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Office lockouts: how a commercial locksmith gets you back in

An office lockout can leave staff in the parking lot, customers waiting and deliveries turned away. Here's how to handle it, and how to make sure it doesn't happen again.

Illustration of staff waiting outside a locked office door

Common causes of office lockouts

  • Lost or misplaced keys
  • Broken locks or cylinders
  • Keys that snap in the lock
  • Forgotten codes, dead batteries or lost fobs on electronic locks

Why DIY solutions aren't ideal

Commercial doors use heavier hardware, and forcing them can damage frames, closers and glass. Your lease may also make you responsible for repairs. Damage on a storefront can leave the business unsecured overnight.

Why hire a commercial locksmith?

A commercial locksmith knows mortise locks, exit devices, keypad systems and master-keyed cylinders. They can open the door, fix the cause and, if keys are lost, rekey the locks so the missing key is useless.

What to expect

  • A quote on the phone
  • Proof of authorization on site
  • The least intrusive entry method
  • Rekeying or repair if needed
  • Advice on preventing a repeat

How to prevent future lockouts

Locked out now? Call 503-433-9147 or see commercial lockouts.

Locked out, lost a key or need a quote?

Tell us what happened and we'll tell you the options and the price before anyone is dispatched.

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