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Panic Bar Installation in Malibu, California

Crenshaw Lock Company installs and repairs panic bars, exit devices and emergency-exit hardware throughout Malibu, California. We are fully mobile and available 24/7, coming to your restaurant, shop, school or office. For an installation or a stuck exit door, call (323) 997-8867.

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  • Available 24/7
  • Price quoted before we start
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A panic bar is the one piece of hardware on a commercial door that has to work every time, for every person, in the worst moment. In Malibu that job is harder than it looks. Doors along Pacific Coast Highway sit in salt-laden air, restaurants near the Malibu Civic Center fill up on weekend nights, and retail spaces around the Malibu Country Mart need exits that are safe but also keep unwanted traffic from slipping out the back.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner and lead technician David Shar built the business around mobile service. There is no storefront to visit. We come to your door, look at what the exit actually has to do, and install or repair the device on site, whether you are fitting out a new space or replacing a bar that has started to stick, rattle or fail to latch.

We handle rim-style bars, vertical rod devices for double doors, mortise-style exit hardware, and the trim, strikes and closers that make them work. We also deal with the practical problems: an exit door that will not release, a bar that was bolted into a hollow or damaged door, or hardware that has corroded after years near the ocean. Because we are available around the clock, urgent repairs on an exit that must be secured tonight do not have to wait for business hours.

How it works in Malibu

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    Talk through the door and the use

    Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us about the door: single or double, wood, metal or glass, and whether it is an interior, exterior or beach-facing exit. We ask how many people use it and whether you also need outside entry control.

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    On-site assessment

    We come to the property and check the door's material, thickness, condition, swing direction and frame. We look for corrosion, warped doors and weak mounting points, since the best bar will fail on a door that cannot hold it.

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    Choose the right device

    We recommend a device suited to the opening, such as a rim bar, vertical rods, or mortise hardware, and discuss finish and material. For coastal sites we talk through stainless or marine-grade options. Your local fire and building requirements stay your responsibility to confirm, and we help you choose hardware accordingly.

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    Install and align

    We mount the device, fit the strike and any trim, and align it so the door latches cleanly without dragging. On double doors we set the rods and astragal so both leaves close properly.

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    Test from both sides

    We test that the bar releases smoothly under normal push pressure, that the door re-latches, and that any outside key or trim works as intended. We also check the closer so the door does not slam or stall.

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    Handover and upkeep tips

    We show you how the device operates, how to keep it clean in salty air, and what to watch for such as loose screws or a sluggish latch, so small issues are caught before the exit fails.

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What affects the price

  • The type of device: a basic rim bar, a vertical rod set for double doors, and a mortise exit device differ in hardware and installation effort.
  • The door itself: a solid steel or wood door is simpler than a hollow, damaged or glass door that needs reinforcement or special mounting.
  • Material and finish: stainless or marine-grade hardware suited to Malibu's salt air generally costs differently than standard finishes.
  • Whether the work is new installation or repair: replacing a worn bar on a prepared door differs from cutting a new door or modifying a frame.
  • Extras such as outside trim, keyed cylinders, closers, alarms or electrified exit features that change the scope.
  • Timing and location: after-hours or urgent calls and more remote canyon properties can affect the quote. We give you the pricing details after seeing the job.

Why Malibu chooses us

  • Fully mobile service: we work at your door, so we see the real conditions, including coastal corrosion, 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 failed exit door or a break-in damages an emergency exit and the building needs securing tonight.
  • Salt-air awareness: we know why exterior hardware seizes along the coast and can steer you toward stainless or marine-grade choices.
  • We address the whole opening, including the door, frame, strike and closer, rather than only bolting on a bar.
  • Honest guidance: we explain what we find and recommend what the door needs, and you remain responsible for confirming code requirements with your local authority.

Panic Bar Installation across Malibu

Malibu is a long, narrow city stretched along Pacific Coast Highway, and commercial doors here take a beating from wind, moisture and salt. Businesses near the Malibu Pier and Surfrider Beach, restaurants around the Civic Center, and shops at the Malibu Country Mart all rely on exits that must release reliably. We often see rear and side doors where the old bar has rusted, the latch no longer catches, or the door has swollen and drags on the frame.

We work across the city's neighborhoods, including Point Dume, Big Rock and Malibu Colony, and the ZIP codes 90265, 90263 and 90264. Whether it is a studio, a beach-area restaurant, a school or a rental property with a commercial-style exit, we travel to you by way of PCH, Kanan Dume Road, Malibu Canyon Road or Las Flores Canyon Road. Many buildings here were rebuilt after wildfires, and newer doors and frames often make for clean installations, though older cottages and converted spaces sometimes need extra preparation.

Because we are mobile only, there is no shop to drop by. Call (323) 997-8867 any time and we will talk through your door, then come out to assess it in person.

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Panic Bar Installation in Malibu — FAQs

Do you install panic bars on businesses in Malibu?
Yes. We install and repair panic bars, exit devices and emergency-exit hardware for Malibu restaurants, shops, offices and other commercial spaces. Call (323) 997-8867 to describe your door.
Can you help if my exit door is stuck or will not release?
Yes. We are available 24/7 and mobile, so we can come repair or replace a failing exit device. Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us what the door is doing.
Will salt air damage a panic bar?
It can. Coastal moisture and salt corrode standard finishes and moving parts over time. We can recommend stainless or marine-grade hardware and advise on cleaning to extend its life.
What kinds of panic bars do you work with?
We work with rim-style bars, vertical rod devices for double doors, and mortise-style exit hardware, along with strikes, trim and closers.
Do I need a panic bar to meet code?
Requirements depend on occupancy, use and your local fire and building authorities. We help you choose and install suitable hardware, but you should confirm the code requirements for your space with the authority having jurisdiction.
Can the door still be locked from the outside?
Usually yes. Many exit devices can be paired with outside trim or a keyed cylinder so people can always exit freely while entry stays controlled. We will discuss options for your door.
Do you come to canyon and hillside locations?
Yes. We are mobile and serve all of Malibu, including areas reached by Kanan Dume Road and Malibu Canyon Road. Call (323) 997-8867 to arrange service.
How is the price decided?
It depends on the device type, the condition and material of the door, finish, extras like trim or closers, and whether the work is urgent. We explain the factors and give you pricing details after seeing the job.
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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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