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Commercial Door Hardware in Ojai, California

Crenshaw Lock Company repairs and replaces commercial door hardware in Ojai, California, including storefront, aluminum-frame and mortise sets. We are fully mobile and available 24/7, so we come to your business. Call (323) 997-8867 to describe the door and we will work out the right fix.

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Commercial doors in Ojai live a harder life than most people expect. A shop on Ojai Avenue may swing its front door hundreds of times a day, a restaurant near Libbey Park may have a rear door that sticks every time the weather changes, and a resort or ranch property may have gates and entries that see steady guest traffic. When the hardware wears, the symptoms are familiar: a latch that no longer catches, a closer that slams or barely moves, a deadbolt that needs a jiggle, a panic bar that rattles.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner and lead technician David Shar built the business around this kind of practical, on-site work. We repair and replace storefront hardware, aluminum-frame door hardware and mortise locksets. We are mobile only. There is no storefront to visit, because we bring the tools and the know-how to your door, at any hour.

Ojai adds its own wrinkles. Much of downtown was rebuilt in a Spanish Colonial Revival style after the 1917 fire, and the city's architectural review still shapes what is visible on historic buildings. That means hardware choices are not only about security. They are also about fit, finish and appearance. We treat that as part of the job, not an afterthought.

How it works in Ojai

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    Tell us about the door

    Call (323) 997-8867 and describe what is happening: what kind of door it is, what the hardware does or fails to do, and whether the business is currently secure. If the door cannot be locked, we treat that as the priority, whatever the hour.

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    On-site inspection

    We come to your location and look at the whole door assembly, not just the lock. Storefront doors often fail because of a worn closer, a misaligned strike, a sagging pivot, or a loose rail, so we check the cause before suggesting a replacement.

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    Repair or replace, explained plainly

    Many mortise cases and aluminum-frame latches can be repaired or rebuilt. Others are past saving. We tell you which applies and why, so you can choose between restoring what you have and installing new hardware.

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    Matching the building

    For historic or design-reviewed properties, we talk through finish, style and how visible the hardware will be. In a period building, keeping original mortise bodies and fitting suitable trim can be better than swapping in something that looks out of place.

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    Installation and adjustment

    We fit the hardware, align the strike, adjust closers and test the door through repeated cycles. Doors that lock smoothly on the first try are the goal, because staff will use them dozens of times daily.

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    Keys and handover

    We can rekey or key the new hardware as part of the work, test every key, and walk you through any adjustments, so you know how the door should feel and what to watch for.

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What affects the price

  • Door type: aluminum storefront stiles are narrow and need specific hardware, while wood doors with mortise locks involve different parts and labor.
  • Repair versus replacement: rebuilding a serviceable mortise lock is a different job from installing a new commercial-grade set.
  • Grade and function: panic hardware, fire-rated assemblies, keypads and electrified locks cost more than simple keyed latches.
  • Parts availability: period-appropriate or discontinued hardware can take more effort to source or match than standard stock.
  • Number of doors and keying: a multi-door job with a master key or restricted keyway is scoped differently from a single door.
  • Time and access: after-hours or urgent calls, difficult locations, and the condition of the frame or door all affect the final quote.

Why Ojai chooses us

  • Fully mobile and available 24/7, so a door that will not lock at night is handled where it stands.
  • In business since 1987, with owner David Shar leading the work and standing behind it.
  • We diagnose the whole door, including closers, strikes and alignment, rather than just replacing a lock that was never the real problem.
  • Comfort with older mortise hardware, which matters in a town where early-20th-century buildings still carry original sets.
  • Honest repair-or-replace advice, so you are not pushed into new hardware when a rebuild would do.
  • Attention to appearance on design-reviewed properties, where visible hardware choices carry extra weight.

Commercial Door Hardware across Ojai

Downtown Ojai and The Arcade on Ojai Avenue are the heart of the town's commercial life. Many of these shops, galleries and restaurants, around Libbey Park, Bart's Books and the Post Office Tower, sit in buildings with Spanish Colonial Revival character, and some carry original mortise or period hardware. Because the city's architectural review limits visible modern hardware, we look for solutions that keep the look intact: repairing original mortise bodies, matching finishes, and placing modern security where it does not show. Businesses in ZIP 93023 often ask for exactly this kind of careful work.

Out toward the East End and across the valley, the work changes. Ranch properties, rural estates and event or resort-style businesses often have long driveways, gates, intercoms and outbuildings, along with the entry doors that guests use. High-security hardware and gate or intercom service matter more here, and getting out to them along SR-150 or SR-33 is part of how a mobile business earns its keep. Properties in ZIP 93024 and nearby areas often fall in this category.

The Arbolada's 1920s homes and the town's many vacation rentals bring in a different kind of commercial-style need. Short-term rental owners near the Arcade or the Ojai Valley Inn frequently want keypad hardware that can be reprogrammed between guests, along with rekeying when access has gotten loose. We also serve neighboring Meiners Oaks, Mira Monte and Oak View. Whatever the building, we come to you at any hour.

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Commercial Door Hardware in Ojai — FAQs

Do you handle storefront and aluminum-frame door hardware in Ojai?
Yes. We repair and replace hardware on aluminum storefront doors, including latches, deadbolts, pivots and closers. Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us what the door is doing so we can come prepared.
Can you work on historic mortise locks downtown?
Often, yes. Many original mortise bodies can be cleaned, repaired and rekeyed instead of replaced. When replacement is needed, we help you choose hardware that suits the building's period style.
Will new hardware on an Arcade building need design review approval?
That depends on the property and how visible the change is. Ojai's architectural review limits visible modern hardware on historic buildings, so check with the city. We can help by suggesting options that match the look of the existing hardware.
Are you available after hours if my shop door will not lock?
Yes. We are available 24/7 and fully mobile, so a door that cannot be secured can be addressed at night, on weekends or on holidays. Call (323) 997-8867.
Do you have a shop I can visit?
No. Crenshaw Lock Company is mobile only. We come to your business anywhere in Ojai and the surrounding valley, with the tools needed for the work.
Can you reprogram keypad locks on a vacation rental?
Yes. We can reprogram keypad locks and rekey conventional ones for rental properties near the downtown Arcade, the Ojai Valley Inn and elsewhere. It is a good habit between guests or after any access concern.
Do you work on gates and intercoms at rural properties?
We handle high-security hardware and gate or intercom service for East End estates and ranch properties. Describe your setup when you call (323) 997-8867 so we can plan the visit.
How do you price commercial hardware jobs?
Price depends on the door type, whether we repair or replace, the grade of hardware, parts availability, the number of doors and the time of day. We explain the options on site before work begins.
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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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