Phoenix Gate Lock Installation
Gate Lock Installation
Keyed, mechanical keyless, and electronic gate locks for homes, HOAs, and businesses, plus pool-code closers, installed and repaired right.
Gate Lock Installation and Repair in Phoenix
ACME Locksmith installs and repairs gate locks across the Phoenix metro for homeowners, HOAs, and businesses, and keyless gate locks are one of our busiest specialties. We are a licensed, veteran-owned company (ROC #271563), in business since 1997, with four valley shops and more than 170,000 jobs completed. We fit keyed locks, mechanical keypad locks, and electronic PIN and fob systems on side gates and commercial entries, install a pool gate lock and closer that meet Arizona pool code, and handle gate lock repair when a lock fails or a gate stops latching. Almost every gate needs a modification to accept a lock, and we know exactly what each one takes. We serve Phoenix, Mesa, Scottsdale, Gilbert, and the Valley.
Three Ways to Lock a Gate
Keyed, keyless, or electronic, matched to your gate.
Keyed gate locks
Deadbolts and lever locks with a gate latch, keyed to match your house or business key so one key runs everything. Most gates need a mounting plate or frame work to accept them.
Mechanical keypad
Push-button codes with no power, no wiring, and no keys. The most affordable keyless option, often no-weld, single or double sided, with lifetime mechanical warranties on many models.
Electronic PIN and fob
Codes or fobs with multiple users, audit trails, scheduling, and remote management. Ideal for HOAs and businesses, though the gate almost always needs a welded gate box.
Keyless Gate Locks Are Our Specialty
Keyless locks are more convenient and more secure than keyed gates. You enter a PIN instead of hunting for a key, the gate can auto-lock when it closes, and codes change in seconds. There are three kinds: mechanical keypads that need no power, low-voltage wired locks, and battery-powered wireless code locks. For most homes and any property with fewer than four gates and infrequent code changes, an affordable mechanical keypad is the right call.
One warning we give constantly: do not put a home smart lock on a gate. Residential smart locks fail on gates because only one side is weather resistant.
Mechanical vs Electronic Keyless: Which One
Mechanical keypad locks are the most affordable, many carry lifetime mechanical warranties, and several mount to a 1-inch or wider post with no welding. The trade-off is a single shared code that takes some disassembly to change, and no remote monitoring. For a typical Phoenix side gate, this is the best keyless lock you can put on.
Electronic keypad locks add everything mechanical locks cannot do: multiple user codes, frequent code changes, scheduling, and a log of who entered and when. They suit communities and busy commercial gates and run up to 100,000 cycles per battery set. The catch is cost, and the frame almost always needs a welded gate box to mount the lock.
What It Takes to Install a Keyless Gate Lock
A gate box
Locks with a standard door bore need a metal gate box welded on the gate to mount the lock to. We fabricate and weld these when the lock cannot mount to the post.
Post width
Many gate locks mount straight to the post if the post is thick enough. A 1-inch post fits our favorite mechanical lock; the heavy-duty Lockey GL2 needs about 1.5 inches. Our new favorite gate lock (shown here in our YouTube video), makes use of the wooden slats in the gate for mounting.
Bridging the gap
The lock has to cross the gap between the swing post and the fixed post. On older gates that gap is too wide, and we adjust it or modify the gate so it latches.
A gate closer
To auto-lock on close (required by pool code) the gate needs a closer that swings it shut and latches it. We install no-weld closers like the Kant Slam.
Pass-through barrier
If someone can reach over or through the gate to the lock, we add a double-sided keypad where egress code allows, or a barrier so the inside release cannot be reached.
The lock itself may be inexpensive, but the labor to make a gate accept it is where the real cost lives. We tell you up front what your specific gate needs.
Locking a Chain Link Gate
Chain link gates are the hardest to lock. You cannot weld to galvanized metal, the gaps are wide, and the gate never closes the same way twice, so self-latching is tricky. The simplest fix is a strong combination padlock like the Abus 190cs/60, or a padlock we key to match your house key, often with a heavier chain or a longer shackle.
For keyless on chain link, the Lockey GB2900 gate box bolts on with no welding and accepts a mechanical keypad lock, with the 2985 adding self-latching. A MagnaLatch is a great keyed, child-safe option on shorter pool gates. It works if the rail is 1 5/8 to 1 7/8 inches and the gap can be closed to under half an inch.
Pool Gates and Arizona Code
Arizona requires pool gates to be self-closing and self-latching, so a pool lock has to latch on its own every time. We install and adjust residential spring closers and commercial pneumatic closers so the gate shuts and latches without slamming.
Even when we install a manual keypad deadbolt that you throw by hand, we leave the top auto-latch in place for safety, so the gate still latches if someone forgets to lock it. Our guide on Arizona pool code covers the rules in detail.
Serving the Phoenix Valley
We serve the entire Phoenix Valley from four shops: Phoenix, Mesa, Scottsdale, and Gilbert, with mobile service across the metro.
What Phoenix Homeowners and HOAs Say
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We needed a lock to be installed for our side gate. After researching many locksmiths, we decided to work with ACME Locksmith. We watched an online side gate lock installation video posted by the owner Robert and knew this was exactly what … More
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I needed a replacement locking mechanism for a small "security gate" outside my front door. I first tried calling one of the companies on Angies List with more reviews overall, but they weren't able to locate the locking … More mechanism I needed.
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Our animal shelter had an issue with our lock mechanism on our gate and I called Acme Locksmith of Scottsdale for repair. They gave a reasonable amount of time for their response. Mike showed up on time and was extremely knowledgeable about … More
FAQ
Do you recommend smart locks on gates?
No. A home smart lock has only one weather-resistant side and fails outdoors. We install weatherproof keyless locks made for the gate instead, mechanical or electronic depending on your needs.
What is the most affordable keyless gate lock?
A mechanical keypad lock. It uses a code with no batteries or wiring, often mounts with no welding on a 1-inch or wider post, and many carry lifetime mechanical warranties.
Can you put a keyless lock on a chain link gate?
Yes. The Lockey GB2900 gate box bolts onto the rail with no welding and accepts a mechanical keypad lock, with the 2985 adding self-latching. We also fit padlocks, latches, and MagnaLatch options.
Do you install pool gate locks and closers for Arizona code?
Yes. Arizona requires self-closing, self-latching pool gates. We install and adjust spring and pneumatic closers so the pool lock latches every time.
Why does a cheap gate lock cost more to install?
Most gates are not built to accept a lock, so we weld in a gate box, reinforce the frame, or close the gap between posts. The part is cheap, but the labor to make it fit is the real cost. We quote it up front.
Need a Gate Lock in Phoenix?
Keyed, keyless, electronic, chain link, or pool gates. Call or schedule today.
