With seasonal staff, contractors and owners all needing to get in, Destin buildings can end up with too many keys in too many hands. Access control replaces keys with cards, fobs or codes you can add and remove in minutes. TekPro designs and installs access control for Destin properties from our Panama City office, about 55 miles east.

How We Start

We begin by listing the doors, the people who use them and when. Then we look at each door and frame to choose hardware that fits and keeps exits free.

Built for Destin Properties

• Restaurants and retail shops
• Harbor and charter fishing businesses
• Condominium associations and property managers
• Vacation rental and second-home owners

Managing Turnover in a Seasonal Town

Restaurants, shops and hospitality businesses in Destin often staff up for the season and scale back afterward. When an employee leaves, deleting their credential is faster and cheaper than rekeying. Condo associations use access control on amenity rooms, pool areas, storage and maintenance spaces to keep them limited to owners and staff. Offices and charter businesses near the harbor can set schedules so doors are only usable during working hours and review who entered after hours.

Cards, Fobs and Keypads

Most users carry a card or key fob, and keypads work well for doors where a code is easier. We’ll recommend readers based on how each door is used.

Door Hardware That Fits

Electric strikes, maglocks and electrified locksets each have their place. We pick hardware for the door, the frame and life-safety requirements, so people can always exit.

Room to Grow

Start with the doors that matter most and add more later. We plan the system so expansion doesn’t mean starting over.

Getting TekPro to Destin

TekPro is based at 1609 Lisenby Avenue in Panama City, and we serve Destin and the rest of Okaloosa County from there. Destin is about 55 miles from our office. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, and emergency service is available 24/7. TekPro’s Florida alarm contractor license, EF20002191, is held by Cole Connolly. For more about this service, see our access control page, or go back to all of our services in Destin.

Access control options for Destin:

• Card, fob and keypad readers
• Electric strikes, maglocks and electrified locksets
• Door schedules and holiday settings
• Entry logs by user and door
• Instant removal of lost or former users’ credentials

Many Destin customers pair this with security cameras or fire alarm systems.

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the difference between a card and a fob?

They work the same way. A card fits in a wallet and a fob goes on a key ring.

Can a condo association control access to the pool or fitness room?

Yes. Doors can be set so only authorized credentials work, and only during the hours you choose.

What happens when a seasonal employee leaves?

You delete their credential and it stops working. There’s no need to rekey.

Can I keep my existing locks?

Some doors can keep their locks with an electric strike added. Others need new hardware. We’ll check each door.

Schedule a Consultation

Call (850) 329-8126 or request a free quote, and tell us about your Destin property. We’ll talk through what you need and give you a clear, written price.