Register checked: SSAIB
Commercial service guide
Access Control Companies
Access control companies in our directory install and maintain systems that decide who can open which doors, and when, across commercial premises.
Choose your town to compare local installers by Google rating and services, and see whether each company appears on the NSI or SSAIB register on the date we checked.
- 10 companies listed
- 10 register-checked
- 4.7 average Google rating
- 3 towns covered
- Updated 2 November 2026
Where can I find a access control company near me?
You can find a access control company near you in 3 towns in our directory: Peterborough (7 companies), Spalding (3 companies) and Whittlesey (1 company). Choose your town to compare local access control companies.
Who are the highest-rated commercial access control companies?
The highest-rated commercial access control companies in our directory are Lincs Alarms (5.0 from 92 Google reviews), Swift Fire and Safety (5.0 from 82 Google reviews) and GH Security Systems (5.0 from 18 Google reviews).
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Register checked: SSAIB
Register checked: BAFE, SSAIB
Register checked: BAFE, SSAIB
Register checked: BAFE, SSAIB
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What does commercial access control work involve?
Commercial access control work usually involves a site survey, a written design, installation and commissioning, handover documents, and ongoing servicing under a maintenance contract. The sections below explain what that means in practice.
An access control system replaces keys with credentials: fobs, cards, PIN codes, phones or biometrics. Each controlled door has a reader, a lock such as a magnetic lock or electric strike, a door contact and an exit button, all wired to a controller.
Standalone systems manage one or two doors. Networked and cloud systems manage many doors and sites from one screen, with time schedules, instant removal of lost fobs and a record of every door opened. They can also link to CCTV, the intruder alarm and visitor management.
BS EN 60839-11-1 sets out how electronic access control systems should perform.
Doors on escape routes need locks that release safely, usually by linking them to the fire alarm, so the design should follow your fire risk assessment.
If you use fingerprint or face recognition, that biometric data is special category data under UK GDPR, so check the legal basis before you choose it.
How much does commercial access control cost?
Commercial access control costs from £20 for a software licence (some systems) up to £3,500 for a 3 to 5 door networked system.
| Work | From | To | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single door, standalone fob reader | £300 | £600 | Installed |
| Per door, networked commercial system | £400 | £1,200 | Most jobs fall between £400 and £900 |
| 3 to 5 door networked system | £1,500 | £3,500 | Small office or unit |
| Software licence, some systems | £20 | £100 per door a year | Open systems may have none |
Typical ranges for commercial work. Always get a written quote after a site survey.
What should I check before buying an access control system?
- Certification: is the company NSI or SSAIB certified for access control?
- Escape routes: how will locks on fire exits release, and is that agreed against your fire risk assessment?
- Ongoing costs: are there licence, cloud or per-user fees, and who owns the software and admin login?
- Credentials: are the cards or fobs encrypted (for example MIFARE DESFire) rather than easy-to-copy proximity tags?
- Integration: can it link to your CCTV, alarm and visitor systems now or later?
- Support: who adds users and doors after handover, and what is the fault response time?
Common questions about commercial access control companies
How much does access control cost per door?
Most commercial access control costs £400 to £900 per door installed, within a wider range of £300 to £1,200. A single standalone door can cost £300 to £600, and a 3 to 5 door networked system £1,500 to £3,500, plus VAT. Some systems also charge yearly licence fees.
What is the difference between standalone and networked access control?
A standalone system runs one or two doors from the reader itself, with users added at the door. A networked or cloud system manages every door from software, so you can set schedules, remove a lost fob at once and see who opened which door and when.
Can access control lock a fire exit?
Doors on escape routes must let people out quickly in an emergency. Installers usually fit locks that release on power loss or when the fire alarm sounds, plus a break-glass or exit device. The arrangement should match your fire risk assessment and building control requirements.
Is fingerprint access control legal at work?
Yes, but fingerprints and face scans are biometric data, which is special category data under UK GDPR. You need a lawful basis and a condition for processing, and staff should usually be offered an alternative such as a card. A data protection impact assessment is expected.
Can access control work with our CCTV and alarm?
Most modern systems can link to CCTV, intruder alarms and visitor management. A door forced open can trigger the alarm and bring up the nearest camera, and setting the alarm can lock every door. Ask the installer which brands their system can integrate with.
Sources
- Access control system cost per door, UK, checked 26 October 2026
- Access control installation cost guide and standards, checked 26 October 2026
- NSI register and certification, checked 26 October 2026
- SSAIB register and certification, checked 26 October 2026
