Our Access Control Installation process includes:
Access control becomes even more powerful when paired with home CCTV in Rugby, allowing card swipes to bookmark video footage for later review.
Our access control and intercom installation service covers Rugby, Warwickshire and the wider Midlands. Our engineers live locally rather than commuting from a single office, so most surveys in Rugby (CV21, CV22, CV23) can be booked within a week.
We regularly install Paxton, Salto and similar systems for homes and small businesses in Leamington Spa, Warwick, Kenilworth, Daventry, Southam, Lutterworth and Coventry. Our typical domestic and small commercial radius extends to around 25 miles from Rugby town centre. The villages we visit most often include Bilton, Hillmorton, Long Lawford, Dunchurch, Clifton-upon-Dunsmore, Crick, Kilsby and Thurlaston.
Outside that radius? Call us on 01788 535752. We travel further for multi-site commercial rollouts and networked access control across the Midlands, and can usually fit a domestic survey in at the same time.
Access control comes in several formats, and the right one depends on how many users you have, how often credentials change, and whether you need a record of who entered when. Here are the main types we install across Rugby and Warwickshire.
| System Type | Best For | Typical Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| Keypad / PIN | Small premises, few users | Single-door offices, small workshops, garage entry |
| Fob / Card Reader | Most commercial sites | Offices, gyms, serviced workspaces, multi-user premises |
| Mobile Credential | Modern offices, flexible workforces | Phone-based entry via Bluetooth or app, no physical cards |
| Biometric | High-security zones | Server rooms, restricted areas, sites where cards can’t be shared |
| Audio Intercom | Single-tenant residential | Detached homes with gated drives, smaller premises with reception |
| Video Intercom | Apartment blocks, HMOs | Multi-tenant residential, hotels, gated commercial estates |
For most Rugby small businesses, the fob or card reader system on the Paxton Net2 platform is the right starting point. It supports up to thousands of users across multiple doors and integrates cleanly with CCTV and intruder alarms. For higher-security premises, we also install biometric systems alongside fob access for layered authentication. Note that biometric data requires a Data Protection Impact Assessment under UK GDPR, which we’ll provide documentation for as part of the install.
Access control is one of the most common reasons a small business contacts us. The triggers are usually one of these: staff turnover means too many keys are unaccounted for, an old keypad has failed, a new lease requires controlled entry, or insurance has flagged that key-based access isn’t acceptable.
We install commercial access control for:
A typical install runs 2 to 8 doors on the Paxton Net2 platform, with admin software so you can manage users and deactivate lost fobs yourself. Every install comes with audit logging exportable for HR, insurance or incident review, plus integration options with existing CCTV and intruder alarms.
For larger sites, multi-site portfolios or BS EN 60839-11 compliant networked systems, see our dedicated commercial access control service.
For Rugby homeowners, access control usually means a video intercom, electric gate automation or a smart lock you can manage from your phone. We install and integrate all three.
Most domestic installs are completed in one day. We supply all hardware, configure the apps on your phones, and provide written instructions for adding additional users.
Protect your investment and ensure seamless operation with our expert repair and maintenance services.
Benefits of regular maintenance:
We also install and service intruder alarm installation for Rugby homes and businesses, often integrated with access control so the alarm disarms automatically when a registered card is presented.
Will I be locked into paying DACT every time I need to add or remove a user?
No. Every commercial access control system we install includes admin software access and training so your team can add new staff, remove leavers, change permissions and issue temporary credentials yourselves. You only need to call us for hardware faults, additional doors, or system upgrades, not for routine user management.
What happens if someone loses their fob or card?
The lost credential is deactivated through the admin software in seconds, so it can’t be used to enter the building even if found. A replacement fob or card is issued at minimal cost. For higher-security premises, we recommend mobile credential systems where there’s no physical card to lose.
Does access control still work if the power or internet goes out?
Yes, with the right design. Access control systems we install include battery backup so doors remain operational during short power cuts. For longer outages, fail-safe locks default to unlocked (for emergency egress) and fail-secure locks default to locked (for higher-security zones). We’ll discuss the right configuration for each door during the survey. Internet outages don’t affect day-to-day operation as the system stores permissions locally.
Can access control work with my existing doors, or do I need new ones?
In most cases your existing doors can be retrofitted with maglocks, strikes or electronic deadlatches without door replacement. Heavy fire doors, older timber doors and some glass doors may need additional bracketing or alternative hardware. We assess each door during the survey and recommend the least intrusive option for your premises.
Are biometric systems legal under UK GDPR?
Yes, but they require additional documentation. Biometric data is classified as “special category” personal data under UK GDPR, which means you need a Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA), clear staff consent procedures and secure storage. We provide DPIA template documentation as part of biometric installs to keep you compliant, alongside guidance on what your staff handbook should say.
For multi-site rollouts, networked access control across larger sites, or BS EN 60839-compliant commercial systems, see our dedicated commercial access control service. Alongside access control we also install BAFE-accredited fire alarm installation for Rugby homes and small businesses.
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