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Access Control Installation in Paramount, CA

Crenshaw Lock Company installs keypad, card and fob access-control systems for business entrances in Paramount, California. We are a fully mobile locksmith available 24/7, so we come to your shop, office or yard. Call (323) 997-8867 to talk through your doors and get started.

  • Mobile to your Paramount location
  • Available 24/7
  • Price quoted before we start
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Access control replaces the question of who has a key with a record of who can enter and when. For a Paramount business, that can mean a keypad on a back shop door, card readers on an office suite, or fobs for the employees who open a gated yard. You can add or remove a person without rekeying the whole building.

Paramount has an unusual mix of buildings. There are metal fabrication and finishing shops near the rail and I-710 corridors, storefronts and offices along Paramount Boulevard, and the Paramount Swap Meet with its vendor and retail spaces. Each one has different needs: a steel door in a loud shop, a glass storefront door, or a gate that forklifts and delivery trucks use all day.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, led by owner and lead technician David Shar. We are mobile only, with no storefront to visit. We look at your actual door, hardware and wiring conditions on site, then recommend a system that fits the building and how your people use it, rather than selling a one-size package.

How it works in Paramount

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    Call and describe your entrances

    Reach us at (323) 997-8867 any time of day or night. Tell us what kind of business you run, how many doors need control, and whether any are gates, glass doors, or steel shop doors. This helps us bring the right equipment.

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    On-site walkthrough

    We come to your Paramount location and inspect each door: material, frame, existing lock, how it closes, and where power could be run. We also ask who needs access and when, such as shop crews, office staff, or vendors.

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    Choose keypad, card, or fob

    Keypads suit low-turnover doors, cards and fobs suit staff who come and go, and some doors do well with a mix. We explain the tradeoffs plainly, including what happens when a card is lost or an employee leaves.

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    Installation and hardware fitting

    We mount the readers or keypads, fit the electrified lock or strike suitable for the door, and set up the power and control components. We take care with finishes and frames so the door still closes and latches correctly.

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    Programming and testing

    We enroll the codes, cards or fobs you need, set access rules, and test every door repeatedly, including how it behaves if power is interrupted. Fire-safety and egress needs are considered when choosing how each door releases.

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    Walkthrough and handoff

    Before we leave, we show you how to add and remove users and what to do if a credential goes missing. You get a clear picture of how the system works day to day.

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What affects the price

  • Number of doors or gates being controlled, since each opening needs its own reader and lock hardware
  • Type of credential: simple keypads, proximity cards, or fobs, and how many you need issued
  • Door and frame material, such as a steel shop door, aluminum storefront, or wood office door, which affects the lock type and install work
  • Wiring and power: whether cable can be run easily or the building layout makes it harder
  • Gates and outdoor locations, which need weather-resistant equipment and suitable latches
  • Whether you want to keep existing locks as a backup or replace them with new hardware

Why Paramount chooses us

  • Fully mobile and available 24/7, so installation can be arranged around your business hours rather than ours
  • Serving Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, with owner David Shar leading the work
  • We assess the actual doors before recommending anything, rather than quoting from a catalog
  • We understand mixed commercial settings, from industrial yards to retail booths and storefronts
  • We explain how to manage users and handle lost credentials so you are not dependent on us for routine changes
  • Mobile only means no showroom overhead and no trip for you; we bring the work to the door

Access Control across Paramount

Paramount grew out of the historic Clearwater and Hynes communities, and its commercial areas reflect that history. Along Paramount Boulevard, shops and offices often have older storefront doors where a keypad or card reader can be fitted without replacing the whole entry. In ZIP code 90723, we also see businesses tucked among residential tracts that need a simple, reliable way to control a rear door or office suite.

The industrial side of the city is just as important. Metal fabrication and finishing operations near the rail corridor and I-710 often have material yards, steel doors and gates that take hard daily use. After a theft, owners commonly want to move from shared keys to something they can track and change quickly. For these sites, we look at durable hardware and gate latches that suit working conditions.

For retail operators connected to the Paramount Swap Meet or the Paramount Boulevard business district, access needs can differ from a typical office. You may have staff, vendors and delivery people all needing different levels of entry. We reach Paramount via SR-91, I-710, Rosecrans Avenue, Alondra Boulevard, Somerset Boulevard or Lakewood Boulevard, and call (323) 997-8867 to schedule a visit.

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Access Control in Paramount — FAQs

What kinds of access control do you install in Paramount?
We install keypad, card and fob systems for business entrances. Which is best depends on the door, how many people need entry, and how often staff change. Call (323) 997-8867 and we can talk through the options.
Can access control be added to my existing door?
Often yes. Many doors can be fitted with an electrified lock or strike and a reader without replacing the door itself. We check the door, frame and wiring on site before recommending anything.
Do you work on gates at industrial yards?
Yes. Material yards near the rail and I-710 corridors often need durable gate hardware and a controlled latch. We assess the gate and recommend equipment suited to outdoor, heavy-use conditions.
What happens if an employee loses a card or fob?
With a card or fob system, you can disable the lost credential and issue a new one without rekeying the building. We show you how that works at handoff, and you can call (323) 997-8867 if you need help.
Is a keypad or a card system better for a small shop?
A keypad is simple and works for a few trusted users. Cards or fobs make more sense when you have more staff or turnover, since you can remove one person without changing codes for everyone.
Do you have a store I can visit to see equipment?
No. Crenshaw Lock Company is fully mobile with no storefront. We come to your Paramount location, look at your doors, and explain the options there.
Can you install outside normal business hours?
We are available 24/7, so we can discuss scheduling that fits your operations, including times when the business is closed. Call (323) 997-8867 to arrange it.
How is the price determined?
It depends on the number of doors, the type of credentials, door and frame material, wiring conditions, and whether gates are involved. We review these on site so you understand what drives the cost 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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