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Access Control Installation in Encino, CA

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

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Most Encino businesses start thinking about access control after a problem: a key that nobody can account for, a former employee who still has a copy, or a suite door that stays propped open because the lock is a hassle. Swapping a brass key for a keypad code, a card or a fob lets you decide who gets in, and remove that person without rekeying the whole building.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner David Shar leads the work. We are fully mobile. There is no storefront to visit, so we do the survey, the installation and the walkthrough at your property, whether that is a professional office along Ventura Blvd, a medical suite near Balboa, or a small business tucked off Hayvenhurst.

This page explains how an access-control installation typically goes, what shapes the cost, and what is specific to working in Encino, where older mid-century buildings, newer luxury condos and high-value properties each bring different needs.

How it works in Encino

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    Talk through the entrance and who needs access

    We start with a call to (323) 997-8867 and a few questions. How many doors are involved? How many people need entry, and do some need it only during certain hours? Is it a single glass storefront door, a back exit, or a shared suite hallway? Your answers point us toward keypad, card, fob, or a combination.

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    On-site survey of doors, frames and power

    We come to you and look closely at the door itself: material, thickness, frame condition, existing hardware and fire-exit requirements. We also check where power can realistically be run and whether the door closes and latches reliably. A system is only as good as the door it is mounted on.

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    Choose the right hardware and credential type

    Keypads suit small teams and low turnover. Cards and fobs suit larger staffs, since a lost credential can be disabled individually. We explain the tradeoffs plainly, including how each option behaves during a power loss, so you are not surprised later.

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    Installation and door preparation

    We mount the reader or keypad, install the electric strike or lock, and wire the controller, doing any door or frame adjustments needed for clean operation. We aim to leave the entrance tidy and working, with the door still usable as an emergency exit.

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    Programming and testing

    We enroll users, set codes or credentials, and set any schedules you want. Then we test every credential, the latch, the closing action and the power-loss behavior before we call the job finished.

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    Handover and training

    We show the person who will manage the system how to add and remove users, and we leave you with clear notes. If staff change or you add a door later, you can call us back to expand the system.

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What affects the price

  • Number of doors being controlled, since each opening needs its own reader, lock hardware and wiring.
  • Type of credential: keypad only, cards, fobs, or a mix, and how many credentials you need issued.
  • Door and frame condition, including glass, metal or wood doors and whether the frame needs repair or modification.
  • Lock hardware choice, such as electric strike versus electrified lockset or magnetic lock, depending on the door and code requirements.
  • Wiring and power complexity, including distance to the controller and whether existing conduit can be used.
  • Scheduling and features, such as time-based access rules, multiple user levels or integration with an existing gate, intercom or building system.

Why Encino chooses us

  • Fully mobile: we survey, install and test at your door, with no shop visit or dropping off hardware.
  • Locksmith roots since 1987: we understand the mechanical side of doors, latches and frames, which is where many electronic installs fail.
  • Available 24/7, so if a break-in damages an entrance or a credential goes missing, you can call day or night at (323) 997-8867.
  • Honest recommendations: if a good rekey or a keypad deadbolt solves your problem, we will say so rather than push a larger system.
  • Owner-led work: David Shar leads the business, so you are dealing with an experienced tech rather than a call-center handoff.
  • Door-first approach: we check closing, latching and emergency exit behavior as part of every install, not just the electronics.

Access Control across Encino

Encino's commercial life runs along Ventura Blvd, from the offices around Encino Commons to the professional suites and storefronts that line the boulevard. Many of these buildings combine older construction with newer tenant improvements, so a door and frame can be decades old while the tenant wants a modern keypad or fob reader. We also work with luxury condos near Ventura Blvd, where building-level access control already exists and a unit or suite needs to fit in with it. In ZIP 91436 and 91316, we often see small offices, medical and professional practices and shared entrances where controlling who has keys is the main concern.

The neighborhoods around the business core shape the work too. Near Encino Village and on the flats north of Ventura, mid-century buildings and converted properties may have original frames and hardware that need attention before electronic locks will hold up. South of Ventura toward Mulholland Dr, in areas like Amestoy Estates and Royal Oaks, home offices and private properties with gates and intercoms call for careful coordination between the lock, the gate and any existing access system. ZIP codes 91416 and 91426 cover other parts of the community where we get similar calls.

Getting around is easy for a mobile service. We use Ventura Blvd, Balboa Blvd, White Oak Ave, Hayvenhurst Ave, Burbank Blvd, Victory Blvd and the 101 to reach business entrances, whether near Balboa Sports Complex, Los Encinos State Historic Park or the northern edge by the Sepulveda Basin. Call (323) 997-8867 and we will talk through your entrance.

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Access Control in Encino — FAQs

What kinds of access control do you install for Encino businesses?
We install keypad, card and fob systems for business entrances. Which one fits depends on how many people need access and how often that group changes. Call (323) 997-8867 and we can talk through your setup.
Is a keypad or a card system better for a small office?
A keypad is simple and works well for small teams with little turnover. Cards or fobs are better when you want to cancel one person's access without changing a code everyone shares. We can explain the tradeoffs for your door.
Can you add access control to an older door or frame?
Often yes, but we inspect the door and frame first. Older Encino buildings can have worn frames or doors that do not latch well, and those issues should be fixed so the electronic hardware works reliably.
Will the door still work as an emergency exit?
Egress is part of how we plan and test every installation. People inside must be able to leave, and we check that the hardware we install behaves correctly. Ask us about the specifics for your door.
What happens to the system if the power goes out?
It depends on the lock type. Some electric locks stay locked without power and others release, so we discuss which behavior suits your entrance and safety needs before installing.
Do you work with existing building access systems on Ventura Blvd?
We can coordinate with a building's existing access control when a suite or unit needs its own lock hardware. Building rules and equipment vary, so we look at what is in place first. Call (323) 997-8867 to discuss it.
Can I remove a former employee's access easily?
That is a main reason to choose electronic access. With cards, fobs or individual codes, a lost or unneeded credential can be disabled without rekeying the door. We show you how during handover.
Do you offer service outside business hours?
Yes. We are 24/7 and fully mobile, so if a door is damaged or you are locked out of a commercial entrance, you can call (323) 997-8867 at any hour.
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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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