Access Control & Key Fobs

Yes — a trained commercial locksmith can program, clone (to an authorized credential), deactivate, and re-enroll key fobs for most standard access control platforms without involving the original manufacturer or installer. Union Tpke Locksmith handles fob programming for proximity and smart-card systems throughout the Flushing area. Bring us your existing fobs and controller information, or have us assess your system on-site, and we will handle the credential work directly.

The cost of access control system installation depends on several factors: the number of doors being controlled, the type of lock hardware specified (a standard electric strike is less involved than a fully electrified access control mortise lock), whether low-voltage wiring is already in place or needs to be run, and the time of day service is requested. We confirm an exact, up-front price before any work begins so there are no surprises. Call 718-689-8344 for a preliminary assessment — we answer 24/7.

Emergency locksmith pricing reflects the immediacy of the response and the time of day, not an arbitrary markup. When an access-controlled door fails after hours — say, a reader stops authenticating fobs at a Flushing office building on a weekend — the cost accounts for immediate dispatch, after-hours availability, and whatever parts are needed on the spot. Our technician will assess the situation and give you a confirmed price before touching anything. We never start work without your explicit approval of the quoted amount.

An electric strike replaces the door frame's strike plate with a motorized version that releases when the controller sends a signal, allowing your existing lockset to remain in place. An electrified access control mortise lock replaces the entire lock body inside the door and integrates the electronic release directly into the mechanism — it is more robust, better suited for high-traffic commercial doors, and more tamper-resistant. For light-duty interior office doors a quality electric strike may be sufficient, but for main building entries, server rooms, or doors that cycle hundreds of times daily, a mortise lock access control setup is the more durable and secure choice. Our technicians can assess your specific door and recommend the right hardware.

Many access control system repair calls turn out to be fixable without full replacement — common culprits include a failed power supply, a loose wire at the reader, a corrupted controller configuration, or a single damaged fob rather than a systemic problem. Our technicians diagnose the issue before recommending a solution. In cases where the controller is end-of-life or the panel cannot be repaired cost-effectively, we will walk you through access control system replacement options and give you a clear comparison so you can make an informed decision. We are available 24/7, so you do not have to leave your building unsecured overnight while waiting for a service appointment.

Absolutely. Multi-family residential buildings throughout Flushing — from smaller walk-up apartment buildings near Bowne Street to larger complexes with managed lobbies — benefit from key fob and card-reader systems just as much as commercial offices do. We handle lobby entry systems, mail room access, amenity room control, and parking gate fob programming. If you manage a residential building and want to eliminate the cost and hassle of rekeying every time a tenant moves out, an access control system with deactivatable credentials is a practical long-term solution. Call 718-689-8344 and we will come to your property for an on-site assessment.