- Texas License #B19847
- Family Owned Since 2010
- Texas Markets 36
- Response · Central TX approx 14 min
- Dispatch 24 / 7
- Google Rating 4.9 / 5
ACCESS CONTROL TECHNOLOGIES WE INSTALL
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Card Reader Systems
RFID and smart-card readers for offices, apartment buildings, and healthcare facilities. Instant credential deactivation. No key cutting, no rekeying.
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Keypad Entry
Unique PIN per user. No card to lose. Temporary codes for contractors, expiration dates, time-based restrictions, and full entry logs.
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Biometric Readers
Fingerprint and facial recognition for server rooms, medication storage, and any area requiring a documented audit trail for HIPAA or PCI compliance.
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Mobile Credentials
Bluetooth and NFC smartphone access. Issue credentials from a dashboard. No physical cards to manage. Remote grant and revocation for distributed teams.
HOW COMMERCIAL ACCESS CONTROL INSTALLATION WORKS
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Free Site Assessment
We walk your building, count controlled doors, map wiring paths, and document existing hardware. Property managers receive a written assessment the same day.
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System Design and Quote
We specify the controller, reader models, lock hardware, and software platform best suited to your headcount and compliance requirements. Quote itemized by door.
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Hardware Installation
Electric strikes or mag locks, credential readers, and door controllers installed and wired. Existing security camera and alarm systems documented for integration.
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Software Setup and Integration
Management software configured with your access zones, time schedules, and user groups. Integration with existing alarm or camera systems completed and tested.
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Training and Handoff
Your facilities or IT administrator walks through user enrollment, credential issuance, permission changes, and audit log exports before we leave the site.
THE OPERATIONAL CASE
Keys Do Not Scale. Access Control Does.
A 40-person Austin office that runs on physical keys rekeyes 3.2 locks per year on average: lost keys, terminations, and tenant turnover. Each rekey costs $80 to $180 in labor and hardware. Over three years, that is $800 to $1,700 in reactive spending for a single-floor office, plus the hours a facilities manager spends coordinating each job.
A networked card reader system costs more upfront and nothing to operate for routine credential changes. A terminated employee's badge is deactivated from the management dashboard in under a minute, before the exit interview ends. No technician dispatch. No rekey. No gap in security between when the employee leaves and when the locks are changed.
For property managers running multiple Austin-area buildings, multi-site access control consolidates every door in the portfolio into one dashboard. An East Austin flex space and a Domain office park share the same credential database. One administrator manages both from one screen.
- Instant deactivation: credential blocked before the employee reaches the parking lot
- Time-based access: contractors in Monday through Friday, 8 to 5, then locked out automatically
- Audit logs: every entry timestamped and exportable for compliance review
- Multi-site rollout: same credential database across your entire Austin property portfolio
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Texas markets served, from Austin to San Antonio to Houston
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After-hours support for commercial clients. No after-hours surcharge on service calls under contract.
Since 2010
Family-owned Texas locksmith and commercial security contractor
Texas DPS License #B19847 · Bonded · Insured
COMPARE ACCESS CONTROL TECHNOLOGIES
| Feature | Card Reader | Keypad | Biometric | Mobile Credential |
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| Physical item required | Card or fob | None | None | Smartphone |
| Credential can be shared | Yes (risk) | Yes (risk) | No | No |
| HIPAA / PCI audit trail | Yes | Yes | Yes (strongest) | Yes |
| Remote credential issuance | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Works without network | Yes (local) | Yes (local) | Yes (local) | Limited |
| Per-door hardware cost | $500-$1,800 | $200-$1,200 | $1,000-$3,000 | $800-$2,500 |
| Ongoing software cost | None to $50/mo | None | None | $5-$15/user/mo |
| Best use case | Offices, apartments | Small teams, restricted zones | Server rooms, labs | Tech firms, coworking |
Customers, on the work
Texas reviews.
Five-star work, in the customers' own words. No edits, no filters.
