Master key systems, high-security cylinders, panic bars, and card access for Houston businesses. Design, install, and scheduled maintenance under one service agreement. One invoice, one point of contact.
Each industry has different access requirements, insurance rules, and traffic patterns. Here's how we approach the most common commercial verticals in Houston.
Multi-tenant access, suite-level master keys, after-hours lockouts, and turnover rekeys when tenants move in or out.
Front door, back door, dry storage, walk-in, and liquor cage. High-turnover staff means scheduled rekeying is routine.
Pharmacy cabinets, narcotics storage, record rooms, and restricted corridors. HIPAA-adjacent storage control matters here.
Glass entry doors, rear loading doors, cash room, and display cases. Slim-line panic hardware for glass storefronts.
Roll-up doors, loading dock cages, exterior pedestrian gates, and equipment storage rooms.
Classroom functions, external gate systems, master key hierarchies, and lockdown-ready hardware.
Unit rekeys, common area access, pool gates, fitness rooms, and turnover locks for short-term rentals.
Construction keying, temporary site locks, tenant turnover rekeys, and master keys for property managers.
A properly designed key hierarchy is the single biggest operational upgrade most businesses can make. Here's how a real system is built.
The levels below show how one master key controls access across an entire building while each staff tier still has its own restricted access. Individual keys open only what they should.
Owner or property manager — opens every door in the building.
Building supervisor — opens common areas and all tenant suites on their floor.
Business owner — opens their own suite plus shared restrooms and corridors.
Staff member — opens only their specific office or storage area.
Without a hierarchy, you're stuck rekeying every door whenever staff changes. With one, you replace a single key and everyone else keeps working.
No phone tag, no vague timelines. Commercial jobs run on a defined path from first call to final walkthrough — with a written scope at every stage.
A licensed commercial specialist walks the property with you. We photograph every door, note existing hardware, and identify access gaps.
Within 48 hours you receive a written scope of work — every door, every cylinder, every piece of hardware, priced line by line. No lump-sum mysteries.
Work happens during your off-hours or over a weekend to avoid disrupting business. Every cylinder is keyed, tested, and documented before we leave.
We walk every door with you, hand over the key matrix, provide a signed work authorization, and enroll you in the maintenance program if you want one.
Pick the level of coverage that matches your operation. All three tiers include licensed technicians, insured work, and a single point of contact.
Pay per job. No commitment, no contract. Best for small offices with occasional lock needs.
Recurring coverage for offices, retail, and property managers. Priority scheduling, quarterly audits, discounted labor.
For property management groups, restaurant chains, and multi-tenant portfolios. Built to your scale.
We'll review it for free. If your current provider is over-servicing, under-documenting, or price-gouging on emergency calls, we'll show you exactly what the market rate should be — no obligation.
The full commercial catalog. Every item below is available under any service tier — the tier determines response time and pricing, not what we can do.
Proximity card readers, PIN pads, and hybrid systems. Standalone or network-connected, integrated with your existing access software.
Rim, mortise, and vertical rod exit devices. ADA-compliant hardware that meets NFPA 101 life-safety code on every install.
Medeco, Mul-T-Lock, and ASSA cylinders with patented key control. Duplicates require a signed authorization card held by your business.
USPS-approved mailbox cylinders, storage cage locks, filing cabinet cams, and locker room hardware.
Adams Rite deadlatches, patch fittings, and slim-line locks designed specifically for glass commercial storefronts.
Multi-level master key systems built to your organizational chart, with documented key matrices and restricted issue procedures.
Opening, servicing, combination changes, and electronic keypad upgrades for depository safes, gun safes, and light vaults.
Between-tenant rekeys, common-area master key issue, and documentation for property management records.
After-hours lockouts at any hour. Contract accounts get priority dispatch, otherwise we still answer the phone at 3 AM.
Real scopes, real timelines, real costs. Client names are hidden per contract but neighborhoods and job types are accurate.
Existing hierarchy had been extended three times without documentation. No one knew who held which key. Needed a full redesign without changing hardware if possible.
Six rekeys in eighteen months because kitchen staff kept leaving with keys. We proposed a restricted keyway with a signed authorization card held by the owner.
Pharmacy cabinet needed restricted access per state regulations. Required documented key control, quarterly audits, and no unauthorised duplication.
Twelve-tenant shopping center with shared corridors, restrooms, and a loading dock. Needed one master for the property manager and individual keys per tenant.
Below are the ranges we quote to Houston businesses. Contract accounts receive 20% off labor and priority dispatch. All pricing confirmed in writing before work begins.
| Service | On-Demand Range | Contract Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial lockout — standard business hours | $150 – $220 | 20% off |
| Commercial lockout — after hours, weekends, holidays | $185 – $280 | 20% off |
| Single-cylinder rekey (existing commercial hardware) | $55 – $110 | 20% off |
| Master key system — new design & installation | $450 – $2,400 | Quoted per scope |
| High-security cylinder upgrade (restricted keyway) | $180 – $340 per door | 20% off |
| Panic bar / exit device installation | $320 – $780 per door | 15% off |
| Card access reader — single door install | $780 – $1,850 per door | Quoted per scope |
| Multi-door card access system (networked) | $2,800 – $18,000 | Quoted per scope |
| Mailbox / storage cam lock replacement | $65 – $140 per unit | 20% off |
| Glass storefront door hardware service | $240 – $620 | 15% off |
| Commercial safe opening & servicing | $220 – $980 | 20% off |
| Emergency callout — after midnight surcharge | $280 – $420 | 20% off |
Ranges reflect quotes issued between January 2026 and September 2026 to Houston commercial clients. Multi-door projects receive automatically applied volume discounts — the exact figure is confirmed in a written scope of work before any hardware is ordered.
The questions we hear most from Houston business owners, property managers, and operations directors. Still have one? Call +1 (346) 366-7559.
Commercial calls are handled by a specialist, not a general dispatcher. Ask for commercial when you call.
📞 +1 (346) 366-7559Free on-site survey with a licensed commercial specialist. Written scope within 48 hours. No obligation, no pressure, no calls after you say stop.
Standard invoicing terms on all commercial accounts.
Installations outside business hours at no scheduling surcharge.
Every key issued, tracked, and reported in writing.