Commercial Lock Change Checklist

Inventory the openings

Record the door location, lock brand, cylinder count and any closer, panic hardware or reader. Note damaged parts and whether the door latches and closes reliably. Flag exit and fire-rated openings for the installer to assess against the applicable requirements.

Map people to doors

Write down which roles need access to each space. Separate ordinary users, managers and contractors. If you want a master-key system, use this list to discuss the design and what happens if a master key is lost.

Ask about expansion before ordering hardware. A future office, storage area or additional tenant can change the key plan. Our commercial locksmith page explains the project information to provide.

Review electronic credentials separately

Returned physical keys do not account for keypad codes, cards, fobs, garage remotes or app access. Identify the system administrator and arrange authorized removal of credentials that are no longer needed.

For a new system, document administrator ownership, support arrangements and planned operation during power or network outages. See access control system planning.

Agree on installation and handover

Choose a work window, name an authorized contact and plan how occupied spaces stay accessible during the work. Request an itemized scope that separates rekeying, new hardware and other door repairs.

At handover, test the agreed keys or credentials on each opening, record who receives them and confirm that doors close and latch as intended. Keep the final door and key schedule with the authorized manager.

Request an assessment

Send the door count, hardware photos, city and proposed schedule through our email quote page. For the decision between keeping or changing hardware, read rekeying versus replacing locks.