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Gate Lock Repair in Los Angeles

Crenshaw Lock Company provides mobile gate lock repair across Los Angeles, fixing sticking latches, worn keyed gate locks, and keypad or smart gate locks on wrought-iron, wood, and courtyard gates. We work 24/7 and come to your property; there is no storefront to visit. Call (323) 997-8867 to describe your gate and get help.

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A gate lock lives a harder life than almost any other lock on your property. It sits outside through summer heat and the occasional winter downpour, it gets slammed by kids, delivery drivers, and the wind, and on many Los Angeles homes it is the first barrier between the sidewalk and your front door. When a gate latch stops catching or a keypad stops responding, the problem is more than an annoyance. A gate that will not lock leaves your yard, your trash bins, your dog, and your entry exposed.

We have been working on Los Angeles locks since 1987, and gates come up constantly, especially in the South LA neighborhoods closest to our 90008 base. Wrought-iron security gates and screen doors are common here, along with wooden side gates on Craftsman and Spanish Colonial Revival bungalows and shared pedestrian gates on courtyard and dingbat apartment buildings. Each type fails in its own way. Iron gates sag on their hinges until the latch no longer lines up. Wood gates swell and shrink. Apartment gates take thousands of cycles a year and wear out closers, strikes, and lock bodies.

Our approach is simple: figure out why the gate lock failed before replacing anything. Sometimes the lock is fine and the gate itself has moved. Sometimes a keypad needs new batteries and recalibration rather than a whole new unit. When replacement really is the right answer, we explain the options, from heavy-duty keyed gate locks to keypad and smart locks built for outdoor use, and install them on site from our mobile van.

How it works in Los Angeles

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    Call and describe the gate

    When you call (323) 997-8867, we ask what kind of gate you have (wrought iron, wood, aluminum, or a shared building gate), what lock or latch is on it, and what it is doing wrong. A photo helps if you can send one. This lets us bring the right parts and tell you honestly whether the problem sounds like the lock, the gate, or both.

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    On-site diagnosis

    At your property we check the whole assembly, not only the lock. We look at hinge wear and gate sag, whether the latch and strike still line up, the condition of the lock body and cylinder, any closer or spring, and for electronic locks the power source, keypad, and programming. Many gate lock complaints turn out to be alignment problems.

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    Explain options before work starts

    We walk you through what we found and what we recommend: adjustment, repair, rekeying, or replacement. If a replacement makes sense, we explain the tradeoffs between keyed, keypad, and smart gate locks for your situation. You decide before we begin.

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    Repair or install

    We realign strikes and latches, adjust or shim hinges where possible, repair or replace lock cylinders, rekey gate locks to match your house key, and install new gate hardware including weather-rated keypad and smart locks. On iron gates we can fit lock boxes and mount hardware so the bolt engages properly.

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    Test and hand off

    We cycle the gate repeatedly, test it from both sides, confirm it latches when closed normally rather than slammed, and test every key or code. For electronic locks we show you how to change codes and replace batteries, and we hand over all keys.

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What affects the price

  • Type of gate and material, since wrought iron, wood, aluminum, and commercial or apartment gates each require different hardware and mounting work
  • Whether the fix is an adjustment or rekey versus a full lock or latch replacement
  • The hardware you choose, from basic keyed gate latches to weather-rated keypad and smart gate locks
  • Condition of the gate itself, including hinge wear, sag, or damage that must be corrected for the lock to work
  • Time of the service call, as late-night, weekend, and holiday visits can affect cost
  • Number of locks or gates on the property and whether you want them keyed alike with your doors

Why Los Angeles chooses us

  • Owner-operated since 1987: David Shar has worked on Los Angeles locks for decades, including the older iron and wood gates common around South LA homes.
  • Fully mobile and available 24/7, so the repair happens at your gate rather than requiring you to remove hardware and bring it somewhere.
  • We diagnose the gate as a whole, so you are not sold a new lock when the real issue is a sagging hinge or misaligned strike.
  • Comfortable with both old and new hardware, from original-era gate latches on 1920s bungalows to keypad and smart gate locks.
  • We can key your gate lock to match your front door so you carry one key instead of several.
  • Clear explanations of options and factors affecting cost before any work begins, with no pressure to upgrade.

