Commercial Access Control in Houston, TX
Know exactly who can open every door — and when. We install commercial access control systems for Houston businesses using key fobs, keypads, mobile phone credentials, and biometrics. Replace lost keys and rekeying headaches with instant control: grant access in seconds, revoke it just as fast, and see a full record of every entry.
We design access control that keeps you secure and keeps your exits code-compliant — because a locked door still has to let people out safely in an emergency.
What We Do
Door Hardware & Reader Installation
Electric strikes, magnetic locks, request-to-exit devices, and readers installed cleanly on your entry, interior, server-room, and after-hours doors — sized to how your business actually operates.
Credentials That Fit Your Team
Key fobs and cards, PIN keypads, mobile credentials (unlock with a phone), or biometric readers. Mix and match by door and by role.
Cloud-Managed Control
Add or remove employees, set schedules, and lock down the building from your phone or laptop — from anywhere. No more rekeying when someone leaves.
Audit Trails & Reporting
Every unlock is logged — who, which door, and when. Pull reports for security investigations, HR, or compliance in a few clicks.
Integration with Cameras & Alarm
Tie access events to your video surveillance and intrusion alarm so a door opening pulls up the right camera, and forced-door or after-hours entry triggers an alert.
How It Works
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Free Site Walk
We review your doors, traffic flow, and who needs access to what, then identify the right hardware for each opening.
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Design & Quote
You get a clear plan — doors, readers, credential types, and software — with a fixed price.
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Installation & Setup
We install hardware, configure users and schedules, and verify safe, code-compliant egress on every door.
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Training & Handoff
We train your team on adding users and running reports, and we're here for support as you grow.
Standards & Best Practices
Access control has to balance security with life safety — locked doors must never trap people inside. We build to:
NFPA 101 Life Safety Code / IBC egress — Doors on the means of egress must allow free exit and release on fire alarm, so people can always get out.
Fire alarm interface — Mag-locked egress doors are tied to the fire alarm to release automatically on activation.
ADA accessibility — Hardware and operation meet accessibility requirements for entry.
Pricing
| Scope | Typical Range |
|---|---|
| Single door (reader + strike/lock) | $1,500 – $3,500 |
| Small business (2–4 doors) | $4,000 – $10,000 |
| Multi-door / multi-site | $12,000 – $40,000+ |
| Cloud software (per door, monthly) | $10 – $25/mo |
Pricing depends on door count, hardware, and whether existing wiring can be reused. We quote exactly after a free site walk.
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