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You’re done paying to rekey locks every time someone leaves. Done wondering if an ex-employee still has a copy of your building key. Done with that nagging feeling that you don’t really know who can get in after hours.
A proper access control system gives you that control back. You manage everything from your phone—grant access, revoke it instantly, see who came in and when. No more emergency locksmith calls on Sunday because someone lost their keys.
Your insurance company notices too. Many providers cut premiums when you install commercial access control systems because the data shows fewer break-ins, less theft, and better accountability. That’s money back in your pocket every year, not just peace of mind.
We’ve been solving security problems since the late 1800s. Tom McCausland and his daughter Chrissy run the largest locksmith operation in the Delaware Valley from our Prospect Park storefront, just minutes from Thornbury.
That’s 140+ years of seeing every lock problem, every security challenge, every “I thought we were protected” situation. You’re not getting a fly-by-night installer who learned access control last month. You’re getting a family that’s been trusted by Delaware County businesses for over a century.
We’re authorized for Medeco, Schlage, and Kwikset commercial systems. That means manufacturer-approved installations, OEM parts, and repairs that actually last. You can visit our storefront, see the systems in person, and talk through what makes sense for your specific building and budget.
First, we come to your Thornbury location and actually look at your building. How many entry points do you need to control? Do you have employees who need different access levels? Are there areas that should stay restricted even during business hours? We map it out with you, not for you.
Then we spec the right system. That might be card readers, keypad entry, biometric scanners, or a combination. We explain what each option costs, how it integrates with your existing security setup, and what makes sense for how your business actually operates.
Installation happens on your schedule. We wire the door access control systems, mount the hardware, connect everything to your network or cloud platform, and program each user’s credentials. Before we leave, you’ll know how to add users, pull reports, and manage the system from your phone or computer.
You get a system that works the day we install it. And if something ever goes wrong, we’re local—not a call center three states away.
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You get hardware that’s built for commercial use, not residential-grade equipment that fails in six months. Card readers, keypads, or biometric scanners that stand up to daily use. Electric strikes or magnetic locks that secure your doors properly. Controllers that manage it all reliably.
The system integrates with your existing security setup if you want it to. Video surveillance that records when someone badges in. Alarm systems that arm automatically when the last person leaves. Remote management so you can unlock the door for a vendor from your phone while you’re off-site.
Thornbury businesses face the same challenges as the rest of Delaware County—property crime, employee turnover, compliance requirements for certain industries. A proper building access control system addresses all of it. You get audit trails for compliance. You get instant revocation when someone leaves. You get alerts if someone tries to access a restricted area.
And you get support from a local company that’s been here since before your grandparents were born. When you call, you reach someone who knows your system and can actually help.
It depends entirely on how many doors you need to control and what level of security you need. A basic single-door system with keypad entry might run $1,500-$2,500 installed. A multi-door setup with card readers, integration with video surveillance, and cloud management can run $5,000-$15,000 or more.
Here’s what drives the cost: the number of access points, the type of credentials you want (cards, fobs, biometrics, mobile), whether you need integration with existing systems, and whether you’re going with a cloud-based or on-premise solution. We don’t push the most expensive option. We figure out what actually solves your problem.
Most Thornbury businesses see ROI within two years just from eliminating rekey costs and reducing theft. Add in potential insurance discounts and better operational efficiency, and the system pays for itself. We give you a clear quote after seeing your building—no surprises, no upselling.
You can absolutely manage it yourself. Modern commercial access control systems are designed for business owners, not just IT departments. If you can use a smartphone, you can add a new employee, deactivate a lost card, or pull a report of who entered last Tuesday.
Cloud-based systems are especially straightforward. You log into a web portal or app, and everything’s there—user management, access schedules, entry logs, real-time alerts. No special training required. We show you how it works during installation, and you’re good to go.
That said, if you want your IT team involved or you need integration with other systems, we work with them directly. We’ve installed door entry systems for businesses with full IT departments and for small retail shops where the owner does everything. The system scales to your comfort level and technical capability.
Quality access control systems have fail-safes built in. Most electric strikes and magnetic locks can be configured to fail-secure (stay locked) or fail-safe (unlock) during power outages, depending on your security needs and fire code requirements. Battery backup keeps the system running during short outages.
If someone loses their credential or the system has an issue, you have options. You can unlock doors remotely through the app. You can use a physical key override that’s built into the hardware. Or you call us—we’re local in Prospect Park, minutes from Thornbury, and we respond fast.
We install systems with redundancy in mind because we’ve seen what happens when security fails at the wrong moment. You get reliable hardware, proper installation, and local support. Not a system that works great until it doesn’t, leaving you stuck calling a national help desk that can’t actually fix anything.
In most cases, yes. We can retrofit access control onto your existing commercial doors without replacing everything. We add electric strikes or magnetic locks that work with your current door hardware. If your doors or frames need upgrading for security reasons, we’ll tell you upfront—but we’re not in the business of replacing things that don’t need replacing.
Integration with security cameras is one of the biggest benefits. When someone badges in, your camera system can automatically pull up that door’s feed and record the entry. You get visual verification tied to your access logs. Same with alarm systems—the access control can arm or disarm your alarm based on who’s in the building.
We work with most major camera and alarm brands. During the site visit, we look at what you already have and figure out what talks to what. The goal is a complete security system that works together, not a bunch of separate pieces you have to manage independently.
It takes about 30 seconds. You log into your access control platform, create a new user, assign their credential (card number, code, whatever you’re using), set their access schedule and permissions, and you’re done. Their card or code works immediately.
Removing someone is even faster. You find their name, click deactivate, and they’re locked out instantly. No waiting for them to return keys. No wondering if they made copies. No paying a locksmith to rekey everything. It’s immediate and complete.
You can also set temporary access for contractors or vendors. Give them entry for specific days and times, then the system automatically revokes it when the job’s done. Or set up access levels—maybe your cleaning crew can only enter after hours, while managers have 24/7 access. You control all of it without touching a physical key.
It depends on which type of system you choose. Cloud-based access control systems need internet for remote management and real-time updates, but most have local processing that keeps the doors functioning even if your internet goes down. Your employees can still badge in and out—you just can’t manage it remotely until connection restores.
On-premise systems don’t require internet at all. Everything runs on your local network. You manage it from a computer on-site. No monthly cloud fees, no internet dependency. The tradeoff is you can’t manage it remotely when you’re away from the building.
For most Thornbury businesses, cloud-based makes sense. You get remote management, automatic updates, and access from anywhere. But if you’re in a location with unreliable internet or you prefer everything on-premise for security reasons, we can set that up too. We install both types and help you decide based on how you actually run your business.
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