Door Entry and Access Control Systems
The front door is a building's first line of security. S.E.A Ltd designs, installs, upgrades and maintains door entry and access control systems for housing associations, sheltered and extra care schemes, care homes and public buildings across London and the South East.
We are manufacturer-independent, so we recommend the system that suits your building, your residents and your budget. Every installation is backed by planned maintenance and 24/7 reactive service.
Manufacturer-independent recommendations
ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 accredited
Mixed estates and existing systems maintained
24/7 reactive service and planned maintenance
Door entry systems
Door entry lets residents see or speak to visitors before letting them in, from a handset, monitor or phone. It cuts unwanted visitors and gives residents control over who enters their building.
Video and audio door entry panels and handsets
Door entry for blocks of flats and sheltered schemes
Systems that ring through to a resident's phone
Trades and postal access, set to the times you choose
Upgrades and replacement of ageing or faulty systems
Access control systems
Access control decides who can open which door, and when. Lost fobs can be cancelled straight away and every entry is logged.
Proximity fob, card and keypad access
Different access levels for residents, staff, contractors and visitors
Remote management of users and fobs across one site or many
Entry logs to support investigations and audits
Integration with door entry, CCTV and door automation
Designed for housing and care
In sheltered housing and care homes, door entry has to keep residents safe without making the building hard to live in. We design systems with:
Large buttons and clear, easy-to-read displays for older residents
Hearing loop and visual indicators where needed
Door release linked to the fire alarm, so doors unlock in an emergency
Secure access for carers, wardens and emergency services
Discreet controls to help keep residents living with dementia safe
Our door entry and access control services
Free site survey and written recommendation
Installation planned around residents, with minimal disruption
Fob and user setup, plus training for the staff who manage the system
Planned maintenance and 24/7 reactive repair
Why housing and care providers choose S.E.A Ltd
Manufacturer-independent. We recommend what fits your building, and maintain systems from a wide range of manufacturers.
Sector experience. Our engineers work in occupied housing schemes and care homes every day.
Triple ISO accredited. ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
24/7 reactive service. Agreed response times, out-of-hours engineers and a written job sheet for every visit.
One team for all your systems. We also look after door automation, CCTV, warden call, nurse call and emergency call.
Talk to us about door entry and access control
Whether you need a new system, an upgrade or a reliable maintenance partner, we'll give you an honest, independent recommendation.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Door entry lets residents speak to or see visitors and let them in. Access control lets authorised people open doors themselves with a fob, card or code, and logs who entered and when.
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Yes. We can replace ageing systems or upgrade them to video door entry, often reusing existing cabling to reduce cost and disruption.
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We link door releases to the fire alarm where required, so doors unlock and people can get out quickly.
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Yes. Lost or stolen fobs can be cancelled straight away and replacements issued, without changing any locks.
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Yes. We are manufacturer-independent and maintain door entry and access control systems from a wide range of manufacturers.
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