Common causes
- Keys lost or left inside after hours
- Worn locks on busy doors
- Keys snapped in the cylinder
- Forgotten keypad codes or lost fobs
Why DIY makes it worse
Forcing a commercial door can damage expensive hardware, set off alarms and void warranties on access systems.
What a commercial locksmith does
Opens the door, repairs or replaces failing hardware, rekeys if keys are missing and resets electronic codes where possible.
Prevention
- Keep a key log and collect keys from departing staff.
- Consider a master key system.
- Store a spare key or code securely off site.
- Service locks on high-traffic doors.
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