Push Bar & Panic Bar Installation

Exit devices — commonly called push bars, panic bars, or crash bars — are more mechanically complex than a standard door knob lock or deadbolt. A properly functioning unit must meet specific pressure-release requirements, align precisely with the door frame strike, and in many commercial installations, integrate with a mortise lock body set into the door stile. That integration is where most DIY and inexperienced installs go wrong. If the mortise lock panic bar combination is misaligned even slightly, the latch won't retract cleanly under emergency pressure, which defeats the entire purpose of the device.

Our technicians assess the door thickness, frame construction, and existing hardware before recommending or sourcing any replacement components. We work on hollow-metal doors, wood commercial doors, aluminum storefront frames, and paired doors with center mullions — all common configurations in Garden City Park office parks and strip centers. We also verify that the installed device meets the applicable NYC/Nassau County fire code egress requirements for the occupancy type, so you're not left with a hardware upgrade that creates a compliance problem.

New construction installs are relatively straightforward — the door prep is done to spec and the exit device drops in cleanly. Retrofit and replacement work is where experience matters most. Older commercial buildings along the Jericho Turnpike corridor frequently have outdated rim-style exit devices that need to be swapped for modern touch-bar or cross-bar units, sometimes requiring new door prep, different strike plates, and updated cylinder cores. A panic bar replacement on a door that was originally prepped for a different device brand or style can require careful backset adjustments and frame work to avoid leaving exposed holes or a loose, rattling assembly.

We also handle dogging functions (the ability to hold the bar in the retracted position during business hours), outside key cylinder additions, delayed-egress configurations, and electric strike tie-ins for access control systems. If your business uses a card reader or keypad on the outside while requiring panic bar egress on the inside, our team can coordinate the mechanical and electrified components so they function as a single, reliable system. Need it done tonight? That's what 24/7 service means — call 516-774-5656 and we'll get a technician out to you.

The phrase panic bar with mortise lock refers to exit devices that incorporate a full mortise lock body — typically with a latchbolt, deadbolt, and sometimes an anti-thrust bolt — housed inside the door itself rather than surface-mounted. This configuration is standard in higher-security commercial environments: medical offices, law firms, financial services businesses, and multi-tenant buildings where the exterior needs serious resistance to forced entry while the interior must allow instant, single-motion egress.

A mortise lock panic bar setup is significantly more involved to install or replace than a simple rim device. The door must be routed to accept the mortise case at a precise depth and location, and the strike must be mortised into the frame to match. Miscut pockets are a common consequence of rushed or inexperienced work and can compromise both security and door integrity. Our technicians use proper jigs and measuring tools, and wherever possible we work damage-free to preserve the door's finish and structure. We also rekey or replace the mortise cylinder as part of the job when clients are taking over a new space or have had a key control issue — a service that pairs naturally with our broader commercial locksmith work across Garden City Park.

Push bar and panic bar installation is one piece of a larger commercial security picture. The same trained technicians who handle exit device work also cover the full range of commercial door hardware services your business may need. Below is a representative look at what we install, service, and replace for commercial clients throughout the Garden City Park area and Nassau County: mortise lock installation and rekey, rim exit device installation, vertical rod exit device installation and adjustment, concealed vertical rod exit device service, surface-mounted vertical rod adjustment, push bar door lock installation on single and paired doors, electric strike installation and troubleshooting, electromagnetic lock (mag-lock) installation, access control keypad and card reader integration, door closer installation and adjustment, high-security deadbolt installation, cylindrical lever lock installation, door knob lock replacement on commercial doors, master key system design and setup, commercial safe installation and combination change, lock rekey after tenant turnover, storefront lock repair, panic bar repair for broken or seized mechanisms, emergency locksmith response for after-hours lockouts, broken key extraction from mortise cylinders, door reinforcement and frame repair, key duplication for restricted keyways, interchangeable core (IC core) systems, padlock and hasp installation for gate and storage applications, and exit sign and hardware compliance consultation. If your specific need isn't listed, call us — our team handles a wide range of commercial hardware situations and can advise you on the spot.

We don't post flat rates for commercial exit device work because the variables are too significant to quote meaningfully without seeing the job. Factors that affect the final price include the type of exit device being installed (rim, mortise, vertical rod, or concealed vertical rod), whether the door needs new prep work or uses existing cutouts, the complexity of any electrical or access control integration, parts sourced for the job, time of day, and travel distance. Emergency calls after standard business hours involve different logistics than a scheduled daytime appointment.

What we commit to is transparency: before any work begins, your technician will assess the job and give you an exact price to approve. No surprise charges after the fact, no ambiguous estimates that balloon mid-job. We believe that clarity upfront is the foundation of a trustworthy service relationship — especially for business owners who have properties, tenants, or employees depending on the outcome. Once you approve the quote, we get to work.