Refurbishment solutions

Access Control Upgrades

Upgrade outdated access control while retaining existing doors wherever possible and minimising disruption to your building.

electronic door lock in professional setting

Upgrading access control in an existing building involves more than replacing old locks.

At TLJ, we take a considered approach to refurbishment, assessing existing doors and finding the right solution for each project. From retaining suitable doors to protecting fire door integrity, we help you modernise your building with confidence.

Built around what's already there

Make the most of your existing doors

Replacing outdated locks doesn't always mean replacing the doors they're fitted to. With the right approach, many existing doors can be retained, helping to reduce unnecessary costs, waste and disruption.

Before recommending a solution, TLJ's engineers assess the condition of your existing doors and previous lock installations. Where refurbishment is suitable, we can adapt existing openings or use bespoke components to accommodate new electronic locks, with careful consideration for fire door integrity.

From survey to installation

Refurbishment, built around your building

Every refurbishment project starts with understanding what's already in place. Our engineers survey your existing doors and lock installations, assessing their condition and identifying the most suitable approach to upgrading your access control.

Where doors can be retained, we adapt existing openings or manufacture bespoke components in-house to accommodate new electronic locks. If a door isn't suitable for refurbishment, we'll advise on the appropriate next steps.

From initial assessment through to installation, our approach is designed to make the process straightforward, with careful consideration for fire door integrity and the day-to-day operation of your building.

engineer refurbishing electronic door lock

Designed around your operations

Keeping your building running

Refurbishment shouldn't mean putting your building's day-to-day operations on hold.

Whether you're managing a busy hotel or an occupied student accommodation development, we work with you to plan installations around your building's needs. From coordinating room access to carrying out upgrades in phases, our approach is designed to minimise disruption to guests, residents and staff.

So you can modernise your access control while keeping your building running.

Why refurbish with TLJ?

More than a lock replacement

Make your budget go further

Retain suitable existing doors and avoid unnecessary replacement costs.

Keep disruption to a minimum

Planned upgrades around the day-to-day operation of your building.

A responsible, safe approach

Benefit from specialist assessments and refurbishment methods informed by independent testing.

Modern access, without starting again

Upgrade to electronic access control suited to your building and its users.

Independently tested methods

Confidence backed by testing

Not every existing fire door is suitable for refurbishment. That's why TLJ has invested in independent fire testing to understand how different door constructions and refurbishment methods perform.

This evidence helps inform our recommendations, so you can make confident decisions about upgrading your access control without compromising the importance of fire door safety.