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Door Closer Repair in Burbank, California

Crenshaw Lock Company repairs, adjusts and replaces hydraulic door closers on commercial doors throughout Burbank, California. We are fully mobile and available 24/7, so we come to your building. Call (323) 997-8867 to describe the door and get a technician headed your way.

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  • Available 24/7
  • Price quoted before we start
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A door closer is easy to ignore until it fails. Then the door slams, drifts open, or stops short of the latch, and a door that should secure your space no longer does. In Burbank, that can mean an office suite in the Media District that will not lock behind the last person out, or a storefront door on Magnolia Boulevard that hangs open and lets the air conditioning escape all afternoon.

Hydraulic closers are mechanical devices with a spring, a fluid-filled cylinder and a set of valves. Over the years the fluid can leak, seals wear, arms loosen, and mounting screws work free from aluminum frames. Many problems can be fixed with adjustment or a repair. Others call for a replacement matched to the door's weight, width and traffic. We look at the actual door before recommending either path.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, led by owner and lead technician David Shar. We are mobile only, with no storefront to visit. We bring the tools and the knowledge to your door, whether it is a daytime service call or an after-hours problem you cannot leave unresolved overnight.

How it works in Burbank

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    Describe the problem by phone

    Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us what the door is doing: slamming, not latching, leaking oil, hanging open, or dragging. Tell us whether it is a single glass door, an aluminum storefront, or a heavier steel door. That helps us prepare before we arrive.

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    Inspect the door, frame and closer

    On site we check the whole system, not just the closer body. We look at hinges, door alignment, the latch and strike, the arm and bracket, and the mounting surface. A sagging door or a worn hinge often makes a good closer look bad.

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    Adjust the valves and settings

    If the closer is still sound, we adjust the sweep speed, latch speed and, where equipped, backcheck. Many Burbank businesses get a door that closes smoothly and latches reliably again with adjustment and tightened hardware alone.

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    Repair or replace when needed

    If the closer is leaking fluid, will not hold adjustment, or has a bent or cracked arm, we explain the options. When replacing, we match closer size to the door and consider fire-rated doors, ADA opening-force needs and mounting type.

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    Test the finished door

    We cycle the door repeatedly, confirm it closes fully and latches, and check that it opens without excessive force. We also check that any lock or access-control hardware still lines up properly.

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    Review what we found

    Before we leave, we tell you what we found, what we did and what to watch for. If a hinge, strike or frame issue could shorten the life of the closer, we point it out plainly.

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What affects the price

  • Whether the closer needs only adjustment and tightening, a repair, or full replacement.
  • The door's size, weight and traffic level, which determine the closer grade and size required.
  • Mounting conditions, such as aluminum storefront frames, glass doors, wood or hollow metal, and whether new mounting holes or brackets are needed.
  • Special requirements, including fire-rated doors, ADA opening-force limits, hold-open features or delayed action.
  • Related hardware that has to be corrected for the closer to work, such as hinges, strikes or latches.
  • The time of day and location of the call, including after-hours service, since we are available 24/7.

Why Burbank chooses us

  • Fully mobile service: we come to your door and carry what we need, with no storefront trip required.
  • Available 24/7, which matters when a door will not latch at night and the building cannot be left unsecured.
  • We diagnose the whole door, including hinges, latch and frame, so you are not paying to replace a closer that was never the real problem.
  • Experience since 1987 across commercial doors, locks and access hardware, so we can coordinate a closer with the lock and not only the closer itself.
  • We explain whether adjustment, repair or replacement makes sense and why, without pushing an upgrade you do not need.

Door Closer Repair across Burbank

Burbank's commercial doors vary widely. In the Media District, offices and aluminum-storefront strips near Olive Avenue and Hollywood Way put heavy daily use on narrow-stile glass doors, and closers there often loosen from their mounting. Around Magnolia Park and the Magnolia Boulevard antique row, older shop entries sometimes combine a newer closer with an older door and frame, which calls for careful alignment so the closer is not fighting a door that has settled over time.

Burbank also has a heavy concentration of production and studio-related facilities near Warner Bros. Studios and Walt Disney Studios, along with business traffic around Hollywood Burbank Airport and Downtown Burbank. Doors where security and controlled entry matter need closers that bring the door fully shut, because a door that stops short can defeat electric strikes, card readers and ordinary locks alike. We work with that in mind.

We serve businesses across Burbank, including ZIP codes 91501, 91502, 91504, 91505 and 91506, with easy access from I-5, SR-134, Victory Boulevard and San Fernando Boulevard. If a door in your building will not close properly, call (323) 997-8867 any hour.

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Door Closer Repair in Burbank — FAQs

Do you offer door closer repair in Burbank at night or on weekends?
Yes. Crenshaw Lock Company is available 24/7 and fully mobile. Call (323) 997-8867 if a door will not close or latch and you need the building secured outside regular business hours.
Can my door closer be adjusted instead of replaced?
Often, yes. If the closer is not leaking and the body and arm are intact, adjusting the sweep and latch speeds and tightening the mounting can restore normal operation. We check it on site and tell you what makes sense.
Why is my door closer leaking oil?
A hydraulic closer that leaks fluid has typically had a seal fail. Once fluid is lost, the closer cannot control the door's speed reliably, and replacement is usually the sound choice. We can confirm that when we see it.
Why does my door slam or not latch even with a closer?
The closer may be set incorrectly, the door may be misaligned, or a hinge or strike may be worn. We look at the whole door rather than just the closer, so the cause is corrected instead of masked.
Can you replace a closer on an aluminum storefront door?
Yes. Aluminum storefront doors are common in Burbank's commercial strips. We choose a closer and mounting that suit the narrow stile and frame, and we make sure the fasteners hold firmly.
Do you handle closers on fire-rated or ADA doors?
We take those requirements into account when selecting and setting a closer. Fire-rated doors must close and latch fully, and accessible doors have opening-force considerations. Let us know about any such requirement when you call (323) 997-8867.
Do I need a storefront visit to get service?
No. We are mobile only and have no storefront. A technician comes to your Burbank location and does the work at the door.
What information should I have ready when I call?
Describe what the door is doing, what type of door it is, and whether the closer is leaking or the arm is damaged. A photo can help. Then call (323) 997-8867 and we will discuss next steps.
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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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