Access Control Options & Checklist

We regularly receive residential and commercial requests about access control options for doors. There are many options to choose from and we can make what you want happen. The locks range from $150 – $2,000+ per unit depending on the features you want.

Here is a short buying guide to help you choose the best lock for your needs and some basic recommendations we commonly make.

Features Checklist

Features

Answer / Yes or No

Users
# of User Codes Need
Lock Type
Mechanical Only
Eletronic
Access Options
Keys
Buttons / Pad
Touchscreen
Swipe Card
Proximity Cards
FOBs / Remotes
Bluetooth
Internet
Locking Options
Lever / Knob
Deadbolt
Exit Device
Mortise Cylinder
Mag Lock
Connectivity
Blue tooth
Wireless
hard wired
networked
Software
Schedules
Advanced audit trails
Integrated systems

Recommendations

Residential

For residential homes we recommend Schlages Keypads, Touch Screens or Connected Devices. 

Commercial

For commercial applications we recommend Kaba Ilco’s Simplex Series or Eplex Series.

We can supply any of the locks and install them. Call us at 541.632.3968 if you have any questions or would like to discuss options.

Is your door stuck shut even though the lock turns?


Is your door locked from the inside and outside, even when you have a key and it turns? If so, we see this every month. Typically your latch is broken.

A latch is the spring loaded piece on the edge of your door that connects between the door and door frame. After 6-12 years they break from us. We most commonly see Kwikset latches malfunction like this.

What we have to do is come out dissemble your door know and manually retract the latch. Then replace it with a new one.

Here are some pictures of the latch damaged and out.

damaged latch

broken latch removedIf you need us to come out, open your door and remove you latch call us at 541.632.3968