Commercial · Locksmith Service
Storefront Lock Services
Storefront locks that stick, spin, fail to latch, no longer accept the key or secure the entrance can halt opening, closing, and business operations. Lock & Key Pros provides services on supported commercial grade lock hardware and doors, as well as solutions to high traffic entry problems.
The best solution depends on several factors: the characteristics of the storefront, the cylinder, the latch, the strike, the alignment, the closer and other components of the lock system, and whether the need is for a repair, replacement, rekeying or a different commercial access solution.
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Common Storefront Lock Problems
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Key Is Stuck
Key problems may be due to inadequate key design, a worn cylinder, or the door or lock system itself.
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Cylinder Spins or Is Loose
Unreliable storefront locking operation can be caused by loose or unstable cylinder hardware.
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Door Will Not Latch or Secure
The lock may be functioning, while the latch, strike, frame alignment, or closer may be preventing consistent locking.
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Storefront Lock Is Worn From Heavy Use
Significant staff and customer traffic can wear down the cylinder and lock hardware.
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Key Broke in Storefront Lock
The broken key may have to be extracted before the cylinder and the key can be assessed.
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Existing Hardware No Longer Meets Business Requirements
Replacing the hardware with high-security hardware may be more cost effective than continuing to operate and maintain the existing hardware.
Storefront Lock Repair or Replacement
Repairing the existing hardware will only be a more cost-effective option than replacing it if the hardware can be reliably restored to working condition. Otherwise, it is better to replace the hardware altogether.
| Your goal | Best next step |
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| Restore the storefront lock to a reliable functioning condition | Commercial Lock Repair |
| Change the existing hardware | Commercial Lock Installation |
| Prevent old keys from working while retaining the lock and existing hardware | Commercial Rekeying |
| Achieve better key control | High Security Locks |
| Install cards, codes, or electronic credential control on selected doors | Access Control |
What Is a Storefront Lock Service?
A storefront lock service addresses locking hardware for customer facing commercial doorways. Depending on the door and the system, the service may include the cylinder, the lock body, the latch, strike, and commercial hardware, rekeying, or replacing hardware.
High use storefront doors lead to a number of related problems that may appear to be lock problems.
Storefront Lock Repair
When the hardware can be used, storefront lock repair may address a serviceable cylinder, latch, lock body, and alignment issues within the hardware. The door should be tested by a complete open, close and lock cycle, as opposed to just checking if the key turns.
Storefront Lock Replacement & Installation
Replacement is needed for a worn, damaged, or no longer secure storefront lock, as well as for a lock that no longer works with your desired access plan or when an upgraded version is installed.
For a new installation, the lock needs to match the door and frame, the cylinder, the type of traffic, and the format and requirements of key management.
Storefront Rekeying After Employee or Tenant Changes
If the storefront hardware is fully functional and access should no longer be possible for a former employee, tenant, contractor, or key holder, then commercial rekeying is an option.
When a business has multiple doors or different access levels, Master Key Systems and Access Control should be considered in conjunction with rekeying.
Storefront Locks & Door Closers
A seeming lock problem may occur when a storefront door cannot close properly. If the door does not move correctly, such as coming up short, slamming shut, drifting open, or failing to line up the latch, then the problem is not the lock but the closer.
If the problem is with the door closer, then the Door Closers service covers speed, latching, adjustment, repair, and replacement.
Storefront Locks & Panic / Exit Hardware
Some commercial door openings employ exit hardware on the inside as well as hardware providing reliable locking from the outside. If you require assistance with push to exit hardware, release operation, or exit device components, the Panic Bars & Exit Devices service path is for you.
Storefront Locks & Access Control
A business that wants to use keyless access for staff or management entrances may consider supported access control. The chosen storefront door and hardware will dictate the selection of access control components.
How it works
How Our Storefront Lock Service Works
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Describe the Problem With the Storefront Lock
Let us know if the lock is sticking, loose, damaged, not latching, difficult to key, or if you are upgrading the lock.
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Assess the Storefront Door & Hardware
Our technician will evaluate the lock, latch, strike, and strike plate; assess cylinders, closers, hardware, and their interaction; and assess the door's alignment.
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Choose a Repair, Rekey, or Replace
The course of action is dictated by the hardware's condition and the business's access control needs.
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Complete the Agreed Work
We complete the supported cylinder rekey, repair, or replacement service.
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Test the Storefront Door
We test the door's operation for opening, closing, latching, locking, and access.
How Long Does Storefront Lock Service Take?
Service time depends on the hardware, door, cylinder, alignment, and if other commercial door work is needed. A simple cylinder service is different from an entry with lock, latch, closer, frame, or access-control problems.
Lock & Key Pros offers Same Day Service and Emergency Service.
Storefront Lock Cost & Pricing
Price for installing or replacing storefront locks depends on the type of door and how much damage the hardware has sustained. Service can also include repair or rekeying. Price is also impacted by the alignment of the door hardware, or if there are related problems with the strike hardware.
Other considerations include whether the customer would like to rekey or have a new key made, if an upgrade to a more secure lock is desired, or if the lock work is requested as part of an after-damage or emergency service request.
To provide a quote, please describe your door and your lock symptom. Lock & Key Pros offers free estimates.
Storefront Lock Service Areas
Lock & Key Pros provides commercial storefront lock service in its service areas.
Why Choose Lock & Key Pros for Storefront Locks?
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Storefronts Treated as Systems
Lock & Key Pros approaches storefront locks as systems rather than isolated cylinders, which shows in the repair, rekey, and replace paths.
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Part of the Commercial Door
We treat storefront locks as an integrated part of the commercial door, connecting storefront problems to closers, panic and exit hardware, high-security locks, and access control.
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Licensed, Bonded & Insured
Lock & Key Pros has confirmed these business credentials.
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Free Estimates
Free estimates are available for storefront lock work.
Storefront Locks FAQs
Can a locksmith repair a storefront lock?
Yes. Storefront locks are included among the Lock & Key Pros commercial service menu, and repair may be an option should the hardware be salvageable.
Can I change a storefront lock cylinder?
Depending on the door type, hardware compatibility and condition, replacement or cylinder work can be considered.
Do I repair or replace my storefront lock?
Consider repair in case of salvageable hardware. Replacement should be done for worn out, damaged, incompatible, insecure or obsolete hardware.
Are storefront locks capable of rekeying?
Rekeying can be considered where storefront cylinders are compatible and the hardware is staying in place.
If the storefront door will not latch, what could this be caused by?
This may include issues with the lock, latch, strike, alignment, closer or other door hardware. The issue must be assessed as a whole.
Is it possible to add access control on a storefront door?
This may be possible depending on the storefront door, the existing hardware, the lock and strike configuration, and the available access control configuration.
How much does a storefront lock service cost?
This service is priced based on the door, lock or cylinder, door condition and whether work is required for repair, rekeying, replacement, or addition of another type of commercial hardware. A quote for the specific request may be obtained by contacting the company.
Do you provide storefront lock services in Tarzana?
Yes, this is one of the areas of service. Local information for Tarzana can be found on the Tarzana page, and storefront lock service information can be found here.
Need Help With a Storefront Lock or Commercial Entrance?
Tell us what the storefront lock or door is doing, whether the key still works, and whether the problem affects opening, closing, latching, or securing the business. Lock & Key Pros can help route the problem to storefront repair, rekeying, replacement, door-closer, exit-hardware, or access-control service.