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Gate Lock Repair in East Los Angeles · 24/7 mobile

Gate Lock Repair in East Los Angeles, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides mobile gate lock repair in East Los Angeles, California, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We come to your gate and repair or replace keyed, keypad and smart latches and locks on the spot. Call (323) 997-8867 to describe the problem.

  • Mobile to your East Los Angeles location
  • Available 24/7
  • Price quoted before we start
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In East Los Angeles, a gate is often the first line of security. Many small-lot bungalows and stucco houses from the 1920s through the 1940s have a front fence and a swinging gate, and plenty of properties add a driveway gate or a side gate to a back unit. Decades of sun, moisture, repainting and daily use wear these latches down. A gate that will not latch, a key that turns but does not retract the bolt, or a padlock hasp that has bent out of line is more than an annoyance. It leaves the property open, or it locks you out.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner and lead technician David Shar keeps the work practical. We are fully mobile, so there is no shop to visit. We bring the tools and a range of hardware to your gate, diagnose what has failed, and tell you plainly whether a repair makes sense or whether replacement is the better choice.

We handle swing gates, sliding gates, pedestrian gates, wrought iron and tube-steel gates, wood gates, and roll-down security gates on storefronts. That includes mechanical latches, deadbolt-style gate locks, keypad locks, and smart gate locks. If you are not sure what you have, describe it when you call and we will help you figure out what is needed.

How it works in East Los Angeles

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    Call and describe the gate

    Call (323) 997-8867 any hour. Tell us the type of gate (swing, sliding, roll-down), the material, what the lock does or does not do, and whether you are locked out or just want a repair. This helps us bring the right parts.

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    We come to you

    Because we are fully mobile and available around the clock, a technician travels to your address in East Los Angeles with tools and hardware. There is no storefront, so everything happens at your gate.

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    Diagnose the real problem

    A failing gate lock is often a symptom of something else: a sagging gate, a misaligned strike, a rusted latch, a worn cylinder, or a dead keypad battery. We check each of these before recommending anything, so you are not paying to replace parts that still work.

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    Repair, rekey or replace

    If the lock can be saved, we repair, realign or lubricate it. If the cylinder is worn, we can rekey it. When the hardware is past its useful life, we install a new latch, deadbolt-style lock, keypad lock or smart lock suited to the gate and the weather exposure. For a seized padlock on a roll-down gate, we can cut it off and fit a replacement so you can open for business.

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    Test and hand over keys

    We operate the gate several times, confirm it latches cleanly and locks securely, and make sure every key or code works. For keypads and smart locks, we walk you through setting and changing codes. If several locks should share one key, we can set them up keyed-alike.

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What affects the price

  • The type of gate and lock: a simple latch repair differs from a heavy-duty keypad or smart lock installation.
  • Whether the existing hardware can be repaired or rekeyed, or has to be fully replaced.
  • The condition of the gate itself, since sagging, rust or a bent frame may need alignment work before any lock will function.
  • The grade and brand of replacement hardware, including weather-resistant and commercial-duty options.
  • Whether it is an emergency lockout, a cut-and-replace of a stuck padlock, or a scheduled repair, and what time of day the work happens.
  • How many locks are involved, for example matching a front gate, side gate and back-house door keyed-alike.

Why East Los Angeles chooses us

  • Fully mobile and open 24/7, so a gate that will not lock at night is not forced to wait until morning.
  • In business since 1987, with long experience on older Los Angeles homes and their original, worn hardware.
  • Owner-led: David Shar stands behind the work and keeps the approach honest, repairing when repair makes sense instead of defaulting to replacement.
  • Experience across residential and commercial gates, from bungalow fence gates to storefront roll-down security gates.
  • Ability to set up keyed-alike systems so a landlord or homeowner carries one key for the gate, screen door and entry.
  • We explain what failed and what your options are before we start work, with no pressure.

Gate Lock Repair across East Los Angeles

East Los Angeles has a distinct mix of housing and commerce, and gate problems here reflect it. In Belvedere and City Terrace, many homes are older bungalows and stucco houses on small lots, often behind a metal fence with a pedestrian gate and a steel security screen door. Original latches have had decades of weather and paint buildup, and it is common for a gate latch, a screen door lock and the main entry to all need attention at once. We can service them together on one visit. In Maravilla and Eastmont, we also see side gates leading to converted garages and back houses, where keyed-alike setups keep things manageable for landlords and families.

Along Whittier Boulevard, Cesar Chavez Avenue and Atlantic Boulevard, small businesses depend on aluminum storefronts and roll-down security gates. When a padlock or gate lock will not release, the day cannot start, so we handle emergency cut-and-replace work and install sturdier hardware afterward. Whether you are near the East LA Civic Center, City Terrace Park, or the busy interchange where I-5, I-10, US-101 and SR-60 meet, we come to you.

We serve ZIP codes including 90022, 90023 and 90063. If you are in any of them and a gate lock has failed, call (323) 997-8867, day or night.

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Gate Lock Repair in East Los Angeles — FAQs

Do you repair gate locks in East Los Angeles at night or on weekends?
Yes. Crenshaw Lock Company is available 24/7 and fully mobile. Call (323) 997-8867 at any hour and describe the gate and the problem.
Can you repair my old gate latch, or does it need replacing?
We look at it first. Many older latches can be cleaned, realigned or rekeyed. If the hardware is badly rusted, worn or bent, we will explain why replacement is the better value and show you the options.
Do you install keypad and smart gate locks?
Yes. We install and repair keypad and smart gate locks, set up codes, and explain how to change them. We will help choose a model that suits your gate and outdoor exposure.
My storefront roll-down gate padlock will not open. What can you do?
We can cut the stuck padlock and fit a replacement so you can open your Whittier Boulevard or Atlantic Boulevard business. Call (323) 997-8867 and we will come to the location.
Can you rekey my gate, screen door and back-house together?
Yes. We can set up keyed-alike locks so one key works for the gate, security screen door, main entry and a converted back-house. This is popular with landlords after a tenant moves out.
Why does my gate lock stop working even though the key is fine?
Often the gate has shifted, so the latch no longer lines up with the strike plate. Rust, a worn cylinder or a weak keypad battery are other common causes. We check each of these.
Do I need to come to a shop?
No. We are mobile only and have no storefront. We come to your home or business in East Los Angeles.
How is the cost of a gate lock repair determined?
It depends on the gate type, whether the lock can be repaired or must be replaced, the hardware you choose, how many locks are involved, and when the service is needed. Call (323) 997-8867 and we will talk through your situation.
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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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