Access Control Systems

Access control installation starts from $300 per door. Locksmith Auto installs and maintains keycard systems, fob entry, biometric readers, electric strikes, magnetic locks, and cloud-managed platforms for commercial properties of any size.

Access control gets rid of traditional keys entirely. You issue credentials that can be tracked and revoked from one central system. No more wondering who copied a key or chasing down keys from ex-employees. Deactivate a card or code in seconds. The system logs every entry with a timestamp. You know exactly who walked through which door and when.

Four technologies to choose from. Proximity card systems ($300-500 per door) use RFID cards or fobs held near a reader. Keypad systems ($250-400 per door) use PIN codes. Biometric systems ($500-900 per door) read fingerprints, faces, or retinas. Mobile credential systems ($350-600 per door) use your phone's Bluetooth or NFC. Each one trades off cost, convenience, and security differently.

Three hardware pieces make it work. The credential reader mounts outside the door. The electric lock mechanism (electric strike, mag lock, or electric mortise lock) does the actual locking. The controller is the brain that decides who gets in. Locksmith Auto handles all three: mounting, wiring, programming, and integration. We also install request-to-exit sensors and door position switches for complete monitoring.

Small business with 1-3 doors? A standalone keypad or card reader at $300-500 per door is the practical move. Office with 4-20 doors? A networked system with central management at $400-700 per door pays for itself in reduced key headaches. Larger facility? Cloud-based systems from Brivo, OpenPath, or Verkada ($500-900 per door) give you remote management, mobile credentials, and camera integration.

Locksmith Auto designs the layout, runs low-voltage wiring, installs the hardware, programs credentials, and trains your staff on daily use. We also do ongoing maintenance contracts for system updates, adding and removing users, and hardware repairs. Every installation comes with a system diagram, user manual, and 90-day warranty on parts and labor.