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Panic Bar Installation in Marina del Rey, California

Crenshaw Lock Company installs and repairs panic bars, exit devices and emergency-exit hardware throughout Marina del Rey, California. We are fully mobile and available 24/7, so we come to your building. Call (323) 997-8867 to describe your door and schedule the work.

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A panic bar is the hardware that lets people leave a building quickly with a single push, no key, no knob and no thinking required. In Marina del Rey, that matters in places like restaurant back doors near the harbor, stairwell exits in mid-rise condo buildings, fitness rooms and clubhouses in large apartment communities, and retail and office suites along Admiralty Way and Lincoln Boulevard. When a panic bar fails, sticks, or was never installed correctly, the door is either a safety problem or a security problem, and sometimes both.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and David Shar leads the work. We are mobile only. There is no storefront to visit, so we bring the tools and hardware knowledge to your door, whether you are replacing worn exit devices or fitting a new one on a door that never had one.

The waterfront setting adds its own wrinkles. Salt air is hard on metal, and exit hardware on exterior doors near the basins can corrode, bind or fail to latch cleanly long before it would inland. We look at the door, the frame, the surrounding environment and how the door is used, then recommend hardware that fits. We do not guess at what your local fire marshal or building inspector requires; for code questions, you or your property manager should confirm the requirements with the proper authority, and we will install to those specifications.

How it works in Marina del Rey

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    Tell us about the door

    Call (323) 997-8867 and describe the door: interior or exterior, single or double, wood, steel, aluminum storefront or glass, and whether you need a new installation or a repair. Photos of the door and any existing hardware help us prepare.

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    Assess the door and frame

    On site, we check that the door hangs square, the frame is solid, and the door is thick and sturdy enough to carry the device. A bar mounted on a sagging or damaged door will never work reliably, so we flag those issues before drilling.

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    Match the device to the use

    We discuss rim, surface vertical rod, concealed vertical rod or mortise exit devices, and whether the outside needs a trim, a key cylinder or no outside access at all. Exterior doors near the harbor often call for corrosion-conscious finishes.

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    Install and align

    We mount the bar, strike and any rods or latches, cut or prepare the door as needed, and align everything so the latch retracts smoothly and the door closes and secures on its own.

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    Test and walk through

    We operate the device repeatedly, check closer interaction, confirm the door latches fully and that the bar releases with normal pressure. We show you how any outside trim or key control works.

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    Follow-up on related hardware

    If a door closer, alarm, hinge or strike needs attention for the exit device to work properly, we explain it plainly so you can decide what to do.

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What affects the price

  • The type of exit device: rim, vertical rod and mortise devices differ in complexity and in the hardware involved.
  • Door material and condition: steel, wood and aluminum storefront doors each require different mounting methods, and a damaged door or frame may need repair first.
  • Single versus double doors, including whether an astragal or removable mullion is involved.
  • Whether you need outside trim, a keyed cylinder, or a fully exit-only setup.
  • Finish and corrosion resistance, which matters more on doors exposed to salt air near the harbor.
  • Number of doors and the scheduling situation, including after-hours or emergency service.

Why Marina del Rey chooses us

  • Fully mobile service, so installation happens at your door in Marina del Rey rather than at a shop.
  • Operating since 1987, with owner and lead technician David Shar involved in the work.
  • Available 24/7, which helps when a failed exit door leaves a business or building unsecured overnight.
  • Attention to marine conditions, since coastal air affects finishes, latches and moving parts.
  • Honest guidance: we will tell you if the door or frame needs repair before a new device makes sense, and we point code questions to the proper authority instead of guessing.
  • Experience across both residential-style complexes and commercial doors, from clubhouse and amenity rooms to retail and restaurant exits.

Panic Bar Installation across Marina del Rey

Marina del Rey is a compact, water-oriented community built around the harbor, and its buildings reflect that. Much of the housing is 1970s and 80s waterfront apartments and condos, including very large gated communities like Mariners Village, plus mid- and high-rise buildings along the Admiralty Way and Via Marina corridor. These properties have stairwells, garages, laundry rooms, fitness centers and clubhouses where exit hardware gets constant use and, over decades, plenty of wear.

Commercial doors are just as varied. Around Fisherman's Village on Fiji Way, Marina Marketplace, Waterside and the businesses along Lincoln Boulevard, Washington Boulevard and Culver Boulevard, back-of-house and emergency exits take a beating from deliveries, staff traffic and salt-laden air. Near Burton Chace Park and Mother's Beach, seasonal crowds make reliable exits even more important. We serve ZIP codes 90292 and 90295, including the Silver Strand and Marina Peninsula areas that carry a Marina del Rey mailing address.

For property managers in the boat basins (A-H) and large apartment communities, we can coordinate around your authorization process and access to shared gates. We are mobile and available 24/7, so we can work around tenant schedules and business hours. Call (323) 997-8867 to talk through your door.

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Other Marina del Rey locksmith services

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Panic Bar Installation in Marina del Rey — FAQs

Do you install panic bars on both new and existing doors in Marina del Rey?
Yes. We install new devices on doors that never had one and replace worn or failing ones. Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us about the door so we can plan the right hardware.
Can you repair a panic bar instead of replacing it?
Often, yes. Sticking latches, loose mounting, misaligned strikes and worn parts can frequently be corrected. If the device is too worn or corroded, we will explain why replacement makes more sense.
Does salt air affect exit hardware near the harbor?
It can. Coastal moisture and salt speed up corrosion on latches, springs and finishes, especially on exterior doors. We take that into account when recommending hardware for doors near the basins and waterfront.
Do you offer emergency panic bar service at night?
We are available 24/7 and fully mobile. If an exit door will not latch or will not release, call (323) 997-8867 and we will work out the next step with you.
Will the installation meet fire code?
Code requirements depend on the building, occupancy and local authority. We install the device you specify or recommend suitable options, but you or your property manager should confirm requirements with the fire marshal or building department.
Can you work on double doors and storefront doors?
Yes. We work on single and double doors and on aluminum storefront doors. Double doors may involve vertical rods or a mullion, so details about the door help us prepare.
Do you serve apartment and condo communities like Mariners Village?
Yes. We service multifamily properties and can work with property management on authorization and access. Call (323) 997-8867 to arrange a time.
Do I need to come to your shop?
No. Crenshaw Lock Company is mobile only and there is no storefront to visit. We come to your door anywhere in Marina del Rey.
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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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