An electric strike is the part of the door frame that releases the latch when a card, fob, code or buzzer signal is received. Strikes fail from wear, misalignment or power problems. We install new strikes, replace failed ones, and set them up as fail-safe or fail-secure depending on the door's purpose and code requirements.
When to call us
- The door does not release when credentials are presented.
- The door releases but does not re-lock.
- The strike buzzes or clicks without releasing.
- You need to add electric release to an existing door.
How the job works
- We identify the lock type, frame and power supply.
- Mechanical alignment is checked first.
- Voltage and wiring at the strike are tested.
- The strike is repaired, replaced or newly installed.
- Operation is tested with the access system.
Choosing the right strike for the door
Electric strikes must match the lock they work with, whether a cylindrical latch, a mortise latch or the latch of a rim exit device, and the frame they fit, whether hollow-metal, aluminium or wood. They also come in fail-safe and fail-secure versions, and the choice depends on whether the door must unlock during a power loss.
Installation involves cutting or adapting the frame, running low-voltage wiring, and setting the strike so the latch drops in cleanly. A strike set too tight will bind and fail; one set too loose allows the door to rattle and may not hold securely.
What affects the price
The dispatcher explains the service call before anyone is sent, and the technician confirms the total with you before starting any work that adds cost. The main price drivers are:
- Strike model and frame type.
- Frame preparation for a new strike.
- Power supply condition.
- Coordination with the access-control provider.
Hardware we see in Toronto
Electric strikes for cylindrical, mortise and rim exit devices, in fail-safe and fail-secure configurations.
Electric Strikes in Toronto: local context
Offices, medical clinics and apartment entrances across Toronto rely on electric strikes, many of them installed years ago and now wearing out.
Where customers ask us for this
What we will and won't do
Fail-safe or fail-secure choice must follow fire and building code for the specific door.
Frequently asked questions
Fail-safe or fail-secure?
Fail-safe unlocks when power is lost; fail-secure stays locked. Code and the door's purpose decide.
Can a strike be added to my existing door?
Usually, if the frame and lock are compatible.
Why won't my strike release?
Misalignment, wear, or a power fault. We test all three.
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Need electric strikes help now?
We operate 24/7 from our Toronto base at 901 Yonge Street. Call, describe the door, lock or vehicle, and we will explain the service call and arrival window before anyone is sent.
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