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Gate Lock Repair in West Hills, California

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

  • Mobile to your West Hills location
  • Available 24/7
  • Price quoted before we start
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A gate lock that sticks, sags, or won't catch is more than an annoyance. In West Hills, the gate is often the first line of security for a backyard, a side yard, a pool area, or a whole gated community entry. When it fails, you either leave the property open or lock yourself out of your own yard.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner and lead technician David Shar and our team know how the hardware around the West Valley wears down. Many West Hills homes were built in the 1960s through the 1980s, and the original latches, hasps, and gate hardware have now spent decades in sun, irrigation spray, and dust. Rust, loose posts, and worn strike plates are the usual culprits.

We are fully mobile, so there is no shop to drive to. We come to the gate, look at how it actually hangs and closes, and repair or replace the lock on site. That includes basic latches, keyed gate locks, keypad locks, and smart gate locks that work with a phone or code.

How it works in West Hills

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    Call and describe the gate

    Call (323) 997-8867 any hour. Tell us what type of gate it is (wood, wrought iron, aluminum, or pedestrian gate in a community), what the lock does or doesn't do, and whether you are locked out. That helps us bring the right parts.

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    Inspect the gate, latch, and post

    Many lock complaints are really alignment problems. We check whether the gate has sagged, whether the post has shifted, and whether the latch and strike still line up before we decide what to fix.

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    Repair or replace the hardware

    Sometimes a cleaned, adjusted, or re-aligned lock is enough. If the mechanism is corroded, worn out, or mismatched to the gate, we explain the options and replace it with hardware suited to outdoor use.

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    Rekey or match keys when needed

    If a key was lost, or you want the gate to share a key with your front door, we can rekey or match the lock so you carry fewer keys and the old key no longer works.

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    Set up keypad or smart options

    For keypad and smart gate locks, we install the lock, set codes, test the latch action, and walk you through using it so everyone in the household knows how it works.

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    Test and confirm

    We operate the gate several times from both sides, confirm it latches cleanly and releases properly, and leave you with working keys or codes before we go.

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What affects the price

  • The type of lock: a simple latch, a keyed gate lock, a keypad lock, and a smart gate lock involve different hardware and installation work.
  • Whether the existing lock can be repaired or must be replaced because of corrosion, wear, or damage.
  • Gate material and condition, since wood, wrought iron, and aluminum gates need different mounting methods and sagging or shifted posts add work.
  • Whether keys need to be rekeyed or matched to other locks on the property, and how many locks are involved.
  • Whether the visit is an after-hours or emergency call versus a scheduled appointment.
  • Extra hardware needed, such as new strike plates, weather-resistant housings, or a replacement latch to fit an older gate.

Why West Hills chooses us

  • Fully mobile and available 24/7, so a failed gate lock does not have to wait for business hours.
  • In business since 1987, with long experience in the older tract-home hardware common across the West Valley.
  • We diagnose the whole gate, not just the lock, so you are not sold a new lock when the real issue is a sagging gate or shifted post.
  • We can bring keypad and smart gate lock options and explain plainly which are suited to outdoor exposure.
  • We can tie gate locks into the same key as your house doors, which is helpful after a key loss or when moving into a new home.
  • No storefront and no upsell pressure: we explain the options at your gate and you decide.

Gate Lock Repair across West Hills

West Hills sits at the western edge of the San Fernando Valley, and its gates reflect that mix. In the Shadow Ranch area, near Shadow Ranch Park and its historic adobe, many homes are 1970s-era tract houses with side-yard and backyard gates that have been opened and closed for decades. Latches there often fail from rust and wear, and new owners frequently want the gate, the doors, and a smart deadbolt all working from one key. ZIP 91307 covers much of this area.

Along Valley Circle Blvd and up toward the foothills near Bell Canyon, you find newer gated developments and hillside homes. Residents there sometimes face a pedestrian gate lock that no longer matches the front door key, especially after a lost key. Steeper lots can also mean gates that settle or shift over time, so we check alignment as part of the repair. Homes in ZIP 91304 and 91308 around Platt Ave, Sherman Way, and Victory Blvd range from older tract houses to newer builds, each with different gate styles.

We are a mobile service, so we come to wherever the gate is, whether that is a home near Platt Village, a property close to Orcutt Ranch, or a residence near the Upper Las Virgenes Canyon Open Space Preserve. Call (323) 997-8867 and we will talk through the gate before we arrive.

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Gate Lock Repair in West Hills — FAQs

Do you repair gate locks in West Hills at night or on weekends?
Yes. Crenshaw Lock Company is available 24/7 and fully mobile. Call (323) 997-8867 any time and we will talk through the situation and come to your gate.
Can you fix a gate that won't latch, or do I need a new lock?
Often the lock itself is fine and the gate has sagged or the post has shifted. We check alignment first, then repair or replace the lock only if it is actually worn or damaged.
Can you install a keypad or smart lock on my gate?
Yes. We install keypad and smart gate locks on suitable gates, set up codes, and show you how to use them. We will also tell you honestly if a particular gate or exposure is not a good fit.
I lost the key to my community pedestrian gate. Can you help?
We can often rekey or replace the lock on a gate you are responsible for and match it to your house key. For shared community gates, you may need to involve your HOA or management first. Call (323) 997-8867 and we will sort out what applies.
Can the gate lock use the same key as my front door?
In many cases yes. We can rekey or match compatible locks so one key works for the gate and the house, depending on the hardware you already have.
Why do gate locks fail so often?
Gate locks sit outdoors in sun, dust, and irrigation spray. Rust, worn springs, loose mounting, and misaligned strike plates are common causes, especially on older hardware.
How is gate lock repair priced?
It depends on the lock type, the gate material and condition, whether parts can be repaired or must be replaced, and the time of the call. We explain the factors and the scope before starting work.
Do I need to bring the gate to a shop?
No. We are mobile only and have no storefront. We do the work at your property, wherever the gate is in West Hills.
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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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