Security Systems in Nottingham
Access Control Solutions designs, installs and looks after burglar alarms and CCTV for homes, offices, shops and warehouses across Nottingham. We have more than 20 years in the trade, and our Leicester base is just down the M1, so a site visit is never hard to arrange.
The right system for the building in front of us
Nottingham properties cover the full range. There are Victorian villas in The Park, student houses in Lenton, new apartments around the station and big distribution sheds out towards the M1. Each one needs a different mix of cameras and detection.
Every job starts with an engineer on site, looking at the real weak spots rather than reading from a catalogue. You get a clear written quote, and if your existing equipment just needs servicing or extending, we will say so.
Burglar Alarms in Nottingham
A working alarm with a visible bell box is still one of the simplest deterrents there is. Most burglars want a quiet, easy job, and a properly installed system tells them this is not it.
Wired or wireless?
Wired systems are extremely reliable and suit new builds, refurbishments and commercial premises. Wireless alarms go in quickly with very little disruption, which makes them popular in finished homes and rented properties. We will recommend whichever suits your building.
Alerts straight to your phone
Most alarms we fit now include an app, so you can set and unset the system from anywhere and get an alert as soon as something triggers.
Explore our burglar alarm systems
CCTV Systems in Nottingham
A camera that records a blurry shape at 2am is not much use to anyone. We design CCTV around what you need to see, whether that is a face at the door, a number plate at the gate or the whole of a yard after dark.
Our systems use high definition IP cameras recording to a network video recorder on site, with an app for live viewing and playback. Where lighting is poor, we specify cameras with proper night vision rather than hoping a floodlight does the job.
Business CCTV
Shops, offices and warehouses usually start with entrances, tills, loading bays and vehicle gates. Business CCTV falls under data protection law, so we cover signage and camera positions as part of the design.
Home CCTV
Cameras that only see your own property sit outside data protection law. Once they take in the street or next door’s garden, the rules apply, so we angle cameras and use privacy masking to avoid that wherever we can.
CCTV and Alarms for Nottingham Schools
From city primaries to large secondary academies in the suburbs, Nottingham schools need cameras on the gates, car parks and boundaries, and an intruder alarm that protects the site out of hours. We fit both.
Pupil privacy is built into the design. Schools fall under UK GDPR, so cameras need a clear purpose, visible signage and sensible retention, and they should stay well away from toilets and changing areas. Our guide to CCTV in schools explains the rules.
Noisy work is booked for the holidays or after hours, so lessons are not disrupted.
- CCTV covering gates, entrances, car parks and boundaries
- Cameras positioned with pupil privacy in mind
- Intruder alarms protecting the site out of hours
- Remote viewing for the site team
- Work booked around term time
Access control and gates from one company
We also install access control, door entry, automatic gates and barriers in Nottingham, so everything can be planned as one system. A fob that lifts the car park barrier can open the office too, and an alarm can tell the cameras to start recording.
Alarm and CCTV servicing in Nottingham
Security systems need looking after. Cameras drift out of focus, alarm batteries wear out and detectors get knocked. We service and repair alarms and CCTV across Nottingham, including equipment another company installed.
Areas we cover around Nottingham
We work across the city and its suburbs, including West Bridgford, Beeston, Wollaton, Arnold, Mapperley, Sherwood, Carlton and Bulwell, along with commercial sites in the city centre, around the Lace Market and out at Nottingham Business Park.
Beyond the city we cover Hucknall, Ruddington, Keyworth, Bingham and Long Eaton.
- West Bridgford
- Beeston
- Arnold
- Hucknall
- Long Eaton
How a security installation works
Site survey
An engineer visits, walks the property with you and talks through what is worrying you.
Your quote
A clear written quote showing each camera, detector and panel, where it goes and what it costs.
Installation
Most homes are done in a day. Commercial jobs are planned around your working hours.
Handover and aftercare
We show you how it all works, set up the apps on your phone and stay on the end of the line.
What our customers say
Security systems in Nottingham: your questions answered
How much does CCTV cost in Nottingham?
It depends on how many cameras you need, the cable runs, how long you want to keep footage and the camera specification. We give a fixed written quote after a site visit.
Does my home CCTV need to follow data protection law?
Only if it records beyond your own property, such as the street or a neighbour’s garden. If it does, you take on some responsibilities, including responding to requests for footage. We position cameras to avoid that wherever we can.
Can you add cameras to my existing system?
Usually, yes. We can often add cameras to an existing recorder or extend an alarm with extra sensors. If the kit is too old to work with, we will tell you rather than bolt new equipment onto it.
What alarm grade do I need for my business?
Many smaller businesses are well served by Grade 2. Higher risk premises, or those with specific insurance conditions, may need Grade 3, so check your insurer’s requirements and we will specify to match.
Can I check my alarm and cameras from my phone?
Yes. The systems we fit come with apps for live viewing, playback and arming the alarm, and we set them up on your phone before we leave.
Do you cover West Bridgford, Beeston and Hucknall?
We do. Alongside the city itself, we regularly work in West Bridgford, Beeston, Arnold, Hucknall and Long Eaton.
Do you install CCTV and alarms in Nottingham schools?
Yes. We fit CCTV and intruder alarms for schools and academies across Nottingham, with cameras positioned to protect pupil privacy and the work planned around term time.
Talk to us about securing your Nottingham property
From a single camera above the front door to a full alarm and CCTV system across a warehouse, we are happy to come and look. Call 0116 236 6044 or email info@accesscontrolsolutions.co.uk to arrange a visit.
Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 5.30pm · Friday 8.30am to 5pm
