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Crenshaw Lock

Gate Lock Repair in Torrance · 24/7 mobile

Gate Lock Repair in Torrance, CA

Crenshaw Lock Company provides mobile gate lock repair in Torrance, California, available 24/7. We repair and install gate locks and latches, including keypad and smart gate locks, at your home or business. Call (323) 997-8867 to describe the problem and we'll come to you.

  • Mobile to your Torrance location
  • Available 24/7
  • Price quoted before we start
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A gate lock is easy to ignore until it fails. Then a latch won't catch, a key snaps off in a cylinder, a keypad goes dark, or a gate that should be secure swings open in the wind. In Torrance, where side-yard gates, backyard pool gates, driveway gates and commercial enclosures are everywhere, a bad gate lock can mean a security gap, a locked-out household, or a business that can't close up for the night.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner and lead technician David Shar built the business on practical, honest fieldwork. We are fully mobile. There is no storefront to visit; we bring tools, parts and experience to your gate, day or night, and diagnose the problem on site before recommending anything.

Gate hardware lives outdoors, which makes it different from a door lock. Coastal air, sun, irrigation overspray, dust and constant use wear on latches, hinges, strikes and electronics. Sometimes the lock is fine and the real problem is a sagging gate or a misaligned strike. Sometimes the lock really is finished. We tell you which it is, and we repair when repair makes sense instead of pushing replacement.

How it works in Torrance

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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, chain link, pool fence or driveway gate. Also mention what the lock does or doesn't do. That helps us bring the right latches, cylinders and keypad parts.

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    On-site inspection

    We check the lock, latch, strike, hinges and the gate's alignment. A lot of gate lock failures come from sag or post movement rather than the lock itself, so we look at the whole assembly before touching anything.

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    Clear recommendation

    We explain what we found and whether the best fix is adjustment, repair, a rekey, or replacement. If you're considering a keypad or smart lock, we go over how it would work with your gate type, power needs and how your household or staff use it.

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    Repair or installation

    We carry out the work: freeing a seized latch, replacing a worn cylinder, realigning a strike, fitting a new gate-rated lock, or installing and programming a keypad or smart unit. Hardware is chosen for outdoor use where it matters.

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    Testing and handoff

    We cycle the gate repeatedly, test keys or codes, and confirm the latch catches cleanly and self-closes where appropriate. For keypads we set up codes and show you how to change them, and we hand over all keys.

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What affects the price

  • Type of gate and material: wood, iron, aluminum, chain link and pool gates take different hardware and mounting methods.
  • Whether the fix is a repair or a full replacement of the lock, latch or strike.
  • Keypad, smart or mechanical hardware, since electronic locks involve more components, setup and programming.
  • Condition of the gate itself, including sag, warped posts or worn hinges that must be corrected for the lock to work.
  • Rekeying or keying several locks alike, which adds work compared with a single lock.
  • Time of day and urgency, since after-hours and emergency calls differ from scheduled visits.

Why Torrance chooses us

  • Fully mobile, 24/7 service: we come to the gate, so there is no shop visit and no need to move a gate or fence panel.
  • In business since 1987, with hands-on experience across older and newer gate hardware.
  • We diagnose the whole gate, not just the lock, so you don't pay to replace a lock that was fine.
  • We handle both traditional keyed latches and keypad or smart gate locks, so you get honest advice instead of one favored product.
  • Owner-led: David Shar's standards guide how the work is done and how problems are explained.
  • Upfront explanation of options before work begins, with no invented urgency.

Gate Lock Repair across Torrance

Torrance is a city of very different building types, and gates vary just as much. In Southwood and West Torrance, the 1950s and 60s ranch tracts typically have wood side gates and backyard gates with older latches that have weathered for decades. In Old Torrance, Craftsman bungalows near El Prado often have charming but aging gates and fences where you want a repair that respects the look of the property. On the hillsides of Hollywood Riviera and Walteria, sloped lots and coastal air are hard on latches and hinges.

We serve all of Torrance, including ZIP codes 90501, 90502, 90503, 90504 and 90505. A homeowner near Wilson Park may need a pool-area gate latch that actually self-latches. A business owner off Hawthorne Blvd or Torrance Blvd may need a better lock on a service-yard or parking enclosure gate. Whether you're close to Madrona Marsh, Del Amo Fashion Center or the Pacific Coast Hwy corridor, we come to you.

Because we're mobile, getting to Torrance from the I-110, I-405 or along Crenshaw Blvd and Sepulveda Blvd is simply part of the job. Call (323) 997-8867 at any hour and we'll talk through what's happening with your gate.

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Gate Lock Repair in Torrance — FAQs

Do you repair gate locks in Torrance at night or on weekends?
Yes. Crenshaw Lock Company is available 24/7 and fully mobile. Call (323) 997-8867 and we'll discuss your gate and get a technician headed your way.
Can you install a keypad or smart lock on my gate?
Often yes. It depends on the gate material, how it closes, and whether power or weather exposure is a concern. We look at the gate on site and recommend a unit that suits it.
My gate latch won't catch. Is the lock broken?
Not always. A sagging gate, shifted post or misaligned strike is a very common cause. We check the alignment first, and sometimes a simple adjustment fixes it without replacing hardware.
Can you rekey a gate lock instead of replacing it?
In many cases, yes. If the lock is in good shape, rekeying changes which key works. We can also key your gate to match other locks on the property.
Do you work on pool gate latches?
Yes, we repair and install gate latches, including those on pool enclosures. We aim for a latch that closes and secures reliably, and we can talk through options for your setup.
Do you service commercial gates in Torrance?
Yes. We work on gates at businesses, industrial yards and multi-unit properties as well as homes. Call (323) 997-8867 with details of the gate and lock.
Do I need to bring the gate to your shop?
No. We're mobile only and have no storefront. We do the repair at your property, so the gate stays where it is.
How do you price gate lock repair?
Price depends on factors like gate type, repair versus replacement, keypad or smart hardware, gate condition and timing. We explain the options on site 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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