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You’re not just locking a door. You’re protecting inventory, equipment, customer data, and the business you’ve built. When 75% of employees admit to stealing from their employer at least once, and commercial burglaries hit over 42,000 properties last year, hoping your keys stay secure isn’t a strategy.
Access control systems let you grant and revoke access instantly. No more rekeying when someone quits or loses their badge. No more wondering if that key you gave out three years ago got copied. You see who entered, when they left, and you can lock them out remotely if something doesn’t feel right.
This matters in Millbourne, where small businesses in retail, food service, and manufacturing make up the backbone of the local economy. One break-in can cost you thousands in stolen goods, plus the lost revenue while you’re closed for repairs. One dishonest employee with unrestricted access can drain your cash flow before you even notice. Door access control systems give you the visibility and control to stop problems before they start.
We’ve been helping property owners in Delaware County since the late 1800s. That’s not a typo. Tom McCausland and his daughter Chrissy run the largest locksmith operation in the Delaware Valley from our Prospect Park storefront, just minutes from Millbourne.
You’re not calling a call center or getting a subcontractor who learned the trade last month. You’re getting a family that’s seen every lock, every security challenge, and every type of building in this area. We’ve installed access control systems in the new Market Square Village shopping center and secured businesses across the county as the area continues to grow.
When you need someone who shows up on time, uses manufacturer-approved parts from Kwikset, Medeco, and Schlage, and actually knows what they’re doing, you call the company that’s been doing this longer than anyone else around here.
We start with a free security assessment of your property. We walk through your building, identify every access point that needs control, and figure out where cameras and readers make the most sense. You tell us who needs access and when, and we design a system that actually fits how your business operates.
Once you approve the plan, we schedule installation at a time that doesn’t disrupt your operations. Most commercial access control systems go in during off-hours or weekends if that works better for you. We mount the card readers, wire the door strikes, install the control panel, and connect everything to your network or cloud-based system.
Then we program your credentials. Every employee gets a key card or fob, and you get admin access to grant or revoke permissions anytime. We test every door, show you how to use the software, and make sure you’re comfortable managing the system before we leave.
You’ll know how to add new users, run reports on entry logs, and lock down the building remotely if you need to. If something goes wrong or you have questions later, we’re a local call away—not a ticket in some offshore support queue.
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You get a complete building access control system designed for your property. That includes electronic door strikes or magnetic locks on every controlled entry point, wall-mounted card readers or keypad systems, a control panel that manages all your doors, and credentials for every authorized person.
We integrate your access control with existing security systems if you already have cameras or alarms. Cloud-based systems let you manage everything from your phone—lock doors, check who’s inside, get alerts when someone enters after hours. Older buildings in Millbourne sometimes need extra wiring or power upgrades, and we handle that without tearing up your walls.
Restaurants and retail shops in the area often want gate access control systems for back entrances or storage areas. Construction and manufacturing businesses need ruggedized outdoor readers that hold up in Pennsylvania weather. We carry the hardware that actually works in real conditions, not the cheap stuff that fails after six months.
You also get ongoing support. Access control services don’t end at installation. When you hire someone new, we can add them to the system. When your business grows and you add another location, we already know your setup and can replicate it. You’re working with people who’ll be here next year and the year after that.
It depends on how many doors you’re securing and what features you need. A basic single-door system with a card reader, electric strike, and a few credentials starts around $1,500 to $2,500 installed. That gets you functional access control without the monthly fees of a cloud-based system.
If you want remote management, mobile app access, and integration with cameras or alarms, you’re looking at a cloud-based setup. Those run $2,500 to $5,000 for a small business with two to four doors, plus a monthly subscription that’s usually $30 to $100 depending on how many users and features you need.
Larger buildings with 10+ doors, multiple user groups, and advanced features like biometric readers or automatic lockdown schedules can run $10,000 or more. The investment makes sense when you consider that the average commercial burglary costs a small business $8,000 in losses and repairs, and employee theft is responsible for 33% of small business bankruptcies. We give you an exact quote after the free assessment so you know what you’re paying before we start.
