Door entry intercoms and keypad, fob or card access control
Intercom and Access Control Installation
Intercom and access control systems let occupants communicate with and remotely release a door or gate for visitors, or restrict entry to authorised keypad codes, fobs or cards, and installation covers the entry panel, internal handset or app, wiring and the door release mechanism.
Definition
What Intercoms & Access Control covers
Intercom and access control covers the equipment that manages who can get through a door or gate: an audio or video entry panel with a handset or app for communication and remote release, and, separately or combined, keypad, fob or card readers that restrict access to authorised users without needing an intercom conversation. It's used on individual front doors, communal entrances to blocks of flats, and office or commercial entry points.
Suitable for
- Communal entry systems for blocks of flats or multi-occupancy buildings
- Office and commercial premises needing controlled staff or visitor access
- Gated properties wanting an intercom or keypad at the entrance
- Upgrading an outdated or unreliable existing entry system
Not suitable for
- A single-property video doorbell with no communal or multi-door requirement — see our video doorbell service
- Large integrated building management systems requiring specialist BMS design beyond a self-contained access control installation
Process
How the work is carried out
- 01
Site survey
Assessing the number of entry points, existing wiring and the type of system needed.
- 02
System design
Agreeing audio or video intercom, and keypad, fob or card access control as appropriate to each door.
- 03
Installation
Fitting entry panels, handsets or readers, wiring and the electric door release mechanism.
- 04
Commissioning
Testing the system, programming access credentials, and handover including how to manage users going forward.
Typical timescale
A single-door intercom or access control installation typically takes a day; multi-door communal systems take longer depending on the number of entry points.
Cost guidance
Intercom and access control installation typically costs £300–£1,500 per job in our area, with the price mainly driven by the number of doors or entry points and whether video, audio-only, or card and fob access is specified. We provide an itemised quotation after a site visit rather than a fixed headline price.
Limitations and exclusions
- Integration with a third-party building management or fire alarm system is assessed on a case-by-case basis
- Ongoing management of fob, card or code credentials once handed over is the client's responsibility
- Notifiable electrical work forming part of the installation is certified in line with Part P requirements
Areas we cover
Intercoms & Access Control across Sussex, Surrey, Kent and South London
Local property styles, planning authorities and neighbourhood coverage for intercoms & access control in each town we work in.
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FAQs
Intercoms & Access Control FAQs
What's the difference between an intercom and access control?
An intercom lets you communicate with a visitor and remotely release the door. Access control restricts entry to authorised keypad codes, fobs or cards without necessarily involving a conversation. The two are often combined on the same entry point.
Can you upgrade an existing communal entry system for a block of flats?
Yes, we assess the existing wiring and panel first to see what can be reused, and quote for a full or partial upgrade depending on condition and what residents need.
Do you supply the entry panel and handsets, or do we need to buy our own?
Typically supplied as a fitted package specified for your building, though we can also work with equipment you've already sourced where compatible.
Discuss your intercoms & access control project
Tell us about the property and what you have in mind, and we'll arrange a site visit.
Last reviewed 2026-07-28.