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Door Entry Companies in Peterborough
Compare door entry companies in Peterborough for offices, blocks of flats, shared buildings and industrial units. Find installers of audio, video and app-based intercoms, and check each company's services, register status and Google rating before you ask for a quote.
- 5 companies listed
- 5 register-checked
- 4.8 average Google rating
- Updated 2 November 2026
Which door entry companies cover Peterborough?
5 door entry companies cover Peterborough: Swift Fire and Safety, Absolut Security Solutions, Britannia Fire & Security and 2 more. The highest rated is Swift Fire and Safety, with 5.0 from 82 Google reviews, and 5 are on the BAFE, NSI or SSAIB registers.
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Where is door entry needed in Peterborough?
Door entry suits any entrance that nobody watches all day. In Peterborough that covers office receptions at Lynch Wood and Orton Southgate, shared entrances to flats and converted buildings in the city centre, and gates and yard entrances on industrial estates.
A video intercom lets staff or residents see who is calling before they release the lock. App-based systems send the call to a phone, which suits small offices and units without a staffed reception.
What should Peterborough building owners know about door entry?
Shared buildings need one system that every occupier can use. Each flat or tenant needs its own call button and code or fob, and the system must make it easy to remove someone who moves out.
Many of Peterborough's city centre buildings are older and sit in a conservation area, so a new entry panel should suit the building's frontage. Flush or slimline panels and careful cable routes avoid changing how the building looks.
The main door is often also a fire exit. The lock must release safely when the fire alarm sounds or the power fails, so the installer should check how the door entry links to the fire alarm before handover.
What should you check before choosing a door entry company in Peterborough?
- Decide between audio, video and app-based systems, and whether calls should reach phones as well as handsets.
- Ask how users are added and removed when tenants or staff change.
- Check the lock and door hardware suit the door, especially on fire exits.
- In a conservation area or listed building, ask to see the panel design and fixing method first.
- Ask whether the system can link to access control or CCTV now or later.
- Check what the maintenance contract covers and how fast faults on the main door are fixed.
Common questions about door entry companies in Peterborough
What is the difference between door entry and access control?
Door entry lets someone inside see or speak to a visitor before opening the door. Access control lets authorised people open doors themselves with a card, fob, code or fingerprint. Many Peterborough office and residential buildings use both on the main entrance.
Can a video intercom send calls to my phone?
Many current systems can, through an app, so you can answer the door away from reception or your flat. Ask the installer how calls are secured and what happens if the internet connection drops.
Can door entry work on a fire exit door?
Yes, but the lock must release safely when the fire alarm sounds or the power fails. Ask the installer to show how the door entry links to the fire alarm and to test it at handover.
Can I fit a door entry panel to a building in Peterborough city centre?
Usually yes, but the city centre is a conservation area, so choose a panel that suits the frontage and keep cables hidden. If the building is listed, check with Peterborough City Council before changing the entrance.
Does a block of flats need a door entry system?
There is no general rule that every block must have one. Door entry is a common way to keep shared entrances secure, and landlords often fit one alongside fire safety work in shared buildings.
Sources
- Peterborough City Council: Conservation areas, checked 28 October 2026
- DWF summary of ICO guidance, checked 30 October 2026