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I had “Pros On Call” change the locks on my home that I recently purchased. It was easy to get a hold of them, they made an appointment quickly and did a great job for a fair price. I had them come out about two weeks later and put a deadbolt lock on my front door as well and again - easy to get a hold of, they had to order an aged bronze deadbolt lock 🔐 but once it arrived they came out quickly, did a great job, were neat and it was a fair price. I highly recommend “Pros On Call” for all of your Locksmith needs! 5 Stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ for sure!!
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This guy come and help me at the last moment and be very professional and fair price
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Josh was amazing! I called him when I was locked out of my car, and he arrived within 20 minutes. He was professional, fast, and had my car unlocked in no time. The whole process was stress free, and his pricing was fair. I really appreciate how quickly he came to help. Highly recommend Josh if you ever need a reliable locksmith!
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Josh was awesome, he came to the rescue and I didn’t have to wait longer than 30 minutes in total. He also was incredibly kind and understanding of my situation. Dropped off my kids, and somehow my key fab went missing! Also gave me a discount!!
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It sucks they charge an inconvenience fee of 49.00. Which I wish you would have mentioned this on our intial call. Transparency would have been to say hey we charge an inconvenience fee. Never once was this mentioned. When we spoke with the representative all she said was the locksmith will call you with a price. Never once did she say we take your payment info so we can charge you an inconvenience fee. If that was mentioned then this would have been handled differently. She made it seem like we need a card on file to help. Then they attempted to debit my card twice for two separate transactions for 49.00. I understand you run a business. But transparency is key. I specifically asked her what I would be charged for never once did she mention this. Lesson learned. Update***she reached out in regards to my Google review. Although I attempted to resolve per phone call. Shameless.
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Great service Ermi took less than 2 minutes. Thank you so much!
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Excellent service and high quality items! Roland was able to get me this key fob AND program it for a great price. Rechargeable fob is a lot more convenient than having to replace the battery every time it dies. Thank you !
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I have been a customer of pros on call for like over 2 years about and have had to call on them about 6 times. I had used several other locksmith in the prior 15 years but once Roland , one of many these pros came over I never use sny other locksmith service. I am very happy with this company I usually asks for Roland because I know him best and I have developed a kinda professional friendship with him but you can't lose no matter who it is that helps you. All top notch pros. I have called days and night. I am elderley snd lost my keys and I had some stolen. I would tell anyone that ask to call this company. You won't find any better. Here are a few keys Roland msde for me. I have 3 cars an a home. I have to locate my home keys do I didn't have the opputunity to take a picture of them but these here are greal examples.
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Super great experience! Roland was very fast at getting to where I was. Overall he did an amazing job! Plus super affordable prices, you can't beat that! 10/10
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Locksmith Roland provided exceptional service at a affordable price point, and I highly recommend both the individual and the company. 💯
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I had Zach come out to the property that I purchased out in Luling, Texas. It’s about 10 acres, and it has a garage with a corroded lock. Out of all the companies I have called, which is roughly 5 to 6. He was able to take my call, head out the next day, and take care of the corroded lock I need fixed on my property. He was extremely professional and helped me by giving me instructions on how to operate the lock as well! I’m in the military and not able to be in the area, so he was very understanding and professional. Highly recommend!
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Josh was amazing!!! Got us back up and running with two new key fobs in less than 30 mins. He definitely knows his business and has the experience. Got a great deal and I will definitely be calling him the next time we are in need of assistance again. Thank you, Josh!
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Josh was a really good technician fast and prompt.... If this ever happens again (hopefully it doesn't )I'll be calling him.
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Zach got to me asap and even called to make sure we were communicating the right location of my truck! Within 10 minutes it was open and running! He’s the man! Thank you so much for the quick turnaround!
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Their response time was great. Orlando did a great job. No replacement parts were needed and repairs took an hour. I was badly disappointed at the high bill, even with a military discount. Maybe that is why I couldn’t get an approximate estimate before Orlando came. Bottom line : good work, too expensive
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Very helpful and super friendly. They were able to unlock my door in minutes at an affordable price! Even offered spare key services!
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Miguel was very professional and efficient in his work he was very easy to work with and quick in doing his job
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The locksmith was quick and very efficient, got me back on the road on no time!
