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Commercial Lock Installation
Looking to install lock hardware on your business doors, storefronts, managed properties, renovations, or as part of an upgrade to your business security? Lock & Key Pros offers commercial lock installation for business doors and their accompanying hardware, cylinders, lock sets, high-security options, and related solutions.
Depending on the door, the level and frequency of traffic, the demand for managing keys, and the ways employees, tenants, managers, or customers interact with the door, one or more commercial locks should be selected. The goal is to create a reliable access solution that meets the needs of the business.
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- Warranty
When Does a Business Need New Lock Installation?
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New Office or Commercial Space
Your business may need new lock hardware installed on business doors in a new or renovated office space.
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Updates to Existing Hardware
The business may request better lock hardware, better key control, or different commercial cylinders or locks.
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New Lock Installation
Replacement is often necessary when repairs are no longer adequate. When replacement is needed, the project becomes an installation.
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Tenant or Property Changes
Turnover or renovation can mean new hardware for managed properties.
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New Hardware Required for Storefront Entries
Hardware used on high-volume, frequent use storefront entries must be able to withstand constant opening and closing activity and routine business use.
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The Business Is Looking at Access-Control Systems
New commercial hardware will be needed to support a larger key hierarchy or an access-control system.
Commercial Lock Installation vs. Commercial Rekeying
In the case of commercial rekeying, the locks remain the same and only the keys are altered. In commercial lock installation, the locks and hardware are changed or added.
| Your situation | Best next step |
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| Existing hardware is okay, but existing keys have to become obsolete | Commercial Rekeying |
| Existing hardware is used up, broken, or being replaced | Commercial Lock Installation |
| Existing door does not have hardware | Commercial Lock Installation |
| Business needs different security levels on many doors | Master Key Systems |
| Business needs control of electronic credentials | Access Control |
What Is Commercial Lock Installation?
Commercial lock installation is the install or replacement of lock hardware on a business door or on a commercial entry. The type of property will determine the selection of hardware. This may include cylinders, hardware installed in a mortise, lever locks, storefront locks, or other hardware upgrades that increase the security of the lock.
The installation of a lock system is more complex than simply installing a lock. The hardware and the system will need to consider the door, frame, preparations, traffic patterns, door hardware, and alignment of the latch and strike.
Types of Commercial Lock Hardware
Commercial Cylinders: commercial hardware can be added or replaced to match the lock and address the access requirements.
Mortise-Style Lock Hardware: mortise-style hardware is used on most business doors and is easy to fit and build.
Lever Locks: commercial hardware used in levers is suitable for high use.
Storefront Locks: high use, high customer traffic storefronts may use specially designed hardware for glass door and aluminum systems.
High-Security Locks: where improved hardware or increased key control is needed, higher-security lock systems or higher security cylinders may be used.
Electronic and Keypad Lock Hardware: electronic keypads may be used as part of an access control plan based on the needs of the business and the door.
Commercial Lock Installation vs. Commercial Lock Repair
Replacing a commercial lock is not always necessary. In some cases, Commercial Lock Repair is the better option if it is possible to restore the hardware.
In cases of badly worn, damaged, inadequate, outdated, or incompatible hardware, or when the customer desires an upgrade, installation is the preferred choice.
Commercial Lock Installation for Offices
Lock installation for office spaces entails the doors of suites, private offices, management spaces, storerooms, and many more access points requiring mechanical or electronic locks.
Hardware selection depends on the people who will use the door, how frequently the door will be utilized, whether access requirements will change, and if the company desires adjustable or fixed keys, master keys or a specific keypad entry system.
Storefront Lock Installation
Due to their unique hardware and usage patterns, storefronts require specialized lock installation services when compared to most interior office doors. Lock installation for storefronts demands consideration for door construction, lock brand, door latch and strike, internal versus external lock placement, and how the lock will be used and interpreted by customers.
If the storefront hardware is failing, then replacing it may not be your first choice. Storefront lock service or Commercial Lock Repair may be the most cost effective option.
High-Security Commercial Lock Installation
A high security commercial lock installation is required by businesses with a need for structure at high risk entry points, greater key control, or more secure lock cylinders.
For a detailed comparison of key control systems, master key plans, high security locking systems and access control, see the High-Security Locks, Master Key Systems, and Access Control pages.
Commercial Lock Installation and Master Key Planning
When multiple locks are to be installed, consideration must be given to the keying plan. Failure to do so can result in significant complexity to the overall management of the property with numerous keys of unrelated function.
Master Key Systems can be implemented to provide a systematic approach to keying in order to meet the needs of the organization. With this hierarchy in mind, a lock installation plan can be developed to support this scheme.
