Electric Strike Installation & Repair in Maryland
Electric strikes integrate with keypads, card readers, intercoms, and smart locks to create a fully automated access control system. Locksmith Guarantee designs, installs, repairs, and maintains electric strike systems for residential buildings, offices, and commercial properties across Maryland — done right the first time.
Electric Strike Systems
Installation · Repair · Integration · Maintenance
Smart Access Control for Every Door
An electric strike replaces the fixed strike plate on a door frame with an electrically controlled plate that pivots open when power is applied. This allows the door latch to pass through without requiring the key to be turned — the door simply opens on a signal from an authorized source such as a keypad, access card, intercom, or remote button.
Unlike a standard lockset, an electric strike gives you granular, programmable control over who enters, when, and from which access point. They are particularly valuable for multi-tenant buildings, office suites, server rooms, warehouses, and gated entry systems. Locksmith Guarantee integrates electric strikes with your existing commercial security infrastructure or designs a complete new system from scratch.
Fail-Secure or Fail-Safe
We match the right type to your door
Electric Strike Options for Every Application
Fail-Secure Strikes
The door remains locked when power is lost. Ideal for server rooms, vaults, and restricted-access zones where security must be maintained during a power outage.
Fail-Safe Strikes
The door unlocks automatically when power is cut, allowing free egress in an emergency. Required by fire code in many commercial occupancies and exit corridors.
Mortise & Rim Types
We install both mortise-style and surface-mount rim-style strikes to match your existing door hardware, frame type, and access control architecture.
Multi-Voltage Compatible
We source and install 12V/24V AC/DC strikes compatible with the widest range of access control panels, intercoms, and building automation systems.
Timed & Scheduled Access
Pair your strike with a time-controlled access panel to automatically lock or unlock doors during business hours, after-hours shifts, or maintenance windows.
Intercom Integration
We wire strikes directly to video intercom and door buzzer systems so staff can grant remote entry with a single button press from anywhere on the property.
Reliable Electric Strike Installation, Done Right
Every installation begins with a thorough assessment of your property’s specific needs. We evaluate door frame construction, existing hardware, power supply routing, and your preferred access control trigger — be it keypad, card reader, fob, or remote buzzer.
- Site assessment — Door frame compatibility check, power routing plan, and system selection.
- Hardware selection — Fail-secure or fail-safe strike chosen to match your security and fire code requirements.
- Installation & wiring — Clean, code-compliant wiring from the strike to your access panel or intercom.
- Integration — System paired and tested with your existing keypads, card readers, or smart lock platforms.
- Full function test — Every entry point verified under both powered and unpowered (fail-state) conditions.
Electric Strike Repair & Emergency Service
Electric strikes involve both mechanical and electronic components that degrade over time. A faulty strike can leave your property permanently locked out or completely unsecured — neither is acceptable. Common issues we resolve:
- Strike plate misalignment — Latch fails to catch or release cleanly due to frame shift or hardware wear.
- Coil or solenoid failure — Strike no longer responds to the access panel’s electrical signal.
- Wiring damage — Intermittent failures from frayed, corroded, or improperly terminated low-voltage wiring.
- Access panel communication errors — Strike is functional but not receiving a proper signal from the controller.
- Fail-state malfunction — Door behaves opposite to intended during a power loss — a critical safety issue.
We also offer preventive maintenance contracts for commercial properties. Combine with our commercial locksmith services for full property security management.
The Maryland Electric Strike Specialists
30+ Years Experience
Three decades of access control experience across Maryland residential and commercial properties.
Mobile Service
Fully equipped mobile units dispatched directly to your property — no shop visits, no delays, no towing.
Upfront Pricing
Clear cost breakdown before any work begins. No hidden fees, no surprise charges — ever.
Licensed & Insured
Maryland License #507, fully bonded and insured. Every job backed by a workmanship guarantee.
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Serving Montgomery County, Prince George’s County, Howard County, Anne Arundel County, Baltimore, and surrounding areas.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a fail-secure and fail-safe electric strike?
A fail-secure strike remains locked when power is cut — the door cannot open without a physical key. This is ideal for server rooms, vaults, and restricted zones. A fail-safe strike unlocks automatically when power is lost, allowing free egress — required by fire code on emergency exits and high-occupancy corridors. We assess your application and recommend the correct type.
Can an electric strike be installed on any door?
Most standard door frames — wood, metal, and hollow metal — can accommodate an electric strike. The key variables are frame depth, door swing direction, and the existing latch hardware. We assess compatibility during our site visit and select the appropriate strike model, including narrow-style strikes for aluminum storefront frames.
Can you integrate the electric strike with my existing keypad or card reader?
Yes. Electric strikes are access-control-agnostic — they respond to a voltage signal, so they work with virtually any panel, keypad, card reader, fob system, intercom, or building automation controller. We wire and test the complete integration in a single visit.
How long does installation typically take?
A standard single-door electric strike installation takes 1 to 3 hours depending on frame construction and wiring distance to the access panel. Multi-door commercial installations are scoped individually. We provide a time estimate before starting.
My electric strike stopped working — what should I do?
First, check for a power supply issue at the access panel. If power is confirmed and the strike still does not respond, the solenoid coil, wiring, or panel output may have failed. Do not repeatedly force the door — contact us for scheduled diagnostic and repair service. See also our commercial locksmith repair services.
Are your technicians licensed to work on commercial properties?
Yes. Locksmith Guarantee holds Maryland License #507, is fully bonded, and carries commercial liability insurance. All work is performed to code and backed by a workmanship guarantee. We serve offices, retail, multi-family residential, industrial facilities, and government properties across Maryland.
Upgrade Your Property's Access Control
Locksmith Guarantee delivers professional electric strike installation, repair, and access control integration across Maryland. Licensed under MD License #507, bonded, and fully insured.