring both security and ease of use without altering the look of the property.

In the Gault Street and Topanga area near Warner Center, and in the 1950s and 60s tract and apartment neighborhoods in ZIP codes 91303 and 91304, we see pedestrian gates and shared courtyard gates on rental properties. Those gates see heavy daily use, so latches wear and keys get copied until nobody knows who holds one. A rekey or a switch to a keypad can solve that for managers and tenants. Along the Sherman Way commercial corridor, businesses in strip retail often have rear service gates and trash enclosures that need dependable, secure latches.

We serve all of Canoga Park, including 91305 and 91309, from the streets near Canoga Park High School and Lanark Park to the areas along Roscoe Blvd, Vanowen St, Victory Blvd, and Topanga Canyon Blvd. Call (323) 997-8867 and we will come to you.

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Other Canoga Park locksmith services

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Gate Lock Repair in Canoga Park — FAQs

Do you offer gate lock repair at night in Canoga Park?
Yes. We are available 24/7 and fully mobile. Call (323) 997-8867 at any hour and we will come to your gate.
Can you fix a keypad gate lock?
Often, yes. Many keypad problems come from dead batteries, worn buttons, moisture, or loose wiring. We diagnose the cause and repair it, or replace the unit if needed.
My gate will not latch. Is the lock broken?
Not always. A gate that has sagged or shifted may no longer line up with the latch or strike. We check alignment first, since adjusting the hardware can solve the problem without a new lock.
Can you add a smart lock to my existing gate?
In many cases we can, depending on the gate material, power or battery options, and how you want to control access. We look at the gate and recommend something that suits it.
Can you rekey a gate lock so old keys stop working?
Yes, in many cases. Rekeying is useful when a tenant moves out, an employee leaves, or keys have been copied freely. Call (323) 997-8867 to discuss your lock.
Do you work on gates at apartment buildings and businesses?
Yes. We serve single-family homes, apartment properties, and commercial sites, including strip retail along Sherman Way.
How is the price decided?
It depends on the lock type, whether we repair or replace, the gate material, any electrical components, and the time of the visit. We explain the options before we begin.
Do I have to come to a shop?
No. We are mobile only and have no storefront. We come to your Canoga Park property.
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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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