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Gate Lock Repair in Hidden Hills · 24/7 mobile

Gate Lock Repair in Hidden Hills, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides 24/7 mobile gate lock repair in Hidden Hills, California, including keypad, smart, driveway, pedestrian and paddock gate locks and latches. We come to your property anywhere in the city. Call (323) 997-8867 to describe the problem and get help.

  • Mobile to your Hidden Hills location
  • Available 24/7
  • Price quoted before we start
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A gate is the first lock a visitor meets in Hidden Hills, and on a property of an acre or more it often protects far more than a front door does. Driveway gates, side pedestrian gates, pool gates, paddock gates and barn doors all depend on small pieces of hardware that take a beating from sun, irrigation, dust and daily use. When a latch sticks, a keypad stops responding or a padlock corrodes shut, it becomes a security problem and a daily inconvenience at once.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, led by owner David Shar. We are fully mobile, so there is no shop to drive to. We bring tools and hardware to your gate, diagnose what is actually failing, and repair or replace it on site wherever that is practical.

Gate work in a community like this is rarely one-size-fits-all. A decorative wrought-iron entry gate, a ranch-style wood gate and a heavy steel paddock gate each need different latches, strikes and locks. We look at how the gate swings, what it is made of, how it is used, and who needs access, then recommend a fix that fits rather than the most expensive option.

How it works in Hidden Hills

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    Call and describe the gate

    Call (323) 997-8867 any hour. Tell us what type of gate it is, what it is made of, and what is going wrong: a jammed latch, a dead keypad, a lock that will not turn, or a gate that will not close. That helps us bring the right parts.

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    Coordinate access to your property

    Many Hidden Hills properties sit behind the manned community entry gates. We work with you so we are expected at the gate and can reach the property without delay or confusion, and we confirm the exact gate location once we arrive.

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    Inspect the lock, latch and alignment

    Before replacing anything we check whether the lock is the real culprit. Sagging hinges, shifted posts, misaligned strikes, worn cylinders, corroded springs, and dead batteries or wiring on keypad units are all common causes.

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    Repair or replace on site

    We repair what can be repaired and replace what cannot. That may mean a new latch, a heavy-duty lock body, a weather-resistant padlock, a rekeyed cylinder, or a keypad or smart gate lock installed and tested with your gate in real use.

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    Test, rekey and hand over

    We cycle the gate repeatedly to confirm it latches smoothly, set up keys or codes, and can key related locks alike so you carry fewer keys. We show you how everything works and how to maintain it.

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What affects the price

  • Type of gate and material, since wrought iron, wood, steel and tubular paddock gates call for different hardware
  • Whether the lock can be repaired or the latch, lock body or full assembly needs replacing
  • Grade and finish of the hardware, with heavy-duty and weather-resistant options costing more than basic ones
  • Keypad, smart or electronic features, including power, wiring and integration with an existing gate operator
  • Number of locks to service or rekey in one visit, such as main house, guest house, barn and gates keyed alike
  • Time of day and urgency of the call, as after-hours and emergency work differs from scheduled work

Why Hidden Hills chooses us

  • Fully mobile service, so repairs happen at your gate instead of requiring you to remove hardware and bring it somewhere
  • Serving Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, with experience across estate, ranch and equestrian properties
  • Available 24/7, which matters when a gate will not secure animals or a property overnight
  • Comfortable with both traditional mechanical hardware and keypad or smart gate locks, including mechanical overrides
  • Willingness to repair instead of replace when the existing hardware is sound
  • Ability to rekey multiple buildings and gates alike, useful after household staff changes

Gate Lock Repair across Hidden Hills

Hidden Hills is a guard-gated city of large estates, and its character shapes the gate work we do. In the Long Valley Road area, long driveways and automatic entry gates are common, and a failing keypad or latch can leave a property exposed or an owner stuck outside. Around Spring Valley Road, original 1950s and 60s ranch homes sit alongside newer custom builds, so we see everything from decades-old hardware that has simply worn out to modern smart locks that need setup or troubleshooting. Properties in the 91302 ZIP code often combine a main house, guest house, barn and several gates on a single parcel.

The Round Meadow area and the private equestrian trail network are a reminder that many properties here are working horse properties. Paddock gates, barn doors and tack rooms face weather, moisture and constant handling, so padlocks corrode and latches loosen. We replace corroded barn padlocks, fit sturdier gate hardware, and can key tack room, barn and house locks to work together. Horses and gates do not mix well with poor latches, so a lock that closes reliably matters.

Because the community is behind manned entry gates on Long Valley Road and Spring Valley Road, we plan around access when you call. We are based nowhere near a storefront, since we are mobile only, and we come to you from along the US-101 corridor or from neighboring Calabasas. If staff turnover means every gate and building needs new keys, we can rekey the whole property in one visit.

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Gate Lock Repair in Hidden Hills — FAQs

Do you repair keypad and smart gate locks in Hidden Hills?
Yes. We troubleshoot and repair keypad and smart gate locks, check power, batteries and wiring, and can install replacements. Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us the brand if you know it.
Can you replace corroded padlocks on a barn or paddock gate?
Yes. We replace corroded barn padlocks, tack-room locks and paddock gate hardware with heavy-duty, weather-resistant options suited to horse properties, and can key them alike if you want fewer keys.
How do you get through the manned entry gates?
We coordinate with you when you call so we are expected at the Long Valley Road or Spring Valley Road gate. Have your address and any guest-list instructions ready when you reach us at (323) 997-8867.
Is it better to repair or replace a gate lock?
It depends. If the lock body is sound and the problem is alignment, a spring or a worn cylinder, repair is often enough. If the hardware is badly corroded or damaged, replacement is the better choice. We tell you honestly which applies.
Can you rekey all my gates and buildings after staff changes?
Yes. We can rekey the main house, guest house, barn and gates so one key works across them, and the old keys stop working. It is a common request after household staff turnover.
What if my smart lock fails and I am locked out?
We can use a mechanical override or other non-destructive methods where possible, then repair or replace the lock and rekey if needed. Call (323) 997-8867 any time.
Do you offer emergency gate lock repair at night?
Yes. We are available 24/7 and fully mobile, so a gate that will not latch overnight can be secured whenever you call.
Do you have a shop I can visit?
No. Crenshaw Lock Company is mobile only. We come to your property in Hidden Hills with tools and hardware to complete most gate repairs on site.
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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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