Electronic Door Hardware for Houston Businesses
Electrified mortise bodies • Electrified panic hardware • Electronic levers • Latch retraction kits
Guardian Safe & Lock installs and services commercial electronic door hardware for businesses across Greater Houston.
Our team focuses exclusively on electrified mechanical hardware that integrates with access credentials and building operations: electrified mortise bodies, electrified panic (exit) devices, electronic lever trims, and motorized latch retraction kits.
We install and troubleshoot standalone ZKTeco, Rosslare, Brivo, PDK/PDQ, and RemoteLock products and provide professional workmanship, code-aware installation, and dependable post-installation support.
Call 832-534-8687, or text (including photos) 832-493-5888 to discuss Houston electric door hardware with a locksmith professional today.
A Precise Scope Of What We Install
We specialize in four classes of electronic door hardware that address commercial access needs without changing the building’s mechanical intent or fire-life-safety design:
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Electrified mortise bodies — full mortise lock bodies with integrated electrification for remote unlocking, fail-secure or fail-safe configurations, and compatibility with card readers and wired access controllers. ZKTeco and comparable manufacturers produce dedicated electric mortise bodies engineered for integration with credential systems.
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Electrified panic hardware (exit devices) — panic or crash-bar devices with electrified functions such as electrified lever trim, delayed egress, or motorized latch retraction. These options allow secure access control while preserving egress compliance and meeting life-safety codes. We select and install EL/EE/ED options that are appropriate to the opening and the authority having jurisdiction.
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Electronic levers (electrified trims) — lever trim assemblies that can be electrically controlled for locking/unlocking, monitoring, or integration with cloud/standalone controllers. We install robust, commercial-grade electronic lever solutions designed for high-traffic entrances, interior security doors, and tenant spaces.
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Latch retraction kits (motorized latch retraction) — retrofit or factory-mounted kits that motor-retract the latch of an exit device to allow electronic unlocking without dogging the device; useful for automatic-access scenarios and low-energy operators. PDQ’s motorized latch retraction and SDC-style retrofit kits are common options for professional installations.
Practical Benefits To Choosing Electrified Hardware For Your Business
Electrified mortise bodies, electrified panic hardware, electronic levers, and latch retraction kits each address specific commercial access needs without requiring a complete replacement of the door system. They allow a building to maintain proper fire and egress compliance while still benefiting from electronic control.
These solutions retain the durability and strength of commercial-grade hardware while adding the convenience and oversight of controlled remote access. They make it easier for facility managers and property teams to assign or revoke access through credentials rather than relying on physical keys, creating a more organized and secure environment.
In many cases, they also provide a practical retrofit option for existing doors where installing a full electrified strike or a wireless smart lock would not be ideal or cost-effective.
When properly selected and professionally installed, these hardware types offer a dependable balance of reliability, maintainability, and regulatory compliance — delivering secure, auditable access with minimal operational disruption.
Why Choose Guardian Safe & Lock for Commercial Electronic Door Locks
We specialize in commercial-grade electronic door hardware installations that enhance security, streamline access control, and support the daily operations of your business. Our technicians are licensed, insured, and trained on the precise requirements of electrified mortise bodies, electrified panic hardware, electronic lever trims, and motorized latch retraction systems. We emphasize correctness, life-safety compliance, and clean integration — so your facility remains both secure and fully functional.
Key Benefits Include:
- Extensive experience across offices, industrial, healthcare, retail, and multi-tenant facilities.
- Code-conscious installation that preserves life-safety and fire-rated assemblies.
- Proven integration with standalone systems including ZKTeco, Rosslare, Brivo, PDK/PDQ, and RemoteLock.
- Skill in retrofitting existing doors and exit devices to avoid unnecessary replacement.
- Clear documentation and system handoff for facilities and operations teams.
- Rapid local response across Greater Houston and prioritized scheduling for commercial clients.
Our installations are backed by manufacturer-aware commissioning and clear documentation to ensure reliable operation and straightforward maintenance.
We prioritize solutions that meet life-safety requirements while minimizing disruption to your facility.
Our Installation Approach — Dependable & Code-Aware
Our installation process is engineered to minimize business interruption and maximize long-term reliability:
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Pre-installation assessment — We measure the door/chassis, verify frame material, confirm fire-rating and handing, and identify existing hardware compatibility. This determines whether a factory electrified body, retrofit motorized kit, or electrified trim is the appropriate solution.
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Specification & quoting — we produce a clear scope that lists the selected electrified mortise body, electrified panic function (EL/EE/ED), electronic lever, or latch retraction kit; power requirements; conduit/wiring needs; and any building-specific code constraints.