You manage it yourself. That’s the whole point. We set you up as the administrator, and you control everything from a computer or your phone. Adding a new employee takes about 30 seconds—you enter their name, assign their permissions, and hand them a key card. If someone quits or loses their card, you deactivate it instantly. No need to call us.
You can also run reports to see who entered and exited, set schedules so doors only unlock during business hours, and get alerts if someone tries to access a restricted area. Most business owners get comfortable with the software in about 10 minutes because it’s designed to be simple.
We’re available if you need help or want to add new doors or upgrade features later. But for day-to-day stuff like managing employees and checking logs, you’re in complete control. That’s what makes modern access control systems so much better than traditional locks—you’re not dependent on a locksmith every time something changes.
Most commercial access control systems have battery backup that keeps them running for several hours during a power outage. The locks stay in whatever state you’ve configured—either locked for security or unlocked for safety, depending on your building code requirements and preferences. When power comes back, everything resumes normally.
If the system completely fails, you still have options. Many setups include a manual override key so you can unlock doors mechanically. Cloud-based systems store your data offsite, so you won’t lose your access logs or user credentials if your local hardware dies.
We install systems with quality components from manufacturers like Schlage and Medeco that are built to last. When something does break—and eventually, electronics do—we stock the parts and can get you back up fast. You’re not waiting a week for a part to ship from across the country. We’re local, we have inventory, and we’ve been fixing locks and security systems in Delaware County longer than most companies have existed.
Usually, yes. We can retrofit most commercial doors with electric strikes or magnetic locks that integrate with access control readers. If your doors are in decent shape and have standard commercial-grade locks, we work with what you have. That saves you money compared to replacing everything.
Older buildings sometimes need modifications. If your door frame is metal, we might need to route space for an electric strike. If the door is hollow-core or damaged, we’ll recommend reinforcing or replacing it because access control is only as strong as the door it’s protecting. We tell you what needs upgrading during the free assessment.
Some businesses want to keep their existing key locks as a backup and just add electronic access on top. That’s completely doable. You end up with a hybrid system where employees use key cards during normal hours, but you still have a physical key for emergencies. We’ve done this setup hundreds of times for businesses across the Delaware Valley, so we know what works and what creates problems down the road.
A single-door system usually takes half a day. We can install the reader, wire the strike, mount the controller, and program your credentials in about four hours for a straightforward setup. You’re up and running the same day.
Multi-door systems take longer. A business with four to six doors might need a full day or two, depending on how much wiring we’re running and whether we’re integrating with cameras or alarms. Larger buildings with 10+ doors can take several days, but we work in phases so you’re not locked out of your own property during installation.
We schedule around your business hours. If you can’t afford downtime during the day, we’ll come in evenings or weekends. Most of our commercial clients in Millbourne prefer that anyway because they don’t want contractors disrupting customers or operations. We show up when we say we will, finish the job without dragging it out, and clean up when we’re done. No surprises, no delays.
Key cards are physical credentials that employees carry, like a badge or fob. You wave it near the reader, the door unlocks, and the system logs who entered. Cards are easy to manage—you can deactivate lost cards instantly and issue new ones without changing any hardware. They’re also harder to share because someone has to physically hand over the card.
Keypads use a PIN code instead of a physical card. Employees punch in their code, and the door unlocks. Keypads cost less upfront because you’re not buying cards or fobs for everyone. But codes get shared. Employees tell their friends the code, or someone watches over their shoulder and memorizes it. You also can’t track who actually entered—just that someone used that code.
For most businesses, cards are the better choice. They give you real accountability and control. Keypads make sense for low-security areas or places where you want one shared code for a whole group. We install both, and sometimes a combination works best. You might use cards for employee entrances and a keypad for a back gate where delivery drivers need occasional access. We’ll walk through your specific needs during the assessment and recommend what actually makes sense for your situation.
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