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Access Control Installation in Burbank, California

Crenshaw Lock Company installs keypad, card and fob access-control systems for business entrances in Burbank, California. We are a fully mobile locksmith available 24/7, and we come to your door. Call (323) 997-8867 to talk through your doors, your users and the system that fits.

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An access-control system replaces the question of who has a key with a record of who can come in and when. For a Burbank business, that might mean a keypad on a back-office door, card readers on a suite entrance, or key fobs for a staff that changes from one production to the next. The hardware is only half of it. The other half is how the doors, locks, power and user list are planned so the system works on an ordinary Tuesday and still behaves during a power outage.

Crenshaw Lock Company has been serving Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, led by owner and lead technician David Shar. We are mobile only, so there is no showroom to visit. We come to your building, look at the actual doors and frames, and talk through what will work there. Burbank has a wide mix of buildings, from older storefronts along Magnolia Boulevard to offices in the Media District and secured studio-adjacent facilities, and each calls for a different approach.

We install keypad, card and fob systems for business entrances and pair them with the mechanical hardware that has to support them: strikes, electrified locks, door closers and the keyed override that should always exist as a backup. If you are not sure whether you need a simple standalone keypad or a networked system, we will explain the tradeoffs plainly and let you decide.

How it works in Burbank

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    Walk the doors and define the need

    We start by looking at each entrance you want controlled: door material, frame, swing direction, how people use it and whether it is a fire exit. We also ask who needs access, at what times, and how often that list changes. A production office with rotating crews has very different needs than a small shop with three employees.

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    Choose the right credential type

    Keypads suit small groups and low turnover, though codes need managing. Cards and fobs make it easy to remove one person without affecting everyone else. We explain the practical differences and recommend what fits your doors and your habits, rather than the most complicated option.

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    Select compatible hardware

    The lock has to suit the door. Aluminum storefront doors, common in commercial strips, often need specific narrow-stile hardware or a surface-mounted solution. Wood and steel doors open up other choices. We match electrified locks, strikes or standalone keypad locks to the door and to code requirements for egress.

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    Install, wire and power

    We mount the readers or keypads, install the locking hardware, and handle the wiring and power supply where the system calls for it. We check that the door closes and latches reliably, since access control only works if the door fully secures every time.

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    Enroll users and test everything

    We program credentials, set schedules where the system supports them, and test every entry and exit scenario, including what happens when the credential fails. We make sure the mechanical key override works as the fallback.

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    Hand-off and training

    We show you or your manager how to add and remove users, change codes and handle a lost card or fob. Because we are available 24/7, you can call (323) 997-8867 if something stops behaving after hours.

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What affects the price

  • The number of doors being controlled, since each entrance needs its own reader or keypad and locking hardware.
  • The type of system, from a standalone keypad lock to card or fob readers tied to a central controller.
  • Door and frame type, because aluminum storefront, steel and wood doors each need different hardware and installation methods.
  • Wiring and power requirements, including how far cable has to run and whether a power supply or backup is needed.
  • The number of users and how often credentials change, which affects how many cards or fobs are needed and how much setup is involved.
  • Whether existing locks, closers or frames need repair or replacement to work properly with the new system.

Why Burbank chooses us

  • Fully mobile service, so we assess the real doors at your building instead of recommending hardware from a catalog.
  • Serving Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, with the lock and door experience that comes from decades of working on both mechanical and electronic hardware.
  • Available 24/7, which matters when a reader fails or a staff change means access needs to be updated right away.
  • We keep a mechanical override in the plan so a dead power supply or lost credential does not lock you out of your own business.
  • Honest recommendations: if a simple keypad does the job, we will say so rather than steer you to a larger system.
  • Experience with the mix of buildings in Burbank, from older storefronts to modern offices, and the different door types each one has.

Access Control across Burbank

Burbank's business landscape is unusually varied. In the Media District, offices and aluminum-storefront commercial strips sit not far from the major studio facilities, including Warner Bros. Studios and Walt Disney Studios, where access and security requirements are demanding. Smaller production offices near ZIP code 91505 often face a simpler but familiar problem: crews come and go, and the list of people who should have access changes constantly. Card or fob credentials that can be disabled individually suit that pattern much better than a shared key or a code everyone remembers.

Along Magnolia Boulevard and through Magnolia Park, many commercial entrances sit in older buildings, including antique row storefronts and converted spaces in ZIP code 91506. These often have aluminum or older wood doors that need careful hardware selection, and the building may have quirks that affect wiring routes. Further toward Downtown Burbank, around San Fernando Boulevard and Olive Avenue, multi-tenant buildings may need separate control over suite doors and shared entrances.

Because we are mobile, we can reach businesses across the city, whether you are near Hollywood Burbank Airport, off Hollywood Way, close to the I-5 or SR-134 corridors, or on Victory Boulevard. Tell us the address and the doors involved, and we will come look at them.

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Access Control in Burbank — FAQs

What kinds of access control systems do you install in Burbank?
We install keypad, card and fob systems for business entrances. That ranges from a standalone keypad lock on a single door to card or fob readers on several doors. Call (323) 997-8867 and we can talk through which fits your building.
Can access control work on an aluminum storefront door?
Yes, but it takes the right hardware. Aluminum storefront doors, common in Media District commercial strips, have narrow stiles that limit lock choices. We select hardware designed for those frames or use a surface-mounted option when needed.
Is a keypad or a card system better for a business with staff turnover?
Cards and fobs are usually easier when people come and go, because you can disable one credential without affecting everyone else. Keypads work for small, stable groups, though codes should be changed when someone leaves. We will explain both honestly.
Will I still be able to get in if the power goes out?
We plan for that. Systems should include a mechanical key override or an appropriate fail-safe setup, and we always check egress requirements. If you are ever locked out after hours, call (323) 997-8867 at any time.
Do you have a shop I can visit?
No. Crenshaw Lock Company is fully mobile. We come to your business in Burbank, look at the doors and do the installation on site.
Can you help a production office that needs access changed after crew turnover?
Yes. Credentials can be updated or removed, and we can also address mechanical keying and master-key needs on the doors involved. Call (323) 997-8867 to discuss your situation.
Do you work on weekends and nights?
We are available 24/7. That is especially useful for urgent changes, such as securing an entrance after a staff departure or dealing with a reader that has failed.
How is the price of an access control installation determined?
It depends on the number of doors, the type of system, the door and frame material, wiring and power needs, and how many users need credentials. After seeing your doors, we can explain what drives the cost in your case.
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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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