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Gate Lock Repair in Lomita, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides mobile gate lock repair in Lomita, California, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We repair and install gate latches, keypad locks and smart gate locks at your property. Call (323) 997-8867 to describe the problem and get a technician on the way.

  • Mobile to your Lomita location
  • Available 24/7
  • Price quoted before we start
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A gate is the first lock between your property and the street, and in Lomita it works hard. Side gates on small post-war lots, driveway gates, apartment courtyard gates, and the gates serving detached garages all get daily use, salt-tinged coastal air, and the occasional knock from a car, a trash bin or a kid on a bike. Latches sag, strike plates drift out of alignment, keypads wear out, and old padlocks seize.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, led by owner and lead technician David Shar. We are fully mobile, so there is no shop to drive to. We come to your gate, look at what is actually failing, and repair it when repair makes sense instead of selling you a replacement by default.

Whether you have a stubborn latch on a wooden side gate near Narbonne Avenue, a keypad that no longer accepts the code at a small apartment building off Lomita Boulevard, or a smart gate lock you want installed, this page explains how we work, what affects the cost, and what to expect.

How it works in Lomita

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    Call and describe the gate

    Phone (323) 997-8867 any hour. Tell us what the gate is made of (wood, wrought iron, aluminum, chain link), what kind of lock or latch it has, and what is going wrong: it will not latch, the key will not turn, the keypad is dead, or someone has forced it. Photos of the hardware help if you can send them.

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    We come to you

    Because we are fully mobile, a technician drives to your Lomita address with common latches, strike plates, keypad units, cylinders and padlocks on board. There is no storefront visit and no need to remove the hardware yourself.

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    Diagnose the real cause

    Many gate lock complaints are not the lock itself. A sagging gate, a shifted post, a bent strike or a swollen wood frame can mimic a bad latch. We check alignment, corrosion, worn springs and keypad power before deciding what to fix.

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    Repair or replace, with options explained

    If the hardware can be saved with adjustment, cleaning or a new part, we say so. If it is worn out or a poor fit for your gate, we explain replacement choices, including keypad and smart gate locks, and let you decide.

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    Test and hand over

    We cycle the lock repeatedly, confirm the gate closes and latches on its own, and verify keys, codes or app access work. We then show you how to set or change codes and how to keep the hardware in good shape.

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What affects the price

  • Type of lock: a basic mechanical latch, a keyed gate lock, a keypad lock and a smart lock differ widely in parts and labor.
  • Condition of the gate itself: if a sagging gate or leaning post must be adjusted for the lock to work, that adds time.
  • Material and mounting: wrought iron, aluminum, wood and chain link each need different fasteners and sometimes drilling or welding-free bracketing.
  • Repair versus replacement: a fix to existing hardware usually costs less than new hardware, but worn-out units are often better replaced.
  • Number of gates or locks: a single side gate is a different job from a driveway gate plus a pedestrian gate plus a garage door.
  • Time of service: after-hours, weekend and holiday calls may be priced differently from daytime appointments, and we confirm before work starts.

Why Lomita chooses us

  • In business since 1987, so we have seen the hardware used on Lomita's 1940s-60s homes and 1960s-80s apartment buildings.
  • Fully mobile and available 24/7, which matters when a gate will not lock overnight.
  • We diagnose alignment and post problems, not just the lock, to avoid replacing parts that were never broken.
  • One visit can cover related work, such as rekeying a house to match a garage, replacing an apartment laundry padlock, or duplicating a mailbox key.
  • We install keypad and smart gate locks and explain the tradeoffs, including battery upkeep and weather exposure, honestly.
  • Owner David Shar leads the work, so there is accountability behind every job.

Gate Lock Repair across Lomita

Lomita is a compact city of about 1.9 square miles, incorporated in 1964, and its housing shows it. In the Narbonne Avenue corridor and the streets around it, modest single-family homes from the 1940s through the 60s often have original side-gate latches and old exterior hardware. A common call here is an owner who wants worn gate and deadbolt hardware replaced and the house keyed alike with the detached garage so one key does the job.

Along Lomita Boulevard and the City Center area, small apartment complexes rely on courtyard, trash-enclosure and laundry-room gates and padlocks that take constant use. Property managers in ZIP code 90717 call us to repair a failing gate latch, rekey units between tenants and replace a laundry-room padlock in the same visit. Up in Harbor Hills, and near the legacy horse-keeping parcels toward the foothills, longer driveways and larger gates call for sturdier latches and sometimes keypad access.

Lomita also sits at the gateway to the Palos Verdes Peninsula, so we are often asked about gate keys and mailbox keys for residents of gated communities uphill. We reach customers from Pacific Coast Highway to Western Avenue, near Lomita Park and the Lomita Railroad Museum, and everywhere between. Call (323) 997-8867 and we will come to you.

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Gate Lock Repair in Lomita — FAQs

Do you repair gate locks in Lomita at night or on weekends?
Yes. Crenshaw Lock Company is available 24/7 and fully mobile. Call (323) 997-8867 any time and we will come to your Lomita property.
Can you fix a gate latch that will not catch?
Usually. The cause is often a shifted post, sagging gate or misaligned strike plate rather than a broken latch. We check alignment first and repair or replace only what is needed.
Do you install keypad and smart gate locks?
Yes. We install keypad and smart gate locks on many gate types. We will talk through power source, weather exposure and how you want to share access before recommending a model.
Can you rekey my house to match my garage and gate?
Yes. Many Lomita owners with older homes near Narbonne Avenue want one key for the front door, side gate and detached garage. We can rekey or replace worn deadbolts so they all work together.
I manage a small apartment building on Lomita Boulevard. Can you handle gate and padlock work between tenants?
Yes. We can repair courtyard gate hardware, rekey units and replace a laundry-room padlock in one visit. Call (323) 997-8867 to plan the work.
Do I need to bring the lock to you?
No. We are mobile only and have no storefront. The technician comes to your gate with parts and tools.
Can you duplicate a gate or mailbox key for a Palos Verdes community?
Often yes, depending on the key type. Some restricted keys require authorization from the owner or association. Tell us what you have when you call.
How do I know whether to repair or replace my gate lock?
If the lock is worn, corroded or a poor fit for the gate, replacement is often better. If the problem is alignment or a small part, repair is usually enough. We explain both options before starting.
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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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