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Installation — our technicians install according to the manufacturer’s torque and wiring specifications, mount required conduit or surface raceway neatly, and verify mechanical function before electrical activation.
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Integration & verification — where the hardware interfaces to a standalone controller (Brivo, RemoteLock, Rosslare controllers, or on-device controllers), we commission the electronics, confirm credential enrollment, and validate lock/unlock and monitoring signals.
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Testing & documentation — we perform on-site live testing, produce a job summary with serial numbers, and leave them with the customer or facilities staff as requested.
This structured approach reduces callbacks and ensures the hardware performs to expected lifecycle and warranty standards.
Code, Safety, & Functional Considerations
Electrified panic hardware and motorized latch retraction must preserve life-safety egress and conform to local fire and building codes. Typical considerations we address on every job:
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Egress compliance — electrified functions must never impede the free egress of occupants; we follow EL/EE/ED designations and AHJ expectations.
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Power and backup — specify appropriate power supplies with battery backup where required for fail-secure/fail-safe behavior and to meet business continuity needs.
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Monitoring and signaling — door position and locked/unlocked state often need monitoring circuits for integration; we provide wiring that preserves signals for controllers and building automation where required.
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Fire rating and preservation of labeled assemblies — any modification to a rated door or frame requires UL/label-compliant hardware; we select UL-listed options and maintain labeling integrity.
Electric Door Hardware Options
Selecting the right electrified hardware depends on the door, frame, and use-case:
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Electrified mortise body — preferred when you need integrated locking within a mortise case and want a tidy, door-mounted solution for medium-to-high traffic openings. Often used on perimeter doors and interior security doors.
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Electrified lever (trim) — suitable when retrofitting an existing mortise or exit device where the manufacturer offers electrified trim that keeps the existing lock body intact.
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Motorized latch retraction kit — the go-to retrofit solution for exit devices where the hardware must remain code-compliant but also allow remote or credentialed entry without dogging. PDQ and SDC-style kits are widely used for this purpose.
We evaluate the opening and propose the option that yields the best balance of longevity, serviceability, and code compliance.
Warranty, Parts, & Lifecycle Considerations
We install OEM parts wherever available and meticulously document serial numbers, warranty coverage, and installation specifics for every piece of electronic door hardware.
To ensure long-term, reliable performance, facility managers should plan for factors such as motor lifespan in latch retraction kits, environmental exposure to dust, moisture, and temperature fluctuations affecting electronic components, and the ongoing availability of replacement trim modules or actuators.
Our proposals include not only the required hardware but also recommended spare parts, suggested maintenance schedules, and preventative measures specifically tailored to your door’s traffic cycles, usage patterns, and the surrounding environmental conditions, helping to maximize both reliability and lifespan.
Electronic Door Hardware Installed By Guardian Safe & Lock Includes:
Electronic Door Hardware Troubleshooting & Maintenance
Common fault modes for electrified hardware include wiring faults, insufficient power supply, failed motor/actuator in latch retraction kits, worn mechanical components, or misconfigured controllers.
Guardian Safe & Lock provides the following troubleshooting & repair services:
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Diagnostics: Voltage and current testing, actuator cycle tests, and wiring integrity checks.
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Repair: Replace failed motors, actuators, or electronic lever modules with OEM or OEM-equivalent parts.
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Preventive maintenance: Lubrication, mechanical inspection, fastener torque checks, and functional cycling to extend service life.
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Field adjustments: Re-timing motor drives, re-seating strike plates or armor fronts, and correcting door alignment that impedes latch retraction.
We document findings and offer clear recommendations — repair, replace, or retrofit — so building operators can make informed decisions.
What is "electric" or “electrified door hardware”?
Electrified door hardware is mechanical door hardware with an integrated electrical function that allows remote or timed unlocking, monitored status, or motorized latch movement.
In practical terms for businesses, this includes electrified mortise bodies, electrified panic/exits (panic bars with electrical options), electronic lever trims, and motorized latch retraction kits. These products let authorized staff or systems control access while preserving the mechanical durability of commercial hardware.
What’s the difference between electrified mortise bodies, electrified panic hardware, electronic levers, and latch retraction kits?
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Electrified mortise bodies are full mortise lockcases with internal electrical components for controlled locking/unlocking.
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Electrified panic hardware are exit devices (crash bars) with added electrical features such as electrified trim, delayed egress, or motorized retraction while keeping egress safe.
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Electronic levers are electrified lever trims that lock or unlock electrically while preserving the lever’s mechanical action.
