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You stop wondering if that former employee still has building access. You stop manually tracking who entered what door at what time. You stop dealing with lost keys, unauthorized entries, and the scramble that follows a security incident.
A proper door access control system gives you real-time visibility and control from anywhere. Lock or unlock doors remotely. Get alerts when someone enters after hours. Pull reports when you need them for compliance or investigations.
The right system doesn’t just keep people out—it creates an audit trail, reduces your liability, and gives you the kind of oversight that actually prevents problems before they cost you money or reputation.
We’ve been handling security for Delaware County businesses since the late 1800s. We’re not a franchise or a call center—we’re a family operation running the largest locksmith company in the Delaware Valley from our Prospect Park storefront.
Tom McCausland and his daughter Chrissy represent the fourth generation of locksmiths in this family. That means when you call, you’re getting expertise that’s been refined over more than a century of solving real security problems for businesses throughout Darby, Upper Darby, and the surrounding area.
We’ve seen every type of building access control system fail, get bypassed, or create more problems than it solved. That’s why we only install systems we’d trust in our own building—and why we’re still here after 140 years.
First, we walk through your Darby property and assess what you actually need. Not what a salesperson wants to sell you—what makes sense for your doors, your traffic patterns, your budget, and your security concerns.
We’ll identify the best placement for card readers, keypads, or biometric scanners. We’ll discuss whether you need integration with your existing CCTV system or if you want a standalone setup. We’ll explain what happens if the power goes out, how you’ll manage user credentials, and what kind of reporting you’ll get.
Once you approve the plan, we schedule the installation around your business hours. Our technicians arrive with everything needed—no multiple trips for forgotten parts. We install the hardware, program the system, test every access point, and train your team on how to add users, pull reports, and handle common issues.
You’ll have our direct line if something comes up. And because we stock parts at our Prospect Park location, any future service happens fast—not after waiting days for a part to ship from across the country.
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You get a complete building access control system designed for your specific property. That includes the controllers, readers, credentials (cards, fobs, or mobile access), wiring, power supplies, and any electromagnetic locks or strikes needed to secure your doors.
We handle integration with your existing security setup if you want cameras to record when someone badges in, or if you need your alarm system to coordinate with access schedules. For Darby businesses dealing with compliance requirements—medical offices, legal firms, or any operation handling sensitive data—we’ll configure the system to create the audit trails you need.
The reality in Delaware County is that property crime is a legitimate concern. In the Philadelphia area, your chance of becoming a victim is roughly 1 in 20. A gate access control system or commercial door entry system won’t eliminate every risk, but it dramatically reduces your exposure by controlling and documenting every entry point.
You also get our free security assessment up front, manufacturer-backed parts from companies like Schlage and Medeco, and the peace of mind that comes from working with the biggest locksmith operation in the Delaware Valley—not a technician working out of his truck.
Most installations for small to mid-sized businesses in Darby take one to three days, depending on how many doors you’re securing and whether we’re integrating with other systems. A simple two-door setup with card readers might be done in a day. A multi-floor building with a dozen access points, video integration, and custom access schedules will take longer.
We don’t rush the job to hit some arbitrary timeline. We make sure every reader is mounted correctly, every wire is run cleanly, every lock engages properly, and every user credential works before we leave. Cutting corners on installation is how you end up with doors that don’t lock reliably or systems that fail during an actual security incident.
We’ll give you a realistic timeline during the assessment. And we schedule around your business hours whenever possible so you’re not shutting down operations for days while we work.
Yes. Integration between your door access control systems and CCTV is one of the most valuable upgrades you can make. When someone badges in, the system can trigger your cameras to record that specific door. When an unauthorized access attempt happens, you get video and data in one place.
This is especially useful if you ever need to investigate an incident or provide evidence to law enforcement. Instead of scrubbing through hours of footage, you can pull up exactly who entered, when they entered, and see the corresponding video in seconds.
We work with most major camera systems and can design the integration during your initial assessment. If your current cameras aren’t compatible, we’ll explain your options—whether that’s upgrading certain components or keeping the systems separate but strategically placed.
It depends on how the system is designed, which is why we talk through these scenarios before installation. Most commercial access control systems we install have battery backup that keeps the locks functioning during a power outage. Depending on your needs, we can configure doors to fail secure (stay locked) or fail safe (unlock for emergency egress).
Cloud-based systems need internet to manage credentials remotely, but the local controllers still enforce access rules even if your connection drops. You won’t be able to add new users or pull reports until you’re back online, but people with valid credentials can still get in and out.
For businesses in Darby where internet reliability is a concern, we can discuss hybrid systems that store credentials locally and sync to the cloud when possible. The goal is making sure you never get locked out of your own building because of a technical glitch.
That depends on whether you choose a cloud-based or on-premises system. With cloud-based access control, you log into a web portal from any device and add users, assign access schedules, and deactivate credentials in real time. It takes about 30 seconds and doesn’t require any technical knowledge.
On-premises systems require you to access the software locally, which is slightly less convenient but gives you complete control without relying on an internet connection. Either way, we’ll train your team during installation so you’re not calling us every time someone gets hired or leaves.
The important part is deactivating access immediately when someone leaves your company. One of the biggest vulnerabilities we see in Darby businesses is former employees who still have building access weeks or months after termination. A good access control system lets you revoke credentials instantly—no waiting for someone to return a key or wondering if they made copies.
Yes. We regularly service, repair, and upgrade business access control systems installed by other companies. Sometimes the original installer went out of business, stopped responding to service calls, or quoted an outrageous price for a simple fix.
We’ll assess what you have, determine if it’s worth repairing or if you’re better off upgrading, and give you an honest recommendation. If it’s a quality system that just needs maintenance or a component replacement, we’ll handle it. If it’s outdated technology that’s creating more problems than it’s solving, we’ll explain why and what your options are.
Because we stock parts at our Prospect Park location and carry products from major manufacturers, we can usually get you up and running faster than companies that need to order everything. And if you’re dealing with a compliance issue or security incident, we’ll prioritize your call—typically arriving within 20 to 30 minutes for emergency situations in Delaware County.
Card access systems use proximity cards or key fobs that employees present to a reader. They’re reliable, affordable, and easy to manage. The downside is that cards can be lost, stolen, or shared between employees, which creates potential security gaps.
Biometric systems use fingerprints, facial recognition, or other physical characteristics to verify identity. You can’t lose your fingerprint or lend it to someone else, which makes biometric access control more secure for high-sensitivity areas. The tradeoff is higher upfront cost and slightly more complexity.
For most Darby businesses, card access is perfectly adequate and cost-effective. For areas where you need absolute certainty about who’s entering—server rooms, pharmaceutical storage, executive offices—biometrics make sense. We can also design hybrid systems where general areas use cards and restricted areas require biometric verification. It all depends on what you’re protecting and what level of security justifies the investment.
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