Panic Bar Installation in Wilmington, DE

A rear door used for deliveries in Wilmington may also be an exit for people inside.

If opening it takes a key, a twist of a knob, or a pull on a handle, you may need a different setup. We install panic bars that release the latch when someone pushes from inside. That gives people a straightforward way out while allowing you to keep the entrance locked from outside. You can also choose an exterior handle operated with a key when deliveries or other access need to come through that entrance.

For a pair of doors, the choice of exit device needs to suit how both sides open and whether you need access through one side or both. An exit that sticks or drags presents a separate problem: pushing the bar may not make it swing freely, even when the latch releases. We look at how the opening operates and explain what the installation can address and what may need separate attention. In Wilmington, we work with business owners who need an exit set up for push operation without giving up control of outside access.

We first look at your rear door and how you use it for deliveries.

We check whether it swings freely or sticks or drags, along with the existing hardware and the space where a push bar would sit. If you have a pair of doors, we look at how the two leaves meet and which one you use for entry and exit. A sticking or dragging opening may need separate repair before new hardware will work as intended. We explain what we find before starting the installation.

We also explain your choices for entry from outside, including a keyed handle or no outside handle, and what each means for deliveries. In either setup, the exit device is intended to release when someone pushes from inside, even if entry from outside is locked. After installation, we test the push action and closing operation with you, and check the outside key if one is fitted. You can try the operation yourself and ask about anything that feels difficult to use.

Keep the rear delivery door clear of boxes, carts and other supplies so nothing blocks the way out.

Avoid propping it open or hanging bags from the push bar, which can interfere with closing or operation. Wipe surface dirt away with a damp cloth rather than spraying cleaner or oil into the mechanism. Check that a push releases the latch and lets the door swing freely without lifting or leaning on it.

Watch for scraping, sticking, a loose bar or a latch that does not catch when the door closes. If you use a keyed outside handle, check that the key operates it while someone stays inside to let you back in. Do not force a sticking key or try to adjust the hardware yourself. Call us again if the exit takes extra effort to open, fails to close securely or starts to drag across the floor. We can look for what is interfering with its movement and explain the repair options.