02 — Commercial
Commercial Locksmith, Carnegie
Commercial doors get used far more heavily than residential ones, and the consequences of a lock failing are different. A shop entry that will not lock at close of trade, or an office door that will not open at the start of the day, is an operational problem before it is a hardware problem.
Commercial work also involves more people. Staff change, keys move around, contractors need access at particular times, and there is usually a landlord or managing agent with a view on what can be altered.
Commercial · Carnegie VIC
What it involves
In practice
Every job is different, so this describes the shape of the work rather than a fixed procedure applied regardless of what we find.
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Understanding who needs access to what
Front of house, back of house, storage, amenities and after-hours access are often different problems. Mapping them out first avoids fitting hardware that is wrong for the traffic.
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Hardware suited to commercial use
Glass shopfronts, aluminium frames, roller shutters and heavy timber doors each require different hardware to the domestic equivalents.
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Keying arrangements
Where the hardware supports it, keying can be arranged so that different people carry different levels of access rather than everyone carrying everything.
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Working around trading hours
We will discuss timing so the work causes as little disruption to trade or occupancy as is practical.
Worth knowing
Before you arrange anything
Check your lease first
Commercial leases frequently specify what a tenant may change and what must be reinstated at the end of the term. Confirming this before work is arranged saves problems later.
We do not advise on compliance
Fire egress, disability access and building code obligations are matters for your building surveyor, architect or the relevant authority. We fit hardware; we do not certify compliance.
Yes. If the work needs to be approved or paid for by a landlord or managing agent, we can deal with them directly. Please provide their contact details with your enquiry.
Related services
Commercial by area
Available across the areas we cover from 14A Koornang Rd, Carnegie.
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Need a locksmith?
Tell us what is happening with the lock, key, door or property and we'll help you determine the appropriate next step.
- Hours
- 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM, 7 days