# Commercial Access Control Installation Toronto | FOB, Keypad > Keypad, FOB and mag-lock access control installed on Toronto commercial doors. Kantech readers, strikes, request-to-exit and fire alarm release. URL: https://commercialdoortoronto.ca/commercial-access-control-installation/ Hardware & Access Control Written CAD spec in 2 biz days 7-14 biz days spec-to-install # Commercial Access Control Installation Toronto, ON | Keypad, FOB, Mag-Lock, Kantech Last updated: November 7, 2026 Kantech keypad and FOB access with the full door side handled: locks matched to each frame, request-to-exit, fire alarm release and a written fail-safe schedule. By the Commercial Door Toronto Install Crew. 15+ years in GTA commercial door installation. WSIB, fully insured, BBB accredited, NFPA 80 and AODA trained. $1,500-$6,500 per door Technician confirms specs and price at your free on-site measure. - Kantech readers and keypads - Mag-lock or strike per door - Request-to-exit and alarm release - Fail-safe / fail-secure schedule Request Written Quote [#capture-form →](#capture-form) (647) 503-6684 [tel:+16475036684 →](tel:+16475036684) Commercial installation focus. Repair work and residential installs referred to partner network. ![FOB access reader beside a glass office door with a mag-lock in a Toronto coworking space](https://placehold.co/1600x900/2563EB/ffffff?text=FOB+access+control+reader+beside+glass+office+door+with+mag+lock+in+Toronto+coworking+space) CDHA Member / WSIB + BBB Hundreds of GTA installations - WSIB + FULLY INSURED - CDHA MEMBER - NFPA 80 + AODA TRAINED - BBB ACCREDITED - 15+ years Combined install team experience - 2 biz days Written CAD spec reply typical - Hundreds of installations Across GTA commercial property types - AODA Barrier-free compliance specialists ## What Goes Wrong With Access Control on Commercial Doors? Most access control complaints are door problems, not software problems. A reader works fine but the mag-lock is mounted on a frame that flexes, so the door does not hold. An electric strike is installed in a frame that was never prepped, so the latch binds and the door will not release. A mag-lock goes on an egress door without fire alarm release or a request-to-exit device, which is both a safety issue and an inspection failure. And when nobody documents which doors fail safe and which fail secure, a power outage becomes a guessing game. ## What Is Included in Access Control Installation? Credential access on commercial doors from a commercial door contractor in Toronto [/ →](/) , with every door-side component chosen for the frame and the door's role in egress. ![Technician mounting an electromagnetic lock to a door header in an office corridor](https://placehold.co/1200x750/12151A/f8fafc?text=Technician+mounting+electromagnetic+lock+to+door+header+with+wiring+in+office+corridor) The written CAD spec lists, per door: - Reader or keypad: Kantech, with FOB credentials - Locking: electromagnetic lock or electric strike, fail-safe or fail-secure - Request-to-exit sensor or button - Door position switch - Power supply and battery backup - Fire alarm release on egress doors - Keyed bypass - Prep work on frames and doors Technician confirms specs and price at your free on-site measure. ## Types of Access Control Doors ### Perimeter entrances Main and side entrances with readers or keypads, often with automatic operators. ### Suite and tenant doors Office, coworking and clinic suites with FOB access and scheduled unlock times. ### Back-of-house and service doors Staff-only doors, IT rooms and storage, usually fail-secure strikes. ### Glass doors Frameless and aluminum glass doors, usually with mag-locks and careful mounting. ## How Much Does Access Control Cost? | Scope | Typical range per door | Main cost drivers | | --- | --- | --- | | Keypad and electric strike on existing system | $1,500-$2,800 | Strike prep, cabling | | FOB reader, mag-lock, REX, DPS | $2,800-$4,800 | Power, alarm release | | Glass door with full package and controller | $4,500-$6,500 | Mounting, controller, programming | ## When Do You Need Access Control? - Keys are lost, copied or impossible to track - A coworking, clinic or multi-tenant space needs scheduled access - Insurance or security policy calls for audit trails - An office refresh is standardizing entry across floors ## Access Control vs Hardware Only If you just need locks and keys, commercial door hardware installation [/commercial-door-hardware-installation/ →](/commercial-door-hardware-installation/) is the simpler choice. If you need credentials, schedules and audit, access control is the right scope. ## Codes and Standards Egress doors keep free egress with request-to-exit and fire alarm release under the OBC and Ontario Fire Code. Rated doors use listed electrified hardware within the label. Free site measure, then a written CAD spec for your access control in 2 business days. See access control options [#capture-form →](#capture-form) (647) 503-6684 [tel:+16475036684 →](tel:+16475036684) Process ## How Does Commercial Access Control Installation Work? Measure first, spec in writing, then order. Nothing is purchased until you sign off the written CAD spec. 1. 