Non-destructive entry first, always - and we re-key Schlage, Kwikset, and Baldwin locks on the spot while you watch
You get a price before we start. It does not change when we arrive. No surprises.
Trusted Commercial Locksmith for Marietta Homeowners
Commercial locksmith services in Marietta typically cost $150-$850 depending on the scope, with most standard rekeys and lock changes completed same-day and emergency lockouts responded to within 30-45 minutes. See our Commercial Locksmith cost guide for detailed pricing factors. At Novak Lock & Security, we’ve installed or serviced over 60,000 locks, keys, and access systems since 2002, and every job starts with a written price quoted by phone that our technicians are contractually prohibited from changing at your door. Call us at (762) 252-5919 for a firm, documented estimate before any work begins.
We serve businesses and commercial property owners across Marietta, from the historic square to the industrial corridors along South Marietta Parkway and the office parks near Windy Hill Road. Our technicians are background-checked, uniformed, and carry a documented photo record of every visit, left with you at job completion. Calls are answered by a live person 24 hours a day, not routed through an automated queue or callback system.
What Our Commercial Locksmith Service Includes
Commercial Lockout
A Commercial Lockout occurs when you cannot access your business due to lost keys, malfunctioning locks, or employee turnover without key return. In Marietta, we regularly respond to lockouts at retail spaces on Roswell Road, medical offices near Kennestone Hospital, and warehouses in the Canton Road corridor. Our technician arrives with picks, bypass tools, and replacement cylinders; if the lock must be drilled, the cost of the new hardware was included in your quoted price, not added as a surprise.
Master Key System
A Master Key System allows one key to open multiple locks while individual keys open only specific doors, a common need for property managers in Marietta’s multi-tenant office buildings and retail centers. We design these systems using Schlage or Medeco pin configurations, chart every chamber and master pin on paper, and provide you with the keying schedule and a written warranty. Rekeying an existing master system in Marietta typically runs $45-$75 per cylinder; installing a new master key system across a 10-door property generally falls between $400 and $700, quoted in writing before we start.
High Security Locks
High-security cylinders use restricted keyways and pick-resistant pin stacks that standard tools cannot defeat, a specification we recommend for Marietta businesses handling cash, pharmaceuticals, or sensitive records. We are factory-authorized to install and service Medeco, Mul-T-Lock, and Abloy systems, and we stock their OEM parts rather than substituting generic equivalents. A typical high-security deadbolt installation in Marietta runs $280-$450 per door, including the cylinder, keys, and key control registration.
Panic Bar Installation
Panic bars, also called crash bars or exit devices, are the horizontal push bars required by fire code on commercial exit doors, and Marietta enforces the International Building Code with Cobb County inspections. We measure your door’s stile width, handing, and fire rating, then install Von Duprin, Yale, or Cal-Royal devices with the proper dogging mechanism and alarm integration. New panic bar installation in Marietta typically costs $350-$650 per door, including hardware and labor; retrofitting an existing door for compliance adds $75-$150 if the prep work is extensive.
Access Control
Access control replaces mechanical keys with electronic credentials, cards, fobs, or biometric readers, a system we install for Marietta businesses needing audit trails or time-based entry permissions. We wire proximity readers, maglocks, and electric strikes, then program the panel with your user groups and schedules. A single-door standalone access control system in Marietta typically runs $800-$1,400; networked multi-door systems for larger facilities are surveyed and scoped in writing before pricing is finalized.
File Cabinet Lock
File cabinet locks secure lateral files, vertical files, and storage cabinets containing personnel records, financial documents, or HIPAA-protected information, and we replace them when keys are lost or when an employee with access departs. We stock replacement cores for HON, Steelcase, and Global cabinets, and we can rekey multiple cabinets to a single key for administrative efficiency. File cabinet lock replacement in Marietta typically costs $35-$65 per cabinet; rekeying an existing core runs $25-$45.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Brands We Service for Commercial Locksmith
We’ve serviced hundreds of Schlage commercial-grade levers and deadbolts in Marietta office buildings, and we stock their B-series and ND-series cylinders, lubricants, and tailpiece components. Our technicians are familiar with the torque specifications for Schlage heavy-duty closers and the proper backset measurements for their mortise lock cases, so we don’t guess during installation.
