Commercial Lock Installation in Newtown Square, PA

A lever on a business door used all day needs hardware built for repeated use.

In Newtown Square, we install commercial grade locks and lever sets suited to the door and the people who use it. A lever is easier to operate with a full hand than a round knob, while a knob may suit a door where that matters less. The existing openings, door thickness and material all affect which hardware will fit. Storefront doors can have narrow frames and limited space for a lock, so their options may differ from those on solid doors.

Your choice also affects how the door locks and who carries a key. Mortise locks sit in a pocket in the edge of a door, while deadbolts provide a separate locking point. We install the style that fits the opening and the way you need to use it. For a business in Newtown Square, we can also plan keys by entrance, so you can decide who needs access to each area and whether some people need one key for more than one door.

We start by examining the door, its thickness and the existing openings.

On a storefront, the narrow space available for hardware can limit which styles fit. For an entrance that gets heavy use, we look at commercial grade lever sets suited to that use. A lever is easier to operate with a hand or elbow than a knob, which requires a grip and a turn. We also check how the entrance closes and whether the latch lines up with its opening.

Before installation, we explain which choices fit and what each one changes. A mortise lock fits a pocket in the edge of the door, while a deadbolt uses a different opening and may provide a separate locking point. We also plan keys with you, including whether compatible locks at several entrances should share one key or remain separate. After installation, we check that the hardware latches, locks and unlocks from the appropriate sides. You can try it with us, and we show you how to operate it.

A lever on a busy business door should move smoothly and return to its resting position.

Avoid hanging bags or other weight from it, and clean the surface with a soft, damp cloth. Check the hardware maker's care instructions before using a cleaner or lubricant. If a key resists turning, stop rather than forcing it.

Watch for a handle that feels loose, a key that catches, or a door that needs a push or lift to latch. Call us if those problems persist or the lock fails to secure the door. You can check that the latch catches by closing the door and gently pulling on it, with your key in hand. A door that looks closed may not be secured if the latch has not engaged.