Hold and Release Test
A technician pulls on the locked door, presses the exit button, and trips the release to see how each part responds.
D.C. · Maryland · Virginia
Commercial Magnetic Locks Built to Hold Tight and Release Fast
Lock down lobbies, stockrooms, and staff doors with mag locks built for DMV businesses.
Written price before work Available 24/7
A magnetic lock should keep strangers out and let your people walk right out, but a worn or poorly wired one does the opposite. The door lets go during a power outage, the exit button stops responding, or a hard pull breaks the hold. DMV Commercial Door Repair installs and repairs commercial magnetic locks for offices, lobbies, clinics, and schools, wired to release on the fire alarm and hold tight the rest of the time. Reach out now, and a technician can check your locks today.
1,200 lbHolding Force
InstantFire Alarm Release
BatteryBackup Options
Fob, Codeor Card Entry
Parts you can trust
Commercial Magnetic Lock Brands Trusted by DMV Buildings
We install magnetic locks from makers known for strong holding force and dependable release.
Locknetics
SDC
Dortronics
RCI
DynaLock
Seco-Larm
What we fix
Commercial Magnetic Locks That Keep Intruders Out and Let Staff Exit Safely
Cheap mag lock jobs often skip the wiring rules, leaving an exit button that works only when the card system works, or a lock that ignores the fire alarm. Others get mounted slightly off, and the door pulls open with one hard yank. Our technicians install and repair commercial magnetic locks with the release wired straight to the lock, the fire alarm tied in, and the magnet lined up flat against its plate. Your door holds when it should and opens the moment someone needs out.
Take care of the entrance
A Power Outage Could Leave Your Building Unsecured
Don’t Let One Blackout Put Your Business at Risk.
A closer look. A clear price.
Free Magnetic Lock Testing Before You Spend a Dollar
Installed with care
How We Keep Your Exits Safe and Your Doors Locked
A magnetic lock locks both sides of a door, which means a wiring mistake can trap people inside. Each install follows the release rules that keep exits clear, while still giving the door enough hold to stop a forced pull.
Secure from outside.
Ready from inside.
Release Wired Direct
Exit buttons cut power straight to the lock, even if the card system crashes.
Fire Alarm Tie-In
Where code requires it, the lock lets go the instant the fire alarm sounds.
Flush Contact
Magnet and plate meet flat, giving the door its full holding strength.
Right Strength for the Door
Interior offices get lighter locks, while exterior doors get heavier ones.
Outage Plan Included
Battery backup options keep doors locked through short blackouts.
Hidden Wiring
Cables inside the frame, nothing hanging loose.
From our Google reviews
Their Magentic Lock Kept Failing. One Visit Fixed It.
Google reviews2 weeks ago
Someone smashed the glass on our storefront door around 9 PM. They had a crew out within the hour and boarded it up securely, then came back two days later with the new tempered glass. Professional and fast.
Marcus T.Google review
1 month ago
We manage several office buildings in Northern Virginia and use them for all our door hardware. Closers, panic bars, locks, they’ve handled it all. Always on time and the work is clean.
Denise R.Google review
3 weeks ago
Our restaurant’s front door wouldn’t latch properly and it was a security issue. The tech diagnosed it quickly, replaced the hardware, and we were back open the same day. Fair price too.
Carlos M.Google review
2 months ago
Excellent communication from the first call. They gave an honest quote, showed up when they said they would, and the new glass doors look great. Highly recommend for any Maryland business.
Priya S.Google review
1 month ago
Good work replacing the glass on our shop entrance. The scheduling took a day longer than expected because of a glass delivery, but the crew kept us updated and the result was solid.
James W.Google review
5 days ago
Called after hours for an emergency board-up and a real person answered. The technician arrived quickly and left the site secure and tidy. That kind of service is rare.
Angela B.Google review
2 months ago
They replaced the aluminum storefront doors at our D.C. retail location. The team was careful around customers and finished ahead of schedule. Great craftsmanship.
Robert K.Google review
3 weeks ago
Our automatic door closer kept failing and two other companies couldn’t fix it. These guys found the problem in minutes. Wish I had called them first.
Tanya H.Google review
1 week ago
Transparent pricing, no surprise fees, and quality safety glass. They explained the options and helped us pick what fit our budget. Will use them again.
Michael D.Google review
1 month ago
Very knowledgeable team. They handled a cracked glass panel on our office door quickly and cleaned up completely afterward. Would use again.
Linda F.Google review
Local expertise. Every entrance.
Why DMV Managers Trust Us With Their Magnetic Locks
Electric Locks Understood
Wiring, release rules, and power supplies handled by one technician.
Same-Day Fixes
Door stuck shut or won't lock? Help arrives today.
100% Satisfaction
Not holding or releasing right? We return for free.
Exits Kept Clear
Release setups planned around fire code rules.
Access Systems Stay Connected
Card readers, keypads, and intercoms keep working with the new lock.
Outage Ready
Battery backups available for short power cuts.
Clean Lobby Installs
No exposed wires on walls guests can see.
Itemized Quotes
Parts and labor listed before any work begins.
Near You
Dupont Circle, Shaw, Germantown, Laurel, Ballston, and Vienna.
Keep business moving
One Faulty Exit Lock Could Cost You Customers and Sales
Before you book
A Few Things
You Might Be Asking.
Magnetic locks. Clear answers.
How much does commercial magnetic lock installation cost?
Cost depends on the lock's holding force, single or double doors, the power supply, and whether it ties into a card reader or fire alarm. A single interior door lock is a short job, while a double exterior entrance with backup power takes more parts and time. The free lock check ends with an itemized quote.
What happens to a magnetic lock during a power outage?
It releases. Magnetic locks need power to hold, so the door unlocks when the power drops, which keeps exits safe for people inside. A battery backup or a second mechanical lock on the outside keeps the building secure until power returns.
Are magnetic locks allowed on exit doors?
Yes, when they're installed to code. The lock must release from the inside through an exit button, sensor, or door hardware switch, and it must unlock on power loss. Many setups also need to release when the fire alarm sounds. Our technicians wire each lock to the rules for that door.
Why won't my magnetic lock hold the door shut?
The most common causes are a magnet and plate that no longer meet flat, a loose mounting bracket, a dirty plate, or low power from a failing supply. A sagging door can also pull the plate out of line. A technician can realign the lock and test its full hold in one visit.
Can a magnetic lock work with my card reader or keypad?
Yes. Mag locks connect to most card readers, keypads, fobs, and intercoms. The exit release still has to cut power to the lock on its own, so people can get out even if the access system goes down.
Do you repair commercial magnetic locks near me in the DMV?
Yes. Our technicians install and fix commercial magnetic locks near you in Washington, D.C., Montgomery and Prince George's counties, Arlington, Alexandria, and Fairfax County. Book a visit with your address, and you'll get a confirmed arrival time.
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Tell us about the door, the damage, and where you need help.
Door, hardware, and operation checked.
Cost shared before work begins.
Cost shared before work begins.
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