Service Highlights
- Fail-secure and fail-safe strikes
- Retrofit to existing doors
- Power supply and wiring
- Integration with buzzers and readers
- Testing
An electric strike lets a door be released remotely while staying locked to the outside. It is common on buzz-in doors and card-access doors.
Who calls us about this
- You want a buzz-in door.
- You want card access.
- A shared door needs remote release.
- An old strike failed.
How the visit goes
- We check the door, the frame and the existing lock.
- We choose a strike that fits the latch and the door’s purpose.
- We prepare the frame, mount the strike and wire it.
- We test the release with the button, reader or buzzer.
What we look at
- Fail-safe or fail-secure needs
- Door and frame type
- Power supply
- Reader or button used
What affects the price
Strike type and wiring.
Before you call
Tell us the door and the lock.
Good to know
An electric strike replaces the metal plate the latch sits in with one that can release on command. Choosing between fail-secure, which stays locked without power, and fail-safe, which unlocks without power, depends on the door and on the rules for exits. We ask about the door’s purpose before recommending one. Wiring the power supply may need an electrician, and we will say when.
When this is not the right fix
Wiring may need a licensed electrician.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between fail-safe and fail-secure?
Fail-safe unlocks when power is cut. Fail-secure stays locked. The right choice depends on the door and code.
Can an electric strike be added to my existing door?
Often yes, if the frame and latch suit it.
Do I need an electrician?
Sometimes, for the power supply. We tell you before we start.