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Gate Lock Repair in North Hollywood, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides mobile gate lock repair in North Hollywood, California, available 24/7. We repair and install gate locks and latches, including keypad and smart gate locks, at your property. Call (323) 997-8867 and describe the gate, the lock and what it is doing.

  • Mobile to your North Hollywood location
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A gate lock lives a harder life than almost any other lock on a property. It sits outdoors, takes sun, dust and the occasional sprinkler, gets slammed by delivery drivers and kids, and is used many times a day. In North Hollywood that wear shows up on side-yard gates at bungalows, pedestrian gates at apartment courtyards, and rear service gates behind shops and restaurants. When a latch stops catching, a key will not turn, or a keypad goes dark, the gate becomes either a security hole or a locked barrier.

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 visit. We come to the gate, look at how it hangs and closes, and decide whether the lock needs adjusting, repairing, rekeying or replacing. We are available around the clock, including nights and weekends.

Our gate work covers mechanical latches and padlock hasps, keyed gate locks, keypad locks, and smart gate locks. Often the problem is not the lock itself but a sagging gate, a misaligned strike or a post that has shifted. We check those things first so a new lock is not installed into a problem that will wreck it again.

How it works in North Hollywood

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    Call and describe the gate

    Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us what kind of gate it is: wood side gate, wrought iron, aluminum, or a rolling or swing gate at a multi-unit property. Tell us the lock type if you know it and what is going wrong, such as a key that will not turn, a latch that will not catch, or a keypad that does not respond.

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    Inspect the lock and the gate

    On arrival we look at the whole system, not only the lock. We check how the gate swings and closes, whether the latch and strike line up, and whether rust, debris or a bent component is causing the failure. This keeps us from replacing a lock when a fix to alignment would solve it.

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    Explain the options

    We tell you plainly whether repair, rekeying or replacement makes sense. If the gate is exposed to weather, we discuss hardware suited to outdoor use. For keypad and smart locks, we talk through how people will use it, such as residents, guests, deliveries or staff, before we install anything.

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    Repair or install

    We carry out the work on site. That might mean freeing and lubricating a mechanism, replacing a worn latch, rekeying a lock so old keys stop working, or installing a new keyed, keypad or smart gate lock. Where a gate needs minor adjustment to close properly, we address that as part of the job.

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    Test and hand over

    We cycle the gate repeatedly, test the lock from both sides, and confirm keys, codes or app access work as expected. We show you how to set or change codes and leave you with working keys, so the gate is secure when we leave.

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What affects the price

  • The type of gate lock involved: a basic mechanical latch, a keyed lock, a keypad lock or a smart lock with app or connected features.
  • Whether the lock can be repaired or rekeyed, or the hardware is worn or damaged enough that replacement is the sensible choice.
  • The condition of the gate itself, since sagging, misalignment or a shifted post may need correcting for a lock to work reliably.
  • Material and exposure, such as wood, wrought iron or aluminum, and whether the hardware must stand up to constant sun, moisture and heavy use.
  • The number of locks or gates at a property, which matters at multi-unit buildings and commercial sites with several access points.
  • The time of day and the urgency of the call, since after-hours and emergency visits are part of how we operate.

Why North Hollywood chooses us

  • We have been serving Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, so we have seen how gate hardware holds up in local conditions.
  • We are fully mobile and available 24/7. There is no storefront, and the work happens at your gate.
  • We look at how the gate hangs and closes before recommending a new lock, so you are not paying to replace hardware that only needed adjustment.
  • We handle everything from old mechanical latches to keypad and smart gate locks, and we can rekey so lost or unreturned keys stop working.
  • Owner and lead technician David Shar stands behind the work, and we explain the options plainly without pressuring you toward the priciest one.

Gate Lock Repair across North Hollywood

North Hollywood has a wide mix of properties, and each tends to have its own gate problems. Around Toluca Woods and North Hollywood West, many homes are older bungalows with side-yard and backyard gates that have been opened and shut for decades. Latches loosen, hinges drop, and the original hardware wears out. In ZIP code 91601 and nearby 91606, we often see that a good adjustment and a new lock make an old gate feel secure again.

Closer to the NoHo Arts District, along Lankershim Boulevard and Magnolia Boulevard, the demands are different. Restaurants, shops and theaters near El Portal Theatre rely on rear service gates and alley access for deliveries and staff. Those gates are used constantly, sometimes by many people, so a keypad or rekeyable lock can make sense, especially after staff turnover when you want old access cut off.

Newer apartment and condo buildings near the North Hollywood Metro Station and the Television Academy area typically have pedestrian and garage-adjacent gates that tie into resident access systems. Older dingbat apartment courtyards off Vineland Avenue and Victory Boulevard often have simple gate locks that have been worn out by years of daily use. Whether you are in 91602, 91605 or 91607, from near US-101 to SR-170, we come to you at any hour of the day or night.

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Gate Lock Repair in North Hollywood — FAQs

Do you repair gate locks in North Hollywood at night?
Yes. We are a 24/7 mobile locksmith, so you can call (323) 997-8867 any time of day or night, including weekends, and describe the gate problem.
Can you repair a gate latch that will not catch?
Often, yes. A latch that will not catch is frequently caused by a sagging gate, a misaligned strike or a worn latch. We inspect the whole setup and adjust, repair or replace what is actually causing it.
Do you install keypad and smart gate locks?
Yes. We repair and install keypad and smart gate locks as well as standard keyed locks and latches. We help you choose one that suits how the gate is used, whether by family, tenants, staff or deliveries.
Can you rekey a gate lock so old keys stop working?
In many cases, yes. Rekeying is a good option after a move, a tenant change or staff turnover. If the lock is too worn to rekey well, we will tell you and talk through replacement.
How much does gate lock repair cost?
The cost depends on the lock type, whether it can be repaired or must be replaced, the condition and material of the gate, how many locks are involved and the time of the call. Call (323) 997-8867 and we can talk through your situation.
Do you work on gates at apartment buildings and businesses?
Yes. We work on residential gates as well as courtyard, service and pedestrian gates at multi-unit properties and commercial sites, including those around the NoHo Arts District and along Lankershim and Magnolia.
Do I need a new lock or just a repair?
Not always a new lock. Sometimes cleaning, lubrication, realignment or a replacement latch is enough. We look at the lock and the gate first and give you an honest recommendation.
Is there a shop I can visit?
No. Crenshaw Lock Company is fully mobile with no storefront. We come to your gate anywhere in North Hollywood. Call (323) 997-8867 to get started.
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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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