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Panic Bar Installation in North Hollywood, California

Crenshaw Lock Company installs and repairs panic bars, exit devices and emergency-exit hardware in North Hollywood, California. We are a fully mobile locksmith available 24/7, serving restaurants, shops, offices and apartment buildings. Call (323) 997-8867 to talk through your door and what it needs.

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A panic bar has one job that matters more than any other: when someone pushes on it in an emergency, the door opens. Everything else, including security, key control and appearance, has to work around that. In North Hollywood, where a restaurant kitchen door, a theatre side exit and a retail back door can all share a block, getting the hardware right is both a safety issue and a practical one.

We install new panic bars and exit devices, and we repair the ones that have gone sticky, loose, misaligned or stopped latching. That includes rim-style devices on single doors, devices fitted to aluminum storefront doors, and trim or outside-access hardware so staff can still enter from outside with a key. We also handle rekeying and master keying the outside cylinder, which comes up often after staff turnover.

Crenshaw Lock Company has been serving Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner and lead tech David Shar is not shy about telling you when a repair will do the job and when a replacement is the better call. We are mobile only. There is no storefront to visit; we come to your door, look at it, and work on site.

How it works in North Hollywood

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    Tell us about the door

    Call (323) 997-8867 and describe the door: wood, hollow metal or aluminum storefront, single or double, and what the device does now. Photos of the existing hardware and the door edge help us arrive with the right parts.

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    On-site assessment

    We check the door, frame, hinges, closer and the clearance where the device will mount. A panic bar only works as well as the door it sits on, so a sagging door or a failing closer gets flagged before we install anything.

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    Choosing the right device

    We talk through rim, surface vertical rod or other styles based on the door type and how it is used. We also discuss whether the outside needs a keyed cylinder, a trim, or no entry at all.

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    Installation or repair

    We mount the device, align the latch and strike, and fit the cylinder if needed. For repairs we replace worn parts, adjust the latch and correct binding so the bar releases smoothly under normal pressure.

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    Testing and keying

    We operate the device repeatedly, confirm the door closes and latches on its own, and test the outside key. If you want the cylinder rekeyed or tied into a master key system, we do that during the same visit.

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    Walkthrough

    Before we leave, we show you how the device operates and what to watch for, such as a door that no longer latches or a bar that sticks, so small issues get fixed early.

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What affects the price

  • The type of door, since aluminum storefront, hollow metal and wood doors each need different mounting and prep.
  • Single versus double doors, and whether a vertical rod or mullion setup is involved.
  • Whether you are installing a new device or repairing and adjusting an existing one.
  • The style and finish of the device, and whether the outside needs a keyed cylinder or trim.
  • Door and frame condition, including whether alignment, a closer or other related hardware needs work.
  • Add-on keying work, such as rekeying or master keying the outside cylinder.

Why North Hollywood chooses us

  • Fully mobile and available 24/7, so a door that will not latch at night can be dealt with at night.
  • Experience since 1987 with the mix of door types found across Los Angeles, from old wood doors to modern aluminum storefronts.
  • Installation and keying handled together, so you do not need one visit for the exit device and another for the cylinder.
  • Honest repair-versus-replace advice, including telling you when the door or closer is the real problem.
  • Direct contact with the owner and lead tech, David Shar, rather than a call center passing along vague details.
  • On-site work with no storefront overhead, so the conversation stays about your door.

Panic Bar Installation across North Hollywood

North Hollywood has a very mixed commercial landscape, and that shapes panic bar work here. Along Lankershim Boulevard and Magnolia Boulevard you find aluminum-storefront retail, restaurants and small offices, many with a back-of-house exit that opens onto an alley or parking area. In the NoHo Arts District, a restaurant kitchen door is a typical example: it sees constant use, gets pushed hard during busy service, and often needs both a working exit device and fresh keying after staff changes.

Nearby venues such as the El Portal Theatre, and the busy blocks around the North Hollywood Metro Station, remind us how many people move through this part of the Valley. Newer mid-rise buildings near the station, and older apartment buildings off Vineland Avenue and Victory Boulevard, also have stairwell and service doors that rely on dependable exit hardware. We work in 91601 and 91602 around the Arts District and Lankershim corridor, and across 91605, 91606 and 91607 as well.

Whether you are in the NoHo Arts District, North Hollywood West or Toluca Woods, we come to you. Getting on or off the US-101 or SR-170 is part of the job, and so is seeing the door in person before recommending anything. Call (323) 997-8867 any hour.

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Panic Bar Installation in North Hollywood — FAQs

Do you install panic bars on aluminum storefront doors in North Hollywood?
Yes. Many Lankershim and Magnolia storefronts use aluminum doors, which need devices and mounting suited to the narrow stile. Call (323) 997-8867 and describe your door, and we will advise on the right setup.
Can you repair a panic bar that sticks or will not latch?
Often, yes. Sticking and failure to latch usually come from worn parts, a misaligned strike or a door that has shifted. We inspect on site and tell you whether adjustment, parts or replacement makes sense.
Can the outside of the door still be keyed?
Yes. Many exit devices can be fitted with an outside cylinder or trim so staff can enter with a key while the door still opens freely from inside. We can set that up and rekey it as needed.
Can you rekey or master key the door after staff turnover?
Yes. We can rekey the outside cylinder or build it into a master key system during the same visit. This is common for restaurants in the NoHo Arts District.
Do you come out outside normal business hours?
We are a 24/7 mobile locksmith. If an exit door will not latch or lock overnight, call (323) 997-8867 and we will work out the next steps with you.
Do I need a new door, or can you work with what I have?
In many cases we can fit a device to the existing door. If the door is badly worn, warped or damaged, we will say so honestly, since a good device cannot make up for a failing door.
Do you have a shop I can visit?
No. We are fully mobile and come to your location in North Hollywood. There is no storefront, so call (323) 997-8867 to get started.
How do I know which device is right for my door?
It depends on door type, single or double doors, how the exit is used and whether you need outside key access. We review those details on site and recommend a fit instead of guessing over the phone.
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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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