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Master Key Systems for Fort Collins Businesses

Design, install, and maintain master key systems for Fort Collins commercial buildings, offices, retail, warehouses, and multi-tenant properties. One key, many doors β€” proper hierarchy.

What a master key system actually is

A properly designed master key system gives each user the access they need β€” and no more. A maintenance manager carries one key that opens every door in the building. The office staff carry keys that open only the office suite. The retail associates carry keys that open only the storeroom and front entry. Done right, you can rekey one cylinder when an employee leaves without touching the other thirty cylinders in the building.

Master key system levels we design

  • Standard master β€” one master + change keys. Good for offices under 15 doors.
  • Multi-master β€” building master + department sub-masters. Good for medical, retail, schools.
  • Grand master β€” top-level master + multiple building masters + change keys. Good for multi-property landlords, franchises, large facilities.
  • Restricted keyway β€” keys cannot be duplicated at a hardware store; only authorized issuance. Good for high-security environments.

Brands and keyways we work with

Schlage, Best, Medeco, Mul-T-Lock, ASSA Abloy, Sargent, Yale, Corbin Russwin, Arrow. We can match an existing keyway or design a new restricted system for higher security.

When to upgrade or rekey

Common trigger events: a manager or maintenance employee leaves with a master key still out, the building changes hands, a tenant moves out of a multi-tenant property, a break-in or attempted break-in, or you simply realize keys have been copied at hardware stores over the years and you no longer know who has access. In each of those cases we recommend either a full rekey of the affected cylinders or a complete master system redesign.

Pricing for commercial master key work

  • Single cylinder commercial rekey β€” $35–$55
  • Building rekey (10–30 doors, no master hierarchy) β€” $400–$1,200
  • New master key system design + install (5–15 doors) β€” $500–$1,800
  • Grand master system (16+ doors, multi-level) β€” quote on request
  • Restricted keyway system β€” premium, quoted to spec

FAQ

How long does a new master key system take to install?
For a 10–20 door office: typically one business day on-site, plus 1–3 days lead time on restricted keyway cylinders. Full rekey of existing cylinders to a new master hierarchy can usually be done same-day if hardware is available.
Can you match an existing master key system?
Yes β€” if the existing cylinders are a standard keyway (Schlage C, Kwikset KW1, etc.) we can rekey new cylinders to match. Restricted keyways require the original system's authorization.
What happens when an employee leaves with their key?
We rekey the cylinders that key accessed. With a properly designed master system, that's usually a 20–60 minute job rather than a full building rekey.
Do you provide ongoing maintenance?
Yes β€” we maintain records of every master system we install and can dispatch for adds, changes, and rekeys with same-day or next-day response.

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