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Panic Bar Installation in San Dimas, CA

Crenshaw Lock Company provides mobile panic bar installation and repair in San Dimas, California, available 24/7. We install and service panic bars, exit devices and emergency-exit hardware at your business or facility. Call (323) 997-8867 to describe your door and schedule service.

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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 else about the hardware, the finish, the trim and the way it locks from the outside, is built around that single requirement. In San Dimas, that means thinking about very different buildings, from small storefronts in Old Town to larger gathering spaces, offices and workshops spread along Arrow Hwy, San Dimas Ave and Foothill Blvd.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner and lead technician David Shar and our team bring that experience to exit hardware. We are fully mobile, so we come to you with the tools and common hardware to evaluate the door, recommend the right device and install it. There is no storefront to visit. We work at your building, on your door.

We do both new installations and repairs. Some customers are adding a panic bar to a door that never had one. Others have an old device that sticks, rattles, no longer latches or has a dogged-down bar that no longer behaves. We look at the door, the frame, the way it is used and how it needs to secure when the building is closed, then explain the options plainly before we begin.

How it works in San Dimas

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    Tell us about the door

    Call (323) 997-8867 and describe the door: single or double, wood, hollow metal or aluminum storefront, and whether it is an exit-only door or also used for daily entry. Photos of the existing hardware help. We are available 24/7, so you can call any time.

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    On-site evaluation

    We come to your San Dimas location and inspect the door, frame, hinges, closer and any existing hardware. A panic bar only works as well as the door it is mounted on, so we check alignment, swing and how the latch meets the strike.

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    Choosing the right device

    We explain the options: rim exit devices, surface or concealed vertical rod devices for double doors, and trim choices such as exit-only or keyed outside access. We match the device to how the door is used and how it needs to lock when you close for the night.

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    Installation and adjustment

    We mount the device, prepare the door where needed, set the strike and adjust the latch so it engages cleanly and releases with a normal push. Where the door needs a closer adjustment or a new strike, we handle it as part of the job.

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    Testing and walkthrough

    We operate the device repeatedly from the inside, check the outside trim and keying, and confirm the door closes and latches on its own. We then walk you through how it works, including any dogging feature, so your staff know how to use it.

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    Repairs and follow-up

    If a device is simply worn or misadjusted, we repair it rather than replace it. If something needs attention later, call (323) 997-8867 and we will help.

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What affects the price

  • The type of device: a basic rim exit device differs from a vertical rod device for double doors or a concealed-rod model.
  • The condition and material of the door and frame, since wood, hollow metal and aluminum storefront doors each need different preparation.
  • Whether you need a new installation, a replacement of an old device or a repair of existing hardware.
  • Outside trim and keying requirements, such as exit-only, lever trim, or keyed access that ties into your existing key system.
  • Single versus double doors and the number of openings being done in one visit.
  • Extra work such as adjusting a door closer, replacing a strike or correcting a door that does not hang straight.

Why San Dimas chooses us

  • Fully mobile service: we bring the work to your San Dimas building rather than asking you to bring a door anywhere.
  • Available 24/7, which matters when a door is failing to latch and your business needs to be secured tonight.
  • In business since 1987, with owner David Shar leading the work.
  • We evaluate the door and frame, not just the bar, because poor alignment is a common cause of exit device trouble.
  • We explain options in plain language and repair worn hardware when repair makes sense instead of pushing replacement.
  • We work with the building types common here, from small Old Town retail spaces to larger facilities and outbuildings.

Panic Bar Installation across San Dimas

San Dimas has a distinctive mix of buildings. Downtown, the western-themed storefronts along Bonita Ave are small retail and civic spaces where a back or side exit often needs reliable emergency hardware that still keeps the door secure after closing. Older facades and charming but varied doors mean we pay close attention to how a device mounts to the door that is actually there. For businesses in ZIP code 91773, we come to you with the tools to assess and install on site.

Beyond Old Town, the city stretches toward the foothills. Around San Dimas Canyon and the large lots near Frank G. Bonelli Regional Park and Puddingstone Reservoir, there are workshops, outbuildings, event spaces and barns, some in equestrian zones. Where a larger outbuilding or gathering space needs a proper exit door, we can discuss exit hardware suited to the door and weather exposure. Rural and semi-rural properties also tend to have gates and padlocks, which we service as well.

San Dimas is easy to reach by Interstate 210, SR-57, Arrow Hwy and Foothill Blvd, and our mobile service covers the city, including areas near Via Verde and the Raging Waters Los Angeles neighborhood. Whether your building is on a busy corner or at the end of a quiet drive, call (323) 997-8867 and we will plan the visit.

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Panic Bar Installation in San Dimas — FAQs

What is a panic bar?
A panic bar, also called an exit device, is a push bar on the inside of a door that releases the latch when pressed, so people can leave quickly in an emergency. We install and repair them in San Dimas. Call (323) 997-8867 to discuss your door.
Do you install panic bars on both new and existing doors?
Yes. We can add a panic bar to a door that has never had one, replace an old device or repair the one you have. We start by checking the door and frame so the hardware works properly.
Can the door still be locked from outside?
Usually yes. Many exit devices can be paired with outside trim or a key cylinder so the door is secure when closed, while still opening freely from inside. We explain the options for your door and how it is used.
My panic bar sticks or does not latch. Can it be fixed?
Often it can. Sticking or failure to latch is frequently a matter of alignment, a worn strike or a closer that needs adjustment. We inspect and repair when possible. Call (323) 997-8867 any time.
Do you handle double doors?
Yes. Double doors commonly use vertical rod devices or a pairing with a removable mullion, and each setup depends on the doors and frame. We look at your openings and recommend the right approach.
Are you available for urgent or after-hours calls?
We are available 24/7. If an exit door will not latch or a bar has failed and you need the building secured, call (323) 997-8867 and we will talk through the situation.
Do I need to come to a shop?
No. We are fully mobile with no storefront. We come to your location in San Dimas and work on the door where it is.
Can you work on gates and outbuildings too?
Yes. We also service padlocks, gates and barn or outbuilding hardware, which is common on larger San Dimas properties. Mention it when you call and we will plan accordingly.
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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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