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Commercial Door Hardware in Malibu, California

Crenshaw Lock Company repairs and replaces commercial door hardware in Malibu, including storefront, aluminum-frame and mortise hardware. We are fully mobile and available 24/7, so we come to your business anywhere along the coast. Call (323) 997-8867 to talk with a technician about your door.

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A commercial door in Malibu works harder than most people realize. Customers push through it all day, salt-laden air works on the metal around the clock, and wind off the Pacific tugs at storefront glass. Hardware that held up fine inland can seize, stick, or fail in a few seasons near the water. Whether you run a restaurant near the Civic Center, a boutique at the Country Mart, or an office on Pacific Coast Highway, the door is the first thing that has to work every morning.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, led by owner and lead technician David Shar. Our commercial door hardware work covers storefront doors, aluminum-frame doors with narrow stiles, and heavier mortise lock sets. We repair what can reasonably be saved, and we replace what is worn out, corroded, or no longer secure.

We are fully mobile. There is no storefront to visit, because we bring the work to your door at any hour. That matters when a lock fails at closing time, a panic device will not latch, or a door will not secure after a break-in attempt and the business has to be protected tonight.

How it works in Malibu

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    Tell us about the door

    Call (323) 997-8867 and describe what is happening: sticking latch, loose handle, a lock that will not turn, a closer that slams, or a door that will not stay shut. Tell us the door type, whether it is glass in an aluminum frame, a wood or metal door with a mortise case, or something else. Photos help us arrive with the right parts.

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    On-site inspection

    We look at the full assembly, not only the part that failed. Hinges, pivots, strike plates, the door edge, the frame, and the closer all affect how hardware behaves. In Malibu we also check for salt corrosion, which can seize cylinders and eat through screws and plating.

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    Repair or replace, explained plainly

    If a worn cylinder, spring, or strike can be fixed, we will say so. If the hardware is corroded through, mismatched to the door, or no longer secure, we explain why replacement makes more sense and offer options, including stainless or marine-grade finishes for exposed coastal doors.

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    Installation and fitting

    We install or repair storefront deadlocks, mortise lock bodies, push-pull sets, panic and exit hardware, and related components. Aluminum-frame doors have little room for error, so we fit carefully and check alignment so the latch and bolt engage cleanly.

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    Testing and rekeying

    We cycle the door repeatedly, test the lock from both sides, and confirm the door closes and secures on its own. If keys have been lost or a former employee still holds one, we can rekey or set up a new keying plan during the same visit.

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    Handoff and maintenance advice

    You get clear guidance on keys, care, and what to watch for. For coastal businesses, that often means simple cleaning and lubrication habits that extend the life of the hardware.

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What affects the price

  • The type of door and hardware involved: a basic storefront deadlock differs from a mortise lock body or a full panic-device set.
  • Whether the existing hardware can be repaired or must be replaced, and how much corrosion or wear has built up.
  • Material and finish choices, including stainless or marine-grade options for doors exposed to salt air.
  • The number of doors and whether they need to be keyed alike or on a master key system.
  • Condition of the door and frame, since misaligned or damaged aluminum frames can require extra adjustment work.
  • Timing and access, such as an after-hours emergency call versus a scheduled visit during business hours.

Why Malibu chooses us

  • Fully mobile and available 24/7, so a failed door lock does not have to wait until morning.
  • Serving the region since 1987, with hands-on experience across older mortise hardware and modern aluminum storefront systems.
  • Owner-led operation under David Shar, so you are dealing with experienced people rather than a call center relay.
  • Honest repair-versus-replace advice; we will not push new hardware if a repair is sound.
  • Attention to coastal conditions, with stainless and marine-grade options discussed for exposed doors.
  • Rekeying and key control can be handled on the same visit, which is useful when staff turn over.

Commercial Door Hardware across Malibu

Malibu stretches along more than twenty miles of coastline, and commercial doors here face conditions that inland businesses never think about. Along Pacific Coast Highway, near Malibu Pier and Surfrider Beach, salt air and moisture settle on every exposed surface. We see cylinders that turn stiffly, latches that stick, and screws that have rusted in place. In the 90265 ZIP code, which covers much of central and western Malibu, shops, restaurants, and offices rely on storefront and aluminum-frame doors where hardware has to hold up to constant use and sea air.

Our work reaches across the city's distinct areas. Around Point Dume and toward Zuma Beach, small businesses, rental offices, and service providers need dependable door hardware that can handle wind and moisture. Near Malibu Colony and the Civic Center area, where restaurants and professional offices sit close to the highway, a door that will not latch properly is a security concern and a customer-experience problem. Big Rock and the eastern stretch of PCH, including addresses in 90265 and 90263, call for the same attention to corrosion-resistant hardware.

Because we are mobile only, we travel to you along PCH, Kanan Dume Road, Malibu Canyon Road, Las Flores Canyon Road, and Topanga Canyon Boulevard as needed. Many Malibu properties have been rebuilt after wildfires, so we also work with newer storefront systems alongside older mortise doors that survived. Whatever the building, call (323) 997-8867 any hour and we will help sort out the right fix.

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Commercial Door Hardware in Malibu — FAQs

What kinds of commercial door hardware do you repair in Malibu?
We work on storefront door locks, aluminum-frame door hardware, mortise lock sets, push-pull handles, panic and exit devices, strikes, and related parts. Call (323) 997-8867 and describe your door, and we will tell you what we can do.
Do you work after hours or on weekends?
Yes. Crenshaw Lock Company is available 24/7 and fully mobile, so we can respond to a failed lock or an unsecured business door at night, on weekends, or on holidays.
Why does salt air damage door hardware so quickly?
Coastal air carries salt and moisture that corrode plating, seize cylinder internals, and rust screws and springs. Doors along Pacific Coast Highway and near the beaches are especially affected. Stainless or marine-grade hardware can help, and we can discuss those options.
Can you fix a hard-to-lock aluminum storefront door?
Often, yes. Problems usually come from a misaligned latch or strike, worn hinges or pivots, a failing closer, or a tired lock body. We inspect the whole door so the repair addresses the real cause. Call (323) 997-8867 to start.
Should I repair or replace my commercial door hardware?
It depends on wear, corrosion, and security. If the parts are sound, a repair may be enough. If hardware is corroded, mismatched, or easy to defeat, replacement is usually the better value. We explain both options before work begins.
Can you rekey my business at the same time?
Yes. If keys have been lost or a former employee still has one, we can rekey the locks, and we can set up keyed-alike systems for multiple doors. Ask when you call.
How is the price of commercial door hardware work determined?
Price depends on the hardware type, whether it is repaired or replaced, material and finish, number of doors, the condition of the door and frame, and timing. We talk through these factors with you before starting.
Do you have a shop I can visit in Malibu?
No. We are a fully mobile service with no storefront. We come to your business anywhere in Malibu, so call (323) 997-8867 any time and we will get you taken care of.
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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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