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Panic Bar Installation in Pomona, California

Crenshaw Lock Company installs and repairs panic bars, exit devices and emergency-exit hardware throughout Pomona, California. We are fully mobile and available 24/7, coming to your door or business with the tools to get the work done. Call (323) 997-8867 to talk through your doors.

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A panic bar has one job that matters above all others: when someone pushes on it in an emergency, the door opens. Everything about installing one, from choosing the device to setting the strike to checking how the door closes, serves that purpose. In Pomona, where the building stock runs from brick storefronts downtown to aluminum-frame retail on Holt Avenue and busy campus facilities, the doors that need exit hardware vary a great deal, and so does the right device for each.

Crenshaw Lock Company has been serving 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. We bring the work to you, whether that is a back-of-house door at a restaurant, a rear exit at a church hall, a warehouse side door, or a classroom or studio that needs reliable egress.

We handle new installations, replacement of worn or sticking exit devices, and repairs to bars that no longer latch, no longer retract smoothly, or no longer match the door they are mounted on. We can also help you think through which doors should have exit hardware, though final code requirements are determined by your local building and fire officials, and we encourage you to confirm those with them.

How it works in Pomona

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    Talk through the door and the use

    Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us about the door: wood, hollow metal or aluminum storefront, single or double, and how the building is used. Whether people come and go all day or only in emergencies changes which device makes sense.

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    On-site assessment

    We come to the property and look at the door's material, thickness, swing direction, frame condition and existing hardware. We check that the door hangs square and closes fully, because a panic bar cannot compensate for a door that drags or does not latch.

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    Choose the right exit device

    We go over options such as rim devices, vertical rod devices for double doors, and mortise-style exit hardware, along with trim choices for doors that need outside entry. We explain the tradeoffs so you can decide with full information.

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    Install and align

    We mount the device, set the strike and adjust the latch so it engages securely yet releases with light pressure. On aluminum storefronts we work with the narrow stile and frame to get a clean, solid fit.

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    Test and walk through

    We operate the device repeatedly, check the closer and latching, and confirm the door opens freely from inside. We then show you how it works, how to keep it maintained, and what to watch for as it ages.

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What affects the price

  • The type of device: a basic rim exit device differs from a vertical rod set for a double door or a mortise-style device.
  • The door itself: hollow metal, solid wood and aluminum storefront each need different mounting methods and sometimes additional prep.
  • Whether the door needs repair first, such as realigning the frame, adjusting hinges or replacing a failing closer.
  • Outside trim and keying: whether you need a lever, key-operated trim or a keyed-alike setup matching your other locks.
  • The number of doors and whether they can be done in one visit.
  • Timing and access, including after-hours or emergency calls versus scheduled daytime work.

Why Pomona chooses us

  • Fully mobile, 24/7 service, so a broken exit door at a closing business does not have to stay a problem overnight.
  • Since 1987 in the region, with hands-on experience across older brick buildings and newer commercial construction.
  • We look at the whole door, not only the bar, since latching, closers and alignment decide whether an exit device really works.
  • Plain explanations of options and what affects cost, without pressure to buy more than the door needs.
  • One owner-led operation, with David Shar involved in how the work is done.
  • We can pair exit hardware with rekeying, access control compatibility and other commercial lock work in one visit.

Panic Bar Installation across Pomona

Pomona's commercial landscape is unusually varied. Downtown Pomona and the Arts Colony have brick commercial buildings and loft conversions, where rear and side doors often need exit hardware that suits older frames. Around Antique Row on 2nd Street and the dA Center for the Arts, public-facing spaces and event rooms depend on exits that work every time. Along Holt Avenue and Garey Avenue, aluminum-storefront retail brings its own installation challenges, especially narrow stiles.

Larger institutions shape demand too. Cal Poly Pomona, Western University of Health Sciences and Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center have many doors in constant use, and Fairplex hosts crowds during the LA County Fair, when temporary vendors and event spaces need dependable egress and hardware that stands up to heavy use. Businesses in Phillips Ranch and Westmont, and in ZIP codes like 91766 and 91768, also call for rear-door and warehouse exit work.

With I-10, SR-60, SR-57 and SR-71 all crossing the area, we reach properties across 91766, 91767, 91768 and 91769. Call (323) 997-8867 and we will come to you, since we operate entirely as a mobile service.

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Panic Bar Installation in Pomona — FAQs

Do you install panic bars in Pomona at night or on weekends?
Yes. We are available 24/7 and fully mobile. Call (323) 997-8867 any time and we will talk through what you need and how to proceed.
What is the difference between a panic bar and an exit device?
The terms are often used interchangeably. A panic bar is the push bar people see, while exit device describes the full assembly including latch, trim and strike.
Can a panic bar be installed on an aluminum storefront door?
Usually yes, but narrow stile doors need devices designed for them. We assess the frame on site and recommend a compatible device.
Can you repair a panic bar that sticks or will not latch?
Often we can. Problems usually come from misalignment, a worn latch, a failing closer or a sagging door. We diagnose the cause before suggesting replacement.
Which doors in my building need exit hardware?
That depends on occupancy, layout and local code, which your building and fire officials determine. We can install what is required and help you ask the right questions.
Can the outside of the door still be locked?
Yes. Exit devices can be paired with outside trim, including key-operated options, while still allowing free exit from inside. Call (323) 997-8867 to discuss options.
Do I need to visit your shop?
No. We have no storefront and come to you anywhere in Pomona, including campus-area and Fairplex-area properties.
What affects the price of installation?
Mainly the device type, door material, condition of the door and frame, trim and keying needs, number of doors and timing. Call (323) 997-8867 to discuss your situation.
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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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