Locksmith service in Washington, DC
Commercial locks for DC shops and offices
Business lock work in DC is mostly about control: who has a key, and how fast you can take it back. A rekey after someone leaves, a master key system, and storefront doors that take a beating are the common jobs.
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Common jobs
- Rekey after staff turnover. Cheaper than new locks, and the old keys stop working the same day.
- Master key systems. One key for the owner, limited keys for staff, each opening only its doors.
- Storefront doors. Aluminum and glass doors use narrow-stile locks and closers that wear out with heavy traffic.
- Restricted keyways. Keys that can't be copied at a kiosk, only through the locksmith on your authorization.
Electric locks and access control
Card readers and electric strikes tie into wiring and the fire code. Ask whether the business doing it holds the trade license the District requires for electrical work, and whether exit hardware still lets people out in an emergency.
What to ask before work starts
- The business's legal name and its DC Basic Business License, which you can look up on SCOUT.
- A written quote by door and by key.
- Who keeps the key records, and how new keys get authorized.
Questions people in DC ask
Do I need landlord approval to rekey my leased storefront?
Usually. Commercial leases often say the landlord must have a key and approve lock changes. Read the lease, then ask.