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You know the drill. Someone loses a key, quits without returning it, or a contractor needs temporary access. Now you’re either rekeying everything or lying awake wondering who can still get in.
Access control systems fix that. You control who enters, when they can enter, and you get a record of it. No more wondering if the building is secure or scrambling to change locks every time someone leaves.
The right system doesn’t just lock doors. It cuts down on theft, gives you actual data about building access, and eliminates the endless cycle of replacing physical keys. For Morton businesses dealing with multiple employees, contractors, or shift workers, that’s not a luxury—it’s how you stop bleeding time and money on security gaps you can’t track.
We’ve been doing locksmith work since the late 1800s. We’re the largest locksmith company in the Delaware Valley, and we’ve been serving Morton and Delaware County businesses longer than most security companies have existed.
We’re not a van with a phone number. We’re a physical shop at 1101 Lincoln Ave in Prospect Park with real inventory, real technicians, and authorization from Kwikset, Medeco, and Schlage. When we install commercial access control systems, you’re getting manufacturer-approved parts and people who’ve been trained on the equipment—not someone winging it with a YouTube tutorial.
Morton businesses need security they can count on. We handle everything from basic door entry systems to full building access control systems, and we do it without the runaround or the upsell.
First, we look at your building. Not every business needs the same setup, and we’re not going to sell you equipment that doesn’t match how you operate. We figure out how many access points you need covered, what kind of credentials make sense for your team, and whether you need integration with existing security systems.
Then we install it. That means running wiring if needed, mounting card readers or keypads at each entry point, connecting everything to a central control panel, and programming the system so it actually does what you need. We test every door, every credential, and every access level before we leave.
After installation, we walk you through how to add or remove users, pull access reports, and handle basic troubleshooting. If something breaks or you need changes down the road, we’re still here—same shop, same people. Most of our Morton clients are within 20-30 minutes of our location, so emergency calls get handled fast.
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You get door access control systems installed correctly the first time. That means readers that work, wiring that’s clean and code-compliant, and a control panel you can actually use without a manual.
We handle card access systems, keypad entry, biometric readers, and mobile credential setups. If you’re running a warehouse in Morton that needs gate access control systems, we do that too. If you need your access control tied into CCTV or alarm systems, we can integrate it.
Morton’s commercial buildings range from small offices to larger industrial facilities, and the access control needs are different. A retail shop on Chester Pike doesn’t need the same setup as a medical office or a multi-tenant building. We match the system to the business, not the other way around.
You also get support after installation. Access control isn’t set-it-and-forget-it. Employees come and go, access levels change, and equipment occasionally needs service. We’re local, we stock parts, and we’ve been doing this long enough that we’ve seen every problem that can come up.
Access control systems typically run $500 to $8,000+ per door depending on the equipment and complexity. A basic card reader setup for a single entry point costs less than a multi-door system with biometric readers and remote management.
The price includes the hardware—readers, control panels, credentials, wiring—plus labor for installation and programming. If you’re upgrading from traditional locks, there might be additional costs for door prep or replacing incompatible hardware. Buildings that need extensive wiring runs or integration with existing security systems will be on the higher end.
Most Morton businesses see ROI pretty quickly. You’re eliminating lock changes every time someone leaves, cutting down on theft, and getting rid of the security gaps that come with physical keys. The upfront cost is real, but so is the cost of not knowing who’s accessing your building or dealing with another emergency rekey at 6 AM.
Most of the time, yes. If your doors have standard commercial locksets and your security system uses common protocols, integration is straightforward. We can often retrofit existing doors with electronic strikes or magnetic locks that connect to new access control readers.
The bigger question is whether your current equipment is worth integrating. Older CCTV systems or outdated alarm panels sometimes create more problems than they solve. We’ll look at what you have and tell you honestly whether integration makes sense or whether you’re better off with a clean install.
For Morton businesses with multiple locations or buildings, cloud-based access control services make integration easier. You can manage everything from one dashboard instead of juggling separate systems at each site. If you’re already running security cameras or alarm monitoring, tying access control into that setup gives you a complete view of who’s coming and going.
Most commercial access control systems have fail-safe or fail-secure modes. Fail-safe means doors unlock during power loss—used for exits where fire code requires it. Fail-secure means doors stay locked even without power—used where security is the priority.
Battery backup keeps systems running during short outages. For longer power loss, you can still override electronically or use a physical key if the door has a cylinder. We install systems with redundancy so one failure doesn’t lock down your entire building.
If someone gets locked out or a credential stops working, we’re usually 20-30 minutes away in most of Delaware County. Emergency calls get priority. But most lockout issues can be fixed remotely if you have cloud-based access control—we can issue temporary credentials or unlock doors from the control panel without a truck roll.
You assign credentials and set access schedules through the control panel or software. Each person gets a card, fob, PIN code, or mobile credential tied to their access level. You decide which doors they can open and what hours they’re allowed in.
Contractors and temporary workers get time-limited credentials. You can set them to expire automatically after a project ends or deactivate them manually. No more wondering if the HVAC guy who worked here six months ago still has a key floating around.
For Morton businesses with high turnover or lots of part-time staff, this is where access control systems really pay off. You’re not constantly rekeying locks or tracking down who has which key. You add someone to the system when they start, remove them when they leave, and you have a log of every entry in between. It takes about two minutes and costs nothing.
Yes, and that’s where they make the most sense. Single-door setups work fine, but access control really shines when you’re managing multiple entries, buildings, or even separate locations across Morton and Delaware County.
You can control everything from one system. Front door, back door, warehouse bay, executive offices—each with different access levels and schedules. Employees only get into the areas they need. Management gets full access. Cleaning crews get after-hours entry but not to secure areas.
For businesses with multiple Morton-area locations, cloud-based building access control systems let you manage all of it remotely. You’re not driving site to site to add users or pull reports. You handle it from your desk or your phone. If you’re running a business that’s spread across Delaware County, that’s not just convenient—it’s the only way to maintain consistent security without hiring someone full-time to manage it.
Card access uses proximity cards or key fobs. You wave it near the reader and the door unlocks. It’s fast, reliable, and easy to manage. The downside is cards can be lost, stolen, or shared. Most Morton commercial buildings use card access because it’s the sweet spot of security and convenience.
Keypad systems use PIN codes. No physical credential to lose, but people share codes or forget them. They work well for low-security areas or as a backup to card readers. Some businesses use keypads for after-hours entry so employees don’t need to carry cards off-shift.
Biometric readers scan fingerprints or faces. You can’t lose your fingerprint or share it with someone else, so security is tighter. They cost more and take longer to process each entry. We install them for Morton businesses that need high security—medical offices with controlled substance storage, offices with sensitive data, or anywhere you absolutely need to verify identity. For most commercial access control systems, cards or mobile credentials give you the security you need without the extra cost or hassle.
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