Gate and sliding door locks that work
A gate latch that will not catch or a bolt that binds needs attention. Cairn repairs and installs side gate locks, latches and sliding glass door locks across the Las Vegas valley.
- Side gate locks and latch repairs
- Gate locks keyed to the house when compatible
- Sliding glass door locks and secondary locks
Answered day and night
A Cairn dispatcher answers every day of the year.
Licensed and insured
Employee technicians carry photo ID and a police work card.
Your price comes first
Approve the written price on a tablet before work begins.
When a gate or patio lock needs attention
A lock can be working while the gate or door around it is causing the problem. These are the conditions worth having inspected.
Gate latch misses the strike
The gate closes, but the latch does not catch. Heat expansion or a change in alignment may be keeping the parts from meeting.
Key sticks in the gate lock
Windblown dust and grit collect inside outdoor cylinders. The key may become difficult to insert or turn.
Bolt binds in hot weather
Metal gates and frames expand in Las Vegas heat. A bolt that moves freely in cooler weather may bind against its opening.
Too many gate keys
The side gate uses a separate key from the house. Compatible keyways may allow both locks to operate with one key.
Patio door will not latch
The sliding door closes, but its locking hardware does not engage properly. The lock and its alignment need checking.
Patio door needs another lock
A secondary lock can be added to the sliding glass door. The existing hardware and door condition determine the installation.
Hardware for gates and sliding glass doors
Cairn works on the locking hardware, including the parts that allow the latch or bolt to engage. Door and glass replacement are outside this service.
Gate lock and latch work
Repair or replace side gate locking hardware after inspecting its condition and how the latch meets the strike.
Matching house and gate keys
The technician checks whether the gate lock and house locks share a compatible keyway. If they do, the gate can be keyed to your house key.
Sliding door locking hardware
Inspect and service sliding glass door locks, with secondary locking hardware available where suitable.
Strike and alignment repairs
Adjust or repair latch and strike hardware where misalignment prevents the door from locking correctly.
What determines the cost of the work
The technician checks the hardware before giving the full written price. The $39 service call fee covers travel and inspection and is separate from the work.
Repair or replacement
A latch adjustment is different from replacing a damaged cylinder or complete locking assembly.
Hardware type and grade
The lock design, grade and replacement hardware chosen affect the parts and labor required.
Door and frame condition
A gate or patio door that sits out of alignment may need hardware adjustment before its lock operates properly.
Number of locks
The amount of work changes when several gates or sliding doors need attention rather than one.
Location and service hours
A $45 after-hours fee applies from 9:00 PM to 7:00 AM and on Sundays and major holidays. Boulder City adds $25 to the service call fee.
From inspection to a working latch
The lock and door are checked together, so the work addresses what is preventing the hardware from engaging.
Describe the door
Tell the office whether it is a metal gate or sliding glass door, what the lock is doing and the property address.
Meet the technician
The technician arrives in a marked van with identification and a work card, then verifies your ID and authority over the property.
Review the written price
The technician inspects the cylinder, latch, strike and alignment, then presents a written price for approval before work begins.
Check the finished lock
The technician tests the keys and locking action with you. The itemized invoice lists the service call, labor and parts.
Questions about gates and patio locks
Las Vegas heat expands gate metal and can bind bolts. Dust and grit collect in keyways, while constant sun fades exposed lock finishes.
Call (702) 000-0000All questionsWhy does my side gate latch work in the morning but stick in the afternoon?
Las Vegas heat can expand a metal gate or frame enough to make the latch or bolt bind. Cairn checks the alignment and locking hardware to determine which part needs adjustment or repair.
Can my gate use the same key as my front door?
It may be possible when the gate and house locks have compatible keyways. Different brands or cylinder designs cannot always be keyed alike, so the technician checks the hardware first.
What should I use on a gate lock that feels gritty?
A dry lubricant made for locks suits dusty outdoor keyways better than oil, which can hold grit. If the key still binds, the cylinder may need inspection or repair.
Can you add another lock to my sliding glass door?
Yes, Cairn installs sliding glass door locks and secondary locks. The technician checks the existing door and hardware before recommending the installation.
Can you replace the sliding glass door if the lock is damaged?
Cairn repairs and replaces locking hardware and works on latches, strikes and alignment. Complete door and glass replacement are not part of the service.
Other locks around the home
Mailbox locks
Replace or repair the lock on your own mailbox, with separate rules for postal cluster boxes.
Deadbolt installation
Install or replace a deadbolt and check that its bolt engages the frame properly.
Keypad door locks
Use individual access codes on a keypad lock without connecting an app.
Residential locksmith
See home rekeying, lock repair, replacement and other residential lock services.
Get the gate closing and locking again
Cairn serves homes across the Las Vegas valley. Call about an urgent failed lock, or use the request form for planned gate and patio door work.