Medeco high-security cylinders require factory-authorized key cutting and pinning; we maintain that authorization and can register your key codes directly with the manufacturer, preventing unauthorized duplication at any other locksmith. We also work with Baldwin mortise locks for Marietta’s historic commercial properties near the square, where the hardware must match period aesthetics while meeting modern security grades. Whether you have Kwikset, Yale, or any other make, we can source parts, diagnose failures, and quote the repair in writing before we start.
Signs You Need Commercial Locksmith Right Now
- Keys are unaccounted for after employee termination. In Marietta, we regularly rekey businesses in the Powers Ferry corridor within 24 hours of a departure, because an unreturned key is an uncontrolled key. We rekey every affected cylinder and provide a new key registry with the date and technician documented.
- The lock cylinder turns loosely or the key sticks. Worn pin chambers or accumulated grit from Marietta’s pollen-heavy springs cause premature failure; a sticking cylinder will eventually seize, typically at closing time. We disassemble, clean, and repin, or replace if the wear exceeds specification.
- Your panic bar does not latch consistently. A panic bar that fails to secure the door creates liability under Cobb County fire code and invites after-hours entry. We inspect the strike alignment, the dogging mechanism, and the vertical rod sync, then repair or replace with documented compliance.
- You have no record of who has keys to which doors. Property managers in Marietta’s multi-tenant buildings often inherit keying chaos; without a key control log, you cannot audit access. We survey every cylinder, create a master keying chart, and rekey to a documented hierarchy.
- The same key operates multiple unrelated units. Construction master keys or developer keying sometimes leave Marietta commercial properties with cross-keyed cylinders, meaning your neighbor’s key may open your suite. We identify these conflicts with a chamber-by-chamber analysis and rekey to unique combinations.
Our Commercial Locksmith Process - Step by Step
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Call and describe your situation. A live person answers, asks about the lock type, brand, and symptoms, then quotes a firm price range based on our Marietta pricing records. Haven Standard Clause 1: the price on the phone is the price on the invoice.
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Technician dispatch with documentation kit. We send a background-checked, uniformed technician with a photo ID badge, digital camera, and written scope form. You’ll receive the technician’s name and estimated arrival time.
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On-site diagnosis and confirmation. The technician examines the lock, confirms the quoted scope, and notes any findings, such as grade deficiencies or fire-code gaps, on the written scope. No work begins until you approve the documented price.
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Execution with photographic record. The technician performs the rekey, installation, or repair, photographing the completed work and any replaced components. This photo record is printed or emailed to you before departure.
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Written invoice and warranty registration. You receive an itemized invoice matching the quoted price, plus warranty documentation for the 365-Day Done Right Promise. If the work includes high-security keys, key control registration is completed during this step.
How Much Does Commercial Locksmith Cost in Marietta?
| Service | Typical Range in Marietta | What Affects Price |
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| Commercial rekey (per cylinder) | $45-$75 | Lock grade, cylinder type, master keying complexity |
| Standard lock replacement (per door) | $150-$280 | Brand, backset, door prep condition |
| High-security lock installation | $280-$450 | Brand (Medeco, Mul-T-Lock, Abloy), key control registration |
| Panic bar installation | $350-$650 | Door width, fire rating, alarm integration |
| Master key system (new, 10 doors) | $400-$700 | Hierarchy levels, cylinder quantity, key blanks |
| Access control (single door) | $800-$1,400 | Credential type, locking hardware, wiring distance |
| Commercial lockout response | $150-$250 | Time of day, lock complexity, need for drilling |
| File cabinet lock replacement | $35-$65 | Cabinet manufacturer, core type |
Three factors move any job higher or lower in these ranges: the grade of existing hardware (Grade 1 commercial hardware costs more but lasts longer in high-traffic Marietta facilities), the condition of the door prep (a clean replacement takes less time than rebuilding a mortise pocket), and whether the job requires after-hours response. We do not add a call-out surcharge for emergency service; the price quoted accounts for the time of dispatch.
