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Medeco Commercial Locksmith in Fort Worth: What to Know First
We provide independent Medeco commercial locksmith service in Fort Worth, typically dispatching same-day for lockouts and scheduling master-key or high-security installations within 24-48 hours. Every Medeco job starts with a written price quoted by phone, and Haven Standard Clause 1 prohibits our technician from changing that figure at your door. This page is for Fort Worth property managers, business owners, and facilities staff who need Medeco cylinders serviced, rekeyed, or replaced without the runaround common in this trade. Call (817) 765-4998 for a written estimate before anyone is dispatched.
How Medeco Products Fail - and How We Fix Them
- Medeco Biaxial cylinders with sticky sidebar operation. The dual-locking sidebar pins in Biaxial cores collect Fort Worth’s fine caliche dust between the housing and plug, especially on exterior doors facing unpaved lots in the Riverside and Marine Creek areas. We disassemble the cylinder, clean the sidebar channels with a non-residue solvent, and relubricate with a graphite-free compound formulated for high-security tolerances. If the sidebar springs have taken a set, we replace them with OEM-spec parts rather than forcing the original components back into service.
- Medeco M3 keyway with premature wear at the angle cuts. The M3’s slider mechanism adds a third locking dimension, but the key’s angled cuts see accelerated wear when users carry keys on rings with dozens of other items, a habit we see constantly in Fort Worth’s medical district and downtown office towers. We cut replacement keys by code on a Medeco-compatible duplicator, verify slider engagement under magnification, and advise key separation to prevent repeat failure.
- Medeco Original (pre-Biaxial) cylinders with sheared bottom pins. These older cores still protect a surprising number of Fort Worth commercial buildings erected in the 1980s and 1990s, particularly along Camp Bowie Boulevard and in the Near Southside. The original brass bottom pins shear when subjected to bumping attempts or excessive torque from copied keys cut on inaccurate machines. We replace the pin stack with current-spec hardened pins and upgrade the cylinder to Biaxial or X4 format if the hardware shell allows, documenting the security improvement on your invoice.
- Medeco X4 mortise cylinders with cam misalignment. The X4’s extended cam throw can bind in Adams Rite-style deadlatches common on Fort Worth storefront aluminum doors, especially after years of summer heat expansion cycling. We measure cam extension against the latch pocket, machine or replace the cam as needed, and verify smooth operation across the full temperature range rather than just at room temperature.
- Medeco Logic (electronic) cylinders with battery corrosion and failed audit trails. The Logic series combines mechanical sidebar security with electronic access logging, but the battery compartment vents poorly in Fort Worth’s humidity spikes, and we’ve traced multiple “mystery lockouts” to alkaline leakage bridging the contact traces. We clean the PCB with controlled application, replace the battery harness if traces are compromised, and restore audit functionality so your key-event log is complete again.
Our Medeco Commercial Locksmith Process

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Call intake with model identification. We ask for the cylinder series, keyway stamp, and symptom. If you have the key, we read the bow code; if not, we prepare for code recovery or drilling with replacement.
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Written price quote by phone. The dispatcher names the full price for labor, parts, and any after-hours premium. This figure is the price on the invoice. Haven Standard Clause 1.
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On-site diagnostics with photo documentation. Our technician photographs the installed hardware before touching it, identifies OEM versus compatible replacement options, and confirms the quoted scope with you in writing.
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Repair or replacement with trade-correct parts. We use Medeco OEM cylinders and key blanks for warranty-sensitive installations, or select quality aftermarket equivalents where the application permits and you approve the substitution in writing.
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Functional testing and security verification. Every repaired cylinder is tested with all provided keys, the sidebar or slider operation is verified, and the door is cycled ten times minimum.
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Photo record delivery and invoice. You receive the before-and-after photo set, the written scope, and the invoice with part numbers and labor itemized. The 365-Day Done Right Promise attaches automatically.
What Medeco Commercial Locksmith Costs in Fort Worth
Medeco service carries a premium over standard commercial hardware, and we name the range plainly:
| Service | Typical Range |
|---|---|
| Medeco cylinder rekey (per core) | $85-$140 |
| Medeco key duplication by code | $35-$65 per key |
| Medeco Biaxial/M3 cylinder replacement (labor + OEM cylinder) | $220-$380 |
| Medeco X4 mortise cylinder with cam machining | $280-$420 |
| Medeco Logic electronic cylinder repair (battery/PCB) | $180-$320 |
| Commercial lockout with Medeco high-security hardware | $150-$250 (after-hours: $220-$350) |
Price movers: cylinder format (rim, mortise, IC core), keyway restriction level, after-hours dispatch, and whether we are recovering from a lost-key situation requiring code lookup or drilling. We do not add a separate “trip charge” or “diagnostic fee” to the quoted price. Call (817) 765-4998 for an exact figure on your specific Medeco hardware.
Why Fort Worth Homeowners Call Novak Lock & Security Fort Worth for Medeco Work

Daniel Novak runs this operation on a single rule: the invoice should explain itself. That means part numbers, labor hours, total due, no mystery. Our technicians carry Medeco-compatible pinning kits and factory key blanks on every van serving Fort Worth, from the Cultural District to the Alliance corridor, so a Medeco rekey does not become a two-day parts hunt. When your Medeco hardware reaches end of service, we also stock Schlage Primus and standard Schlage, plus Kwikset SmartKey, giving you a genuine upgrade path or a cost-conscious fallback without calling a second company. The 365-Day Done Right Promise covers every installation. The name on the van is the warranty.
FAQs
No, provided the work is performed with Medeco OEM pins and key blanks cut to factory tolerances. As an independent Medeco service provider, we use OEM components for warranty-sensitive jobs and note the part source on your invoice so you have a record if warranty questions arise later.
We stock Medeco Biaxial and M3 cylinders, key blanks, and pinning kits on our Fort Worth vans for same-day service. X4 and Logic components sometimes require a 24-hour pull from our regional supplier, which we disclose during the phone quote so you know before we dispatch.
Repair makes sense when the shell is sound and the failure is limited to pins, springs, or a key. Replace when the cylinder body is worn, the keyway is oversize from decades of use, or you need to upgrade from Original to Biaxial or M3 security. We state the condition plainly and quote both options when both are viable.
Every Novak Lock & Security Fort Worth technician is background-checked, uniformed, and trained on Medeco’s sidebar and slider mechanics before handling customer hardware. We leave a documented photo record of every visit, and you are welcome to request the technician’s training record before work begins.
Yes. Haven Standard Clause 1: the price on the phone is the price on the invoice. The technician is contractually prohibited from changing it at your door. If we find additional Medeco cylinders or hardware issues during the job, we stop, explain, and obtain your written approval on a revised scope before continuing. Call (817) 765-4998 for a written estimate.
Ready to schedule Medeco commercial locksmith service in Fort Worth? Call (817) 765-4998. We will identify your cylinder series, quote a firm price, and dispatch a technician with the right parts and training for your hardware. Estimates are free, and the price we name is the price you pay.
Written by Daniel Novak, Owner, Novak Lock & Security Fort Worth at Novak Lock & Security Fort Worth, serving Fort Worth and nearby areas.






