Access control · gates & entrances

Access Control Systems for Homes, HOAs & Businesses

Easy entry for residents and staff, visitors screened before they come in, and a credential for each person, with the gate, barrier arm, readers and intercom working together. We plan, install and service the whole entrance.

Gated community entrance with swing gates, a vehicle reader and a video intercom
Gate keypad and intercom box mounted at an entrance
Keypad and call box
Linear telephone entry panel with a resident directory display and keypad, mounted on a post at a gate
Directory phone entry
LiftMaster touchscreen entry panel powered by myQ, showing an entry code option
Touchscreen entry
What access control does

One entrance, four jobs

Easy entry for residents and staff

Vehicle tags, remotes, cards, fobs or keypad codes, so the people who belong there get in without stopping.

Visitors screened and let in

A video intercom or call box lets a resident or the front desk see who is there and open the gate for them. Intercoms →

A credential for each person

Add a new resident, or turn off a lost fob or a former employee's card, without changing everyone else's access.

Everything working together

The gate or barrier arm, its operator, the readers, the exit loop and the intercom set up as one system.

Start with your property

What usually fits

PropertyTypical setupWhy
Single-family homeRemotes and a keypad, with an app or intercom if wantedSimple for family, a code for guests and services
HOA or gated communityVehicle tags or remotes for residents, video intercom for visitors, exit loopResidents drive straight in; visitors are screened
Condo garageVehicle tags or fobs, barrier arm or garage gate, exit loopFast entry at busy times; lost credentials turned off individually
Business or warehouseCards or fobs per employee, keypad for deliveries, schedulesAccess by person and by hour; easy to remove former staff

Already have a system? We repair and reprogram existing keypads, readers and receivers, and connect new equipment to the gate operator you have.

Equipment

What we install and service

  • Keypads & card readersCodes, cards and fobs at the gate, door or garage.
  • Vehicle tag readersHands-free entry for residents' cars.
  • Remote receiversGate remotes for homes, staff and residents.
  • Video intercoms & call boxesFor visitors, deliveries and guests.
  • Gate operators & barrier armsThe equipment that opens the entrance. Operators →
  • Exit loops & safety sensorsOpen for exiting cars and stop the gate closing on a vehicle.
Before installation

Checked before anything is installed

We confirm equipment compatibility, power, connectivity and backup requirements before installation.

Phone access, schedules, activity logs and backup operation depend on the selected equipment. We go over which of these the recommended system includes when we quote it.

  • The existing gate operator and wiring
  • Power available at the entrance
  • Internet or cellular signal for remote features
  • Battery backup for the operator and access equipment
Get a recommendation

Request an Access Control Quote

Tell us the property type, how many residents or users, and what you use now. We will recommend a setup and quote it.

  • Homes, HOAs, condos and businesses
  • New systems or upgrades to existing gates
  • Repairs to keypads, readers and receivers

Send a few details

We will call you back to talk it through and set up a site visit.

FAQ

Access control questions

Can you add access control to my existing gate?

In most cases, yes. Keypads, readers and receivers connect to the gate operator. We check that the operator and wiring can support them first.

What happens if a resident loses a fob or tag?

With individual credentials, that one fob or tag is turned off and a new one issued. Everyone else keeps their access.

Can I open the gate from my phone?

With some systems, yes. It depends on the equipment you choose and a reliable internet or cellular connection at the gate.

Do you service keypads and readers installed by others?

Yes. We repair and reprogram existing keypads, card readers, receivers and vehicle tag readers.