Staff changes or missing keys
Review who should retain access and which doors are affected. Rekeying may be suitable when the existing hardware is serviceable; replacement may be appropriate when it is worn or no longer meets the intended use.
Commercial Locksmith
Door hardware, key control and storefront locks for offices, shops, restaurants and residential buildings.
How estimates workCommon situations
- Staff turnover and keys that were never returned
- Exit doors flagged at an inspection
- A storefront or gate lock that has failed
- One key system for many doors and people
- Doors that slam or don't close fully
Commercial Locksmith services
- Commercial Lockout ServiceGet back into a locked store, office, gate or cabinet with authority verified.
- Master Key SystemsGive each door its own key while one master key opens them all.
- Panic Bars and Exit DevicesInstall and repair exit devices so doors open with a push and latch reliably.
- Storefront and Gate LocksLock hardware for storefront doors and roll-down gates, keyed alike if you want.
- Door ClosersAdjust, repair or replace door closers so doors close and latch under control.
Not sure which service you need?
Keep the entrance working, and access under control
A business door has several jobs: welcoming customers, securing stock and giving staff reliable access. A lock change may solve a missing-key problem, but it will not necessarily solve a door that drags, slams or fails to latch. Describe what happens when the door opens and closes, as well as what happens when you turn the key.
For a storefront, separate the customer entrance from staff, stockroom and delivery doors. For an office or managed building, identify which doors you control and which belong to the building. This keeps a tenant’s repair separate from work on shared equipment.
Choose the work around the problem
Plan the visit around your business
Share opening hours, delivery periods and any restrictions on vendor access. For several doors, label each opening and describe its use. Include the manager or owner who can approve the work, and identify any building requirements before hardware is ordered.
The estimate should distinguish hardware, labor, keys or credentials, and any separate system work. If an inspection identified a problem, provide the actual written finding so the proposed scope addresses it rather than guessing at the requirement.
Questions before you book
Can staff doors and customer doors use different keys?
An access plan can separate permissions where the hardware supports it. List the users and doors first, including any doors controlled by building management.
Do I need a new lock when an employee leaves?
You may need to retire the old keys, but not necessarily replace the whole lock. The condition and compatibility of the existing cylinder determine whether rekeying is an option.
Can you assess a storefront door that locks only when lifted?
Describe the lifting or pulling needed and send photos of the door and frame. The problem may involve alignment as well as the lock, so the assessment should cover the complete entrance.
Planning your estimate
- Commercial Lockout Servicerequest an estimate
- Master Key Systemsrequest an estimate
- Panic Bars and Exit Devicesrequest an estimate
- Storefront and Gate Locksrequest an estimate
- Door Closersrequest an estimate