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Gate Lock Repair in San Dimas, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides mobile gate lock repair in San Dimas, California, covering latches, padlock hasps, keypad locks and smart gate hardware. We are available 24/7 and come to your property. Call (323) 997-8867 to describe the problem and get started.

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A gate lock is one of the hardest-working pieces of hardware on a property. It sits outdoors, takes sun, dust, irrigation overspray and the occasional kick from a horse or a delivery truck, and it is expected to work every single time. In San Dimas, where so many homes sit on larger lots with side yards, driveways, pool enclosures and horse-keeping areas, gates are part of daily life, and a sticking latch or a dead keypad gets noticed quickly.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and gate hardware is a regular part of that work. We repair and install gate locks and latches of many kinds: gravity latches, thumb latches, drop-bolt and slide-bolt setups, keyed gate locks, padlock hasps, mechanical keypad locks and smart gate locks. We are fully mobile and 24/7, so there is no shop to drive to. The work happens at your gate.

Often a repair is all that is needed. A misaligned strike, a sagging gate that no longer meets its latch, a worn cylinder or a corroded spring can usually be fixed without replacing everything. When hardware is truly at the end of its life, or when you want to move to keypad or smart access, we will explain the options plainly so you can decide what makes sense for the property.

How it works in San Dimas

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    You call and describe the gate

    Call (323) 997-8867 any hour. Tell us what type of gate it is, whether it is wood, wrought iron, tubular steel or chain link, what the lock looks like, and what is going wrong. Photos of the latch help if you can send them.

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    We come to your property

    We are fully mobile, so a technician travels to you in San Dimas with a range of latches, cylinders, hasps and common gate hardware on board. There is no storefront visit involved.

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    Diagnose the real cause

    Many gate lock complaints are actually alignment problems. We check whether the gate has sagged, whether the post has shifted, whether the strike still lines up, and whether the lock itself is worn, rusted or damaged before recommending anything.

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    Repair or replace the hardware

    We fix what can be fixed: realigning, rekeying, lubricating with appropriate products, or replacing worn parts. If the lock must be replaced, we match it to the gate material and exposure. Keypad and smart lock installs are set up and tested on site.

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    Test and hand over

    We cycle the lock repeatedly, confirm the gate closes and latches on its own where it should, and make sure you have working keys or codes. We walk you through any keypad programming before we leave.

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What affects the price

  • The type of lock: a basic latch repair differs from a keyed gate lock, and both differ from a keypad or smart lock installation.
  • Gate material and condition, since wrought iron, wood and tubular steel each need different mounting and a sagging or rusted gate may need extra work.
  • Whether the existing hardware can be repaired or must be replaced, and the grade of replacement hardware you choose.
  • Quantity, such as one side gate versus several gates, barn doors and padlocked drives on a larger property.
  • Electronics and power, including keypad batteries, wiring, or smart integration with existing access systems.
  • Time and location of the call, since we serve 24/7 and after-hours or distant calls can affect the quote.

Why San Dimas chooses us

  • Serving the region since 1987, with owner and lead technician David Shar standing behind the work.
  • Fully mobile and 24/7, so a broken gate lock at night or on a weekend does not have to wait for shop hours.
  • We diagnose before replacing, which often saves you from buying new hardware when alignment or a worn part is the true problem.
  • Experience with both mechanical and electronic gate hardware, from simple latches to keypad and smart locks.
  • Comfortable with rural-style properties, including padlock hasps, barn gates and long driveway gates, not just standard residential doors.
  • Clear explanation of options so you know what is being done and why before work begins.

Gate Lock Repair across San Dimas

San Dimas has a character that shapes its gate hardware needs. Much of the housing is 1960s and 1970s ranch-style single-family homes, and the areas near San Dimas Canyon and Frank G. Bonelli Regional Park include larger lots, horse-keeping zones, barns, outbuildings and gated drives that often rely on padlocks and heavy-duty latches. Those gates see weather, dust and animal traffic, and we can repair or upgrade the hardware right on the property, whether that means a stubborn barn gate, a corroded hasp or a driveway gate that no longer closes securely.

In the Via Verde planned community on the southern hills, gates and side-yard latches tend to follow HOA-standard hardware and appearance expectations. If you have recently bought a home there, we can repair or replace a gate latch and rekey locks so that previous owners no longer have access, while keeping the look consistent with the neighborhood. Around Downtown and Old Town San Dimas, with its western-facade storefronts on Bonita Ave, small businesses and civic buildings sometimes need service gates, back-lot gates and alley locks repaired as well.

We work throughout 91773 and the surrounding area, reaching properties off Arrow Hwy, San Dimas Ave, Bonita Ave and Foothill Blvd, with easy access from the I-210 and SR-57. Whether you are near Puddingstone Reservoir, close to San Dimas Canyon Park, or tucked into a residential street, call (323) 997-8867 and we will come to you.

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Gate Lock Repair in San Dimas — FAQs

Can you repair a gate lock instead of replacing it?
Often, yes. Many problems come from a misaligned strike, a sagging gate, a worn spring or a tired cylinder, and these can be repaired. We diagnose first and only recommend replacement when repair does not make sense. Call (323) 997-8867 to talk it through.
Do you work on keypad and smart gate locks?
Yes. We repair and install mechanical keypad locks and smart gate locks, including battery issues, code programming and mounting. We test everything on site and show you how to manage codes before we leave.
Can you service padlocks and hasps on barns and horse properties?
Yes. Barn doors, pasture gates and gated drives on equestrian properties near San Dimas Canyon commonly use padlocks and hasps, and we can repair, replace or upgrade them. Dust, moisture and animals are hard on this hardware, so we choose parts suited to it.
Is gate lock service available at night or on weekends?
Yes, we are available 24/7 and fully mobile. If a gate will not latch or lock and you need the property secured, call (323) 997-8867 any time.
Why does my gate latch no longer line up?
Gates settle over time. Posts shift, hinges loosen and wood swells or shrinks, so the latch and strike stop meeting properly. We check the alignment and adjust or reposition hardware, which may solve the issue without a new lock.
Can you rekey a gate lock after I buy a home in Via Verde?
Yes. We can rekey gate locks and other exterior locks so keys held by previous owners no longer work. We also keep the hardware in line with typical HOA expectations where that applies.
Do I need to come to a shop?
No. Crenshaw Lock Company is mobile only, with no storefront. We come to your gate in San Dimas and do the work there.
How is the price of gate lock repair determined?
It depends on the type of lock, the gate material and condition, whether parts can be repaired or must be replaced, how many gates are involved and when the call takes place. We explain the scope and options before starting work.
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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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