Commercial Electric Strike Installation & Repair in Phoenix, AZ
Need an electric strike installed, repaired, or integrated with access control? A-1 Locksmith & Security Center provides commercial electric strike installation and repair throughout Phoenix and the Valley. Our licensed team evaluates the complete opening and recommends a reliable, code-compliant solution for the building and application.
Licensed ROC #262872 & #351865 · BTR #81520 · A+ BBB Rated · Veteran-Owned · Serving Phoenix Metro Since 1975
What Is an Electric Strike? How Electric Strike Installation Works
An electric strike replaces the standard fixed strike plate on a door frame. When activated by a keypad, card reader, fob, intercom, or buzzer, it releases the latch and lets the door open without a key. When it isn’t activated, the door stays fully secured by its existing lock or exit device.
Electric strikes let a business:
- Control who enters and when, without cutting and re-issuing physical keys
- Release the door remotely from a front desk or security station
- Tie a single door — or an entire building — into an access control system
- Keep a log of who entered and when
A-1 handles the full installation: assessing the door and frame, recommending the correct strike, supplying the power supply and hardware, wiring, programming, and testing under load.
Fail-Safe vs. Fail-Secure: Which Electric Strike Do You Need?
The right electric strike depends on what should happen to the door when power is lost. A fail-secure strike stays locked with no power — the standard choice for most exterior and tenant-suite doors, because a power outage should not leave the building open. A fail-safe strike unlocks with no power, used where a door must release for egress or fire-life-safety on power loss. On many code-regulated doors the mechanical exit device still allows people to leave at all times, so the strike controls entry only. A-1 specs the correct configuration for each opening and coordinates with your fire-alarm and egress requirements — this is exactly where a licensed contractor matters.
New Electric Strike Installation
We install electric strikes on new doors, existing doors, and full commercial entry systems. We assess your door hardware, power supply, and security requirements before recommending the right strike model for the application.
Electric Strike Repair & Replacement
A malfunctioning strike can compromise a building’s security. We diagnose and repair strikes that stick, fail to release, or won’t hold the door, and replace units that are beyond repair with compatible, code-compliant hardware.
Access Control Integration
Electric strikes work best paired with a full access control system. We integrate strikes with keypads, card readers, proximity fobs, intercoms, and commercial access control panels, including Brivo and PDK, so your entry hardware and control system communicate cleanly.
Commercial & Business Installs
From offices and retail storefronts to warehouses, multi-tenant properties, and medical facilities, we install electric strikes for every kind of commercial building across the Valley — and work around your schedule to minimize disruption.
Who We Help
- Property and facility managers
- Multi-tenant and mixed-use buildings
- Medical and healthcare facilities
- Retail and restaurant operators
- Warehouses and industrial sites
- HOAs and gated communities
- Schools, campuses, and nonprofits
- Offices upgrading from keyed entry to card/fob access
Problems We Solve
- A strike that buzzes but won’t release the latch
- A door that won’t re-latch or hold secure after a strike failure
- Wanting keyless entry without rewiring the whole building
- An electric strike that isn’t compatible with a new reader or panel
- A fail-safe/fail-secure setup that doesn’t match code or fire-egress requirements
- A “temporary” DIY strike install that keeps failing
- Adding a single controlled door before committing to a full system
Why Choose A-1 for Electric Strike Installation in Phoenix, AZ
- Licensed, bonded & insured — Arizona ROC #262872 / #351865
- 50+ years serving the Phoenix metro valley
- A+ rated by the Better Business Bureau
- Expert commercial locksmith and access control technicians
- Full service: hardware supply, wiring, programming & load-testing
- We work with all major brands — HES, Securitron, Von Duprin, Adams Rite, and Alarm Controls
- Free consultations, transparent pricing.
A-1 Locksmith & Security Center provides electric strike installation across Phoenix AZ and the surrounding metro valley, including:
Phoenix, Tempe, Scottsdale, Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, Glendale, Peoria, Avondale, Goodyear, Fountain Hills, Cave Creek, Carefree, Anthem, San Tan Valley, and all surrounding Arizona communities.
Need Electric Strike Installation in Phoenix AZ? Call A-1 Locksmith Today!
Don’t wait on a security upgrade your business needs. A-1 Locksmith & Security Center is ready to handle your electric strike installation — from the first consultation to the final test.
Call us at (480) 966-1423 or schedule service online. We serve all of Phoenix AZ and the metro valley — licensed, insured, and A+ BBB rated.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does an electric strike work?
An electric strike releases the door latch on an electrical signal from a keypad, card reader, fob, intercom, or buzzer, letting the door open without a key while staying secured the rest of the time. A-1 installs, wires, and programs the strike and connects it to your entry device.
How much does electric strike installation cost in Phoenix?
Cost depends on the door, the strike model, whether a power supply and reader are needed, and whether it ties into access control, so A-1 gives a free up-front quote after assessing the opening — call (480) 966-1423.
Should I use a fail-safe or fail-secure electric strike?
Fail-secure stays locked with no power and suits most exterior and tenant doors; fail-safe unlocks with no power and is used where a door must release for egress or fire-life-safety. A-1 specs the correct one for each opening and your code requirements.
Is A-1 licensed and insured?
Yes — A-1 Locksmith & Security Center is licensed, bonded, and insured under Arizona ROC #262872 and #351865, with an A+ BBB rating and more than 50 years serving the Valley.
What electric strike brands does A-1 install?
A-1 installs and services all major commercial brands, including HES, Securitron, Von Duprin, Adams Rite, and Alarm Controls, and matches the strike to your existing lock or exit device.
Can you integrate an electric strike with my existing access control?
Yes — A-1 integrates electric strikes with keypads, card readers, proximity fobs, intercoms, and panels, including Brivo and PDK, and can also take over and expand a system another vendor installed.
Do you serve my city?
A-1 installs electric strikes throughout Phoenix, Tempe, Scottsdale, Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, Glendale, and the surrounding metro valley and Tucson — call (480) 966-1423 to confirm coverage for your address.
