Paxton-Certified Installers · London & Home Counties
Access Control Installation in London
Slam Systems designs and installs access control systems for offices, hotels, retail units, and residential buildings across London, Middlesex, Surrey, Kent, and Buckinghamshire. From simple single-door keycard entry to multi-site biometric systems, we deliver solutions that match your exact security requirements.
We are Paxton-certified installers, experienced with Net2 and Paxton10 access control platforms. Every installation is carried out by our own in-house engineers , no subcontractors, with a free site survey included as standard.
Keycard & Fob Entry
Proximity card and key fob systems for controlling access to individual doors or entire buildings. Simple and reliable, ideal for offices, car parks, and communal residential areas. Easy to manage, with instant card cancellation if a credential is lost or stolen.
Biometric Access Control
Fingerprint and facial recognition systems for high-security areas where credential sharing or tailgating is a concern. No cards to lose or share, the person is the credential. Ideal for server rooms, cash offices, and restricted areas in London commercial properties.
Paxton Access Control Systems
As certified Paxton installers, we provide Net2 and Paxton10 access control systems trusted by thousands of London businesses. Net2 scales from a single door to hundreds of readers on one system. Paxton10 is cloud-based, ideal for multi-site management.
Door Entry & Video Intercoms
Video door entry systems that integrate with your access control platform, allowing staff to visually verify visitors before granting access remotely, from a desk phone, app, or reception panel. Available for single doors through to large multi-tenant buildings.
Access Control System Types
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Standalone vs. Networked Systems
Standalone systems control a single door with no PC or network required, a cost-effective option for small premises. Networked systems like Paxton Net2 connect all doors to a central management interface, allowing you to add/remove users, pull access reports, and manage your entire building from one place.
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Cloud-Based Access Control
Cloud platforms such as Paxton10 remove the need for on-site server hardware and allow management from anywhere via a web browser or mobile app. Ideal for London businesses with multiple sites or remote management requirements, no software to maintain or servers to manage.
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IP Access Control Integration
Modern IP-based access control integrates seamlessly with IP CCTV and intruder alarms to create a fully unified security platform. Access events can trigger camera recordings, and alarm arming can be automated based on user credentials.
Why Choose Slam Systems for Access Control?
- Paxton-certified engineers, accredited installers for Net2 and Paxton10, the UK's most widely used access control platforms
- In-house engineers only, we never subcontract, so you deal with the same team from survey to handover
- Integrated security design, access control, CCTV, and alarms all specified to work as a single system
- Scalable solutions, systems that grow from one door to hundreds of readers as your business expands
- Ongoing maintenance, annual service contracts and reactive support to keep your systems running reliably
London Areas We Cover for Access Control
We install access control systems across all London boroughs and the surrounding counties. Our Paxton-certified engineers work regularly in Central London, the City, Canary Wharf, South London, East London, West London, and North London, as well as Surrey, Kent, Buckinghamshire, and Middlesex.
Areas served include: Westminster, Kensington & Chelsea, Hammersmith & Fulham, Wandsworth, Lambeth, Southwark, Greenwich, Tower Hamlets, Hackney, Islington, Camden, Haringey, Barnet, Ealing, Hounslow, Richmond, Kingston upon Thames, Merton, Sutton, Croydon, Bromley, Bexley, Havering, Redbridge, Waltham Forest, Enfield, Harrow, Hillingdon, Brent, Newham, and Lewisham.
Access Control FAQs
What is the best access control system for a London office?
For most London offices, a Paxton Net2 or Paxton10 proximity card system offers the ideal balance of reliability, ease of management, and scalability. For higher-security areas, biometric readers can be added to specific doors. The right solution depends on your number of doors, users, and requirements, we assess this during a free site survey.
What is the difference between keycard and biometric access control?
Keycard systems use proximity credentials staff carry with them, convenient and cost-effective, but cards can be lost or shared. Biometric systems verify the person themselves using fingerprint or facial recognition, eliminating credential sharing and tailgating. Biometric is recommended for server rooms, cash-handling areas, and other high-security zones.
Do I need a certified installer for access control in London?
Certification is not always a legal requirement, but using a certified Paxton installer ensures your system is designed and installed to manufacturer specification, with full warranty support. Slam Systems engineers are Paxton-certified across Net2 and Paxton10 platforms.
Can access control integrate with CCTV and intruder alarms?
Yes. Integrating access control with CCTV lets you match door-entry events with camera footage, seeing exactly who accessed each area and when. Integration with intruder alarms enables automatic arm/disarm based on the last user leaving, reducing false alarms and improving overall security management.
How many doors can a Paxton system cover?
Paxton Net2 scales from a single door to hundreds of readers across multiple sites on one networked system. Paxton10 is cloud-based with no hardware controller required, suitable for businesses managing access across different London locations from a single interface.
Do you offer access control maintenance in London?
Yes. We offer annual maintenance contracts and reactive support for access control systems, including firmware updates, credential audits, and hardware checks.