Commercial locksmiths
Master and restricted key systems in Fremantle
Too many keys, no say over who gets new keys cut, or staff who need different access? We design and fit master and restricted key systems for businesses and strata properties across the southern suburbs.
- Police licensed #SA21364
- MLAA member
- Clear pricing before work
Losing track of keys?
Tell us who needs access to what, and we will recommend a practical setup.
0403 232 113Available seven days · After-hours help subject to availability
Master key systems
Master key systems
A master key system gives each person a key that opens only the doors they need, while a master key opens all of them. A manager carries one key instead of a bunch.
- One master key for the manager
- Each staff key opens only its own doors
- Suits offices, shops and strata buildings
Restricted key systems
Restricted key systems
A restricted key system controls how replacement keys are ordered and who can authorise them. It can be combined with a master key system, which controls which doors each key opens.
- Replacement keys ordered through an authorised process
- You decide who can authorise them
- Can be combined with a master key system
Which one do you need?
The difference between master and restricted keys
A master key system is about who opens which door. A restricted key system is about how replacement keys are ordered and who can authorise them. A system can combine both: a master system to set up access, and restricted keys so the system stays under control.
If the only problem is keys that were never returned, rekeying the existing locks may be enough.
- Master: who opens which door
- Restricted: who can authorise new keys
- Rekeying: when keys go missing
Honest pricing
Quoted once we know the property
Key systems are quoted once we know the doors and who needs access. Tell us about the property and we will explain the options and the expected cost before any work starts.
How it works
Setting up a key system
- 1Tell us
Who needs access to what
The doors, the people and which doors each person needs.
- 2Plan
Recommend a setup
We recommend a system that suits the property and explain the cost.
- 3Fit
Install and hand over
We fit the system and hand over the right keys to the right people.
Why Portside
Experience with key systems
Chris's work since 2001 includes master and restricted key systems for commercial and strata properties.
- Police licensed #SA21364
- MLAA member
- Over 20 years' experience
Questions
Key system questions
What is the difference between a master key and a restricted key?+
A master key system controls which doors each key opens. A restricted key system controls how replacement keys are ordered and who can authorise them. A system can combine both.
Can you use our existing locks?+
Sometimes. It depends on the brand and type of lock. We check the existing hardware before recommending a system.
Do we need a key system or just rekeying?+
If the problem is keys that were never returned, rekeying is usually enough. If different people need different access, a key system is often the better fit.
Need control over your keys?
Tell us who needs access to what.
We will recommend a practical setup for the property.
Available seven days · After-hours help subject to availability