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You’re done chasing down lost keys. Done wondering if that former employee still has a copy floating around. Done with the liability of not knowing who entered your building after hours.
A proper access control system installation gives you real-time tracking of every entry. You see who came in, what door they used, and exactly when it happened. You can grant access to specific people for specific times—contractors get in during business hours only, managers get 24/7 access, and you control it all from your phone or computer.
When someone leaves your company, you revoke their credentials instantly. No rekeying. No wondering. No risk. Your building access control system becomes the security layer that actually adapts to how your business operates, not the other way around.
We’ve been solving lock and security problems in Delaware County since the late 1800s. Tom McCausland and his daughter Chrissy run the largest locksmith operation in the Delaware Valley, and we’ve seen every security challenge a Bethel business can face.
We’re certified Verkada and Rhombus installers in Pennsylvania. We’re authorized for Kwikset, Medeco, and Schlage commercial systems. That means your access control system installation gets manufacturer-approved service and parts—not guesswork.
You’re working with people who understand Pennsylvania building codes, fire safety requirements, and ADA accessibility standards. We know the local buildings, the local needs, and how to get commercial security systems installed correctly the first time.
First, we come to your Bethel location and assess what you actually need. We look at your doors, your current hardware, your traffic patterns, and how your team operates. We’re not selling you the most expensive system—we’re recommending what makes sense for your building and your budget.
Next, we walk you through your options. Cloud-based systems, IP-based systems, traditional hardwired setups. Card readers, key fobs, biometric scanners, mobile credentials. We explain what each option does, what it costs, and why it might or might not work for your situation.
Once you decide, we schedule the installation around your business hours. Our technicians handle the wiring, the hardware, the software setup, and the integration with any existing security systems you’re running. We test everything, train your team on how to use it, and make sure you can manage access on your own before we leave.
After installation, you’ve got support. Questions about adding users, troubleshooting an issue, or expanding to more doors—we’re a local call away, not a 1-800 number three states over.
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Your door access control system starts with the hardware—electric strikes, magnetic locks, card readers, or biometric scanners depending on what your doors need. We install the control panels, the wiring, and the credentials (cards, fobs, or mobile access) for your team.
You get software that lets you manage everything. Add new employees, remove old ones, set schedules for when people can enter, and pull reports on who accessed what and when. Most systems we install let you do this from a computer or your phone, so you’re not tied to one location.
In Bethel and across Delaware County, businesses are moving away from traditional keys because the liability is too high. A commercial access control system gives you an audit trail. If something goes missing or an incident happens after hours, you know exactly who was in the building. That’s not just security—it’s documentation that protects you legally and operationally.
We also integrate with your existing setup. If you’re running CCTV, we can sync your access control with your cameras so you get video confirmation of entries. If you’ve got an alarm system, we tie it in so everything works together instead of fighting each other.
It depends on how many doors you’re securing, what type of credentials you want, and whether you’re going with a cloud-based or hardwired system. A basic setup for a single door with card readers might start around a few thousand dollars. A multi-door system with biometric readers, mobile credentials, and full integration with cameras and alarms will cost more.
The real cost isn’t just the install—it’s what happens after. Cloud systems usually have monthly fees for software and storage. Hardwired systems have higher upfront costs but lower ongoing expenses. We walk you through both options so you understand what you’re paying for now and what you’ll pay over time.
What matters more than the price tag is whether the system actually solves your problem. If you’re spending money on a system that doesn’t fit how your business operates, it’s expensive no matter what the invoice says.
Yes, and you should. When your access control talks to your cameras and alarms, you get a complete picture of what’s happening at your property. Someone badges in at 2 a.m.? Your system logs the entry, your camera captures the footage, and your alarm knows it’s an authorized entry—not a break-in.
We work with systems from Verkada, Avigilon Alta, Rhombus, Kantech, Paxton, Salto, HID Global, and AssaAbloy. Most of these integrate with existing CCTV and alarm setups, but it depends on what you’re currently running. Older systems might need an upgrade or a bridge device to connect everything.
The goal is one platform where you manage everything. You shouldn’t need three different apps and two different companies to see who’s in your building. We handle the integration work so your security systems actually work together instead of operating in silos.
If your access control system fails, you need a backup plan. Most systems we install have fail-safe or fail-secure options. Fail-safe means the door unlocks if power is lost—important for fire exits. Fail-secure means it stays locked even without power—better for high-security areas.
Cloud-based systems can usually be accessed from anywhere, so if your internet goes down, you can still manage credentials from a phone with cell service. Hardwired systems have local control panels that keep working even if your network drops.
If someone gets locked out, we’re local. We’re in Prospect Park, and we’ve been getting Delaware County businesses open in 20 to 30 minutes in most cases. You’re not waiting on a national service line or a technician driving in from another state. You call us, we come out, and we get your people back to work.
Your access control software lets you create different permission levels for different people. Employees get full access during business hours. Managers get 24/7 access. Contractors get temporary credentials that expire after the job is done. Visitors get escorted entry or one-time codes depending on your setup.
You can set schedules so credentials only work during certain hours or certain days. You can restrict access to specific doors—someone might be able to enter the front door but not the back office or the server room. All of this gets managed from your computer or phone, and changes take effect immediately.
When someone leaves your company, you revoke their access with a few clicks. No waiting for them to return a key. No rekeying locks. No wondering if they made a copy. Their credential stops working, and they can’t get in. That’s the entire point of moving to an electronic system—you control who has access in real time, not after the fact.
Cloud-based systems are easier to manage remotely and scale quickly. You can add doors, users, and locations without running new wiring. You access everything from a web browser or app, and software updates happen automatically. The tradeoff is monthly fees and reliance on your internet connection.
Hardwired systems cost more upfront because of the installation labor and equipment. But once they’re in, you own the system. No monthly fees. No dependency on cloud servers. If your internet goes down, your access control keeps working because it’s all local.
For most Bethel businesses, the decision comes down to how many locations you’re managing and how often your access needs change. If you’re adding and removing employees constantly or managing multiple buildings, cloud makes sense. If you’ve got a stable team and a single location, hardwired might save you money long-term. We install both, and we’ll tell you honestly which one fits your situation.
We install systems from Verkada, Avigilon Alta, Rhombus, Kantech, Paxton, Salto, HID Global, and AssaAbloy. These are the brands that commercial properties actually use—not consumer-grade smart locks that fail under heavy use.
You can choose card readers, key fobs, biometric scanners, or mobile credentials depending on what makes sense for your team. Card systems are reliable and inexpensive. Biometric readers add security for high-risk areas. Mobile credentials let employees use their phones instead of carrying another card.
We’re certified installers for Verkada and Rhombus in Pennsylvania, and we’re authorized for Kwikset, Medeco, and Schlage commercial locks. That means if something breaks or you need service, you’re getting manufacturer-approved parts and support—not aftermarket guesses. We’ve been doing this since the 1800s, and we know which systems hold up and which ones create problems six months down the road.
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