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Panic Bar Installation in Cerritos, California

Crenshaw Lock Company installs and repairs panic bars, exit devices and emergency-exit hardware in Cerritos, California. We are fully mobile and available 24/7, so we come to your retail space, office or business. Call (323) 997-8867 to talk through your doors and get started.

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  • Available 24/7
  • Price quoted before we start
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A panic bar is the one piece of door hardware that has to work perfectly on the worst day. When people need to leave a building quickly, a single push should release the door, with no key, no knob and no second step. In Cerritos, where so much of daily life runs through large retail centers, dealership showrooms, office buildings and event venues, exit hardware matters a great deal, and a bar that sticks, rattles or has been bolted on poorly is a real problem.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, led by owner and lead technician David Shar. We install new panic bars and exit devices, replace worn or damaged ones, and repair the latches, strike plates and trim that make them work. We are mobile only. There is no storefront to visit, because we bring the tools and hardware to your door.

This page is for Cerritos business owners, property managers and tenants who are opening a new space, taking over an existing one, or dealing with an exit door that does not behave. Whether it is a single rear door in a retail unit or several doors in a larger building, we look at how the door is actually used and recommend hardware that fits it.

How it works in Cerritos

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    Talk through the door and the building

    Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us about the door: where it is, whether it is wood, hollow metal or aluminum storefront, and what is wrong or what you need. We ask whether it is a rear exit, a stairwell door or a main entrance, since that shapes the hardware.

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    On-site assessment

    We come to the location and inspect the door, frame, hinges, closer and any existing hardware. A panic bar only works well on a door that hangs and closes properly, so we check alignment and the condition of the frame before deciding anything.

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    Choose the right device

    There are several types of exit devices, including rim devices, mortise styles and vertical rod versions for double doors. We explain the options in plain terms and match the device to your door type, how it is used, and whether it needs an outside key or trim.

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    Installation and fitting

    We mount the device, set the latch and strike, and adjust the push action so it releases smoothly. On aluminum storefront doors we use hardware suited to narrow stiles, and we make sure fasteners are secure in the door and frame.

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    Test and walkthrough

    We operate the door repeatedly, confirm it latches and releases cleanly, and check that it closes fully on its own. We show you how any key trim, dogging feature or alarm accessory works so your staff know what to expect.

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    Follow-up for repairs and keying

    If the exit door ties into a master key system or a rekey for new management, we can coordinate that during the same visit. For existing devices that only need adjusting or part replacement, we repair rather than replace when that makes sense.

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What affects the price

  • The type of exit device: rim, mortise or vertical rod hardware differ in complexity and in the parts involved.
  • The door itself: aluminum storefront, hollow metal and wood doors each need different mounting methods, and a damaged door or frame adds work.
  • Single door versus double doors, since paired doors often need extra components and alignment.
  • Whether you are installing new hardware or repairing and adjusting an existing device, and whether replacement parts are needed.
  • Added features such as outside key trim, alarms, dogging or integration with a master key system.
  • The time of day and location of the call, since we are available around the clock and after-hours visits can be priced differently.

Why Cerritos chooses us

  • Fully mobile service: we bring hardware and tools to your door in Cerritos, with no shop trip required.
  • In business since 1987, with owner David Shar leading the work and standing behind it.
  • We repair before we replace. If a device can be adjusted or rebuilt properly, we will say so.
  • Experience with aluminum-storefront and master-keyed commercial setups, common across Cerritos retail and office centers.
  • We explain hardware options plainly so you understand what you are buying, without hype.
  • Available 24/7, which helps when an exit door must be secured or fixed outside business hours.

Panic Bar Installation across Cerritos

Cerritos is a master-planned city with a very large commercial footprint, and that shapes the kind of door work we see. Around the Los Cerritos Center district in ZIP code 90703, retail units rely on aluminum storefront doors and rear service exits that see constant use. A tenant taking over a space often needs the back-of-house exit door checked, the panic hardware adjusted or replaced, and sometimes a rekey and master-keying handled in the same visit.

Over at Cerritos Auto Square, dealership showrooms, service bays and offices have their own exit requirements, with doors that open to lots and service lanes. Along Towne Center and the Civic Center area, which includes the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts, the Cerritos Library and the Sculpture Garden, public-facing buildings depend on exit doors that release reliably for visitors and staff.

We work throughout the city, from businesses near South St, Del Amo Blvd and Bloomfield Ave to offices near SR-91 and I-605. Wherever your Cerritos door is, call (323) 997-8867 and we will come to you.

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Panic Bar Installation in Cerritos — FAQs

Do you install panic bars on aluminum storefront doors in Cerritos?
Yes. Many Cerritos retail and office doors are aluminum storefront with narrow stiles, and we use exit devices designed for them. Call (323) 997-8867 to describe your door.
Can you repair a panic bar that sticks or will not latch?
Often, yes. Sticking is commonly caused by door misalignment, a worn latch or a bent strike. We inspect first and repair when that is the sound choice, replacing only when needed.
Are you available after hours?
Yes, we are available 24/7 and fully mobile. If an exit door cannot be secured or is not working, call (323) 997-8867 at any hour.
Do you have a shop I can visit?
No. Crenshaw Lock Company is mobile only. We come to your business in Cerritos with the tools and hardware to do the work on site.
Can a panic bar be tied into a master key system?
Exit devices with outside key trim can often be keyed to match an existing system. This is useful for new management at a retail center and can be handled alongside a rekey.
What kinds of doors need panic bars?
Requirements depend on the building, its use and local code. We install the hardware, and we suggest confirming code questions with your property manager or the appropriate local authority.
Do you handle double doors?
Yes. Paired doors may need vertical rod or other double-door devices, and we align them so both leaves latch and release properly.
How do I get a quote?
Call (323) 997-8867 and describe the door type, the device you have or want, and the problem. Cost depends on factors like device type, door condition and added features.
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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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