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Trusted Construction Products & Installation Services
Taylor Cotton & Ridley is a family-owned and operated construction products distribution company with over four decades of experience serving commercial, industrial, and institutional projects. Specializing in steel doors, frames, wood doors, and finish hardware, we provide comprehensive solutions including materials supply, expert installation, and customized specification assistance. Our team holds industry certifications from the Door & Hardware Institute and partners with leading manufacturers to deliver quality products and services. As a certified Detention Equipment Contractor, we have completed high-security projects such as prisons, jails, and courthouses across multiple states.

Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our OSHA-certified labor force, dedicated project management, and direct partnerships with top-tier manufacturers. With four strategically located offices in Florida, we offer local delivery and nationwide shipping to meet diverse project needs. Our in-house consulting services ensure precise door and hardware specifications, supporting successful project completions for clients in both public and private sectors.
Services
Materials Supply Installation Specification Assistance Detention Equipment Factory Direct Shipping
Details
  • Year established: 1975
Highlights and features
  • We offer 40 years of family-owned expertise in door and hardware solutions.
  • Our team includes Door & Hardware Institute certified consultants.
  • We provide turn-key supply and installation with OSHA-certified laborers.
  • Our partnerships include top manufacturers like Steelcraft and Schlage.
  • We specialize in high-security detention facility projects nationwide.
Associations and certifications
  • Detention Equipment Contractor (DEC)
  • ASSA ABLOY Authorized Channel Partner
  • ASSA ABLOY Certified Integrator
Services
Materials Supply
We distribute factory-direct doors, hardware, and building specialties from top manufacturers. Our inventory supports commercial, industrial, and institutional projects with competitive pricing and flexible shipping options. Local delivery and nationwide shipping ensure timely project completion.
Installation
Our OSHA-certified team provides turn-key door and hardware installation services. Dedicated superintendents manage quality control while site safety personnel ensure compliance with industry standards. This service guarantees professional execution for supply-and-install projects.
Specification Assistance
Industry-certified consultants create customized door and hardware specifications for construction projects. We collaborate with architects and manufacturers to ensure precise material selections that meet project requirements and building codes.
Detention Equipment
As certified Detention Equipment Contractors, we supply and install high-security doors and hardware for prisons, jails, and courthouses. Our solutions comply with strict safety standards and include specialized products from Sections 8, 11, and 17.
Factory Direct Shipping
We coordinate direct shipping from manufacturers to project sites nationwide. This service reduces delivery times while maintaining product quality. Local warehouse distribution centers in Florida support efficient regional project fulfillment.
Questions
What types of construction projects do you specialize in?
We specialize in commercial, industrial, institutional, and detention facility projects requiring doors, hardware, and building specialties.
Are your installation teams certified?
Yes, our installation teams include OSHA-certified laborers and dedicated project superintendents for quality control.
Do you provide specification services for architects?
Yes, we offer in-house consulting with Door & Hardware Institute certified professionals for customized project specifications.
What geographic areas do you serve?
We serve North and Central Florida with local delivery and provide nationwide shipping from manufacturers.
Are you certified for detention facility projects?
Yes, we are certified Detention Equipment Contractors with experience in prisons, jails, and courthouses.
What manufacturers do you partner with?
We partner with leading manufacturers including Steelcraft, Schlage, ASSA ABLOY, and Dorma for quality products.