With residential and commercial property burglaries in and around the West Midlands still at stubbornly high levels, the necessity for taking adequate security measures remains a high priority, as 2025 gets under way.
The likelihood of a break-in reduces significantly where homes and businesses have been visibly well-secured. The most effective deterrents would be the prominent positioning of intruder alarms and cameras, along with other preventative action, such as making sure windows and doors are well-secured – all good disincentives against those who might be tempted to try a forced entry.
On this very point, access control security has an important part to play and are becoming an increasingly important component within the wide range of security equipment that’s available today. So, what exactly can these systems do to bolster resistance to potential burglars?
Additional Door Protection for Smaller Homes
It’s widely assumed that access control systems are designed for larger buildings, such as apartment blocks and offices with multiple tenants. Whilst these systems are commonly used in such situations, they can also play a key role in standard houses and bungalows.
A robust front door enhanced with modern security locks is essential - but a home access control system provides a significant extra layer of protection.
The best bolted door can always be compromised by a rogue set of keys. But an access control system solves that potential shortcoming because it doesn’t involve the use of mechanical devices. Short of smashing the door open, the access control system means it’s impossible for anyone to gain unwanted entry.
If the property is vacant for any period of time, this provides you with the assurance that a fake or skeleton set of keys can’t be used to carry out a robbery.
Practical Security Tips for Larger Homes and Businesses
For those living in bigger properties and for those with responsibility for business premises – the arguments for having access control systems become even stronger. In buildings with multiple entry points and occupants, having an electronic device to gain access is often the most practical solution. It certainly sure beats carrying around bundles of keys.
Whether you are looking to install a convenient home door-entry system or your concern relates to the protection of a warehouse or office space, there are plenty of residential and commercial access control systems to choose from. These extend to swipe cards, fobs or sophisticated systems utilising biometrics involving fingerprints or iris recognition. In terms of the home environment, these can be programmed to provide comprehensive access at every door entry point in the building, as well as any perimeter gates.
The Value of Intercoms for Home Offices
For anyone running a business from home, an audio or video intercom can be an indispensable access control system. If you have regular visitors, it’s frustrating having to keep getting up and down to answer the door. Have them speak into an intercom instead. All you need to do is click a button to let them in. It’s also a way of screening people before they enter your premises.
Even if you aren’t operating a home-based business, an intercom can be highly useful. For elderly people, especially, who may be wary about letting people in or who can’t get to the door quickly, having the ability to screen callers first, via an intercom, can provide an extra degree of security and assurance.
Justice Fire & Security: Your Gateway to an Access Control System
With around three decades of experience to call upon, Justice Fire & Security are regarded as one of the leading companies for affordable access control installations for homes and businesses across Birmingham and the wider West Midlands catchment area.
We have in-depth knowledge of the residential sector and are trusted by some of the biggest banks, retailers, insurance companies and public sector bodies in the region when it comes to the installation, maintenance and monitoring of a vast array of security systems.
Regardless of the size of your property, the diverse range of access control home security systems we offer provides all the safety and security you seek.
Using the latest, most reliable technology on the market today, our systems extend to fully integrated CCTV equipment, monitored gates and authorised personnel systems.
For new build or older properties, if you feel the time is right to investigate the practicalities of having an access control system as part of your home or business security, please do not hesitate to contact our main switchboard on 0845 468 9077. We will undertake a thorough site survey before you need to make any final decision.