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He was very fast, was able to make me a key and a spare when I was stranded
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Transparent Pricing
Prices below are estimates. Final cost is confirmed on-site after inspection.
- Access Control System Installation From $500
Install electronic access control system for buildings.
Estimate
Cancellation: $49 fee if a technician is dispatched and arrives on-site. Out-of-area: $50 surcharge for job sites 30+ miles from our shop. Sales tax: 8.25% applies to most services (excludes vehicle lockouts).
Prices effective 2026. Final pricing confirmed on-site after inspection.
COMMERCIAL ACCESS CONTROL QUESTIONS
What access control technology is right for my Austin office building?
It depends on headcount and compliance requirements. Card readers (RFID/smart card) work for most offices with 10 to 500 badge-holders. Keypad entry suits small teams of 5 to 50 where issuing physical cards is impractical. Biometric fingerprint or facial recognition is the right call for server rooms, medication storage, or any space requiring a HIPAA or PCI audit trail. Mobile credential systems fit tech-forward workplaces already on Bluetooth-based software. We assess your building during a free site walk and recommend based on actual door count and user volume.
How long does commercial access control installation take?
A single door with a standalone keypad installs in 2 to 4 hours. A networked card-reader system covering 5 to 10 doors typically takes 1 to 2 business days including controller installation, wiring runs, and software configuration. Larger 20-plus door systems or projects requiring conduit work in finished ceilings run 3 to 5 days. We provide a written timeline before the first wire is pulled.
Can you integrate access control with our existing alarm system or security cameras?
Yes. Most commercial access control platforms we install can interface with your existing DSC, Honeywell, or Bosch alarm panel, plus Axis, Hanwha, and Milestone camera systems. Integration links door events to camera footage automatically: when a badge is denied, the nearest camera clips that moment. We confirm compatibility with your existing hardware before quoting the integration work.
Do access control logs satisfy HIPAA and PCI DSS audit requirements?
Access control audit trails satisfy the physical safeguards component of HIPAA Security Rule 164.310(a)(2)(ii) for restricted areas like medication rooms and records storage. For PCI DSS Requirement 9, card-based or biometric systems document who accessed cardholder data environments and when. We configure log retention, export formats, and report templates to match your compliance officer's requirements. We do not provide legal compliance opinions, but we have installed systems in Austin medical offices and financial firms that passed third-party audits.
How do we remove access for a terminated employee?
With a networked system, one click in the management software deactivates that credential instantly across every door. The card or PIN stops working within seconds, with no rekeying required. For card systems, you mark the card lost and it is rejected at every reader. Biometric templates are deleted from the database. We train your facilities or HR administrator on credential management during the system handoff.
Can access control work during a power outage?
Every system we install includes battery backup on the controllers and power supplies, sized for 4 to 8 hours of normal operation. Magnetic locks fail-safe (door opens on power loss) or fail-secure (door stays locked) depending on fire code requirements for that opening. Electric strikes are typically fail-secure on exterior doors. We review egress requirements with you during design so the fail mode meets both security and life-safety needs.
What does commercial access control cost in Austin?
Standalone keypad for one door: $400 to $1,200 installed. Networked card reader system, 3 to 10 doors: $1,200 to $2,500 per door including controller, software, and cards. Biometric readers add $600 to $1,500 per door over card reader pricing. Mobile credential systems add a cloud subscription of $5 to $15 per user per month. Multi-site rollouts and 20-plus door systems benefit from volume pricing. Exact quote provided after a free site assessment.
Do you service access control systems installed by other companies?
Yes, for most major platforms including Lenel, Genetec, Honeywell Pro-Watch, Bosch Access Engine, and Kisi. We can add doors to an existing system, replace failed readers or controllers, update firmware, and reconfigure permissions. If the system is end-of-life or no longer supported by the manufacturer, we document your options and quote a migration to a current platform.
Request commercial locksmith service
Master key systems, panic hardware, electric strikes, high-security locks, and rekeys. We scope it and follow up.
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