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Help for office lockouts: how a commercial locksmith helps

An office lockout costs more than the call-out: staff stand around, customers are turned away and deliveries go back. Here's how to get back in and keep it from happening again.

By the Jersey City Lock & Locksmith teamUpdated

Storefront with an awning and padlocked roll-down gate

Common causes

  • Lost or misplaced keys, often after hours
  • Worn or broken locks
  • A key snapped or stuck in the cylinder
  • Forgotten keypad codes or lost access fobs

Why DIY isn't ideal

Forcing a commercial door can damage expensive hardware, break the frame and leave the premises unsecured overnight.

What a commercial locksmith does

They confirm you're authorised for the premises, open the door, assess the lock and repair or rekey it if needed. If a key is missing, rekeying ensures it can't be used later.

Preventing future lockouts

  • Keep a documented spare with a second key holder
  • Use keypad locks for doors staff use often
  • Replace worn keys and sticky locks before they fail
  • Keep a simple record of who holds which key

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