Commercial locksmith · Lancaster, PA

Keyless Entry Systems in Lancaster, PA

Mobile keyless entry systems for storefronts and offices around Lancaster. When you call, we tell you plainly when we can come.

  • 3 years in business
  • Open 6 days a week
  • Cars, homes and businesses
Backlit keypad lock on an office glass door

What keyless entry systems involves

If your small business in Lancaster is tired of copying keys, a keypad lock gives each person a code to enter.

You can assign separate codes instead of handing out copies, then remove one person's code if they leave without changing everyone else's. We install and set up keyless entry systems for business doors, including individual codes where the lock supports them. That gives you a way to manage access without relying on a shared code or collecting every key.

Not every business door is suited to the same type of keypad. We look at the door and its existing hardware to find an option that fits the opening and how you use it. For an exterior entrance, the unit needs to be suited to outdoor conditions. Many models run on batteries, and some offer a backup key if the batteries fail or you cannot use the code. In Lancaster, we explain which features are available for your door, including whether you would have a keyed way to get in.

Before we head your way

When you call, we ask which entrance you want to secure and whether it is exterior or interior.

Tell us what the door is made of and whether it opens inward or outward. These details help us assess whether a keypad is a practical fit. Have a description of the existing lock ready, including whether it has a knob, lever or deadbolt. Clear photos of both sides and the edge give us a better view of what is in place.

We also ask how many separate codes you need and whether each person should have their own. That helps us identify a system with enough room for individual users and a way to add or remove access. Mention whether you want a backup key and ask about battery replacement, since features vary by model. If you already have a code lock, have its make and model available if you can find them. That information helps us understand its features and your options for changing codes.

How the job goes on site

We start by looking at the door and existing lock to see whether a keypad unit fits the opening and suits the way you use the entrance.

We also look at how access is set up, especially whether the former worker had a separate code or shared one with others. If that person's code is separate, the lock may allow us to remove it while leaving other entries in place. A shared entry needs to be changed for everyone who uses it.

Before any work begins, we explain what your existing unit can do and whether changing its settings or replacing it is the better fit for your situation. A replacement may give each person a separate entry, though available features vary by model. We also explain the battery arrangement and whether a backup key is available, so you know what access options you have if power runs low. Once the work is complete, we check the settings with you and test that authorized entries operate the door. We also check that the former worker's entry no longer works.

  1. You callWhich doors, who uses them.
  2. A few questionsHours and who holds keys.
  3. The plan, firstHardware and keys explained.
  4. Tested with youEach door we worked on.

Around Lancaster

A door near Lancaster Central Market may be shared by two businesses.

If you both use that entrance, agree on who has authority to assign and remove codes. A system with a separate code for each person lets you remove one person's access without changing everyone else's code. That distinction matters if each business needs to manage its own access, so ask us how code management would work for your shared door.

The door itself also affects your choices. The existing lock and the way the door closes matter when choosing a keypad model that fits. Some models use batteries and include a backup key, giving you another way in if the batteries fail. We can explain which of those features are available for your door.

After the job

Keep a separate entry code for each person working a different shift, and ask everyone not to share theirs.

If someone leaves or no longer needs access, remove that person's code instead of changing access for everyone. Keep a secure record of who has access so you can spot entries that need updating. Remind people to shield the numbers they enter from anyone nearby.

Follow the manufacturer's care instructions, and replace batteries when the system signals they are low. Keep the backup key in a secure place that someone with access can reach if electronic entry stops working. Sluggish button response, a loose cover or a door that does not latch properly are reasons to have us take another look. Do not force the door or keep pressing buttons if the system is acting unpredictably.

Questions people in Lancaster ask

Can I tell who entered my Lancaster business if each person has a different code?

You may be able to see which code was used, but that feature varies by model. Some systems keep an entry record, while others simply accept or reject a code. Even with a record, a code identifies the person it was assigned to, but someone else could use it.

Will people need to enter a code to get out of my business too?

No, a code is not always needed to leave. Some designs allow people to exit using an inside handle, while others work differently. The existing door and hardware affect the available choices. A code that controls entry from outside does not, by itself, tell you how the door operates from inside.

Will a power outage stop a standalone lock at my Lancaster business from working?

No, a standalone lock powered by batteries does not rely on the building's electricity. Its own power supply runs the entry controls, so an outage alone should not disable it. A depleted power supply is different and can prevent electronic entry. Some models also have a key for mechanical entry, but that feature is not included on every model.

One call to start

Office visits in West Chester are by appointment only; the work happens at your door or your car.

Call (484) 488-7719
(484) 488-7719