
Access control in Skipton
Looking for access control installation in Skipton? Salts Fire and Security designs, installs and maintains access control systems for businesses and homes across Skipton and Gargrave, Embsay, Carleton. We travel to Skipton for installations and planned maintenance contracts.






Our access control services in Skipton
- Fob, card and phone-based door access
- Video door entry for offices and flats
- Paxton Net2 and Paxton10 systems as a Paxton Gold Partner
- Integration with fire alarms so doors release in an emergency
Every system is designed and installed to BS EN 60839-11.
Access control for Skipton buildings
Skipton’s busy high street, holiday accommodation and older stone buildings mean much of our work here is protecting guests, staff and stock in traditional properties.
For hotels we control back-of-house areas and staff entrances. For shops we control stockrooms, offices and staff entrances. On older doors we choose locks and readers that suit the door and frame, and work within listed building limits.
Why choose Salts in Skipton
- All work carried out by our own engineers, from our office in Baildon
- Over 30 years of experience in the fire and security industry
- BAFE and SSAIB registered, and a CHAS accredited contractor
- Paxton Gold Partner, Kentec Installation Partner and Hanwha STEP Silver partner
- Free site survey and a written quote before any work starts
Paxton access control in Skipton
From a single door to a whole site, we install Paxton access control in Skipton so staff, tenants and visitors only get into the areas they need.
- Fob, card, PIN and smartphone credentials
- Audio and video door entry for receptions and communal doors
- A full audit trail of who opened which door and when
- Remote management from a browser or app
- Timed access for cleaners, contractors and out-of-hours staff
Linked to your fire alarm
Doors on escape routes must release when the fire alarm activates. We link access-controlled doors to the fire alarm and fit emergency break-glass releases, so security never gets in the way of a safe exit. We also install and service fire alarms in Skipton.
Maintenance and support in Skipton
Visits to Skipton are planned in advance and grouped with nearby sites, so you are not paying for wasted travel. We service door hardware, readers, releases and power supplies, and help you manage users when staff or tenants change. See maintenance contracts.
Who we work with in Skipton
Skipton’s busy high street, holiday accommodation and older stone buildings mean much of our work here is protecting guests, staff and stock in traditional properties.
- Hotels, pubs and restaurants
- Shops and town-centre businesses
- Listed and heritage buildings
- Landlords, HMOs and blocks of flats
Areas around Skipton we cover
We cover Skipton across BD23, including Gargrave, Embsay, Carleton, Cononley and Settle. Nearby, we also provide access control services in Keighley, Ilkley, Harrogate, Bingley and Otley.
Access control installation in Skipton: how it works
- Survey. We look at each door, who needs access and when.
- Design and quote. Readers, locks, door entry and fire alarm links, with a fixed price.
- Installation. Paxton hardware fitted by our own engineers.
- Set-up and training. Users, fobs and time zones set up, and your staff shown how to manage them.
- Support. Maintenance and help adding or removing users.
For hotels, pubs, restaurants, holiday lets and independent shops in Skipton, access control keeps back-of-house areas, offices and stores secure while guests and customers come and go. Skipton is around 35 minutes from our Baildon office along the A629 and A65.
Frequently asked questions
What happens to access-controlled doors in a fire?
We link the access control to the fire alarm so that controlled doors on escape routes release automatically when the alarm sounds.
Can I add or remove fobs myself?
Yes. Paxton systems let you add, block and change users from a simple app or PC software.
Do you provide access control services in Gargrave and Embsay?
Yes. Alongside Skipton, we cover Gargrave, Embsay, Carleton, Cononley, Settle and the wider BD23 area.
