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Gate Lock Repair in Northridge, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides 24/7 mobile gate lock repair in Northridge, California, covering latches, drive gates, pedestrian gates, keypad locks and smart gate locks. We come to your property and fix or replace the lock on site. Call (323) 997-8867 any hour.

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  • Available 24/7
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A gate lock does a quiet job until the day it stops. In Northridge that day usually shows up as a latch that won't catch, a padlock hasp rusted shut, a keypad that no longer accepts the code, or a driveway gate that swings open because the bolt no longer lines up. Because the gate is the first barrier between your property and the street, a failed lock deserves a prompt fix rather than a piece of wire and a hope.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and the work is led by owner and lead technician David Shar. We are fully mobile and available 24/7. There is no storefront to visit; we bring tools, hardware and parts to your gate, whether it is a side-yard door behind a ranch home, a pool-area gate at a condo community, or a ranch-style entry on a horse property.

Gate locks are a specialty because they live outdoors. Sun, irrigation overspray, dust, and years of vibration from heavy gates all wear on them. Ground that has shifted over the decades can leave a gate hanging a little out of square, so the latch and strike no longer meet. Our job is to work out whether the lock is the problem, the alignment is the problem, or both, and then fix the real cause instead of just swapping parts.

How it works in Northridge

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    Call and describe the gate

    Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us what kind of gate it is: swing or sliding, wood, wrought iron, tubular steel or chain link, and what the lock is doing. Details such as a keypad that has gone dark or a latch that catches only when you lift the gate help us arrive prepared.

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    On-site inspection

    We come to you and look at the whole latch system, not only the lock body. We check the gate for sag, the post for movement, the strike for wear, and the lock for corrosion or internal damage. This tells us whether a repair, an adjustment or a replacement makes sense.

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    Repair, realign or replace

    Where we can, we repair: cleaning and lubricating, replacing worn parts, re-seating a strike, or adjusting the latch so it engages cleanly. If the hardware is beyond saving, we recommend a replacement suited to outdoor use and explain the options before we start.

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    Keypad and smart lock setup

    For keypad and smart gate locks, we install the unit, set up codes or app access, and make sure the power source and weather protection suit the location. We walk you through changing codes so you can manage who has access.

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    Keying and matching

    If you have several gates, a barn, or a tack room, we can key locks alike so one key handles them all, or keep them separate for different users. Rekeying after a tenant, employee or contractor leaves is also common.

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    Test and hand-off

    We operate the gate repeatedly, from both sides, in the way you actually use it. You get working keys or codes and a clear idea of any maintenance the gate may need, such as hinge adjustment, so the fix lasts.

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What affects the price

  • The type of gate and lock: a simple latch repair differs from replacing a heavy-duty drive gate lock or a commercial-grade keypad unit.
  • Repair versus replacement: cleaning, adjusting or re-seating existing hardware is a different scope than installing new hardware.
  • Smart or keypad features, including power, wiring, weatherproofing and the number of users or codes to set up.
  • Gate condition and alignment, since sagging or shifted posts may need additional adjustment for the lock to work properly.
  • The number of locks and keying requirements, such as keying several gates, barn doors and padlocks alike.
  • Time and location of the call, because after-hours and emergency visits are handled differently from scheduled work.

Why Northridge chooses us

  • Fully mobile and available 24/7, so a gate that will not lock at night does not have to wait until morning.
  • Serving Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, with experience across many styles of residential and commercial gates.
  • Owner-led work from David Shar, so you deal with someone accountable for the result.
  • We diagnose the whole latch system, including gate sag and strike alignment, rather than just swapping the lock and leaving the real problem behind.
  • Comfortable with both traditional hardware and keypad and smart gate locks, so you are not pushed toward one type.
  • Experience keying multiple locks alike for properties with several gates, outbuildings and shared access.

Gate Lock Repair across Northridge

Northridge covers a wide range of properties, and gate hardware varies with them. In Sherwood Forest, the horsekeeping estates often have long driveways, pasture gates, barn doors and tack rooms, all exposed to weather and dust. A typical request is replacing the driveway-gate, barn and tack-room locks and keying them alike, so one key works across the property. Livestock can lean on gates, which wears latches faster than you might expect, and we choose hardware that holds up outdoors.

Around the CSUN and university district, and along corridors like Reseda Blvd and Nordhoff St, the housing is largely apartment complexes and rentals with pedestrian gates, pool gates and parking gates. High tenant turnover means gate locks and codes need regular attention, especially before the fall semester when many people move in at once. In the Devonshire residential area and Northridge Village, many 1950s and 60s ranch tract homes have side-yard and backyard gates whose latches have aged for decades. Northridge frames and posts can also have settled since the 1994 earthquake, which can leave a gate slightly out of square so the latch no longer meets the strike. Realigning the latch is often part of the fix.

We serve all of Northridge, including ZIP codes 91324, 91325, 91327, 91328 and 91330, from the Ronald Reagan Fwy (SR-118) to Roscoe Blvd and from Balboa Blvd to Lassen St and Tampa Ave. Whether the gate is near Northridge Fashion Center, close to Northridge Hospital Medical Center, or on a quiet residential street, call (323) 997-8867 and we will come to you.

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Gate Lock Repair in Northridge — FAQs

Do you repair gate locks in Northridge at night?
Yes. Crenshaw Lock Company is 24/7 and fully mobile, so we can come out to a Northridge gate that won't latch at any hour. Call (323) 997-8867 and describe the problem.
Can you repair a keypad or smart gate lock?
Yes. We repair and install keypad and smart gate locks, including setting codes or app access and checking power and weather protection. If a unit is failing, we will tell you whether repair or replacement makes more sense.
My gate latch won't catch anymore. Is the lock broken?
Not always. In Northridge, a gate or post that has shifted can leave the latch and strike misaligned even when the lock itself is fine. We check alignment first, then the hardware, so we fix the real cause.
Can you key the locks on my horse property alike?
Yes. For properties like those in Sherwood Forest, we can replace driveway-gate, barn and tack-room locks and key them alike so a single key works across the property. Call (323) 997-8867 to talk through what you have.
Can you change gate codes or locks for a student rental?
Yes. We can rekey gate locks or reset keypad codes for apartments and rentals near CSUN, including between tenants or before a new semester. Let us know how many gates or units are involved when you call.
Do you have a shop I can visit?
No. We are mobile only, so there is no storefront. We bring tools and hardware to your Northridge property and do the work there.
Should I repair or replace my gate lock?
It depends on the condition. Surface rust or a worn latch can often be repaired or adjusted, while a corroded or damaged lock body is better replaced. We inspect it and explain the options before we do any work.
What kinds of gates do you work on?
We work on swing and sliding gates in wood, wrought iron, tubular steel and chain link, from simple side-yard latches to driveway gates. If you are unsure whether we can help, call (323) 997-8867 and describe it.
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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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