Fob, card, app and intercom entry
Access Control Installation in Swindon
Shared entrances, sub-let floors and contractor access make Swindon offices the most common access control work we do in Wiltshire.
Access control is the system people notice only when it fails, which is why the details matter: what happens in a power cut, what happens when the fire alarm operates, and who can issue a fob at eight on a Friday evening.
We install Paxton, Salto, PAC and HID systems across Swindon's office and industrial estates, sized honestly — a two-door system for a small unit, a networked system with time profiles and audit trails where it earns its place.
Access Control in Swindon — what we cover
Fob & card entry
Paxton, Salto, PAC and HID readers, from two doors to a networked multi-building system.
App-based access
Bluetooth and NFC credentials on phones, issued and revoked remotely in seconds.
Video intercom
Entrance panels calling handsets or mobiles, with call forwarding and door release from the app.
Audit trails
Full logging of who entered where and when, exportable for incident investigation.
Fire interfacing
Fail-safe release on alarm, green break-glass override and documented testing at each service.
Maintenance
Annual servicing covering readers, locks, power supplies, batteries and release testing.
Fire alarm interfacing is not optional
Every electrically locked door on an escape route must release on fire alarm activation, and there must be a green break-glass override adjacent to it. This is the single most common defect we find on inherited systems in shared buildings, and it is the one that causes real problems in an inspection or, far worse, an evacuation.
We interface the systems properly and test the release at every service visit, recording the result.
Permissions, contractors and leavers
Time profiles for cleaners and contractors, restricted access to server rooms and stores, and a straightforward way to void a lost fob or a leaver's card the same day. Add an audit trail and most HR and insurance questions answer themselves.
Video intercoms and mobile calls
For buildings without a permanent reception, a video intercom that dials to mobiles means deliveries and visitors are dealt with wherever staff happen to be — including from a different site.
Access Control in Swindon — frequently asked questions
What happens to the doors in a power cut?
Maglocks fail safe and release; electric strikes can be fail-safe or fail-secure depending on the door's role. Battery backup keeps the system live for a defined period, and escape routes always remain openable.
Can we manage fobs ourselves?
Yes. We set up the software, train whoever will administer it, and stay available if you need us. Issuing and voiding a fob takes under a minute.
Can access control work across two sites?
It can — networked systems let one credential work across multiple buildings with different permissions at each, managed from one place.
Do you service systems installed by others?
Yes, for all the mainstream platforms. Our first visit includes checking the fire alarm interface, which is where we most often find problems.
Get a price for access control in Swindon
Tell us about the building and we will come out, survey it properly and send a clear written price. No obligation, no hidden extras.