Storefronts on Castro Street, suites in North Bayshore, light-industrial units by the freeway. Business locks get heavy use and need a clear plan.
Dispatch line
Prices are quoted on the phone first. The final figure is confirmed before work starts.
A former employee, a cleaning contractor, a tenant who moved out: if a key left with them, rekey the locks it opens. It costs less than replacing hardware, and it can be booked outside trading hours so the doors aren't apart while customers walk in.
One key for the owner, one for managers, single-door keys for everyone else. A master system needs planning: which doors, which people, what happens when a key is lost. Get that on paper before any pins are cut.
Doors on an exit route must open from inside without a key or special knowledge. Never chain or padlock an exit door. A locksmith can fit exit devices that allow free exit while keeping the door secure from outside.
Check your lease. Some landlords control the building's key system and need to approve changes.
Talk to dispatch
Describe the lock and the problem. You will hear the estimate before anyone sets off.
Call 650-425-6063Questions
Ask when you call. Scheduling non-urgent work before opening or after closing is common.
Usually not. Rekeying the affected locks stops the old key from working.
Yes. Most cabinet and desk locks can be opened, and a new key or lock fitted.
Call the dispatch line, describe the job and get a starting price before anyone sets off.