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Panic Bar Installation in Temple City, California

Crenshaw Lock Company installs and repairs panic bars, exit devices and emergency-exit hardware throughout Temple City, California. We are fully mobile and available 24/7, and we come to your business. Call (323) 997-8867 to describe your door and schedule the work.

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  • Available 24/7
  • Price quoted before we start
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A panic bar is the hardware that lets people leave a building quickly when something goes wrong. It has to work every time, from the inside, without a key and without anyone thinking about it. For a shop, restaurant, office or small multi-unit building in Temple City, that means the right device on the right door, mounted properly and tested before we leave.

Temple City has a mix of older commercial storefronts and newer construction. Along Las Tunas Drive you find mixed-age buildings, where back doors and side exits often carry tired, mismatched or missing exit hardware. Newer townhomes and small apartment buildings bring their own needs, such as exit doors in common areas and utility or trash-room doors that must stay secure from outside but open freely from within.

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, so there is no storefront to visit. We bring tools and hardware to your door, look at what is there, and install or repair the exit device so it operates smoothly and holds up to daily use.

How it works in Temple City

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    Tell us about the door

    Call (323) 997-8867 and describe the door: wood, hollow metal or aluminum storefront, single or double, and whether it is an exterior exit. Tell us if you already have a bar that is failing or if this is a new install.

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    On-site assessment

    We come to your location and look at the door, frame, hinges and how the door is used. We check that the door closes and latches correctly, because a panic bar cannot compensate for a door that sags or drags.

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    Choose the right device

    We go over the options, such as rim-style bars, surface or concealed vertical rod devices for double doors, and whether the outside needs a key cylinder, a trim or no access at all. We explain the tradeoffs plainly.

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    Install or repair

    We mount the device, align the strike, and adjust the latch. For repairs, we replace worn parts, correct alignment, or swap the whole unit when it is not worth saving.

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    Test and walk-through

    We operate the bar repeatedly, check that the door latches on its own, and confirm the outside behaves as intended. We show you how to maintain it and what to watch for.

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What affects the price

  • Door material and condition, since steel, wood and aluminum storefront doors each need different mounting methods and prep.
  • Single door versus a pair of doors, which may need vertical rod hardware or a mullion.
  • Type of device chosen, including finish, rim or rod style, and whether it needs outside trim or a key cylinder.
  • New installation versus repair or replacement of an existing exit device, including any removal of old hardware.
  • Door and frame repairs needed to get reliable latching, such as alignment, strike changes or filling old holes.
  • Whether the visit is scheduled during normal hours or is an urgent after-hours call.

Why Temple City chooses us

  • Fully mobile service, so the work happens at your door rather than needing you to bring anything to a shop.
  • In business since 1987, with owner David Shar leading the work and standing behind it.
  • 24/7 availability, useful when a broken exit door means a business cannot safely close or open.
  • We check the door and frame first, not just the bar, because most exit device complaints trace back to alignment.
  • Experience across both older storefronts and newer multi-unit buildings, so we are comfortable with mixed-age properties.
  • Clear explanations of options and pricing factors before work begins, with no pressure to buy more than the door needs.

Panic Bar Installation across Temple City

In Temple City, panic bar work tends to follow the buildings. Downtown Las Tunas Drive is a walkable small-business corridor of shops and restaurants, many in older storefronts whose rear and side exits may need a modern, reliable exit device. Kitchens and back-of-house doors that see heavy daily use wear hardware quickly, and we repair or replace those bars on location in the 91780 ZIP code.

Beyond the commercial strip, neighborhoods like Mission View Acres and the Camellia area are mostly quiet residential streets of 1950s and 1960s single-story ranch and stucco homes. As teardown-rebuilds and new townhomes and small apartment buildings go up, we see property managers and builders who need exit hardware on shared doors, along with rekeying and keying for the units.

Whether you are near Temple City Park, Live Oak Park, or off Rosemead Blvd, Baldwin Ave, Lower Azusa Rd or Temple City Blvd, we come to you. Around busy times such as the Camellia Festival, a stuck or failing exit door is the last thing a business needs, and we are available around the clock.

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Other Temple City locksmith services

See all of our Temple City services, or our citywide panic bar installation page.

Panic Bar Installation in Temple City — FAQs

What is a panic bar, and does my Temple City business need one?
A panic bar, also called an exit device, lets people open a door from inside by pushing a bar. Requirements depend on how your space is used and occupancy, so check with your local building or fire authority. Call (323) 997-8867 and we can talk through your door.
Do you install panic bars on older Las Tunas Drive storefronts?
Yes. Older storefronts can have worn frames or unusual doors, so we inspect the door first and choose a device that mounts correctly, whether the door is wood, steel or aluminum.
Can you repair my existing panic bar instead of replacing it?
Often, yes. Sticking latches, loose mounting, worn parts and misaligned strikes are common and fixable. If the unit is too worn or damaged, we will say so and explain the replacement options.
Do you work on double doors?
Yes. Double doors may need vertical rod devices or a removable mullion. We look at the pair on site and recommend what suits how the doors are used.
Can the outside of the door still be locked?
Yes. Many exit devices can be paired with an outside key cylinder or trim, or set up with no outside access at all. We help you pick the arrangement that fits the door's purpose.
Are you available after hours or on weekends?
We are available 24/7 and fully mobile. If an exit door is failing and you cannot secure your business, call (323) 997-8867.
Do you serve apartment and townhome properties?
Yes. We work with property managers and owners on exit doors for common areas, utility rooms and similar spaces, and can also handle rekeying between tenants.
How is the price determined?
It depends on the door type and condition, single or double doors, the device chosen, whether it is new or a repair, and timing. We explain these factors and give you a clear quote before starting. You can reach us at (323) 997-8867.
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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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