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Gate Lock Repair in Mission Hills, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides 24/7 mobile gate lock repair in Mission Hills, California. We repair and install gate locks, latches, keypad locks and smart gate locks at your property, so there is no shop to visit. Call (323) 997-8867 to describe your gate and get help.

  • Mobile to your Mission Hills location
  • Available 24/7
  • Price quoted before we start
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A gate lock takes more abuse than almost any other lock on a property. It sits outside in sun, irrigation overspray and dust, and it gets slammed, kicked and swung by wind many times a day. In Mission Hills, where many homes are late-1940s to 1960s ranch and minimal-traditional houses with side-yard gates and driveway gates, a latch that sticks or a lock that no longer catches is a common complaint. It is also a security gap, because the gate is often the first barrier between the street and your back door.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and we are fully mobile. David Shar and our technicians come to you with tools and common hardware on the vehicle. We work on swinging gates, side-yard pedestrian gates, wrought iron and tubular steel gates, wood and vinyl gates, and the commercial gates you see around Sepulveda Boulevard and the medical offices near Providence Holy Cross Medical Center.

Gate work is different from door work. The metal is often thin, the posts may have shifted, and the hardware is exposed to weather. A good repair starts by working out why the lock failed: a worn latch, a misaligned strike, a sagging gate, a corroded cylinder or a dead keypad. We fix the cause rather than just swapping a part, and we will tell you plainly when repair makes more sense than replacement.

How it works in Mission Hills

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    You call, we talk through the gate

    Call (323) 997-8867 any time of day or night. Tell us what type of gate it is, what the lock does or fails to do, and whether it is a pedestrian gate or a driveway gate. This helps us bring the right hardware.

  2. 2

    We come to your property

    Our technician drives to you in Mission Hills. We are mobile only, so the work happens where the gate is, whether that is a side yard, a front driveway or a professional office entrance.

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    Diagnosis of the real problem

    We check the latch, the lock body, the strike, the hinges and the post alignment. Many gate locks fail because the gate has sagged and the latch no longer lines up, not because the lock itself is bad.

  4. 4

    Repair, rekey or replacement options

    We explain what is practical: adjusting or repairing the existing lock, rekeying it, or installing a new latch, deadbolt, keypad lock or smart gate lock. You decide before we start.

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    Installation and alignment

    We fit hardware securely to the gate frame, correct alignment where needed, and set up any keypad codes or smart features with you present.

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    Testing and handoff

    We cycle the lock repeatedly, check it from both sides, confirm keys or codes work, and show you simple upkeep so weather does not shorten its life.

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What affects the price

  • The type of gate: a light pedestrian gate usually needs different hardware and labor than a heavy driveway or commercial gate.
  • Whether the existing lock can be repaired or rekeyed, or the whole latch assembly needs replacing.
  • The kind of lock chosen: a basic keyed latch, a keypad lock, or a smart gate lock with app or remote features.
  • Gate material and condition, since steel, wrought iron, wood and vinyl each need different mounting methods, and sagging or rusted frames add work.
  • Whether alignment, hinge or post correction is needed so the new lock will actually latch.
  • Time of day and urgency, since after-hours and emergency calls are handled differently from scheduled visits.

Why Mission Hills chooses us

  • Fully mobile service: we come to the gate, with no storefront trip for you.
  • Available 24/7, so a gate that will not lock at night can be addressed when it matters.
  • In business since 1987, with experience across older residential hardware and modern keypad and smart systems.
  • We look for the underlying cause, such as a sagging gate or worn strike, instead of only replacing the lock.
  • We explain repair versus replacement honestly and quote the work in terms you can understand before we begin.
  • We handle residential and small commercial gates, including professional-office properties.

Gate Lock Repair across Mission Hills

Mission Hills has a distinctive character, and gate hardware here often has to suit it. Around the Historic Mission district and the streets near Mission San Fernando Rey de Espana and the Andres Pico Adobe, homes tend to be older, and owners often want a gate lock that works well without looking out of place. In Dennis Park, a historic tract of mid-century homes, side gates and driveway gates commonly have original latches that have loosened with decades of use. We can repair what is salvageable or install a better lock that fits the look of the gate.

Along the Sepulveda Boulevard corridor and near Providence Holy Cross Medical Center, the needs are different. Professional and medical offices may have parking gates, rear service gates or enclosure gates that need reliable locks, and staff turnover often means rekeying or changing keypad codes. We can also coordinate gate locks with door rekeying if your office is already updating its access.

Whether you are in ZIP code 91345 near San Fernando Mission Boulevard and Brand Boulevard, or closer to the CA-118 (Ronald Reagan Fwy) edge of the neighborhood, call (323) 997-8867. We are mobile and available around the clock.

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Gate Lock Repair in Mission Hills — FAQs

Do you repair gate locks in Mission Hills at night?
Yes. We are available 24/7 and fully mobile. Call (323) 997-8867 and we will talk through the problem and come to your Mission Hills property.
Can you fix a gate lock that no longer latches?
Often, yes. A gate that will not latch is frequently a sagging or shifted gate rather than a broken lock. We check alignment, hinges, the strike and the latch itself, then repair or replace what is actually at fault.
Do you install keypad and smart gate locks?
Yes. We install keypad locks and smart gate locks and set up codes with you on site. Which option suits you depends on your gate type, power or battery needs and how many people need access.
Can you rekey a gate lock instead of replacing it?
In many cases, yes. If the lock is in decent condition, rekeying makes old keys stop working without replacing hardware. If the lock is worn or corroded, we will explain whether replacement is the better choice.
Will you work on older gates at homes near the Mission or Andres Pico Adobe?
Yes. We work on older gates and try to choose hardware that fits the existing gate. We will tell you what can be repaired and what is better replaced. Call (323) 997-8867 to describe yours.
Do you handle gates for offices near Providence Holy Cross Medical Center?
Yes. We work on gate locks for small professional and medical offices, including rekeying and code changes after staff changes.
Do I need to come to a shop?
No. We are mobile only and have no storefront to visit. We come to your gate.
How is the price for gate lock repair decided?
It depends on gate type and condition, whether the lock can be repaired or must be replaced, the kind of lock you choose, and the time of day. We explain options before work begins. Call (323) 997-8867 to discuss 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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