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Latch retraction kits are motorized modules that pull the latch back inside an exit device to allow remote or automatic unlocking without dogging the device.
Each option solves different door and code constraints — we’ll advise which is best for a specific opening.
Are electrified panic bars safe for emergency egress?
Yes — when specified and installed correctly, electrified panic hardware is designed to preserve immediate egress and comply with building and life-safety codes.
Model codes such as the IBC and NFPA include specific conditions for when panic or fire-exit hardware is required and how electrical functions must behave to protect occupants. Always use UL-listed, code-compliant hardware and follow the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) guidance for your site.
Will an electrified mortise or electronic lever still work during a power outage?
That depends on the device’s fail mode and whether a battery backup or emergency power source is provided.
Fail-safe hardware will unlock without power; fail-secure hardware will stay locked unless a backup battery or emergency power source is installed.
For critical openings, we typically specify a power supply with battery backup so doors operate predictably during outages.
What exactly is a latch retraction kit and when is it used?
A latch retraction kit is a motorized retrofit or factory kit that retracts the latch of an exit device (panic bar) so the door can be released electronically without using a mechanical dogging device.
It’s commonly used where code-compliant egress must remain intact but remote or automatic entry is required (for example, from a card reader or scheduled unlocking).
PDQ and similar manufacturers provide dedicated motorized latch retraction modules for popular exit devices.
Can you retrofit electrified hardware to my existing doors, or do you need to replace the whole door?
In most commercial situations, you can retrofit: electrified trims and latch retraction kits are specifically designed as retrofit solutions when door construction and exit device make and model are compatible.
Some openings — especially heavily labeled fire doors with unusual preps — may need more extensive work. We perform an on-site quote and recommend the least invasive, code-compliant solution.
How long does a typical installation take?
Small jobs (single electrified lever or mortise) can often be completed the same day; larger jobs (multiple doors, motorized latch retraction, or multi-door coordination) usually require a short project schedule with staging and testing.
We provide a clear ETA and job timeline after the site assessment!
Our Electric Door Hardware Service Areas
Guardian Safe & Lock provides professional electrified door hardware installation, replacement, troubleshooting, and maintenance across Houston and the Greater Houston area; ideal for businesses seeking reliable commercial lock repair or access control system installation.
We serve Houston and surrounding communities, including (but not limited to) the surrounding suburbs:
Tomball • Bryan • College Station • Conroe • Cypress • Humble • Katy • Kingwood • Magnolia • Pasadena • Porter • Spring • Sugar Land • The Woodlands • & more!
If you are outside these areas, we may still be able to service you: Call 832-534-8687 to confirm availability.
Other Security & Locksmith Services We Offer
Looking for more security options? You can also call, text, or email us about other options, including:
- Commercial Locksmith Services (Including commercial lock installation, commercial key duplication, master key systems, panic bars, door closers, & restricted keyways)
- Intercom Systems (Audio & Video)
- Surveillance Cameras (Including Eagle Eye Networks, Alibi, and Hikvision systems)
- Emergency locksmith services
- Residential locksmith Services
- Automotive locksmith services (Including key programming)
- Safes & Gun Safes in Houston (including sales & services)
Electronic Strikes In Houston With Guardian Safe & Lock — Next Steps
Guardian Safe & Lock provides professionally installed electronic door locks and electrified door hardware that support secure, code-compliant entry control across commercial facilities. Our technicians specify and install electrified mortise bodies, electronic lever trims, motorized latch retraction for exit devices, and electrified panic hardware with a focus on reliability, safety, and clean integration into the existing door assembly.
We apply field-tested installation standards and follow manufacturer-approved wiring, power, and mounting practices—selecting appropriate fail-safe or fail-secure configurations, ensuring proper hinge and frame routing, and verifying mechanical alignment before powering the system. The result is electronic door hardware that operates smoothly, withstands daily commercial traffic, and remains maintainable over the long term.
During installation, we label wiring, verify actuator and latch performance under load, complete live-cycle function tests, and provide clear documentation for facility managers and building security personnel. Our work is structured to meet operational requirements while respecting life-safety and egress codes, enabling managed access without compromising emergency exit capability.
To schedule a site evaluation, request hardware recommendations, or receive a detailed written installation estimate, contact our commercial services team at:
Call: 832-534-8687 (click to call on mobile)
Text: 832-493-5888 (Tap to text, including images)
Visit: 27920 Tomball Pkwy, Ste. 240, Tomball, TX 77375
Email: [email protected]
We’ll respond with clear next steps and a complete estimate tailored to your business and operational needs.