Door Entry & Access Control | Video Intercoms, Fobs, Smart Locks | C-Lec Electrical
Door Entry & Access Control • Specialists

Door Entry and
Access Control Systems

Audio and video door entry systems, fob and keypad access, smart locks, intercom upgrades and full multi-door commercial access control. From a single residential video doorbell through to a multi-zone commercial access system with audit logging. NAPIT registered, GDPR friendly, fully certified.

From: £345 Single Door
Compliance: GDPR Friendly Install
Approval: NAPIT & Part P Approved
At a glance

We design and install door entry and access control systems for homes, HMOs, offices, retail and industrial premises. Single-door video intercoms with handsets or smartphone apps, multi-tenant audio and video systems for HMOs and apartment blocks, keypad and fob entry for offices, smart locks (Yale, Schlage, Aqara) integrated with the alarm and CCTV, plus commercial multi-door access control with cardholder management and audit logging. Every install is GDPR friendly, BS 7671 certified and tied in to your existing security system where one exists.

Why this matters

A door entry system is your front line of property security

The front door is the most-tested entry point on any property. A proper door entry system gives you visual or audio confirmation of who is at the door before opening it, controlled access for tradespeople, deliveries and family members and (on commercial sites) a full audit log of who entered the building and when. Most cheap systems we are called to fix have weak power supplies, inadequate cabling and no GDPR compliance for the video recording side.

We design every system properly: dedicated 24V or 12V DC supply with battery backup, screened cabling for video signals, GDPR friendly recording where applicable, integration with the alarm and CCTV systems where wanted and proper user training so the family or staff actually use it.

  • Audio and video systems sized to property layout and user count
  • Battery backup so doors still work in a power cut
  • GDPR compliant video recording with proper notice signage
  • Smart lock and keypad fallback options always included
  • Full BS 7671 certification on all 230V supply work
Properly Sized Power, Screened Cable, GDPR Compliant
NAPITRegistered
GDPRCompliant Install
BatteryBackup Standard
2 YearWorkmanship Warranty
BS 7671 18th Edition Certified
Access control essentials

The specs behind
door systems that work

A few key specs decide whether your door entry system will work reliably and stay compliant with current regulations.

24VDC

Standard PSU Spec

Most door entry systems run on 24V DC. Quality power supplies with battery backup keep the door working through power cuts and brownouts.

CAT6video

Video Cabling

Modern IP-based video door entry runs over CAT6 ethernet. Crisp HD video, expandable to multiple monitors and smartphone apps over the same cable.

GDPR/UK

Recording Compliance

Any video recording requires GDPR compliance: signage at the door, recording notice in lease or employment contract and retention policy.

3backups

Always Have a Fallback

We design systems with 3 access methods minimum: app, fob/keypad and traditional key override. No single point of lockout if one fails.

What we install

Every type of door entry
and access control

Audio Intercoms

Single and multi-tenant audio door entry systems for homes, HMOs and small offices. Reliable, simple, hard to break. Cost-effective for properties without video need.

From £345 single door

Video Door Entry

HD video door entry: handset monitors, smartphone app integration, two-way audio, motion detection and recording where required. Single or multi-handset across the property.

From £495 single door

Keypad & Fob Entry

PIN keypad entry, RFID fob and card readers for offices, gyms, salons and HMO communal doors. User management, time-windowed access and audit logging available.

From £395 per door

Smart Locks & Apps

Yale, Schlage, August and Aqara smart locks with app and voice control. Auto-lock on close, key fobs, time-limited guest access codes for visitors and trades.

From £345 fitted

Commercial Access Control

Paxton, ACT, Salto and HID systems for commercial multi-door access. Cardholder management, time zones, anti-passback, integration with HR systems for joiners and leavers.

From £1495 small site

Trade Button & Postal

Trade buttons for postman and courier access to communal lobbies. Timed door release, single-use codes and integration with Amazon Key for parcel delivery.

From £245 add-on
System packages

Three packages by
property size and need

Three honest packages covering single residential, multi-tenant HMO and commercial multi-door scenarios. Bespoke pricing for larger commercial and apartment blocks.

Essential

Single Residential

£495 From, single front door
  • HD video door station
  • 1 internal handset monitor
  • Smartphone app integration
  • Door release relay wired
  • 24V DC PSU with backup
  • Full testing and certification
  • 1 year warranty
Choose Essential
Pro

Commercial Multi-Zone

£3495 From, up to 4 doors
  • Paxton or ACT controller
  • Up to 4 controlled doors
  • Card and fob management
  • Time-zone access control
  • HR system integration ready
  • Audit logging per cardholder
  • 3 year warranty
Choose Pro
How it works

From survey to commissioned
in five clear steps

1

Free Site Survey

We visit, walk the doors, identify cable routes and confirm power supply needs. Existing system reviewed for parts that can be retained.