Commercial Lock Installation and Access Control
Some businesses require access control systems in addition to mechanical locks. For quickly changing employee, tenant, or vendor permissions, Access Control is a better long-term solution for selected doors when compared to mechanical locks.
Where the business issue is credential management rather than the simple installation of a new mechanical lock, Access Control is the right path.
Commercial Lock Brands & Hardware We Work With
Lock & Key Pros will scope out a project using all of the confirmed lock brands Schlage, Kwikset, Yale, Baldwin, Medeco, Mul-T-Lock, and ASSA ABLOY, as well as other lock products which we support.
The commercial lock system and hardware should be selected based on the door, the cylinder type, the access plan, and the nature of traffic, rather than based on a specific brand of lock.
How it works
How Our Commercial Lock Installation Service Works
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Define the Door & Business Need
Explain which doors are impacted, who uses them, what hardware is currently in use, and which door hardware the business wants to replace or remove.
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Assess the Door & Existing Hardware
The technician evaluates the door construction, preparation, the type of cylinder or lock, the frame, the strike, the alignment, and the related commercial hardware.
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Plan Keying & Access
The project assesses if the lock is a stand-alone unit, a part of a master-key system, a high-security system, a storefront lock, or is supported by an access control plan.
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Install the Commercial Hardware
The selected commercial lock, or the associated hardware, is installed.
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Test the Door, Lock, & Access
The hardware is tested for locking and unlocking, latching, functioning of the business access, and key operation.
How Long Does Commercial Lock Installation Take?
The project duration will vary based on the number of doors, the hardware being installed, door preparation, keying, and other associated work, as well as whether the project is part of a master key, high security, storefront, or access control lock system.
A single commercial lock installation is not the same as a multi-door commercial lock installation. We scope a project around the actual hardware that exists on site.
Commercial Lock Installation Cost & Project Pricing
Cost for our commercial lock installation is dependent on the hardware, the number of doors, the preparation and keying requirements, the property type, the extent of the installation, and if the project is part of an overall integrated security system.
Pricing is affected by the number of doors with commercial hardware; whether the hardware is a lock, cylinder, lever, mortise, storefront, high security or electronic product; and the preparation of the door and the frame.
Tell us about your existing door hardware, keying system, or access control and electronic system requirements, and whether you want to replace or remove older commercial hardware. Also tell us about the project scope and complexity. For pricing, give us an estimate on the number of doors, the type of property, the existing hardware, and your target business access control level. Lock & Key Pros can give you free estimates and scope out your projects.
Commercial Lock Installation Service Areas
We provide our commercial lock installation within our service areas.
Why Choose Lock & Key Pros for Commercial Lock Installation?
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Hardware Chosen Around the Business
Hardware selected for a business is based on the business's actual doors, users, keying and access needs.
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Works With Your Wider System
Commercial installs can interface with traditional lock, high security lock, master key, and access control systems.
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High-Security Capability
Lock & Key Pros can install high security lock systems.
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Licensed, Bonded & Insured
Lock & Key Pros has provided business references that show they are licensed, bonded, and insured.
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Free Estimates
An estimated cost can be provided for a project based on the number of doors and type of hardware.
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Warranty and Coordination
The hardware installed will be warrantied, and commercial lock installation can be coordinated with lock repairs, rekeying, storefront hardware, master key and access control systems.
Commercial Lock Installation FAQs
Can a locksmith install commercial door locks?
A locksmith can install almost all types of commercial door locks. Most lock hardware can be serviced, however, if the condition of the lock is poor, then a new lock must be installed.
Should I rekey or install new locks after an employee leaves?
Rekeying is a more cost efficient option, as it only requires replacing the lock cylinder and cutting new keys. It is ideal for situations where the employee only had access via key and the lock hardware is still functioning. New hardware is required when the lock hardware needs to be replaced.
Can new commercial locks be part of a master key system?
Yes. Before the final installation, master key and keying systems should be considered for multi-door locations.
Can you install high-security commercial locks?
High Security Locks are one of the services provided at Lock & Key Pros and could be an option if more advanced key control or upgraded hardware is a requirement.
Can you install storefront locks?
Storefront Locks are part of the commercial service offering. The specific hardware would depend on the storefront door and the existing system.
How much does commercial lock installation cost?
The price would vary based on the number of doors, type of hardware and level of keying, project size and access control needs. You can request a quote or schedule an assessment for your business.
Do you provide commercial lock installation in Tarzana?
Yes. We service the Tarzana area. For more info on our commercial lock services in the Tarzana area, visit our local page and this page for the complete commercial lock installation process.
Planning New Locks for a Business Property?
Tell us how many doors, what hardware, who will have access, and if the project will include key control, master key, storefront, high security or other access control means. Lock & Key Pros can help with planning a commercial lock installation.