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Access Control Installation in Covina, California

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

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  • Price quoted before we start
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A key that has been copied a dozen times, handed to a former employee, or lost in a drawer is not much of a security plan. Access control replaces that guesswork with credentials you can issue, change and cancel. For a Covina business, that might mean a keypad on a back office door, card readers on a suite shared by several tenants, or key fobs for a staff entrance that gets used all day.

Covina is an established San Gabriel Valley city, and its commercial buildings reflect that. Historic Downtown Covina along Citrus Ave has 1920s and 1930s storefronts, while newer offices and small retail sit along Azusa Ave, Badillo St and San Bernardino Rd. Older doors often have original hardware, frames that are not perfectly square, and wood or hollow metal that needs thought before anything is mounted to it. We look at the actual door before recommending a system.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, under owner and lead technician David Shar. We are mobile only, with no storefront to visit. We assess, install and set up the system at your location, then show you how to manage it.

How it works in Covina

  1. 1

    Talk through how the door is used

    We begin with a phone call to (323) 997-8867. We ask who uses the entrance, how many people, whether it is a front door, back door or shared suite, and what problem you want to solve, such as lost keys, staff turnover or after-hours access.

  2. 2

    On-site assessment of the door and frame

    We come to your Covina location and check the door material, thickness, frame condition, existing lock, and where power and wiring can run. Older downtown doors may need extra attention before electronic hardware is added.

  3. 3

    Choose the right type of credential

    Keypads suit small teams and simple needs. Cards and fobs make it easier to cancel one person's access without affecting anyone else. We explain the tradeoffs plainly and match the system to how your business works.

  4. 4

    Install hardware and set the door's behavior

    We mount the reader or keypad, install or modify the locking hardware, and make sure the door still closes, latches and releases properly. We also confirm that the door can be exited safely without a credential, as code expects.

  5. 5

    Enroll credentials and test everything

    We program codes, cards or fobs, test each one, and check the door repeatedly under normal use. Any problems with alignment or latching get fixed before we leave.

  6. 6

    Hand-off and training

    We show you or your manager how to add and remove users and what to do if a credential is lost. You leave knowing how the system works, not dependent on us for routine changes.

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What affects the price

  • The type of system: a standalone keypad is a different job from card or fob readers with managed users.
  • The number of doors and users, since each additional entrance adds hardware, labor and programming.
  • The condition and material of the door and frame, including whether older wood or metal needs reinforcement or modification.
  • Wiring and power requirements, such as whether a clean path exists or walls must be accessed.
  • The locking hardware chosen, for example electric strikes, magnetic locks or electrified lock bodies.
  • Whether you need an after-hours or urgent visit, as opposed to a scheduled installation.

Why Covina chooses us

  • Fully mobile service: we do the assessment and install at your Covina door, so you see exactly what is being done to your building.
  • Operating since 1987, which includes plenty of experience with older commercial doors and frames.
  • Owner involvement: David Shar leads the work, so your questions are answered by someone who knows the trade.
  • We are a locksmith first, so the mechanical side, including latching, alignment and rekeying, gets as much attention as the electronics.
  • Available 24/7, which matters when a lock problem or lost credential cannot wait for business hours.
  • Plain advice on what you actually need, without pushing a larger system than your entrance requires.

Access Control across Covina

Covina's commercial mix is unusual for its size. Historic Downtown Covina, centered on Citrus Ave near Heritage Plaza and the Covina Center for the Performing Arts, has older storefronts where original mortise and rim hardware may still be in use. Adding access control there often means working with those doors carefully, particularly on rear and side entrances, rather than assuming a modern commercial frame.

Outside the downtown core, offices, medical suites and small shops line Azusa Ave, Grand Ave, Badillo St and Arrow Hwy, and the I-10 corridor brings in businesses that rely on staff coming and going at different hours. In Charter Oak (91724), small businesses and home-based offices sit alongside residential streets, while the Covina Hills area to the south is largely residential, so most commercial work centers on the 91722 and 91723 ZIP codes and the Charter Oak side.

Because we are fully mobile, we serve all of these areas without a shop in the way. If you manage a downtown storefront near the Metrolink station, a shared office on Azusa Ave, or a small suite in Charter Oak, call (323) 997-8867 and we will come look at the door.

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Access Control in Covina — FAQs

What kinds of access control do you install in Covina?
We install keypad, card and fob systems for business entrances. The right choice depends on how many people use the door and how often access changes. Call (323) 997-8867 and we can talk through your setup.
Can access control be added to an older downtown Covina storefront?
Often yes, but it depends on the door and frame. Older wood or metal doors from the 1920s and 30s may need adjustments or reinforcement. We inspect the door first and tell you what is realistic.
Do you offer 24/7 service?
Yes. We are available 24/7 and fully mobile. For urgent issues such as a malfunctioning entrance, call (323) 997-8867.
Do I have to visit a shop to choose a system?
No. We are mobile only, with no storefront. We bring the options to your location and assess the actual door.
What is the difference between a keypad and card or fob access?
A keypad uses a shared code, which is simple but harder to control if someone leaves. Cards and fobs are issued per person, so you can cancel one without affecting others.
Will the door still be safe to exit in an emergency?
Yes. We make sure the door can be exited without a credential, as safety codes expect, and we test that before finishing.
Can you rekey or repair the existing lock at the same time?
Yes. As locksmiths, we can rekey, repair or replace the mechanical hardware during the same visit when needed.
How is the price determined?
It depends on the system type, the number of doors and users, the door condition, wiring needs and hardware. We explain these factors on the call and after seeing the door. Reach us at (323) 997-8867.
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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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