Door Entry Systems Leicester
Controlling who comes through your door sounds simple until you actually try to manage it across a busy building. That is where a good door entry system earns its keep. At Access Control Solutions we supply and install a full range of secure door entry systems for homes, offices, flats and commercial sites throughout Leicester. Whether you need a single intercom on a front door or a networked setup covering dozens of entrances, we will match the technology to the way you actually use the building.
We have been fitting entry systems across the East Midlands for more than twenty years, so we have seen what lasts and what causes headaches down the line. Some clients want to see and speak to visitors before letting them in. Others just need a reliable buzzer for a block of flats, or a keypad that staff can use without carrying a fob. Every site is a little different, and the right answer depends on your budget, your building and how much control you want day to day.
Book a free consultation and we will talk through the options in plain English, then give you a clear quotation with no pressure to commit.
Our Range of Door Entry Systems
Door entry has moved on a lot in the last decade. Old two wire intercoms still have their place, but many properties now run over a network or a mobile signal with a video feed straight to a phone. Here is a rundown of the main types we install and where each one tends to shine.
Contact usAudio Door Entry
Audio entry is the workhorse of the intercom world. A visitor presses a button at the door station, you pick up the handset inside, and you can talk to them before releasing the lock. There is no camera, so it stays affordable and dependable, which makes it a sensible choice for smaller residential blocks and low risk sites. If you do not need to see who is calling, audio does the job without fuss.
Video Door Entry
Being able to see a caller changes everything. Video door entry adds a camera to the door station and a monitor inside, so you get a proper look at whoever is standing there before the door opens. It cuts down on chancers, helps with parcel deliveries and gives peace of mind to anyone living or working alone. Screens range from small colour monitors to seven inch touchscreens, and many modern units send the video to your smartphone so you can answer the door from anywhere.
IP and Network Door Entry
IP systems run over the same network cabling as your computers and cameras, which opens up a lot of flexibility. You can link multiple entrances, tie the system into your CCTV, and manage door release from a laptop or an app. Because it uses standard network infrastructure, an IP setup scales neatly from a single office to a large multi site operation. It tends to be our recommendation for businesses that expect to grow or that already run other systems over their network.
GSM and Mobile Door Entry
No phone line and no network cable at the gate? A GSM system solves that. These units use a SIM card and the mobile network to route calls straight to your phone, so a visitor at the door or gate can reach you wherever you happen to be. GSM works brilliantly for remote entrances, car park barriers and properties where running cable would be a nightmare. You answer on your mobile and open the gate with a tap or a quick call back.
Keypad and Coded Entry
Sometimes the simplest option is the best one. A keypad lets people enter a code to release the door, with no fob or card to carry or lose. Codes are quick to change if a member of staff leaves or a code gets shared too widely. Keypads suit side doors, staff entrances and any spot where you want basic control without the cost of readers and credentials.
Proximity Fobs and Cards
Proximity readers work with a tag, fob or card that the user holds up to the reader. Present a valid credential and the door releases in an instant. Lose a fob and we simply delete it from the system and issue a new one, so a missing token never becomes a security hole. It is a popular middle ground for offices, gyms and shared buildings where you also want a record of who came and went.
Door Entry for Flats and Apartment Blocks
Multi occupancy buildings have their own set of headaches. One entrance, many residents, and everyone needs to buzz their own visitors in. Modern block systems run a single riser cable up through the building and connect a handset or monitor in every flat back to one door panel. Residents can see and speak to callers, let them in remotely, and the whole thing stays tidy behind one panel at the main door. We handle new installs and upgrades to tired old systems that keep letting residents down.
Electronic Locking and Door Release
A door entry system is only as good as the lock it controls. We fit magnetic locks, electric strikes, solenoid bolts and hook bolts to match the door and the level of security you need. Fail safe locks release if the power drops, which suits fire escape routes, while fail secure locks stay locked, which suits high value areas. Get the locking wrong and even the smartest intercom will let you down, so we spend time getting this part right.
Door Entry Brands We Install
We are approved installers for the names that matter in door entry, so you get proper kit backed by manufacturer support rather than something generic pulled off a shelf. Our regular brands include Paxton, Videx, BPT, Bell, Urmet and Came, alongside proximity and access hardware from PAC and Nortech. Choosing a well supported brand matters more than people think, because it keeps spares available and makes future upgrades far easier.
Plenty of firms will sell you a box. Fewer will sit down, look at your building and recommend what actually fits. We have spent more than twenty years installing and maintaining security systems across Leicester and the surrounding counties, and that experience shows up in the details. Our engineers install the system properly, show you how to use it, and are on the end of the phone when you need them. Because we also fit CCTV, alarms, gates and automatic doors, we can tie your door entry into a wider setup if that is where you are heading.
Door Entry Systems Across Leicester and Beyond
We are based in Leicester and most of our work is right here on our doorstep. Our engineers also cover Coventry, Derby, Nottingham, Northampton and Peterborough, and we travel further south to Hemel Hempstead, St Albans, Stevenage and Watford. Wherever you are, the same standard of work and aftercare applies.
Arrange Your Free Door Entry Consultation
Ready to sort out access to your property? Give us a call on 0116 236 6044 or email info@accesscontrolsolutions.co.uk and we will arrange a visit at a time that suits you. We will look at your doors, listen to what you are trying to achieve, and put together a clear quotation with no obligation to go ahead.
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