Commercial Lock Installation in Folsom, PA

An office suite in Folsom has changed tenants, but the existing keys may still be in circulation.

You need a way to control who can enter and hardware suited to the people using each door. We install commercial locks on business doors and plan key access with you, whether people share an entrance key or need different keys for particular doors. The choice starts with the door itself and how it is used, not just with the appearance of the hardware.

For a busy entrance, commercial grade hardware is made to stand up to repeated use. A lever turns with a push, while a knob needs a grasp and twist, a distinction worth considering for anyone carrying supplies or with limited hand strength. Some doors are prepared for a mortise lock, while others may take a deadbolt or another lock style. The existing openings in the door affect your choices. Storefront doors in Folsom may have narrow metal sections, which limit the hardware that will fit.

We start by looking at the storage room door, including its thickness, existing openings and the way it closes.

We also check the hardware already in place and how people will get out from inside. Before work begins, we explain which commercial grade options fit and whether a different style would mean altering the door. A lever may be easier to use when your hands are occupied. A compact knob may suit a space with tight clearance.

A mortise lock sits in a pocket cut into the edge. A deadbolt works separately from the latch. We explain how each choice operates from both sides and what changes it would require. You can choose a separate key for the storage room or ask about an arrangement that also gives selected people access to other areas. Once the new hardware is installed, we operate it with you, checking that it latches, locks and unlocks properly and that each key works as intended.

With the door open, test the new lock and make sure the latch moves freely when you turn the lever.

Then close it and check that it catches without having to pull or push it into place. Stiff movement, a loose handle or a failure to stay shut is worth a call to us. Do not force anything or take the hardware apart. For cleaning and lubrication, follow the manufacturer's directions rather than putting household oil or a general cleaning spray inside.

After a tenant change, keep a record of who has each key and which entrances it opens. Collect copies from departing occupants when possible, and update the record when access changes. If a copy from the previous tenancy is missing or you are unsure who has one, ask us to rekey the lock. The old copies would no longer operate it, and you would need to distribute new ones.