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Gate Lock Repair in Van Nuys, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides mobile gate lock repair in Van Nuys, 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 we will talk through the problem and come to you.

  • Mobile to your Van Nuys location
  • Available 24/7
  • Price quoted before we start
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A gate lock is one of the hardest-working pieces of hardware on a property. It sits outside in sun, dust and irrigation overspray, it gets slammed by delivery drivers and kids, and it is often the only thing between the street and a driveway, side yard, courtyard or equipment lot. In Van Nuys, that covers a lot of ground: wrought-iron driveway gates at 1950s tract homes, pedestrian gates at apartment courtyards along Sepulveda and Van Nuys Boulevard, and chain-link or steel gates around commercial and industrial yards near the airport.

Crenshaw Lock Company has been serving Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and we are fully mobile. There is no storefront to visit. We bring the tools and a range of latches, gate locks and keypad hardware to you, diagnose what is actually wrong, and repair it where that makes sense instead of pushing a replacement. Owner and lead technician David Shar built the business on that approach.

Common calls include a latch that no longer catches because the gate has sagged, a lock cylinder that is seized or corroded, a keypad lock that has stopped responding, a lost key or a tenant change that calls for rekeying, and a smart gate lock that needs to be installed or reconnected. Whatever the situation, call (323) 997-8867 any hour and we will help you work out the next step.

How it works in Van Nuys

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    Call and describe the gate

    Tell us what kind of gate it is (swinging, sliding, pedestrian, driveway), what material it is made of, and what the lock is doing or not doing. If you can, mention the brand or style of lock. That helps us bring the right parts when we come out.

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    We come to you

    We are mobile and available 24/7, so we travel to your home, building or lot in Van Nuys. If you are locked out of your own gate or cannot secure it at night, tell us so we can prioritize accordingly.

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    Inspect the whole latch system

    A lock that will not work is often a symptom of something else: a gate that has dropped on its hinges, a misaligned strike, a bent latch bar, or rust inside the cylinder. We check the lock, latch, hinges and alignment before deciding what to fix.

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    Repair, rekey or replace

    If the hardware can be saved, we repair, lubricate with the correct product, realign or rekey it. If it is worn out, or you want a keypad or smart lock, we explain the options and install the one that suits the gate and how it is used.

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    Test and hand over

    We cycle the gate and lock repeatedly, check that keys or codes work, and make sure the gate closes and latches on its own when it should. For keypad and smart locks we walk you through setting codes and access.

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What affects the price

  • The type of gate: a simple pedestrian latch is a different job than a heavy driveway or commercial yard gate.
  • Whether the existing lock can be repaired or rekeyed, or whether the hardware must be replaced.
  • The kind of hardware you choose, such as a mechanical key lock, a keypad lock or a smart gate lock with connected features.
  • Gate condition, since sagging, rust or bent frames may need alignment work in addition to the lock itself.
  • Number of locks or gates, which matters for apartment complexes and commercial properties that want matching keys.
  • Time of day and urgency, because after-hours and emergency calls are handled differently from scheduled work.

Why Van Nuys chooses us

  • Fully mobile, so repairs are done at your gate rather than requiring you to remove hardware and bring it somewhere.
  • In business in Greater Los Angeles since 1987, which means long familiarity with the gate and lock styles found across the San Fernando Valley.
  • Repair-first thinking: we try to save sound hardware before suggesting a replacement.
  • Experience across the range from vintage residential hardware to commercial-grade locks and keypad systems.
  • Available 24/7, including for gates that cannot be left unsecured overnight.
  • We explain what we find and what the options are in plain language so you can decide.

Gate Lock Repair across Van Nuys

Van Nuys is a central Valley community with a wide mix of properties, and that shapes the gate work we see. Around the original townsite near Sylvan Park, 1920s and 1940s Spanish and California bungalows often have older side-yard and front gates with hardware that has been painted over many times. In the extensive 1950s tracts, including the area around Kester Ridge, driveway and backyard gates tend to see daily use and the latches loosen or the posts shift over the years. Many of these can be repaired or rekeyed without changing the look of the gate.

Along Van Nuys Boulevard, Sepulveda Boulevard and Victory Boulevard, dense apartment corridors rely on pedestrian and parking gates that many residents use every day. Those gates often need rekeying after a resident or management change, or a keypad lock that is reliable and easy to reset. Near the Van Nuys Civic Center, the Government Center and the Van Nuys Courthouse, and in commercial strips and aviation-adjacent industrial lots near Van Nuys Airport, we also work on yard gates and secured parking where a dependable lock matters for business operations.

We serve all of Van Nuys, including ZIP codes 91401, 91405, 91406 and 91411, with easy access from the I-405, US-101, Sherman Way and the surrounding boulevards. Whether your gate is near the Sepulveda Basin edge or in the middle of a residential block, call (323) 997-8867 and we will come to you.

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Gate Lock Repair in Van Nuys — FAQs

Do you repair gate locks in Van Nuys at night or on weekends?
Yes. Crenshaw Lock Company is available 24/7 and fully mobile. Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us what is happening with your gate.
Can you fix a gate latch that no longer catches?
Often, yes. A latch that misses is frequently caused by a sagging gate, a shifted post or a misaligned strike rather than a broken lock. We check alignment and hinges and adjust or replace parts as needed.
Do you install keypad and smart gate locks?
Yes. We repair and install gate locks and latches, including keypad and smart gate locks. We will help you choose a style that suits your gate material and how many people use it.
My gate lock is rusted or seized. Does it have to be replaced?
Not always. Some cylinders can be cleaned, serviced or rekeyed. If corrosion has damaged the internals, replacement is the more reliable fix, and we will tell you which applies.
Can you rekey the gate after a tenant or resident change?
Yes. Rekeying is a common request for apartment and commercial gates in Van Nuys. It stops old keys from working without necessarily replacing all of the hardware. Call (323) 997-8867 to set it up.
Do you have a shop I can visit?
No. We are a mobile-only locksmith. We come to your property in Van Nuys and do the work on site.
Can you work on older or vintage gate hardware?
We can often repair or rekey older hardware, which is common around the original townsite bungalows. If parts are worn beyond repair, we can discuss replacements that suit the gate.
How is the price of gate lock repair determined?
It depends on the gate type, whether the lock can be repaired or must be replaced, the hardware you choose, the gate's condition and the urgency. Call (323) 997-8867 and describe the situation so we can explain what applies.
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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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