To avoid overpaying, request a written scope from any locksmith you consider. We provide our free second opinion service for any competitor’s written estimate; bring it to us and we will review the specifications, hardware grades, and labor assumptions at no charge. Every Novak Lock & Security estimate includes the full price, the hardware brand and model, and the warranty terms before you commit.
Commercial Locksmith Near Marietta - Our Service Area
We dispatch commercial locksmith technicians throughout Marietta and the surrounding corridor, including Commercial Locksmith in Kennesaw, Commercial Locksmith in Sandy Springs, Acworth, Roswell, Dunwoody, Atlanta, Alpharetta, Dallas, Douglasville, Decatur, and Norcross. Response times in central Marietta average 25-35 minutes during business hours; outer-ring locations such as Kennesaw and Sandy Springs typically see arrival within 40-55 minutes. Our technicians carry inventory for common commercial grades, so most standard rekeys and lock changes require no return visit.
Serving Marietta, GA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Marietta area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
Frequently Asked Questions - Commercial Locksmith in Marietta
Commercial locksmith service covers the installation, repair, rekeying, and replacement of locks and access systems in business environments, including offices, retail spaces, warehouses, and multi-tenant properties. For seasonal upkeep tips, see our Commercial Locksmith Maintenance Checklist for Marietta Homeowners. In Marietta, this extends to fire-code compliance work such as panic bar installation and ADA-accessible hardware. We also provide master key systems, high-security cylinders, and electronic access control tailored to commercial security requirements.
Most standard commercial rekeys in Marietta take 15-30 minutes per cylinder; a full property rekey of 10-15 doors is typically completed within 2-3 hours. Panic bar installations and access control systems require longer, usually 2-4 hours per door depending on wiring and door prep. We quote the estimated duration with the price, so you can schedule around the work.
The exact cost depends on the service type, hardware grade, and door condition, but our table above shows the ranges we quote for Marietta businesses every day. We deliver a firm, itemized price by phone before dispatching a technician, and Haven Standard Clause 1 prohibits any change to that price at your door. Call (762) 252-5919 for a free estimate specific to your situation.
Yes. We are factory-authorized for Medeco high-security systems and stock Schlage commercial-grade cylinders, levers, and exit devices. Our technicians carry the pinning kits, key blanks, and OEM parts needed to service these brands on the first visit, not after a parts order delay.
Yes. A live person answers our phones 24 hours a day, and we dispatch emergency technicians for commercial lockouts in Marietta and surrounding cities. The emergency response price is quoted fully before dispatch, with no after-hours surcharge added upon arrival. Most Marietta lockouts are resolved within 30-45 minutes of your call.
Every installation, rekey, and repair is backed by our 365-Day Done Right Promise: if the work is not correct, we return and make it right at no additional cost. This applies to labor and hardware defects alike. High-security lock installations carry additional manufacturer warranties that we register on your behalf.
Have your current keys available if possible, know the approximate number of doors and lock types, and identify any brand markings on the hardware. For access control or master key projects, a simple floor plan or door list speeds the scope. We handle the technical assessment on arrival; your preparation mainly helps us quote more precisely by phone.
Schedule Your Commercial Locksmith Service in Marietta Today
Call Novak Lock & Security at (762) 252-5919 for a firm, written estimate on any commercial locksmith need in Marietta. A live person will answer, ask the questions that matter, and quote a price our technician cannot change at your door. Estimates are free, and we offer a free second opinion on any competitor’s written quote. We’re available 24 hours a day for emergency response and scheduled service.
Written by Daniel Novak, Owner at Novak Lock & Security, serving Marietta since 2002.