- Genuinely open 24/7
- ID & ownership verified
- Quote before any work
- Mobile — we come to you
Most exit-device problems are wear and misalignment: a latch that no longer catches, a bar that binds, a closer that leaks. These are serviceable, and fixing them is cheaper and faster than replacing hardware that is fundamentally sound.
Door closers are the unsung half of this. A closer that is too weak lets a door drift unlatched; one that is too strong slams it. Tuning the closer so the door shuts and latches every time is part of keeping an opening secure.
How exit-device work is done
A the San Fernando Valley exit-device visit runs:
- We confirm your authority over the premises and check ID.
- We test the device and closer for free egress, secure latching, and proper closing.
- We adjust, rebuild, or replace the failing parts while preserving free exit.
- We verify the door secures and opens correctly, with the total agreed in writing.
- We check the latch catches reliably through several cycles before we leave.
- On a fire-rated door, we keep the work within the rating's rules.
When you need this
- A panic bar sticks, rattles, or no longer latches.
- A door closer slams, sags, or leaves the door ajar.
- A new or inspected door needs compliant exit hardware.
- An exit device was damaged and the door will not secure.
Honest limits
Free exit is not negotiable. If a request would make a door harder to leave in an emergency, we will not do it, and we will point you to a way to secure the door that still meets egress rules.
What affects what you pay
What you pay turns on the hardware and the situation, so we tell you on site and put it in writing first. No work, and no charge, goes ahead without your yes.
The main cost factors are the hardware involved, how the job has to be done, the time of day, and whether parts need ordering in. We walk through those with you on the call so the written quote holds no surprises.
How we keep it honest
We will ask who you are and for something that ties you to the property or vehicle, every time. It is quick, and it keeps the wrong person from ever getting in.
When you call, we give you an honest estimate of how long we will take to reach you based on where our van is and traffic, not a number designed to get you off the phone.
Locked out or need a lock sorted?
Call and tell us what is going on. We will give you an honest arrival window and a clear quote before any work starts.
Questions people ask
Can you make our exit door secure but still code-compliant?
Yes — that balance is the point of exit hardware. The door secures and latches from outside while always opening freely from inside. We will not compromise the free-egress side.
Do you repair door closers?
Yes. We adjust and rebuild closers so the door shuts and latches reliably, which is half of keeping a commercial opening secure.
Our panic bar sticks — repair or replace?
Often it is wear or misalignment we can service for less than a replacement. If the device is beyond rebuilding, we will tell you and quote a compliant replacement.
Do you work on fire-rated doors?
Yes, within the rating's rules. We will not alter hardware in a way that voids a fire rating, and we will explain the compliant option if a request would.
Can you add exit hardware for an inspection?
Yes. We fit compliant panic hardware and closers so the opening meets egress requirements, and verify it works before we leave.
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