Access Control · Edinburgh
Protect your property with intelligent access control
From keypad entry to biometric systems and full electronic door control, NKT Security designs, supplies, and installs access control solutions for homes, commercial premises, and multi-occupancy buildings across Edinburgh and the Lothians.
Free site survey with no obligation
DBS-checked engineers with 20+ years’ experience
Systems installed, maintained, and supported locally
Compatible with existing locks, alarms, and CCTV
What we install
Access control systems for every property
Keypad & PIN Entry
Standalone or networked PIN keypads for doors, gates, and secure areas. Easy to reprogram when staff change, no key cutting required.
Fob & Card Readers
Proximity fob and smart card systems for offices, tenements, and commercial buildings. Individual fobs can be cancelled immediately without changing locks.
Biometric Systems
Fingerprint and facial recognition readers for the highest-security applications. No cards to lose, no PINs to forget. Ideal for server rooms and high-value storage.
Video Door Entry
Wired and wireless video intercom systems for tenements, offices, and residential properties. See and speak to visitors before releasing the door.
Electric Strikes & Mag-locks
Hardware that works with any access control reader. Electric strikes maintain your existing lock aesthetic while mag-locks offer fail-safe or fail-secure options to suit fire regulations.
Multi-door & Networked Systems
Centralised control panels for buildings with multiple access points. Manage permissions by zone or time of day, with full audit trail of who entered where and when.
Accessibility & Compliance
Disabled access & DDA-compliant door hardware
Access control and disability access go hand in hand. We install powered door openers, low-force door closers, and accessible reader heights that comply with the Equality Act 2010 and BS 8300, which is essential for public buildings, offices, and any premises serving the public in Edinburgh.
Automatic door operators – push-pad or radar-activated door openers for wheelchair users and those with limited mobility
Accessible reader positioning – fob and keypad readers mounted at BS 8300-compliant heights
Emergency override – fail-safe release on all electrically-held doors for fire evacuation compliance
Audit & compliance documentation – installation records and test certificates supplied as standard
Common installations
Access control across Edinburgh properties
Tenements & flats
Edinburgh’s Victorian tenements present unique challenges. We install video intercom systems and proximity fob entry that work with traditional close doors and common stairwells, with individual apartment controls.
Old Town & New Town offices
Period buildings with listed status require sympathetic installations. We’re experienced working within planning constraints to deliver modern access control without compromising historic fabric.
Retail & hospitality premises
Staff-only areas, delivery entrances, and back-of-house security for Edinburgh’s shops, restaurants, and hotels. Timed access schedules mean the right people get in at the right times.
Schools, healthcare & care homes
Safeguarding and duty-of-care settings require robust, auditable access control. We install DBS-vetted and fully documented systems that meet the specific requirements of regulated environments in Scotland.
How it works
From survey to handover
Free site survey
We visit your Edinburgh property, assess your current security, discuss your needs, and map out the best access control solution. No charge, no obligation.
Clear, itemised quote
You receive a written quote with itemised costs for hardware, installation, and any ongoing support. No hidden charges – what we quote is what you pay.
Professional installation
Our DBS-checked engineers install your system with minimal disruption. We schedule at a time that suits you and tidy up completely before we leave.
Handover & training
We walk you through the system, hand over all documentation and test certificates, and make sure you’re confident managing access for your property.
Ready to secure your Edinburgh property?
Call for a free site survey — no obligation, no call-out charge. We cover Edinburgh, Midlothian, East Lothian, and West Lothian.