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Commercial Door Hardware Repair and Replacement in Pasadena, CA

Crenshaw Lock Company repairs and replaces commercial door hardware in Pasadena, including storefront, aluminum-frame and mortise hardware. We are fully mobile and available 24/7, so we come to your business. For a failed cylinder, a sagging closer or a door that will not latch, call (323) 997-8867.

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A commercial door works hard. It opens and closes hundreds of times a day, takes weather and foot traffic, and has to lock reliably every night. When the hardware starts to fail, the signs are usually small at first: a latch that sticks, a thumb turn that needs a jiggle, a push bar that rattles, a closer that slams or leaves the door ajar. In Pasadena, where retail along Colorado Boulevard and Lake Avenue relies on glass storefront doors, those small problems can turn into a locked-out morning or an unsecured building overnight.

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. We have no storefront for you to visit. Our work happens at your door, whether that is an aluminum-frame glass door, a hollow metal back door, or an older wood door fitted with a heavy mortise lock.

This page covers what commercial door hardware repair and replacement involves, what affects the cost, and how we handle the kinds of buildings Pasadena actually has: newer storefronts in Old Pasadena, offices near the Playhouse District, medical and professional suites, and older mixed-use buildings with original hardware that deserves careful handling. Because we are available around the clock, a failure at closing time does not have to mean a night with the door unsecured.

How it works in Pasadena

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    Call and describe the door

    Phone (323) 997-8867 any hour and tell us what the door is doing. Is it a glass storefront door, a metal frame door, or a wood door? Is the problem the lock, the handle, the panic device or the closer? That helps us plan the right parts for the visit.

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    Inspect the full door assembly

    Hardware problems are often not where they appear. A lock that will not latch may really be a door that has dropped on its hinges or a strike that has shifted. We check the hinges or pivots, the closer, the latch alignment, the frame and the lock itself before recommending anything.

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    Repair or replace, with a clear recommendation

    If a cylinder, latch or closer can be serviced, we say so. If the parts are worn out or no longer made, we explain why replacement is the better choice. Storefront, aluminum-frame and mortise hardware each take different components, so we match the hardware to your door rather than forcing a generic fit.

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    Install and fit the hardware

    We install the new or repaired hardware, align the latch and strike, adjust the closer for a controlled swing and latch, and make sure the door locks smoothly from both sides where appropriate. On aluminum-frame doors we work within the narrow stile, which limits what hardware fits.

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    Rekey and manage keys

    If staff has changed or keys are unaccounted for, we can rekey cylinders so old keys stop working, and cut new keys. Keying can also be organized so different people have access to different doors.

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    Test before we leave

    We operate the door repeatedly, check that it secures properly, and walk you through how it works so you know the building is locked up when you leave.

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What affects the price

  • Door and frame type: aluminum storefront, hollow metal and wood doors each use different hardware, and some require specialized parts.
  • Repair versus replacement: servicing a cylinder or adjusting a closer usually involves less than replacing a mortise body, panic device or full storefront lock.
  • Hardware grade and finish: heavier-duty commercial parts and specific finishes cost more than basic options.
  • Number of doors and keying needs: a single door differs from a multi-door rekey or a master key arrangement.
  • Condition of the door and frame: a dropped door, bent stile or damaged strike may need correction before new hardware will work properly.
  • Timing of the call: urgent after-hours work to secure a building differs from a scheduled visit.

Why Pasadena chooses us

  • Fully mobile and available 24/7, so a failed lock at closing time can be dealt with where the door is.
  • Serving the region since 1987, with hands-on experience across storefront, aluminum-frame and mortise hardware.
  • The owner, David Shar, leads the work, so the person assessing your door understands the trade.
  • We diagnose the whole door, not just the lock, which helps avoid paying for a part that was never the real problem.
  • Careful with older buildings: we can service original mortise hardware where it makes sense instead of defaulting to replacement.
  • Straightforward recommendations: we explain repair versus replacement and describe pricing through the factors involved, without pressure.

Commercial Door Hardware across Pasadena

Pasadena's commercial doors vary a lot from block to block. Old Pasadena and Colorado Boulevard, the Rose Parade route, are lined with retail and restaurants behind aluminum-frame glass doors, where narrow stiles, pivots and surface-mounted closers are common. A cylinder that fails here can leave a business unable to open or close properly, and we make visits to addresses in ZIP code 91101 and the surrounding area.

The Playhouse District, the offices and shops along Lake Avenue and Fair Oaks Avenue, and the professional suites near Huntington Hospital and Caltech add commercial doors in ZIP codes such as 91103, 91105 and 91106. Many are in older buildings where hardware has been patched over the years. Further out, Hastings Ranch and Madison Heights have small neighborhood businesses and offices with their own mix of doors.

Pasadena also takes pride in its older buildings. Around Bungalow Heaven and Garfield Heights, period hardware such as mortise locks and brass escutcheons is part of the character, and we approach those doors with care. Whether you are near the Rose Bowl, the Norton Simon Museum or City Hall, we reach you from the I-210, SR-134 or I-110. Call (323) 997-8867 to get started.

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Commercial Door Hardware in Pasadena — FAQs

What types of commercial door hardware do you repair in Pasadena?
We work on storefront and aluminum-frame door hardware, mortise locks, cylinders, panic and push-bar devices, closers, strikes and handles. Call (323) 997-8867 and describe your door so we can bring suitable parts.
Can you come after hours if my storefront door will not lock?
Yes. We are mobile and available 24/7. Call (323) 997-8867 and we will work on securing the door so the business is not left open overnight.
Should I repair or replace my commercial door hardware?
It depends on wear, parts availability and the condition of the door and frame. We inspect first, then tell you honestly whether servicing will hold up or replacement makes more sense.
Do you work on aluminum-frame glass doors on Colorado Boulevard?
Yes. Aluminum storefront doors are a regular part of commercial work in Old Pasadena. Their narrow frames limit hardware choices, so we match parts to the door.
Can you rekey my business after an employee leaves?
Yes. We can rekey cylinders so old keys no longer work and cut new keys. If you have several doors, we can discuss how to organize keying.
Why does my door not latch even though the lock is new?
Often the cause is alignment: a dropped door, loose hinge, shifted strike or closer that is set incorrectly. We check the whole assembly so the problem is actually fixed.
Can you service old mortise hardware in an older Pasadena building?
Often, yes. If the original mortise lock can be serviced or rekeyed, we will say so. If parts are worn out, we will explain replacement options.
How is the cost of commercial door hardware work determined?
It depends on door type, repair versus replacement, hardware grade, number of doors, door condition and timing. We discuss these when you call (323) 997-8867 and after we see the door.
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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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