Staff and contractor access
Consider which areas each group needs to enter and when.
Access that fits your business.
Give staff, contractors and visitors access to the right areas, at the right times. Plan permissions around how your business operates.
Several doors or restricted areas
Identify which entrances and internal spaces need separate permissions.
A system that no longer fits
Review existing controllers, readers, door hardware and user processes before planning changes.
The right access. At the right time.
Plan the openings, permissions and everyday administration together.
Which doors need control?
List external doors, gates and restricted internal areas. Hardware, power and safe exit requirements vary by opening.
When should access be available?
Separate normal working hours from deliveries, shifts and temporary contractor access. Include any areas that must stay restricted while the rest of the building is open.
What equipment is in place?
Existing readers, locks and controllers can affect what may be reused.
Who will manage the system?
Consider administrator access, user changes and the information staff will need after installation.
Before you enquire.
Scope, upgrades and the first conversation.
Can access control be added to existing doors?
That depends on each door, its hardware, power and safe exit requirements. These details need to be reviewed before choosing equipment.
Does everyone need the same access?
List which groups need which areas and at what times. The permissions can then be planned around the site.
Can an existing system be expanded?
The controller, readers and software should be checked before planning an expansion or replacement.
What affects an access control quote?
The number and type of openings, existing locks, cable routes, power, credentials and administration requirements all matter. Describe the access problem first; you do not need to choose a controller before enquiring.
Can access control and CCTV be planned together?
Yes. Discuss both systems in the same brief so entry points and camera coverage are considered together. Any technical integration needs to be checked against the specific equipment.
From enquiry to installation.
Start with your premises. Build the specification together.
- 01
Share your requirements
Choose the work you need, your property type and preferred timing.
- 02
Review the premises
Discuss the existing equipment, practical requirements and an assessment with Hillstone.
- 03
Agree the installation
Confirm the scope, price, timing and handover before work begins.
Plan access around your people.
Share the entry points you want to control and how staff or contractors use the premises.