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Back doors
Office doors
Mortise locks
Storefront doors
Cylinders
Keys

Commercial Locksmith

Commercial Locksmith, step by step.

What this covers

We work on business door locks that bind, stick, or refuse the key. We service storefront and office locks, along with the cylinder and the key that fits it. You may have a key that turns hard, a latch that catches, or a knob that feels loose when you try it. We address the parts you can see at the door and the keyway, then match the work to the lock you have. A rim lock, mortise lock, or bored cylindrical lock can each call for a different approach.

How the work goes

One job may be a worn key that no longer turns cleanly. Another may be a storefront knob with a sticky latch or an office deadlatch that will not move right. We look at the key, the cylinder, and the way the door closes against the strike, then work on the part that is causing the trouble. A fresh key cut is not the same as replacing a cylinder, and a loose face trim needs different care than a stubborn thumbturn. Every lock brings its own wear marks and its own problem.

Where it stops

We do not handle card readers, networked access control, or code claims. If the issue is in the reader or on a network, that is outside this page. We stay with the lock, the key, and the cylinder at the door. In Mid-Missouri, that means the parts a person can touch, turn, and see at the storefront or office entry. When the keyway is the problem, we focus there and leave the rest alone.

A locksmith working on the lock of an open glass storefront door

What it covers

What commercial locksmith covers

Business door locks, storefront and office locks, cylinders and keys.

Worth knowing

Before you call about commercial locksmith

Older storefront and office locks can be harder because the faceplate screws are worn, and the latch case may sit tight in the door cutout. A keyway can be rough from years of use, with the plug dragging before the key turns. We may need to work the cylinder, reset the tailpiece, and fit a new key against a tired rim or mortise body. On older bored cylindrical locks, the inside spindle and trim can be loose, so every turn shows wear in the knob and latch.

Newer commercial locks bring a different problem. The body may be clean, but the cylinder and key cut need tighter matching, and small changes show right away in the lever or thumbturn. A newer mortise lock can have a narrow keyway that resists a worn key, while a fresh rim lock may have a stiffer latch bolt and a tighter strike fit. We check the plug, the cam, and the key depth, then adjust the cylinder so the key enters straight and turns without binding.

When older and newer parts are mixed on the same door, the hard part is usually the fit between them. An old mortise case can hold a newer cylinder, but the tailpiece, collar, or screw pattern may not match cleanly. A newer storefront latch may also sit with an older key that shows heavy rounding at the cuts. We compare the key, the cylinder face, and the latch throw, then replace the worn piece that is causing drag at the keyway or slack at the knob.

FAQ

Commercial Locksmith questions

What should I expect for a storefront or office door instead of a house door?

A business door usually has a heavier cylinder, a closer eye on the latch, and a stronger strike on the jamb. We look at the keyed trim, the lever, and the cylinder face before we work on it. A house door usually has a simpler setup. Your storefront door may need a different key fit and a different lock body.

Can you change the key for my front door if I do not want new locks?

Yes, we can change the key for the cylinder so old keys no longer turn it. We work on the face of the lock, the keyway, and the keys you use at the door. That helps when you want one key for several doors or want to replace a worn key that sticks in the slot.

Do you work on the lock at my office door if the key turns hard?

Yes, we can look at the key, the cylinder, and the latch side of the door when the key feels stiff. We check for wear in the key slot and for parts inside the lock that no longer line up well. That helps when the key drags, sticks, or feels loose at the door.

What kinds of business door locks do you handle?

We work on storefront and office locks, along with rim, mortise, and bored cylindrical locks. We also handle keys and cylinders for those doors. That matters when you have a push bar door with a rim lock, or an office door with a keyed handle and a separate cylinder at the face.