Keeping a company safe isn’t about piling on gadgets; it’s about choosing a partner who anticipates risk, responds fast, and maintains systems with care. In Smyrna, Delaware, that partner is the team trusted by local offices, retailers, schools, and facilities for more than three decades.
With 30+ years of hands-on work in lock repair, rekeying, door lock installation, exit devices, and access control, we align protection with how your people actually move through doors every day. As a result, security becomes part of operations rather than a daily obstacle—exactly what you need from professional commercial locksmith services done right.
Why Your Business Needs a Specialist
Threats evolve, but so do defenses. Yet many losses still trace back to:
- Aging hardware
- Neglected maintenance
- Improvised fixes like door-chocking
A specialist matters because they can assess your entire entry ecosystem—doors, frames, hinges, cylinders, strikes, power supplies, and alarms—and prioritize fixes that reduce real-world risk first.
Because downtime is costly, we emphasize:
- Clear scopes and clean installs
- 24/7 emergency locksmith services with stocked vehicles
- Testable outcomes to ensure long-term performance
Proof You Can Trust
- 30+ years serving Delaware businesses with code-compliant installs and documented testing
- Ongoing training in modern lock, key, and access technologies
- Licensed, insured technicians who arrive prepared—reducing repeat visits
- Transparent pricing and written scopes, so you know deliverables before work begins
- Local accountability and fast scheduling for quicker resolutions
- Round-the-clock support for urgent lock repair, rekeying, or door lock installation
- Scalable commercial locksmith services—from a single storefront to complex facilities
Core Capabilities
From rekeying, lock repair, and primary key systems to exit devices, door closers, and high-security cylinders, our installers pair craftsmanship with manufacturer guidance. We coordinate with general contractors or facility teams to sequence work around operations, and we document every change for audits.
When you need hardware that resists drilling, bumping, and unauthorized duplication, we recommend ANSI/BHMA-graded products and controlled keyways. You get the right fit, correct fire/life-safety integration, and long-term reliability.
Emergency Response & Lockouts
When a key snaps, a reader fails, or a door won’t latch, the clock starts. That’s why our 24/7 emergency locksmith dispatch prioritizes safety and business continuity. We troubleshoot on arrival, restore function, and advise on root causes so failures don’t return.
We can also resecure a site after turnover or an incident. Because speed matters, our vehicles carry core parts for lock repair and door lock installation, reducing downtime and protecting revenue.
Access Control & Key Control
Security fails when keys multiply and tracking lags. That’s why we design layered control with restricted keyways, signed issuance, and change logs. Where appropriate, we implement electronic solutions such as keypad or card credentials.
We’ll help you choose reader types, door positions, and schedules that match how your teams actually move—building systems that expand as needs grow, without replacing everything.
Ongoing Support & Maintenance
Even the best door hardware drifts out of alignment. Scheduled walkthroughs catch wear before failure. We lubricate moving parts, adjust closers and strikes, and verify life-safety routes.
By maintaining a record of every component, we deliver faster, consistent replacements, stretching budgets further and smoothing compliance audits.
A Quick Comparison You Can Scan
| Service Area | Typical Response | Business Benefit |
| Emergency lockouts | Same-day, 24/7 | Restore operations and safety quickly |
| Rekey or lock repair | Planned visit | Control access without replacing hardware entirely |
| Door lock installation & closers | Scheduled install | Code compliance and smoother egress |
| Access control | Phased rollout | Audit trails, schedules, and reduced key risk |
Where Work Makes the Biggest Difference
- Turnover Events: Rekey fast, update logs, and issue restricted keys immediately
- Multi-Door Facilities: Standardize hardware for easier maintenance and spares
- Retail & Healthcare: Align egress hardware with code while protecting assets
- Offices With Visitors: Separate public and staff areas using readers and schedules
- Warehouses: Secure perimeter doors and loading bays without slowing throughput
How Experts Think About Risk, Practically
- People: Security empowers staff; no hacks like door-chocking
- Places: We fix fundamentals—frames, hinges, thresholds—before adding gadgets
- Processes: Every issue is documented, turning incidents into improvements
What the First Visit Looks Like
- Walkthrough to map openings and pain points (sticky latches, drifting closers, misread badges, unlabeled keys)
- Rank fixes by risk and cost
- Outline a phased plan: immediate wins (rekeying, lock repair, closer adjustments) and strategic upgrades (controlled keyways, access control)
- Schedule work to avoid peak hours
- Test each opening, label hardware, and train staff
- Deliver compliance documentation and a clear service plan
Local Presence, Lasting Support
We work where you work, which keeps our responses fast and our advice grounded in local codes and conditions. Our long relationships mean we know your buildings, staff workflows, and vendor constraints.
Because reliability is built, not bought, we measure success by locks that work, keys that stay accounted for, and managers who sleep better knowing sites are secure. Our expertise secures commercial locks to ensure your facilities are always protected.
Ready to Move From “We Should” to “We Did”?
Security projects often stall on uncertainty. The fastest path is a clear assessment and a prioritized plan. We start with the doors that matter most and phase upgrades from there.
You’ll gain fewer headaches, cleaner audits, and less friction for your team. Schedule a walkthrough, explore your options, and choose upgrades with the best return.
Contact A & S Locksmith LLC today for commercial locksmith services, rekeying, lock repair, 24/7 emergency locksmith response, and professional door lock installation.
