A master key system lets one key open every door while each staff key opens only its own areas. For an Enterprise business with several offices, storage rooms or separate suites, it shrinks the key ring and makes it obvious who can get where.
We design the key chart, rekey the cylinders on site and cut every key your employees need. Pair the system with high security locks when unauthorized copies are a concern.
- One key for managersThe master key opens every lock that belongs to the system, from the front entrance to storage.
- Limited staff keysEach individual change key opens only the specific doors that employee actually needs.
- Submaster levelsDepartments or separate buildings can have their own middle level key for supervisors.
- Written key chartYou receive a written record showing exactly which key operates which door in the building.

How a Master Key System Is Built
A dependable system starts on paper, with every door and every key holder listed, before any pins are changed.
- Top masterThe owner or property manager holds the single key that operates every lock in the system.
- SubmastersA department supervisor or building manager receives a key that opens only their particular group of doors.
- Change keysEach individual office or suite has its own key that opens that door and absolutely nothing else.
- Key controlRestricted keyways combined with a sign out record keep unauthorized duplicates from appearing.
Signs Your Business Needs a Master Key System
Owners usually call us once keys have become a frustrating part of every working day.
- My key ring has a key for every door.We rekey the existing locks so one master key operates all of them and you can retire the extra keys.
- I do not know who has keys to what.We build a chart that matches each key to the doors it opens and to the employee who holds it.
- We just added a second suite.We incorporate the new locks into your existing system, so the same master key works in both locations.
- Staff keep borrowing the manager's keys.We give each position a key that fits its responsibilities, so nobody needs to borrow anything.
How a Master Key Job Goes
- 1
Walk the doors
We list every lock in the building, its type and each person who needs to use it.
- 2
Draw the chart
You review and approve a key plan that shows every level of access and every door.
- 3
Rekey on site
We repin the cylinders inside the service van and reinstall them, usually during a single visit.
- 4
Hand over keys
You receive stamped keys along with the finished chart so you can track every one of them.
What Master Keying Costs in Enterprise
Master keying is priced mostly by the number of locks, since each cylinder is repinned, plus the number of keys you need cut. Typical rekeying in Las Vegas runs about $20 to $50 per lock plus the visit, and a master system may cost a little more per lock because of the additional pins. Worn locks that cannot join the system may need replacing. Estimates for business owners are free, and the price always comes before any work.
Master Keys for Enterprise Business Parks
Business parks and office buildings near the 215 and I 15 in Enterprise often hold several tenants or departments behind one set of outside doors. A master system lets a property manager open every space while each tenant keeps a private key. Retail centers along Blue Diamond Road use the same approach for back doors and storage rooms. If a key goes missing later, our office rekeying service can reset the affected locks.
Questions We Get Asked
How does a master key system work?
Each lock is pinned so it opens with its own key and also with a master key. A manager carries one master key that opens many doors, while staff keys open only the doors they need, and larger systems can add submaster levels for different departments or buildings.
Is a master key system right for a small business in Enterprise?
It can be, even with only a few doors. If you have offices, storage rooms or suites that different people need, a master key system reduces the number of keys everyone carries, and we can review your layout in Enterprise and tell you whether it makes sense.
What happens if someone loses the master key?
A lost master key is a serious risk because it opens every lock in the system. The safest fix is to rekey the system so the old master no longer works, and pairing the system with restricted keys that cannot be copied at a store helps limit that risk in the future.
Can you add a master key to the locks I already have?
Often, yes. Many existing locks can be rekeyed into a master key system without buying new hardware, as long as they are in good condition and use compatible cylinders. Business estimates are free, and you get the price before work starts. Our commercial locksmith services page lists the other work we do on business doors.
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