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You’re not just locking doors. You’re protecting inventory, equipment, customer data, and your people. When someone loses a key card, you deactivate it in seconds instead of rekeying an entire building. When an incident happens, you pull up a time-stamped log showing exactly who entered and when.
Modern door access control systems give you that visibility. You can grant access remotely, set schedules so employees can only enter during their shifts, and get alerts when someone tries to access a restricted area. No more wondering if a door was left unlocked or who opened the back entrance at 2 a.m.
For businesses in Clifton Heights and across Delaware County, that level of control matters. Crime costs local households over $1,100 annually, and commercial properties are frequent targets. A building access control system doesn’t just lock doors—it creates accountability, reduces liability, and gives you real-time insight into your facility’s security.
We’ve been in the locksmithing business for over 100 years. Chuck and Tom McCausland are the fourth generation, continuing a family tradition that started in the late 1800s. We’re the largest locksmith company serving the Delaware Valley area, and we’ve built that reputation by showing up, doing the work right, and standing behind it.
We’ve installed access control systems for businesses throughout Clifton Heights, Prospect Park, and the surrounding communities. We know the buildings, the security challenges, and what works in this market. You’re not getting a national chain that disappears after installation. You’re working with a local company that’s been here longer than most businesses have existed.
We start with a site assessment. We walk your facility, identify entry points that need control, discuss how your team actually moves through the building, and figure out what level of access different employees need. Not every door requires the same security, and we’re not going to oversell you on features you don’t need.
Once we’ve mapped out the plan, we install the hardware—card readers, electronic locks, control panels, and any integration with your existing CCTV or alarm systems. If you want mobile credentials so employees can use their phones instead of cards, we set that up. If you need biometric readers for high-security areas, we handle that too.
After installation, we program the system, enroll users, and train your team on how to manage it. You’ll know how to add or remove employees, pull access reports, and adjust permissions. We don’t leave until you’re comfortable running the system yourself. And if something goes wrong down the road, we’re a phone call away.
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A complete access control system installation includes the hardware, the software, and the setup. You get door controllers, card readers or mobile-enabled entry points, electronic strikes or magnetic locks depending on your doors, and a management platform where you control everything. If you’re running a cloud-based system, you can manage access from anywhere. If you prefer an on-premises setup, we configure that locally.
You also get integration. If you already have security cameras, we can tie your access control into that system so you see video footage whenever someone badges in. If you have an alarm system, we make sure it communicates with your access control so you’re not setting off false alarms every time an employee enters early.
In Clifton Heights, businesses face real security concerns. With crime rates sitting at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents, you’re not being paranoid—you’re being smart. Door entry systems give you a documented record of activity, which matters if you ever need to file an insurance claim, investigate internal theft, or prove compliance with industry regulations. It’s not just about keeping people out. It’s about knowing what’s happening inside your building.
Cost depends on how many doors you’re securing, what type of hardware you need, and whether you want a cloud-based or on-premises system. A basic setup for a single entry point might run a few thousand dollars. A multi-door system with advanced features like mobile credentials, biometric readers, or video integration will cost more.
Cloud-based systems typically have lower upfront costs because you’re not buying servers or complex infrastructure. You pay a monthly subscription instead. On-premises systems cost more upfront but don’t have recurring fees. Neither option is inherently better—it depends on your budget, your IT setup, and how you want to manage the system long-term.
We give you a detailed quote after assessing your facility. No surprises, no upselling. You’ll know exactly what you’re paying for and why.
Yes. Most modern access control systems integrate with video surveillance, and it’s one of the most useful features you can add. When someone badges in, the system triggers your camera to record that entry. If there’s an access violation or someone tries to enter a restricted area, you get video evidence automatically.
Integration also helps with investigations. Instead of scrubbing through hours of footage, you pull up the access log, see who entered at a specific time, and jump straight to that video clip. It saves time and gives you a complete picture of what happened.
We work with most major CCTV systems, and if you don’t have cameras yet, we can install those too. The goal is a unified security setup where everything talks to each other, not a bunch of disconnected systems you have to manage separately.
You deactivate it immediately through the management software. It takes about 30 seconds. The lost card becomes useless, and you issue a new one without worrying about someone using the old card to get in. That’s the advantage over traditional keys—you’re not rekeying locks or wondering who has access.
Most systems let you set up temporary credentials too. If a contractor needs access for a week, you create a card that automatically expires. If an employee leaves the company, you revoke their access before they even walk out the door. You control everything in real time.
Some businesses are moving to mobile credentials, which eliminates the card entirely. Employees use their phones to unlock doors, and if they lose their phone, you just deactivate that credential remotely. It’s faster, more convenient, and one less thing to carry.
Cloud-based systems store your access data on remote servers instead of local hardware. You manage everything through a web browser or mobile app. You can add users, check access logs, lock or unlock doors, and get alerts from anywhere with an internet connection.
The main advantage is flexibility. You’re not tied to a physical location to manage your system. If you have multiple facilities, you control them all from one dashboard. Updates happen automatically, so you’re always running the latest software without manual upgrades.
The trade-off is that you need a reliable internet connection. If your network goes down, most systems have offline functionality that keeps doors working based on the last known settings, but you won’t be able to make changes until you’re back online. For most businesses in Clifton Heights, that’s not a dealbreaker. The convenience and scalability outweigh the rare downtime.
Not usually. Most commercial doors can be retrofitted with electronic locks or strikes. We assess your existing doors during the site visit and recommend hardware that works with what you already have. If a door needs reinforcement or a frame adjustment, we handle that during installation.
The type of lock depends on the door and how it’s used. High-traffic entry points might get magnetic locks that release when someone badges in. Interior doors might use electric strikes that work with your existing latch. Glass doors, metal doors, wood doors—they all have compatible hardware options.
If you’re building new construction or doing a major renovation, that’s the ideal time to plan for access control. But most of our installations are retrofits, and we make them work without tearing apart your building. You don’t need to replace doors just to add security.
A single-door system can be installed in a few hours. A multi-door setup for a larger facility might take a day or two, depending on how much wiring is involved and whether we’re integrating with other security systems. We schedule installations to minimize disruption, often working after hours or on weekends if that’s easier for your business.
The timeline also depends on whether you’re going with a wired or wireless system. Wireless systems install faster because there’s less infrastructure to run. Wired systems take longer but tend to be more reliable in environments with heavy interference or older buildings where wireless signals don’t penetrate well.
We give you a clear timeline upfront. You’ll know when we’re starting, how long it’ll take, and when your system will be fully operational. We don’t drag jobs out, and we don’t leave you halfway through an installation.
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