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Gate Lock Repair in Covina, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides mobile gate lock repair in Covina, California, including latches, keypad locks and smart gate locks. We are available 24/7 and come to your property, with no storefront visit needed. Call (323) 997-8867 to describe your gate and get help.

  • Mobile to your Covina location
  • Available 24/7
  • Price quoted before we start
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A gate lock is easy to ignore until it fails. A latch that no longer catches, a keypad that stops responding, or a lock that has rusted solid can leave a yard, a driveway or a shared walkway open to anyone. Covina is an established San Gabriel Valley city with a lot of older fencing, side-yard gates and apartment courtyards, and the hardware on many of them has been in the weather for decades.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner and lead technician David Shar built the business around fully mobile service. We bring tools and common parts to your gate, so you do not have to remove it, haul it anywhere or wait for a shop to open. We are available around the clock, which matters when a gate will not latch and you have to secure the property tonight.

We repair and replace mechanical gate locks and latches, and we install and troubleshoot keypad and smart gate locks. Whether you have a wood side gate on a post-war tract home, a wrought iron gate at a larger Covina Hills lot, or a pedestrian gate at a small apartment building, we start by working out why the lock is failing and whether repair makes more sense than replacement.

How it works in Covina

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    You call and describe the gate

    Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us what the gate is made of, what kind of lock it has, and what is going wrong. A latch that sticks, a key that will not turn and a keypad that has gone dead each point to different causes, so these details help us bring the right parts.

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    We come to you

    Our service is fully mobile and available 24/7. A technician travels to your Covina address, whether it is a downtown bungalow, a home in Charter Oak or a property in Covina Hills, and looks at the gate where it hangs.

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    Diagnose the real problem

    Many gate lock complaints are not the lock itself. A sagging gate, a shifted post, a misaligned strike or swollen wood can keep a good latch from catching. We check alignment, corrosion, wear and power or battery issues on keypad units before recommending anything.

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    Repair or replace, explained plainly

    If the existing hardware can be saved, we repair it. If it is worn out, rusted through or not suited to the gate, we explain the options for a new latch, lock or keypad unit and let you decide before work begins.

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    Install, adjust and test

    We fit the hardware, adjust the strike and latch so the gate closes cleanly, and test it repeatedly. For keypad and smart locks we set up codes and walk you through changing them.

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    Leave the gate secure

    Before we go, we confirm the gate latches on its own and that everyone who needs access has working keys or codes. If a gate cannot be fully fixed that visit, we do what we can to secure it.

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What affects the price

  • The type of lock: a basic mechanical latch, a keyed gate lock, a keypad lock and a smart gate lock differ in parts and labor.
  • Whether the problem is the lock or the gate itself, since realigning a sagging gate or loose post is different work from swapping a latch.
  • Gate material and condition, as wrought iron, aluminum, vinyl and wood each need different mounting and hardware.
  • Corrosion or damage, because a rusted or forced lock may need more extensive replacement than a simple adjustment.
  • Whether the lock is on a single home gate or a shared or multi-unit gate, which can affect the number of locks and codes involved.
  • Timing of the visit, as after-hours and emergency calls are handled differently from scheduled work.

Why Covina chooses us

  • Fully mobile service: we come to your gate, and there is no storefront to visit.
  • Available 24/7, so a gate that will not latch does not have to wait until morning.
  • In business since 1987, with hands-on experience with older hardware common in established cities like Covina.
  • We check the gate, post and strike alignment before blaming the lock, which avoids replacing parts that were not the problem.
  • We handle both traditional mechanical gate locks and keypad or smart gate locks, so one call covers either.
  • We explain repair versus replacement before work starts, so you make the decision.

Gate Lock Repair across Covina

Covina's housing is a mix that shapes the gate work we see. Around Downtown Covina and Citrus Ave, Craftsman and Spanish bungalows from the 1920s and 30s often have original side gates and walkways with old, weathered hardware, and small downtown businesses sometimes use rear gates for deliveries or parking. In the 91723 and 91722 areas, post-war tract homes commonly have wood side gates whose latches wear out or drift out of alignment as the wood moves.

East of downtown, Charter Oak (91724) has single-family homes where side-yard and driveway gates protect pools, dogs and vehicles, and a gate that no longer latches is a real concern. To the south, Covina Hills brings ranch-style homes and larger lots, where longer driveway and property gates are more likely to be candidates for a keypad or smart lock upgrade.

We travel the city's main routes, including Azusa Ave, Grand Ave, Badillo St, San Bernardino Rd and Arrow Hwy, and reach neighborhoods near Heritage Plaza, the Covina Center for the Performing Arts and the Metrolink station. Call (323) 997-8867 from anywhere in Covina and we will come to you.

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Gate Lock Repair in Covina — FAQs

Do you repair gate locks in Covina at night or on weekends?
Yes. We are available 24/7 and fully mobile. Call (323) 997-8867 and we will come to your Covina property to help secure the gate.
Can you fix a gate that will not latch?
Usually. The cause is often a worn latch, but it can also be a sagging gate, a shifted post or a misaligned strike. We check all of these so we fix the actual problem.
Do you install keypad or smart gate locks?
Yes. We install and troubleshoot keypad and smart gate locks, set up codes and show you how to change them. Call (323) 997-8867 to talk through which type suits your gate.
Is repair or replacement better for an old gate lock?
It depends on condition. Hardware that is worn but sound can often be repaired, while rusted or damaged locks are usually better replaced. We explain both before starting.
Do you work on gates at older homes near Downtown Covina?
Yes. Older bungalows near Citrus Ave often have aged gate hardware and wood that has shifted over time. We are used to adapting new locks to older gates.
Can you work on gates for apartments or small businesses?
Yes. We service pedestrian and shared gates at apartment properties and small commercial sites. Mention how many people use the gate when you call (323) 997-8867.
How much does gate lock repair cost?
It depends on the lock type, the gate material, the condition of the hardware and whether the gate itself needs adjustment. We explain the options before any work begins.
Do I need to bring the gate to your shop?
No. We are mobile only and there is no storefront. We do the work at your gate in Covina, including Charter Oak and Covina Hills.
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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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