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Panic Bar Installation in Lakewood, California

Crenshaw Lock Company installs and repairs panic bars, exit devices and emergency-exit hardware throughout Lakewood, California. We are fully mobile and available 24/7, coming to your business wherever the door is. Call (323) 997-8867 to talk through your door and schedule an installation or repair.

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A panic bar is the one piece of hardware on a commercial door that has to work every single time, in the worst possible moment. It lets people leave a building with a single push, without a key, a knob or any knowledge of how the lock works. In a city like Lakewood, where a big retail core sits beside miles of quiet residential streets, that simple job shows up in a surprising number of places: shop back doors, tenant suites, restaurant kitchens, church halls, school buildings and warehouse exits.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner and lead technician David Shar has spent decades working on commercial doors. We are a fully mobile locksmith with no storefront to visit. We bring the work to your door, look at what is actually there, and install or repair the exit device that fits it.

Panic hardware is not one-size-fits-all. A rim device on a single steel door, a vertical rod device on a double door pair, and a mortise-style exit device on an older storefront all behave differently and need different prep. We start by understanding how the door is used, who uses it, and what the exit has to do, then we choose and install hardware to match. We also repair existing bars that stick, fail to latch, rattle loose or no longer retract smoothly.

How it works in Lakewood

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    Talk through the door

    Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us about the opening: single or double door, steel, aluminum storefront or wood, and whether you are replacing an old bar or adding a first one. Photos of the door and any existing hardware help us arrive prepared.

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    On-site assessment

    We come to your location in Lakewood and inspect the door, frame, hinges, closer and threshold. A panic bar only works as well as the door it is mounted on, so we check for sagging, misalignment and worn parts before anything is drilled.

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    Choose the right exit device

    We go over the options that suit your door, such as rim, vertical rod or mortise devices, and whether the outside needs a key cylinder, a lever trim or no trim at all. We also talk through how the door should behave day to day versus in an emergency.

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    Install and align

    We mount the device, prepare the door and frame as needed, set the strike and adjust the latch so it catches cleanly and releases with light pressure. Where it applies, we fit or tune the door closer so the door shuts and latches on its own.

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    Test and walk you through it

    We operate the bar repeatedly from inside, check the outside trim or cylinder, and confirm the door closes fully every time. We show you how it works and what to watch for, so staff know what normal feels like.

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    Repairs and follow-up

    If a bar you already have is sticking or failing, we diagnose whether it needs adjustment, parts or full replacement. We will tell you plainly which makes sense rather than defaulting to the bigger job.

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What affects the price

  • The type of exit device: a basic rim device, a vertical rod device for double doors and a mortise exit device each involve different hardware and labor.
  • Door material and condition: steel, aluminum storefront and wood doors need different prep, and a door that is warped or sagging may need work before a bar will function properly.
  • Single door versus a pair of doors, which affects hardware, alignment effort and the time on site.
  • Outside trim and keying: a key cylinder, lever trim, or a no-entry exit-only configuration, and whether it should tie into an existing key system.
  • Whether you are installing new, replacing an old device or repairing one, including removal of old hardware and filling or covering old holes.
  • Add-ons such as a door closer, new strike plate or frame repair, and whether the visit is scheduled in advance or an after-hours call.

Why Lakewood chooses us

  • Fully mobile and 24/7, so a failed exit door at a Lakewood business does not have to wait for store hours.
  • In business since 1987, with owner David Shar leading the work rather than handing it off to unknown subcontractors.
  • We look at the whole opening, not just the bar, because a poorly hung door will defeat even good hardware.
  • Straightforward advice on repair versus replacement, with the factors that drive the cost explained up front.
  • Experience across both commercial and residential locksmithing, so we understand the door whether it is a shop exit or a tract-home side door.
  • No storefront overhead to pass along: we come to you, and the conversation starts with a phone call to (323) 997-8867.

Panic Bar Installation across Lakewood

Lakewood has a distinctive split personality. Residential streets in Lakewood Village, Lakewood Park and Carson Park are lined with early-1950s single-story ranch homes, the tract suburb often nicknamed the Levittown of the West. Around them, a busy commercial core is anchored by Lakewood Center, the large regional mall that opened in the early 1950s, along with The Centre at Sycamore Plaza and strip centers up and down Lakewood Blvd, Del Amo Blvd and Carson St.

That retail and service mix is where panic hardware matters most. Tenant suites, stockrooms, rear service corridors and restaurant exits in ZIP codes like 90712 and 90713 all need doors that release instantly from inside. Tenants turning over spaces, adding staff or reworking a back-of-house layout often find the existing exit hardware worn, mismatched or missing, and that is when a call to us makes sense. We also see churches, community buildings and small offices near places like Rynerson Park and Mayfair Park that need dependable emergency exits.

We reach businesses across Lakewood and the neighboring ZIPs of 90711, 90714 and 90715 from I-605 to SR-91, since we travel to you at any hour. If you manage a property here and are unsure whether your exit doors are doing their job, call (323) 997-8867 and we can talk it through.

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Panic Bar Installation in Lakewood — FAQs

What is a panic bar and where is it used in Lakewood?
A panic bar, also called an exit device, is a push bar mounted across the inside of a door that releases the latch with a single push. In Lakewood you will find them on shop back doors, restaurant exits, tenant suites, stockrooms, churches and similar commercial or public spaces.
Do you offer panic bar installation 24/7?
Yes. Crenshaw Lock Company is a 24/7 mobile locksmith, so you can call (323) 997-8867 any time, including for an exit door that has failed and leaves your building unsecured.
Can you repair my existing panic bar instead of replacing it?
Often, yes. Bars that stick, fail to latch or feel loose can sometimes be fixed with adjustment, new parts or a corrected strike. We will tell you honestly whether repair or replacement makes more sense for your door.
Do you have a shop I can visit?
No. We are fully mobile only and have no storefront. We come to your business in Lakewood, assess the door on site and do the work there.
How do I get a price for installing a panic bar?
Price depends on factors like the type of device, whether the door is single or double, the door material and condition, the trim you want and whether we are replacing or installing new. Call (323) 997-8867 and describe your door so we can talk through what applies.
Can the outside of a panic bar door be keyed?
Yes, many devices can be fitted with an outside key cylinder or lever trim, and others are exit-only with no outside access. We can set it up to match your needs and integrate with an existing key system where possible.
Do you work on double doors at Lakewood Center-style retail spaces?
Yes. Pairs of doors typically use vertical rod or similar devices, and they need careful alignment so both leaves latch properly. We handle retail and commercial double-door openings.
Will the door itself need work before a panic bar goes on?
Sometimes. If the door sags, the frame is damaged or the closer is worn, the bar will not work reliably. We check this during the assessment and explain what needs attention. Call (323) 997-8867 to schedule a visit.
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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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