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Gate Lock Repair in Woodland Hills, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides mobile gate lock repair in Woodland Hills, California, 24/7. We repair and install gate locks and latches, including keypad and smart gate locks, at your driveway, side yard, or property entrance. Call (323) 997-8867 any hour and we will come to you.

  • Mobile to your Woodland Hills location
  • Available 24/7
  • Price quoted before we start
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A gate lock is the first lock between your property and the street, and in Woodland Hills it takes a lot of abuse. Hillside estates south of Ventura Blvd rely on driveway and pedestrian gates for privacy and security. Flats properties near Walnut Acres often have side-yard gates guarding pools and back patios. Sun, dust, irrigation overspray, and years of daily use wear down latches, strike plates, and keypads faster than most owners expect.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner and lead tech David Shar built the business around fully mobile service. We have no storefront. Our work comes to your gate, whether the latch won't catch, a keypad has stopped responding, a key snapped in the cylinder, or a new smart lock needs to be fitted to existing hardware.

Gate hardware differs a lot from door hardware. It is exposed to weather, often mounted on steel, wrought iron, aluminum, or wood that has shifted over time, and sometimes tied into an operator or access system. Good repair starts with finding out why the lock is failing. We would rather fix a misaligned post than sell you a new lock that fails for the same reason.

How it works in Woodland Hills

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    Call and describe the gate

    Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us what the gate is made of, what kind of lock or latch is on it, and what it is doing. Is it jammed, loose, keypad-dead, or not latching? That helps us bring the right parts to your property.

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    On-site inspection

    We check the lock, latch, strike, hinges, and post alignment. Many gate lock complaints are really sagging gates, shifted posts, or rust. We tell you what we find before any work begins.

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    Repair or replace the hardware

    Where the existing hardware can be saved, we clean, adjust, re-pin, or replace worn parts. Where it cannot, we propose a replacement latch, deadbolt, keypad lock, or smart lock suited to the gate material and exposure.

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    Keypad and smart lock setup

    For keypad and smart gate locks, we install, program codes, and confirm the unit works with your gate. We also review battery access and weather protection so it keeps working.

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    Test and hand-off

    We cycle the gate repeatedly, test the latch from both sides, and confirm keys or codes work. You get clear guidance on upkeep, such as lubrication and battery checks.

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What affects the price

  • The type of gate: wrought iron, tubular steel, aluminum, and wood each need different mounting and hardware.
  • Whether the existing lock can be repaired or the latch, cylinder, or keypad needs full replacement.
  • The grade of hardware chosen, from standard weather-resistant latches to high-security cylinders or smart locks.
  • Gate condition, including sagging, rust, or post movement that must be corrected for the lock to work reliably.
  • Integration with existing driveway operators, intercoms, or access systems.
  • Time of day and the complexity of the situation, such as an emergency late-night call versus a scheduled visit.

Why Woodland Hills chooses us

  • Fully mobile service, so repairs happen at your gate rather than requiring you to bring hardware anywhere.
  • Available 24/7, which matters when a gate won't secure a pool, driveway, or storefront alley overnight.
  • In business since 1987, with David Shar as owner and lead tech.
  • We diagnose root causes such as alignment and weather exposure rather than just swapping parts.
  • Familiarity with high-security cylinders and smart locks common on hillside estates, as well as simpler residential and commercial gate latches.
  • Plain explanations of options so you can choose without pressure.

Gate Lock Repair across Woodland Hills

Woodland Hills covers a wide mix of properties, and gate needs vary across them. In Vista de Oro and the hills south of Ventura Blvd, custom and gated estates often have driveway gates, pedestrian gates, and high-security or smart locks that have to work together. A new owner may want gate locks rekeyed or upgraded alongside the house, and we can handle the lock side of that work. Near Mulholland Dr, exposure to sun and dust is hard on exterior hardware.

Down in the flats, Walnut Acres and neighborhoods near Serrania Park have 1950s and 60s ranch homes where side-yard and backyard gates are common. These older gates can sag or warp, and the latch fails as a result. We regularly see this kind of wear in ZIP code 91364 and in 91367 closer to Warner Center, where residential complexes and commercial properties may have shared or service gates as well.

We serve Woodland Hills from Topanga Canyon Blvd to Shoup Ave and along Ventura Blvd, Victory Blvd, and Vanowen St. Whether you are near Westfield Topanga, Los Angeles Pierce College, or in 91365 on the hillside edge, call (323) 997-8867 and we will come to your gate.

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Gate Lock Repair in Woodland Hills — FAQs

Do you repair gate locks in Woodland Hills at night?
Yes. We are a 24/7 mobile locksmith, so you can call (323) 997-8867 at any hour about a gate that won't latch or lock.
Can you fix a keypad gate lock that stopped working?
Often, yes. We check power, batteries, wiring, the keypad itself, and the latch it operates. If the unit is beyond repair, we can replace it with a keypad or smart lock suited to your gate.
Can you install a smart lock on my existing gate?
In many cases we can, depending on the gate material, latch type, and exposure to weather. We inspect first and tell you whether a smart lock fits or what changes are needed.
My gate sags and won't latch. Is that a lock problem?
Frequently it is an alignment problem rather than a bad lock. We check hinges, posts, and the strike so the fix lasts. Call (323) 997-8867 to describe the problem.
Do you work on hillside estate gates south of Ventura Blvd?
Yes. We work on pedestrian and driveway gate locks at hillside properties, including high-security cylinders, rekeying, and smart lock setups. For gate operators, we handle the lock hardware portion.
What affects the cost of gate lock repair?
Gate material, hardware grade, whether parts can be repaired or must be replaced, any alignment work, and system integration all matter. We explain the options on site before starting.
Do you have a shop I can visit?
No. We are fully mobile only and come to your property. Call (323) 997-8867 and we will arrange service.
Can you rekey a gate lock after I buy a house?
Yes. Rekeying gate locks along with the house locks is a good step after a purchase, since previous owners or workers may still have keys.
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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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