What goes wrong
We handle the kinds of commercial lock problems that shut a business down: an exit device that sticks and won’t retract, cylinder pins that shear, padlocks seized on gates, electric strikes that won’t release, or a keypad that loses power and forgets codes. We travel to the job from Havertown and work on whatever is on site, whether that means a metal storefront door, a heavy hollow metal interior door, or a roll-up service entrance. In Upland we see the full range of wear, corrosion, vandal damage and poor alignment that make doors fail when they’re needed.
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What the job involves
When we arrive we start with a physical diagnosis of the lock and door: check bolt throw, see how the strike lines up, test the latch and the door closer, and verify how the cylinder or keypad is mounted. Typical repairs are cylinder replacement or rekeying, cutting and stamping new commercial keys, swapping to a heavier forged deadbolt, installing a reinforced strike or replacing an exit device and its paddle. For access control work we inspect the wiring, power supply and the mounting of the reader or keypad before we proceed.
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Good to know
While you wait for us to arrive you should secure the area by using secondary doors or a temporary lock if the main door is unusable, and keep staff and customers clear of a door that jams. Have a designated point of contact available on site who can show us the door, point out keyed-alike sets, and provide property access. If the lock is on an entry used by multiple tenants, gather lease or tenant contact information so we can confirm who has authority to request work on that door in Upland or nearby.
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Worth knowing
Practical things to have ready speed the job and reduce back-and-forth. Bring any current master key lists, keyway profiles or existing key blanks, photos of the door and frame, and the door handing if you know it. If you manage an access control system have the controller or power supply information and any existing user code sheets. We’ll work from the door on site and fit hardware to what’s already in place, and we’ll tell you what we plan to do before we begin.
