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Gate Lock Repair in North Hills, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides mobile gate lock repair in North Hills, California, covering latches, padlock hasps, keypad locks and smart gate locks. We are available 24/7 and come to your property. Call (323) 997-8867 to describe the gate and we will help you plan the fix.

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A gate lock is easy to ignore until it fails. In North Hills that failure usually looks one of two ways: a side gate on a single-family lot that no longer latches and swings open in the wind, or a pedestrian or driveway gate at a multifamily property where a tenant's key no longer turns or a keypad stopped responding. Either way, a gate that will not lock is a gate that does not secure anything, and it often fails at an inconvenient hour.

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 bring tools and a range of gate hardware to your gate, look at what is actually wrong, and repair or replace the lock on site where that makes sense.

Gate hardware lives outdoors, so most of what we see is weather, wear and misalignment rather than anything dramatic. Sun, irrigation overspray, dust and years of slamming take a toll on latches, cylinders and keypad housings. Sometimes the right answer is cleaning and adjusting; other times it is a new latch, a new cylinder, or a different type of lock altogether. We will tell you which one it is and why.

How it works in North Hills

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    Call and describe the gate

    Call (323) 997-8867 any time of day or night. Tell us what kind of gate it is (wood, wrought iron, tubular steel, chain link or aluminum), whether it swings or slides, and what the lock is doing or not doing. Photos of the latch and lock body help us bring the right parts.

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    Inspect the latch, lock and gate alignment

    Many gate lock problems are really gate problems. A post that has shifted or hinges that have sagged can keep a good latch from catching. We check alignment first, then the latch, strike, cylinder and any keypad or electronic components, so we repair the true cause.

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    Explain the options before work begins

    We lay out whether the lock can be repaired, whether it needs a replacement latch or cylinder, or whether an upgrade such as a keypad or smart gate lock suits how you use the gate. You decide before we start.

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    Repair or install the hardware

    We make the repair or install the new lock, set the strike and latch so the gate closes and secures cleanly, and rekey or key cylinders as needed. For keypad and smart locks we set up codes and confirm how the unit behaves, including how it is powered.

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    Test and hand off

    We cycle the gate several times, check that it latches on its own where intended, and confirm every key or code works. We show you how to use and maintain the lock so it keeps working outdoors.

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What affects the price

  • The type of repair: adjusting or replacing a latch is a different job than replacing a lock body or an entire keypad system.
  • Gate material and construction, since wood, tubular steel, wrought iron and aluminum each need different mounting hardware and fastening methods.
  • Lock type chosen, such as a standard keyed latch, a mechanical keypad lock or a smart gate lock with electronic features.
  • Condition of the gate itself, including whether sagging hinges or a leaning post need to be corrected for the lock to work.
  • The number of gates or locks involved, for example a multifamily property with several pedestrian gates to keep on a common key.
  • Whether rekeying or tying the lock into an existing key or master-key system is part of the job, and the time of day the call is placed.

Why North Hills chooses us

  • Fully mobile and available 24/7, so a failed gate lock does not have to wait for business hours. We have no storefront; we come to you.
  • Serving the region since 1987, with hands-on experience across the weather-worn hardware common on Southern California gates.
  • We look at the whole gate, not just the lock, so we do not sell you a new latch when the real problem is a shifted post.
  • Experience with both single-family gates and multifamily properties, including keeping several gates on a consistent key system.
  • We cover traditional keyed latches as well as keypad and smart gate locks, and we are candid about when a simple repair is the better choice than an upgrade.
  • The owner, David Shar, leads the work, so standards and accountability stay consistent.

Gate Lock Repair across North Hills

North Hills, ZIP code 91343, has two quite different feels when it comes to gates. North Hills West is largely 1950s and 60s single-family tract housing, where the typical job is a side-yard or driveway gate with an old latch, a rusted hasp or a lock that has been replaced piecemeal over the decades. Many of those homes also have security screen doors, and we can often address a worn screen door lock during the same visit.

North Hills East is denser, with extensive 1960s and 70s dingbat and garden-apartment buildings and more tenant turnover. Gates at those properties see heavy daily use, and a worn pedestrian gate lock or a keypad code that has circulated too widely is a common reason to call. Because turnover is high, many managers pair gate work with unit rekeys and a master-key system so one key plan covers the property.

We work throughout the area, from properties near Nordhoff Street, Roscoe Boulevard and Sepulveda Boulevard to streets close to Devonshire Street and the I-405 corridor. Whether your gate is near North Hills Community Park, the Sepulveda Basin Recreation Area or the VA Sepulveda Ambulatory Care Center, call (323) 997-8867 and we will come to you.

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Gate Lock Repair in North Hills — FAQs

Do you repair gate locks in North Hills at night or on weekends?
Yes. We are 24/7 and fully mobile, so you can call (323) 997-8867 at any hour about a gate that will not latch or lock.
Can you repair a gate lock or does it always need replacing?
Often a repair is enough. Cleaning, adjusting alignment or swapping a worn latch or cylinder can restore a lock. If the hardware is too worn or the design is unsuited to the gate, we will explain why replacement makes more sense.
Do you install keypad and smart gate locks?
Yes. We install and set up keypad and smart gate locks, including programming codes and explaining how they are powered. We will also tell you honestly whether a simpler keyed latch might suit your gate better.
My gate will not latch even though the lock seems fine. What is wrong?
Usually it is alignment. Sagging hinges or a shifted post can keep the latch from meeting the strike. We check and correct that so the lock works as intended. Call (323) 997-8867 if you would like us to take a look.
Can you work on gates at apartment buildings in North Hills East?
Yes. We handle pedestrian and driveway gate locks at multifamily properties and can rekey them or tie them into a shared key system alongside unit rekeys.
What types of gates do you work on?
Wood, wrought iron, tubular steel, chain link and aluminum gates, both swinging and sliding. Describe yours when you call so we can bring suitable hardware.
How is gate lock repair priced?
Price depends on the type of repair, the gate material, the lock you choose, the gate's condition, the number of locks and the time of the call. We discuss the work before we start so there are no surprises.
Do you have a shop I can visit?
No. We are mobile only and come to your property. Call (323) 997-8867 and we will arrange the visit.
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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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