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ORIGIN RECORD / YOUR LOCKSMITH GURU

45+ YEARS OF PRECISION.

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Trade Start

YOUR LOCKSMITH GURU.

When security matters, experience makes the difference.

I started in this trade in 1980. Before cloud credentials, before biometrics, before "smart" anything, there was the lock — and the person who understood it. That foundation is the reason Total Access Security exists.

In 2007, I founded the company to bring deep mechanical expertise into the electronic access control era. Too many technology firms understand software but not the doors it protects. We bridge that gap.

Clients call me "Your Locksmith Guru" because I still solve the problems others walk away from — from legacy master key systems to nationwide credential rollouts. The answer always starts with precision.

Trade Begins

Skip enters the locksmith trade, learning mechanical security from the ground up.

First Access Control Systems

First ventured into early access control systems, bridging mechanical locksmithing with electronic security.

Total Access Security Founded

Launched to combine traditional locksmith mastery with emerging electronic access technology.

Access Control Specialization

Shifted primary focus to cloud-based enterprise access control while retaining deep mechanical capabilities.

45+ Years & Nationwide

Direct service across Southern California and managed installations throughout the United States.

What Makes Us Different

Many companies install access control. Few understand the door.

As professional locksmiths first, we understand how doors, locks, hardware, life safety requirements, and electronic security all work together. That means your access control system works correctly from day one — and continues working for years to come.