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Access Control Installation in Claremont, CA

Crenshaw Lock Company installs keypad, card and fob access-control systems for business entrances in Claremont, California. We are a fully mobile locksmith available 24/7, so we come to your door and assess the site there. Call (323) 997-8867 to talk through your building and your needs.

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A key that can be copied, lost or kept by a former employee is a weak way to control a business door. Access control replaces that with keypad codes, cards or key fobs that you can issue, change and cancel individually. For a Claremont business, that can mean a shop off Yale Ave, a professional office on Foothill Blvd, a nonprofit suite, or a shared back entrance that many people use.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner and lead technician David Shar oversees the work. We are fully mobile. There is no storefront to visit, so every consultation and installation happens at your property, where we can see the door, the frame, the hardware and the way your people actually move through the building.

Claremont has an unusual mix of buildings. Historic Village storefronts and older structures often have doors and frames that deserve careful handling. Newer offices and institutional buildings have different needs, such as many users, regular turnover and tight control over who goes where. We plan each installation around the specific entrance rather than pushing one standard package.

How it works in Claremont

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    Walk the entrance and talk through your needs

    We start by looking at the doors you want to control: their material, frame, swing, current hardware and surroundings. We ask who uses each door, how many people need access, whether staff change often, and whether you need to limit access by person or time of day.

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    Recommend the right type of credential

    Keypads suit small teams and simple setups. Cards and fobs make it easier to add or remove individual users without changing a shared code. We explain the tradeoffs plainly and match the system to how your business operates.

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    Check the door, power and egress

    A good access-control system depends on the door itself. We check that the door closes and latches reliably, how the lock will be powered, and that people can always leave safely in an emergency. Anything that needs correcting is raised before work begins.

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    Install and mount the hardware

    We mount the reader or keypad, fit the electronic locking hardware, and connect everything carefully. On older or historic doors, we work to limit unnecessary cutting and drilling so the original character of the entrance is respected where possible.

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    Program users and test thoroughly

    Once installed, we set up your codes, cards or fobs and test every function: entry, locking behavior, and exit. We make sure the door secures properly when it closes and that nothing sticks or fails to latch.

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    Show you how to manage it

    We walk you or your manager through adding and removing users, changing codes and handling a lost credential, so you can run the system day to day without waiting on us. If questions come up later, call (323) 997-8867.

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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 credential you choose, such as a simple keypad versus cards or fobs for a larger group of users.
  • The condition and construction of the door and frame, including whether older or historic doors need extra care or repair first.
  • How the lock is powered and how wiring can be run, which depends on the building's layout and construction.
  • The number of users and the level of control you need, such as separate access levels or restrictions by person.
  • Whether you want us to remove or rekey existing hardware, and whether any related repairs are needed at the same time.

Why Claremont chooses us

  • Fully mobile service: we come to your Claremont business and assess the actual door instead of guessing from a description.
  • Serving Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, with owner David Shar leading the work.
  • Available 24/7, which matters when a door must be secured after a staff change, a break-in or an unexpected problem.
  • Care with older buildings: we understand that Village-era doors and frames call for a gentler approach than a modern steel door.
  • Plain explanations of keypad, card and fob options, with no pressure to buy more than your entrance needs.
  • We test the finished installation and teach you how to manage users yourself, rather than leaving you dependent on us.

Access Control across Claremont

Claremont is a city of contrasts when it comes to commercial doors. In Claremont Village, shops and offices around Yale Ave occupy buildings of many ages, and the entrances range from historic wood doors to updated storefronts. A keypad or fob system on a Village business in the 91711 ZIP code often means fitting modern hardware to a door that has been in service for decades, so we look closely at the frame and door before choosing a lock.

The Claremont Colleges, including Pomona, Harvey Mudd, Scripps, Claremont McKenna and Pitzer, bring a different scale of access control, with dorms, labs and academic buildings run by larger institutional systems. Our work for businesses and organizations in the area is focused on installing keypad, card and fob systems on business entrances, and we can discuss what is realistic for your property when you call.

Businesses along Foothill Blvd, Indian Hill Blvd, Base Line Rd and Towne Ave, and those close to the California Botanic Garden or the I-10 and SR-210 corridors, often have staff coming and going at different hours. Access control lets you give each person their own credential and cancel it instantly when someone leaves. Wherever you are in Claremont, call (323) 997-8867 and we will come to you.

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Access Control in Claremont — FAQs

What kinds of access control do you install for Claremont businesses?
We install keypad, card and fob systems for business entrances. Which one fits best depends on how many people use the door and how often they change. Call (323) 997-8867 and we can talk through your setup.
Is a keypad, card or fob better for my business?
Keypads are simple and work well for small teams. Cards and fobs let you issue and cancel credentials for individual people without changing a code everyone shares. We explain the tradeoffs at your door and let you choose.
Can you install access control on an older Village building?
Often, yes. Many Claremont Village buildings have older doors and frames, so we inspect them first and plan hardware that fits without unnecessary damage. If the door needs repair to work reliably, we tell you before starting.
Do you work at night or on weekends?
We are available 24/7 and fully mobile. If you need an entrance secured urgently, call (323) 997-8867 and we will discuss what can be done.
What happens if an employee leaves or loses a credential?
With individually assigned cards, fobs or codes, you can cancel one person's access without rekeying the whole door. We show you how to manage users at the end of the installation.
Do I still need to be able to exit the door quickly?
Yes. Safe exit is a basic requirement of any entrance, and we check that people can leave without difficulty. We design the hardware with emergency exit in mind.
How is the price of an access-control install determined?
It depends on the number of doors, the type of credential, the condition of the door and frame, how the hardware is powered, and how many users you have. We look at the entrance and explain the factors rather than quoting blindly.
Do you have a shop I can visit in Claremont?
No. We are a mobile-only locksmith, so we come to your property. To start, call (323) 997-8867 and describe the doors you want to secure.
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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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