About Detex
Alarmed exit devices and exit alarms, used where a fire exit needs to remain fully functional as an exit while deterring casual or unauthorised use. This is the correct and legal answer to staff propping a rear door or customers using a fire exit as a shortcut — considerably better than the chains and padlocks we still find on commercial exits, which are outright violations.
We are an independent locksmith and door hardware contractor. We service, repair and install Detex products and source parts through trade supply. Product names and trade marks referenced here belong to their respective owners and no affiliation or authorised-dealer relationship is implied unless stated.
Services involving Detex
Panic Bars & Exit Device Service
Rim, mortise, surface vertical rod and concealed vertical rod exit devices — installed, repaired, retrofitted and brought into compliance.
Learn more →Fire-Rated Door Inspection & Service
Fire door assemblies inspected, documented and brought back into compliance — closers, latching, clearances, labels and hardware.
Learn more →Security Upgrades After a Burglary
A structured review of every opening after an incident, with upgrades prioritised by what actually gets exploited.
Learn more →Detex — questions
Do you service Detex hardware?
Yes. Alarmed exit devices and exit alarms, used where a fire exit needs to remain fully functional as an exit while deterring casual or unauthorised use. This is the correct and legal answer to staff propping a rear door or customers using a fire exit as a shortcut — considerably better than the chains and padlocks we still find on commercial exits, which are outright violations.
Is Detex worth specifying?
It depends on the door and what it is protecting, and we would rather give you a straight answer than a sales one. It is well-regarded commercial hardware and widely specified across the GTA. What matters more than the badge is that the grade matches the actual cycle count of the door — a grade-2 unit on a high-traffic entrance fails early regardless of who made it.
Can Detex locks be rekeyed?
In nearly all cases, yes — rekeying re-pins the cylinder you already own and is far cheaper than replacement. If the locks share a keyway they can also be keyed alike so one key covers several doors.