Gate Lock Repair across Los Angeles

Our home base is in the 90008 ZIP code, close to Leimert Park Village and Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza, and that area shapes a lot of our gate work. In Leimert Park, many village-planned homes and 1920s Craftsman duplexes off Crenshaw Blvd have wooden side gates and iron front gates that have been repainted and patched for decades. In Baldwin Hills and View Park-Windsor Hills, period-revival and mid-century estates on hillside lots often have heavier driveway and pedestrian gates where slope and settling throw latches out of line. Over in West Adams, around Martin Luther King Jr Blvd and toward Exposition Park and USC, wrought-iron security gates and screen doors are everywhere, and after a break-in we often straighten a pried gate and re-secure the lock alongside a new deadbolt on the front door.

Further north, gate jobs change character. In Koreatown (90006, 90019) and Hollywood (90027, 90046), we see more shared pedestrian gates on courtyard, dingbat, and mid-century apartment buildings, where a failed lock affects every tenant and electronic keypad entry is common. Downtown (90012) near Union Station and Walt Disney Concert Hall includes newer multifamily buildings and businesses with gated parking and service entrances. We reach these areas by way of the I-10, I-110, La Brea Ave, and Slauson Ave, working out of our van.

Whether your gate faces a quiet street near Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area or a busy corridor near the LA Memorial Coliseum, the goal is the same: a gate that closes, catches, and locks every time. Because we are mobile and available around the clock, we come to you wherever you are in our Los Angeles service area.

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Gate Lock Repair in Los Angeles — FAQs

My gate won't latch anymore. Do I need a new lock?
Not always. On many Los Angeles iron and wood gates, the lock still works but the gate has sagged or shifted so the latch misses the strike. We check hinges and alignment first and often fix it by adjusting the gate or moving the strike. If the lock itself is worn, we will tell you. Call (323) 997-8867 to describe what is happening.
Can you install a keypad or smart lock on my wrought-iron gate?
Yes, in many cases. Iron gates usually need a mounting solution such as a lock box or bracket, and the lock should be rated for outdoor exposure. We look at your gate's frame, the swing direction, and how you want to enter before recommending a specific type.
Do you repair shared gates on apartment buildings in Koreatown or Hollywood?
Yes. We work on pedestrian gates for courtyard and multifamily buildings, including keyed locks, closers that slam or fail to pull the gate shut, and keypad entry. For property managers, we can also rekey gate locks after tenant turnover. Call (323) 997-8867 to arrange service.
Can my gate lock use the same key as my front door?
Often, yes. If your gate lock and door locks use compatible cylinders, we can rekey them to work with one key. If they are not compatible, we can explain replacement options that would allow keying alike.
Are you available at night if my gate breaks?
Yes. We operate 24/7 as a fully mobile service. If your gate won't close at night and your yard or pets are exposed, call (323) 997-8867 and we will discuss getting it secured. We do not quote arrival times over the phone without knowing current conditions, but we will be straightforward with you.
Someone pried my gate during a break-in in West Adams. Can you fix it?
We regularly re-secure homes after break-ins, including straightening bent wrought-iron security gates and screen doors where the metal allows and replacing damaged locks. If the frame is too damaged to fix properly, we will tell you so you can involve a welder or gate fabricator, and we can still secure your doors.
Do you have a shop where I can bring my gate lock?
No. Crenshaw Lock Company is mobile only, with no storefront. We bring tools and parts to your property, which is usually easier for gate work anyway since the lock has to be fitted and aligned on the gate itself.
How much does gate lock repair cost in Los Angeles?
It depends on the gate type, whether we are adjusting, rekeying, or replacing, the hardware you choose, the gate's condition, and the time of the call. We explain the factors and your options on site before starting any work, so there are no surprises.
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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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