Commercial Lock Installation in Bensalem, PA

Levers on business doors used all day need hardware made for repeated use.

If yours is loose, hard to turn or no longer suits the way you use a door in Bensalem, we install commercial grade locks suited to the door and its traffic. A lever can be easier to grip and operate than a round knob, especially when your hands are full. Some designs use a key on the outside and an inside handle that operates separately.

Storefront doors often have narrow metal sections around the glass, leaving less room for a lock. We select hardware that fits the available space, which might mean a mortise lock or a deadbolt. A mortise lock fits into a pocket in the edge of the door, while a deadbolt can provide a separate locking point. For a business in Bensalem, key planning matters too: you may want one key to open several doors, or separate keys that limit which doors each person can use. We install the hardware with that plan in mind.

We examine your new storefront door, including its material, width and existing openings.

A narrow aluminum stile leaves less room for hardware than a solid wood or metal entrance, so the style you choose has to fit the space available. We also look at how the entrance closes and where the lock meets the frame. Before installation, we explain which commercial grade options fit the existing openings and whether the work calls for new ones. You can compare a lever with a knob for ease of use, along with the finish and how each choice operates.

A mortise lock fits into a pocket in the edge, while other styles fit through openings in the face. A deadbolt may be an option where it fits and works with the way people need to get out. We explain how each choice secures the entrance and operates from both sides before you decide. Once the hardware is installed, we check that it engages properly and that the keys and inside release work. You can try the controls with us and see how to secure and unlock the entrance.

A lever on a heavily used door should move smoothly and return to its resting position.

Wipe it with a soft cloth and mild soap, then dry it. Avoid abrasive cleaners, and do not spray household oil into the key opening. If lubrication is needed, follow the hardware maker's instructions for the right product. Replace bent keys rather than forcing them into the lock.

Watch for a handle that feels loose, a key that sticks, or a latch that no longer catches when the door closes. These signs are worth a call before you have to force anything to make it work. If the entrance will not close securely, use another entrance if one is available and call us to inspect the hardware. We can check whether an adjustment is needed or a part has worn out.