ATL: How much for an Access Control System?
Ask The Locksmith Question:Hello. I work in a very small business. We are looking into setting up an access control system for our business. This would probably require a lock on the front and back door. We would want each employee to have individual access past these locks. We would also like the system to log and track passcode/key information, who has accessed the door, and when. If you could give me a price quote and description of the system you might have in mind, I'd greatly appreciate it. If you can get this information to me by the end of the week, that'd be very helpful.
Ask The Locksmith Question:
We are looking for a card access system for our small biz. Two doors, about 10 employees. please email your options with pricing info. Thank you
Hi there...
We'd be happy to come take a look at what you have, but in all honesty, there is no "accurate" way of estimating a quote out of thin air for something like this while still being fair to you... There are many, many types/brands/makers of access control systems, with many different capabilities, and which are dependant upon existing construction, crawl space access, trim, needs, computer hardware for audit trails, etc. In addition, the price ranges vary greatly...
We'd need to see what you have, what types of doors are there, what type of trim/panic hardware/ADA requirements exist as of now, if the doors and walls/crawl spaces are workable. We'd also need to talk to you about your current cat5 wiring setup for your audit trail system, or evaluate with you whether you would prefer to go wireless/laptop to hold down the wiring aspect... Once we see and note what you have, we'd be able to more accurately tell you what types of access control system(s) would be appropriate and within your budget and needs.
Quoting out of hand without knowing what's there is just an opportunity for a locksmith to quote really high, just in case, and to cover all their bases. That's just not the way we do business. :) We'd much rather you have a quote based on your actual needs, and within your budget, than a quote that covered every potentiality.
Please give us a call if we can swing by at some point and take a look at your office/building. This would be at no charge of course, we just need to see what you have in order to quote you. Our earliest availability would be Monday. Please also feel free to give a call and ask for Bill to give you a call back if you have "general" questions about access control. Keep in mind however, the same issues apply as noted above; Without seeing what you have, we'd be hard pressed to simply sell you a system off the cuff. :)
Cheers!
Kim
We're not your normal locksmith company™... :)
