What we look at
- Doors: how each opening closes and latches, hinges, pivots, closers, thresholds and the condition of the door and frame.
- Locks and keys: cylinder types, keyways, whether there is a master key system and who holds keys.
- Electrified hardware: strikes, maglocks, power supplies, request-to-exit devices and how they tie in to the intercom or readers.
- Intercom and access control: the entry panel, riser wiring, apartment or tenant count and any cloud accounts.
- Problem openings: the doors staff or tenants complain about most.
Product images: manufacturer marketing materials.
What you get
- A written estimate covering every trade on one document: door, lock and low voltage
- Options where there is a real choice, such as repair vs. replace
- What we stock, what we order and what we import, with lead times
- Your work-order number on the estimate if you use one
- A COI naming the building and managing agent, on request
How to prepare
- List the openings that cause the most trouble.
- Have someone on site with access to mechanical rooms, roof and basement.
- Tell us about any existing service contracts on the intercom or access system.
- Send any building work rules: hours, elevator use, insurance requirements.
After the survey
Approved work moves to parts and prep, then to the site, and the office hears when it is done. See buildings, boards and supers, property management accounts or request a survey.