2

System Design

Written design showing every door station, handset and reader position plus cable route and PSU location. Compliance and GDPR notes included.

3

Fixed Quote

Written fixed-price quote covering hardware, install labour, PSU and battery backup, training and certification.

4

Install & Configure

Most single-door installs done in half a day. Multi-door HMO and commercial systems take 1 to 3 days. Cardholder list configured before handover.

5

Training & Handover

Walk-through with users on app pairing, fob enrolment and access management. Admin login and system manual handed over.

Need door access sorted?

Free Survey,
Fixed Quote

Most door entry jobs are surveyed within 48 hours. We will tell you the right system for your property type and how the existing wiring can be reused or needs replacing.

NAPIT registered • GDPR friendly • 2 year warranty
Common issues

Door entry mistakes
we get called to fix

A snapshot of door entry and access control issues we are most often called to fix on existing installs.

!No Battery BackupPower cut leaves you locked out
!Undersized PSUSystem resets when door released
!Cheap Bell WireHum on audio, fuzz on video
!No GDPR NoticeRecording video without signage
!App Setup SkippedSmart features sat unused
!Single Access MethodApp fails, no fallback
!No Audit TrailCannot prove who entered when
!Old Tenant Fobs ActiveNever deactivated on leave
!Wrong Strike RatedFail-safe vs fail-secure mixed
!No Postal AccessPostman can't deliver to communal
!Cabling OutsideNot sheathed, fails in rain
!No Annual ServiceBackup batteries dead after 4 years

If your existing system has any of these issues. We can re-engineer it properly.

Why C-Lec

Right system,
right install

Power

Sized PSU + Backup

Quality PSUs with battery backup as standard. The door still works through a power cut. No reset glitches when door released.

Cable

Screened Cabling

Proper screened or CAT6 cabling on every run. Crisp audio, clean video and no interference from nearby mains cables.

GDPR

Compliant by Default

GDPR signage, notices and retention policy included on every video install. Avoids legal exposure for landlords and businesses.

Train

User & Admin Training

Walk-through with users and admins on completion. App pairing, fob enrolment and removal, audit log access. Manual handed over.

Areas we cover

Local cover across
Bedfordshire, Bucks & beyond

We are based in Bedford and cover the wider region for domestic and commercial work. The majority of our jobs come from these towns:

Frequently asked

Door entry questions, answered fast

How much does a door entry system cost?
A single residential video door entry from £495 fully installed including HD door station, internal monitor, smartphone app integration, PSU with battery backup and certification. Multi-door HMO systems with up to 6 tenant handsets from £1495. Commercial multi-door access control (Paxton or ACT) with cardholder management from £3495. Always quoted on the actual property after a survey.
Audio or video: which do I need?
For single residential homes, video is now the standard and worth the extra cost. You see who is at the door before opening it. For HMOs and apartment blocks where tenants change frequently, video gives a security advantage. For pure-office access where staff hold fobs and visitors are escorted by reception, audio with intercom may be enough. We recommend the right one after a site survey.
Can I add a smartphone app?
Yes, most modern video door entry systems include smartphone app integration as standard. You get a notification when someone presses the door button, can talk to them via the app and release the door from anywhere with internet. We always set up the app with the user before leaving site so it actually works in practice.
What about GDPR for video recording?
Any door entry system that records video has GDPR implications. We provide GDPR signage at the door, advise on the recording notice you need in tenancy agreements or employment contracts and recommend a sensible retention policy (typically 30 days for residential, 90 days for commercial). The system itself is configured to comply.
How does fob and keypad access work?
A reader (fob, card or keypad) by the door checks credentials against a controller. Valid credential releases the strike or magnetic lock. Modern controllers (Paxton, ACT, Salto) keep an audit log of who entered when, allow time-windowed access (cleaners between 6am and 9am only for example) and integrate with HR systems so leavers are automatically deactivated.
Do you do HMO and apartment block systems?
Yes. We install multi-tenant audio and video systems for HMOs, apartment blocks and student accommodation. Each tenant gets their own handset linked to a single communal door station. Trade buttons for postal access included where required. Cabling typically reused from existing systems where the existing wiring is sound.
Can you integrate with my existing alarm and CCTV?
Yes. We integrate door entry and access control with existing alarm systems (so opening the door at certain times silences the alarm) and CCTV (so the camera at the door records on press). On premises with our installed alarm and CCTV the integration is plug-and-play. On other systems we adapt where the existing kit allows it.
Do you do commercial multi-door access control?
Yes. We install Paxton Net2, ACT Pro, Salto and HID commercial access control systems for offices, schools, healthcare premises and warehouses across Bedfordshire, Bucks and Northants. Cardholder management, time zones, anti-passback, fire alarm interface and integration with HR onboarding all available.
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Door Entry & Access,
Properly Installed

Free site survey, fixed-price quote, GDPR friendly install, NAPIT registered. Most single-door installs surveyed within 48 hours and completed in half a day.