Access control and door entry in Telford
The right people, through the right doors. Door entry and managed access for offices, apartment buildings and commercial premises.
- Sheet
- Access control & door entry
- Base
- Telford, Shropshire
- Coverage
- Shropshire & West Midlands
- Office
- 01952 947 963
What we do
We assess the site, select the right control approach and commission each point of entry for straightforward daily use.
- 01Standalone and networked systems
- 02Readers, controllers and exit devices
- 03Credential setup and handover
- 04Door release and power supply fault finding
- 05Hardware alignment and reader checks
- 06Support for ASSA ABLOY SMARTair and Aperio solutions
Our approach
Access control that suits the people using the doors every day
Equipment we install and support
- Paxton
- ASSA ABLOY
- SMARTair
Access control should make a building easier to run. Staff get in without keys, visitors are let in by the right person and you can remove a lost fob in seconds instead of changing locks. We design systems around who needs to go where, and when.
For a single entrance a standalone keypad or fob reader is often enough. Offices, shared buildings and sites with several doors usually benefit from a networked system, where users, schedules and door events are managed from one place and access can be changed without visiting the door.
We install readers, controllers, locking hardware, exit buttons, door entry panels and power supplies, and set up credentials and user groups at handover. Where battery-powered wireless locks make more sense than running cables to every door, we support ASSA ABLOY SMARTair and Aperio solutions.
On escape routes, door release has to work with the fire alarm. We plan how each door fails, so a power loss or fire signal releases the doors that must open, while the doors that need to stay secure remain locked.
What to expect
How a job runs, from survey to handover
- Stage 01
Door survey
We check each door, its frame and hardware, the cable routes and whether it forms part of an escape route.
- Stage 02
System design
You get a written quote covering readers, locks, controllers and how users and schedules will be managed.
- Stage 03
Installation and commissioning
Hardware is fitted and aligned, and each door is tested for locking, release and fire alarm interface.
- Stage 04
Credentials and handover
We enrol users, set access groups and show you how to add or remove people yourself.
Standards and guidance
What applies to this work
General guidance only. The requirements for a specific property depend on its use, its risk assessment and any insurer or contract terms.
BS EN 60839-11-1
European standard for the functional performance of electronic access control systems.
BS 7273-4
Covers how fire alarm signals release doors fitted with electrically powered locks on escape routes.
Approved Document B
Building Regulations guidance on means of escape, which affects how secured doors must behave in an emergency.
Questions answered
Common questions about access control and door entry
Fobs, cards, PIN codes or phones?
Fobs and cards are simple and cheap to replace. PIN codes avoid carrying anything but are easy to share. Many systems now support mobile credentials too. We often combine methods depending on the door and the users.
What happens to the doors in a power cut?
That depends on the lock type and how it is wired. Escape doors are usually set to release on power loss, while doors protecting stock or equipment can be set to stay locked. We decide this door by door with you.
Can access control link to the fire alarm?
Yes, and on escape routes it normally must. A fire alarm signal releases the designated doors so people can get out. We test this interface during commissioning.
Can you add access control to an existing door entry system?
Often, yes. We check the existing equipment first and tell you whether it can be extended or whether a replacement will be more reliable.
Do you install door entry for flats and apartment buildings?
Yes. We install and maintain audio and video door entry panels for apartment blocks, with fob access for residents where required.
Guides
Access control questions, answered
Practical guides written from the jobs we attend, so you know what to check before you call.
Access controlSMARTair vs Aperio: Which Access Solution Fits Your Doors? (UK Guide)4 min read
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