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Gate Lock Repair in La Mirada, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides gate lock repair in La Mirada, California, around the clock. Our fully mobile technician comes to your home, HOA, or business to repair or replace gate locks, latches, keypad and smart locks. Call (323) 997-8867 any time, day or night.

  • Mobile to your La Mirada location
  • Available 24/7
  • Price quoted before we start
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A gate lock is easy to ignore until it fails. In La Mirada, the gate is often the first line of security: the side-yard gate on a 1950s or 60s ranch home, the pool gate at a townhome community, or the service gate behind a commercial building on Rosecrans Ave. When the latch sags, the bolt stops catching, or the keypad quits, the gate is either stuck shut or sitting open.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and gate hardware is part of that work. We repair existing locks when repair makes sense, replace them when they are worn out or poorly matched to the gate, and install new keypad and smart gate locks where you want to stop passing out keys.

We are fully mobile. There is no shop to drive to; David Shar and our technicians bring tools and common hardware to your gate. We are available 24/7, so a gate that will not latch at night does not have to stay that way until morning.

How it works in La Mirada

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    Call and describe the gate

    Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us what the gate is made of (wood, wrought iron, tubular steel, chain link), what kind of lock or latch it has, and what is going wrong. That helps us bring suitable parts.

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    On-site inspection

    We look at the whole latch system, not only the lock. Sagging gates, bent posts, misaligned strike plates and rusted hinges are common causes of a lock that seems broken but is not.

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    Repair or replace, explained plainly

    We tell you whether the existing hardware can be repaired or should be replaced, and why. You decide before any work starts.

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    Fix, fit, and align

    We repair or install the lock and adjust the latch and strike so the gate closes and secures with normal effort. For pool gates we pay attention to self-closing and self-latching behavior.

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    Keypad and smart lock setup

    If you choose a keypad or smart lock, we mount it, set codes or app access, and show you how to change codes and handle battery replacement.

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    Test and hand-off

    We test the gate through repeated open and close cycles, hand over keys or codes, and note any related issues such as hinges or posts that may need a fabricator or fence contractor.

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What affects the price

  • Repair versus replacement: adjusting a latch or freeing a stuck bolt is a different job from replacing the full lock body.
  • Gate material and condition: wood, wrought iron, and tubular steel each need different mounting hardware, and rusted or warped gates take more work.
  • Type of lock: a basic keyed latch, a code keypad, and a smart lock with app or remote access differ in hardware cost and setup time.
  • Number of gates and keying: an HOA with several gates, a pool gate, and mailboxes may want them keyed alike, which changes the scope.
  • Compliance needs: pool gates and shared-access gates may need specific self-closing or self-latching hardware.
  • Time and access: after-hours calls and hard-to-reach gates can affect the final quote, which we explain before starting.

Why La Mirada chooses us

  • Fully mobile and available 24/7, so a broken gate lock gets handled at your property, not at a counter.
  • In business since 1987, with long experience across the older tract-home and multi-unit properties common in Los Angeles County.
  • We diagnose the gate, not just the lock, so you do not pay to replace a lock when the real problem is alignment or a sagging hinge.
  • We install and set up keypad and smart gate locks and walk you through code changes and batteries.
  • We can key multiple gate, pool, and mailbox locks alike for HOAs and property managers who want fewer keys to track.
  • We explain repair-versus-replace options before work begins, so there are no surprises.

Gate Lock Repair across La Mirada

La Mirada was incorporated in 1960 and built largely as a master-planned suburb, so much of the housing is single-story ranch homes on uniform lots. Around the La Mirada Civic Center and in East La Mirada, side-yard and backyard gates on these homes have often been hanging for decades. Wood warps, hinges loosen, and old latches stop lining up with their strikes. Often a repair and realignment is all that is needed, and sometimes a new lock is the better call. We also handle gate locks at resale time, when a buyer wants a secure yard along with rekeyed doors.

Townhome and condo communities are another big part of the city. A property manager off Rosecrans Ave may need pool-gate latches, common-area gates, and cluster mailbox locks all addressed together. We can inspect, repair or replace them, and key them to a manageable system. In the Biola University district (ZIP 90639), near Biola University at 13800 Biola Ave, off-campus housing and shared properties see heavy use, and gate latches and keypads take a beating. A mobile technician who works nights is useful there.

We serve La Mirada ZIP codes 90637, 90638, and 90639, including homes and businesses near La Mirada Blvd, Valley View Ave, Imperial Hwy, and I-5. Whether your gate is near La Mirada Regional Park, the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, or Splash! La Mirada Regional Aquatics Center, call (323) 997-8867 and we will come to you.

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Gate Lock Repair in La Mirada — FAQs

Do you repair gate locks in La Mirada at night?
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 gate that will not latch, or do I need a new lock?
Often the lock is fine and the problem is a sagging gate, loose hinge, or misaligned strike. We inspect first and tell you whether repair or replacement makes more sense.
Do you install keypad and smart gate locks?
Yes. We install keypad and smart gate locks, set up codes or app access, and show you how to change codes and replace batteries. Call (323) 997-8867 to discuss options for your gate.
Can you work on HOA pool gates and common-area gates?
Yes. We repair and replace pool-gate latches, common-area gate locks, and cluster mailbox locks, and can key them alike. Property managers can reach us at (323) 997-8867.
What kinds of gates do you work on?
Wood, wrought iron, tubular steel, and chain link gates, on residential and commercial properties. Tell us the material when you call so we can bring suitable hardware.
Can you rekey a gate lock instead of replacing it?
In many cases yes, if the lock is in good condition. Rekeying makes old keys stop working without replacing the hardware, which is useful after a move or tenant change.
How much does gate lock repair cost?
It depends on the gate material, the type of lock, whether it is a repair or replacement, and the time of day. We explain the options and the quote before starting work.
Do I need to bring the gate lock to a shop?
No. We are mobile only and have no storefront. We do the work at your property in La Mirada.
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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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