Commercial Lock Installation in Pike Creek, DE

When an office suite in Pike Creek changes tenants, the existing locks and keys may no longer match who should have access.

We install commercial grade locks made for frequent use and work with you on a key plan for the new occupants. You may want one key for a shared entrance and different keys for private offices, or a single key that works at several doors. Levers are easier to grip and turn than knobs, which can matter when someone is carrying supplies or has limited hand strength.

The door itself affects which hardware you can choose. A mortise lock uses a recessed case and needs a door suited to it. A deadbolt paired with a passage lever gives you a separate lock to operate. On a Pike Creek storefront, the narrow metal edge of the door may limit which styles fit. Existing openings matter too, because a replacement needs to work with the space available in the door.

When we visit your new storefront, we start by looking at the door material, its thickness and any openings already prepared for hardware.

The narrow edge on some glass storefront doors leaves less room for a lock than a solid door does. We explain which commercial grade choices fit the space before work begins, including whether a mortise lock set into the door or a deadbolt with a separate locking action makes sense. You can also compare a lever with a knob. A lever is easier to operate without a tight grip.

Before installation, we go over how you want the entrance to work from each side and which people need access with a key. You might choose shared access for several people or separate access for different entrances, provided the hardware supports that arrangement. Once the hardware is in place, we close and open the door, test the latch and try each key with you. We also show you how the inside and outside controls operate, so you can try them yourself and see how the door secures when it closes.

On your new storefront door, make sure the latch catches as it closes, without having to pull or lift it.

With it open, try the lever and key to get a feel for their normal movement. If the latch fails to catch, the lever stays down, or either becomes hard to move, stop forcing it and call us. Those changes may point to a problem with the hardware or how it meets the frame.

Keep the exterior surface clean with a soft, dry cloth, and follow the hardware maker's directions before applying any lubricant. Household oil can attract dirt and leave residue inside the lock. Keep a record of who has keys, and call us if one goes missing or access needs change. Rekeying, where the hardware allows it, makes the missing one unusable without replacing the lock.