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Access Control Installation in Calabasas, CA

Crenshaw Lock Company installs keypad, card and fob access-control systems for business entrances in Calabasas, 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 staff and the system that fits.

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  • Price quoted before we start
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Access control replaces the question of who has a key with a record of who can enter, where and when. For a Calabasas business, that might mean a keypad on a back-of-house door, proximity cards for a professional suite off Calabasas Road, or key fobs for an office whose staff come and go on different schedules. When someone leaves, you cancel their credential instead of rekeying the building.

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, with no storefront, so every job starts with a conversation and a visit to your actual doors. We look at the door, the frame, the hardware already there and the way your people use the entrance before we suggest anything.

Calabasas has a mix of building types: aluminum-storefront and lifestyle retail like The Commons at Calabasas, small office buildings along Calabasas Road and Parkway Calabasas, and professional suites near the US-101 corridor. Each one calls for a different approach, and we try to match the system to the door instead of selling the same package to everyone.

How it works in Calabasas

  1. 1

    Talk through your entrances

    We start by learning how the business runs: how many doors need control, how many people need access, and whether staff, vendors or cleaners need different hours. Call (323) 997-8867 and we will arrange a visit at a time that suits you, day or night.

  2. 2

    Assess the door and frame

    We look at what the door is made of, how it closes and what is already installed. Aluminum storefront doors, solid wood office doors and glass entries each take different hardware, and fire-rated or egress doors have their own requirements.

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    Choose keypad, card or fob

    Keypads suit small teams and low-turnover doors. Cards and fobs make more sense when people come and go, because a lost credential can be disabled without touching anyone else. We explain the tradeoffs in plain language and you decide.

  4. 4

    Install the hardware and power

    We mount the reader or keypad, the electric lock or strike, and the power supply, and we make sure the door still opens freely from the inside for safe exit. Wiring is done neatly so it holds up in daily use.

  5. 5

    Program users and test

    We enroll credentials, set schedules where the system supports them, and test every door several times, including how it behaves when the door is closed hard or held open.

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    Walk you through it

    Before we leave, we show you how to add and remove users, what to do if power drops, and who to call if something misbehaves, so you are not dependent on us for routine changes.

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What affects the price

  • The number of doors being controlled, since each entrance needs its own reader, lock and wiring.
  • The door and frame material, because aluminum storefront, wood and glass doors need different mounting and lock types.
  • Which credential type you choose: simple keypads, proximity cards or fobs, and how many users need them.
  • Whether existing wiring and power are usable or new cable runs are required.
  • Extra features such as schedules, audit records, or tying the system into an alarm or an existing gate.
  • Whether the job is planned in advance or needed urgently after hours.

Why Calabasas chooses us

  • Fully mobile and available 24/7, so installs and urgent fixes do not depend on shop hours.
  • In business since 1987, with an owner-led approach and David Shar involved in the work.
  • We assess your real doors first and recommend a fit, not a one-size package.
  • We keep life-safety in mind, making sure access control never traps anyone inside.
  • We teach you to manage users yourself so routine changes do not require a service call.
  • No storefront overhead: we come to you and the conversation happens at your door.

Access Control across Calabasas

Calabasas businesses sit in a distinctive setting, with retail and dining at The Commons at Calabasas, small offices around Old Town Calabasas on Calabasas Road, and professional suites near Parkway Calabasas and Las Virgenes Road, all within easy reach of US-101. Many commercial doors here are aluminum storefront, which takes specific strikes and hardware, and we install with that in mind. Most of our work in the 91302 ZIP code starts with a simple question: who needs a way in, and when?

The city is also surrounded by guard-gated residential neighborhoods such as The Oaks, Calabasas Hills and Mulwood, and that shapes how people here think about security. Home-based businesses, property managers, and offices that serve those communities often want the same layered, controlled-entry approach on their own doors. We can also coordinate with existing gate and alarm integration where it applies.

Whether you manage a suite near Calabasas Lake, a studio off Mulholland Hwy, or an office a short drive from King Gillette Ranch, we come to you. Call (323) 997-8867 and we will find a time to look at your entrances.

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Access Control in Calabasas — FAQs

What types of access control do you install in Calabasas?
We install keypad, card and fob systems for business entrances. Call (323) 997-8867 and we can help you decide which suits your doors and your team.
Can you work on aluminum storefront doors?
Yes. Aluminum storefront doors, like many at lifestyle retail centers, need hardware made for narrow stiles and frames. We check the door first and choose compatible locks and strikes.
Is a card or fob better than a keypad?
Cards and fobs usually work better for larger teams or high turnover, since one lost credential can be disabled alone. Keypads are simple and fine for small groups. We will talk through your situation.
What happens if an employee leaves?
You remove their code or credential from the system instead of rekeying locks. We show you how to do this before we finish the install.
Will the door still open from the inside if the power fails?
Safe exit is a priority. We configure doors so people can always leave, and we explain how the system behaves during a power loss. Ask us about your specific door when you call (323) 997-8867.
Do you have a shop I can visit?
No. We are fully mobile with no storefront, so we come to your Calabasas business for the assessment and installation.
Can I get service outside business hours?
Yes, we are available 24/7. Planned installs can be scheduled to avoid disrupting your hours, and urgent issues can be handled at any time.
Can you connect access control to an alarm or gate?
In many cases, yes, depending on the equipment already in place. We look at what you have and tell you honestly what can be integrated.
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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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