A commercial locksmith is someone who provides locksmith services for commercial and industrial customers. This doesn’t mean that a commercial locksmith can’t provide solutions for residential locks and security issues; it just means they tend to specialise in solutions for commercial properties or on a large scale.
When we think of a locksmith we tend to refer to opening and changing locks. In addition to the services one would normally associate with a locksmith, a commercial locksmith can also help with a variety of other services. These may include servicing of electronic locks, access control systems, digital locks, master key suits, key card systems and much more.
What Services Does a Commercial Locksmith Provide?
The art of locksmithing is thousands of years old, going all the way back to ancient Egypt. Over the centuries, the skills and capabilities of locksmiths have evolved alongside the changing forms of keys and locks.
There is a wide range of services a locksmith can provide. If you need however a locksmith service for a business you better be looking for a commercial locksmith. For this purpose you’ll need to know which service require a commercial locksmith and which can be done by residential locksmith. To help you with this, below are some of the primary services you can request from a commercial locksmith in your area.
Commercial Services
A commercial space will usually need more complex security systems than a private home. In light of this, you better choose a locksmith who is familiar with security solutions for the commercial trade.
To get the best results out of your commercial locksmith services look for a locksmith that deals with all aspects of security.
The standard type of devices this locksmith should service and install are:
- Locks
- Security gates & grilles.
- Alarms
- CCTV
- Access control systems
More diverse commercial locksmith services may include:
- Safes services – to secure sensitive files
- Installation of fire doors
- Master key systems
- Fire alarm & Protection.
And more.
Master Keying
You can hire a commercial locksmith to provide you with a single master key that can lock all security systems within your commercial property.
With a master key, the need to carry around a large bundle of keys is eliminated. This is especially beneficial if your retail space is big.
Rekeying
If you want to change the locks on the doors of your commercial premises without having to change the entire locking mechanism, the best option is to have them rekeyed. The commercial locksmith can then provide you new keys to match your reconfigured locks.
This is a cost-effective and efficient way to change locks without having to uninstall the whole lock or purchase new locks.
Door Services
If the doors in your commercial premises malfunction, a good locksmith can return them to full working order. A commercial locksmith can provide you with door installation, door repairs, boarding services, the replacement of door frames, closers, hinges, and more. You can also contact a commercial locksmith for the installation or repair of emergency exits and disabled exits.
Access Control
It is often important to have control over who can access not just your commercial premises but the rooms and areas within it. A commercial locksmith can design and install an access control system that controls and limits access depending on access permissions.
High-Security Locks
Certain areas of your commercial establishment, such as the entryways and where data or inventory is stored, require a higher level of security. A commercial locksmith can evaluate your security needs and recommend high-security locks that are difficult to break.
Safe Installation, Maintenance and Combination Changes
If your business requires a safe, be it for storing cash, important documents, or anything else, the safe’s effectiveness will be determined by its quality and how well it is installed. By working with a reputable and qualified commercial locksmith, you can have a safe installed that meets your needs in every way that matters.
Furthermore, a commercial locksmith can help with routine servicing to ensure your safe stays secure. Scheduled maintenance may include changing your safe combination to maximise security. A commercial locksmith is far more likely to know about the leading brands of safe, and which is best suited to your requirements.
Cabinet and Desk Locks
Many commercial offices use cabinets and desk locks. These locks, just like any other lock, will deteriorate over time, losing their efficiency. A commercial locksmith can help with repairs and maintenance. A commercial locksmith can also provide replacements and upgrade services to heighten the security of your cabinet and desk locks.
Electric Strikes, Panic Hardware, Mag Locks
Electric strikes are a common fixture in office spaces nowadays. This mechanism makes it possible to unlock or lock doors manually or automatically. This can also be used to control the functionality of specific doors within the premises.
Electric strikes can be installed alongside CCTV cameras or intercoms so that you can monitor who is at which door.
Panic bars are installed over emergency exits and are designed for fast and easy release in emergency circumstances. These mechanisms are typically not operable from the other side of the door. Magnetic locks, or mag locks, utilise magnets to secure doors. They can be extremely difficult to force open.
A commercial locksmith can consult with you to get the right solutions and then complete the installation.
Key Cutting
If you need spare keys for a doors in your commercial premises or need to replace a broken key, a commercial locksmith can help. Locksmiths cut keys and can provide you with as many copies as you need. A key’s copy can sometimes even be made from the lock itself if there are no copies available. This will save you the cost of having to get an old lock removed.
Lock-Out Assistance
If, due to a lost or damaged key, or for any other reason, you are locked out of your place of business, a commercial locksmith can help you get back in. They will initially try to pick the lock in most cases. If they can’t pick it the locksmith can dismantle the lock and put in a new one or provide you with an alternative solution.
If you would like to discuss the security in your commercial or industrial premises in London then get in touch today.