1 ### Door-by-door survey Frame type, door construction, egress role, power and cable paths recorded for each door. 2. 2 ### Locking and credential design Mag-lock or strike chosen per door, readers or keypads placed, REX and alarm release planned. 3. 3 ### Written CAD spec Hardware per door, fail-safe/fail-secure schedule and price range in 2 business days. 4. 4 ### Install and program Locks, readers, sensors and power installed, credentials loaded, 7-14 business days from sign-off. 5. 5 ### Switchover and test Every door tested for access, egress and alarm release before go-live. Typical timeline: 7-14 biz days spec-to-install; crew of 2. What Makes Us Different ## Why Choose Commercial Door Toronto for Access Control? ### The door side done right Locks matched to frames, so doors latch and release every time. ### Egress never compromised Request-to-exit and fire alarm release on every egress door. ### Written behaviour schedule Every door listed as fail-safe or fail-secure. ### No-lockout switchovers Go-live planned and tested so members and staff are never stuck. Recent Installs ## Access Control: Before and After Same angle, same light. Tap a card to load it into the slider, or filter by area. ![Commercial Access Control Installation before in King West Toronto install](https://placehold.co/1280x720/475569/ffffff?text=Before+coworking+suite+door+with+keyed+lever+only+no+reader+in+King+West+Toronto) ![Commercial Access Control Installation after in King West Toronto install](https://placehold.co/1280x720/2563EB/ffffff?text=After+coworking+suite+door+with+Kantech+FOB+reader+and+electric+strike+in+King+West) Before After Drag the handle to compare. Tap the caption to show or hide install details. - - - - - - - - View all projects [/projects/ →](/projects/) Gallery ## Our Access Control Work Project: Coworking FOB Access, King West [/projects/coworking-access-control-king-west/ →](/projects/coworking-access-control-king-west/) Related Services ## Often Specified With Access Control ![Satin stainless lever locksets and pull handles on office suite doors in a Toronto tower](https://placehold.co/1600x900/2563EB/ffffff?text=Satin+stainless+lever+lockset+and+push+pull+handles+on+office+suite+doors+in+Toronto+tower) [/commercial-door-hardware-installation/ →](/commercial-door-hardware-installation/) ### Commercial Door Hardware Installation [/commercial-door-hardware-installation/ →](/commercial-door-hardware-installation/) $450-$2,800 Handles, locks, electric strikes and mag-locks installed to a hardware schedule, most brands sourced within 7 business days. Request hardware schedule [/commercial-door-hardware-installation/ →](/commercial-door-hardware-installation/) ![Accessible push button bollard beside a clinic entrance with an automatic door operator in Toronto](https://placehold.co/1600x900/2563EB/ffffff?text=Accessible+push+button+bollard+beside+clinic+entrance+with+automatic+door+operator+in+Toronto) [/aoda-door-operator-installation/ →](/aoda-door-operator-installation/) ### AODA Handicap Door Operator Installation [/aoda-door-operator-installation/ →](/aoda-door-operator-installation/) $2,800-$5,500 Push-button barrier-free operators retrofitted on public entrances, with actuator placement and opening force tested for review. Request AODA site visit [/aoda-door-operator-installation/ →](/aoda-door-operator-installation/) ![New steel exit door with panic bar and exit sign in a Toronto school corridor](https://placehold.co/1600x900/2563EB/ffffff?text=New+steel+exit+door+with+panic+bar+and+illuminated+exit+sign+in+Toronto+school+corridor) [/fire-exit-door-replacement/ →](/fire-exit-door-replacement/) ### Fire Exit / Panic Bar Door Replacement [/fire-exit-door-replacement/ →](/fire-exit-door-replacement/) $2,800-$6,500 Whole exit door replacements with panic or fire exit hardware, phased so every floor keeps a working exit. Get exit door quote [/fire-exit-door-replacement/ →](/fire-exit-door-replacement/) Service Area ## Commercial Access Control Installation Across Toronto and the GTA - Toronto (HQ) - Mississauga [/service-areas/mississauga/ →](/service-areas/mississauga/) - Vaughan [/service-areas/vaughan/ →](/service-areas/vaughan/) - Markham [/service-areas/markham/ →](/service-areas/markham/) - Brampton [/service-areas/brampton/ →](/service-areas/brampton/) - Richmond Hill [/service-areas/richmond-hill/ →](/service-areas/richmond-hill/) - Oakville [/service-areas/oakville/ →](/service-areas/oakville/) - Scarborough [/service-areas/scarborough/ →](/service-areas/scarborough/) - Etobicoke [/service-areas/etobicoke/ →](/service-areas/etobicoke/) - North York [/service-areas/north-york/ →](/service-areas/north-york/) - Newmarket [/service-areas/newmarket/ →](/service-areas/newmarket/) Also serving: Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa, Burlington, Milton, Halton Hills, Caledon, Woodbridge, Maple, Concord, Thornhill, Unionville, Aurora, King City. View all service areas [/service-areas/ →](/service-areas/) Client Feedback ## What Clients Report About Our Access Control > "Keypad and FOB entry installed on our side entrances, with a clear explanation of fail-safe versus fail-secure for each door." Derek S. Office building PM | Bronte, Oakville Access Control > "Push bar installed on our taproom exit. Solid and quiet." Chris T. Brewery owner | The Junction, Toronto Push Bars > "We added FOB access to eleven doors across two floors of our coworking space. The crew handled the door side completely: mag-locks and electric strikes matched to each frame, request-to-exit devices and fire alarm release. Members switched over on a Monday with no lockouts, and the written scope showed exactly which doors fail safe and which fail secure." Olivia N. Coworking operator | King West, Toronto Access Control Representative client feedback; renter replaces with verified reviews at lease. FAQ ## Commercial Access Control Installation FAQs Straight answers on price, timing, codes and scope. Prices are ranges; a technician confirms specs and price at your free on-site measure. How much does commercial access control installation cost in Toronto? Most access control installs run $1,500-$6,500 per door. A single keypad with an electric strike on a sound frame, tied into an existing system, sits at the low end. A FOB reader with a mag-lock, request-to-exit sensor, door position switch, power supply and fire alarm release on a glass door sits near the top. New controllers, long cable runs and multi-door programming add to the total. A technician confirms specs and price at your free on-site measure. What is the difference between fail-safe and fail-secure? A fail-safe lock unlocks when power is lost, typical for mag-locks on egress doors. A fail-secure lock stays locked when power is lost, typical for electric strikes on doors where free egress is still available by the lever or push bar. We list each door's behaviour in a written schedule. Do mag-locks need fire alarm release? On doors in a path of egress, yes. Our scopes include fire alarm release and a request-to-exit device so people can always get out. Which system do you install? Kantech readers, keypads and controllers are our standard, with FOB credentials. We can also install the door side for other systems. Can access control work with automatic operators? Yes. A valid credential can unlock and open a powered door. See automatic door operator installation. Can you keep our existing doors? Usually. We check each frame and door for strike prep or mag-lock mounting and include any prep in the spec. How do you avoid lockouts on switchover day? Credentials are loaded and tested before go-live, every door is tested for entry and exit, and a keyed bypass is in place. Do you install access control in Oakville? Yes. A Bronte office building recently had keypad and FOB entry installed on its side entrances, with fail-safe and fail-secure explained for each door. How long does installation take? Typically 7-14 business days from sign-off, depending on door count and cabling. Still have a scope question? Our spec desk answers the phone. (647) 503-6684 [tel:+16475036684 →](tel:+16475036684) ![](https://placehold.co/1920x900/12151A/f8fafc?text=Commercial+door+crew+of+two+installing+aluminum+entrance+doors+at+dusk+on+a+Toronto+office+building+lobby) Written CAD spec within 2 business days. Site measure $0 first visit. ## Ready to Spec Your Access Control? Book a free site measure. You get a written CAD spec with a price range per opening within 2 business days, and nothing is ordered until you sign. - No verbal estimates - Written warranty on every leaf - WSIB + fully insured - Insurance direct-billing Call (647) 503-6684 [tel:+16475036684 →](tel:+16475036684) Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM. Emergency board-up after hours via the same line. Request received Thanks. Our spec desk will reply with a written CAD quote within 2 business days. Request a Written CAD Quote Free site measure ($0 first visit). Written spec and price range within 2 business days.