Access control in Wakefield
Salts Fire and Security provides access control installation in Wakefield, covering Ossett, Horbury, Normanton and the rest of the WF1 to WF4 area. Our engineers are based in Baildon, so Wakefield is part of our everyday working area.
Our access control services in Wakefield
- 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 Wakefield buildings
With major distribution and logistics sites around the motorways, much of our Wakefield work is on large open buildings where coverage, zoning and remote monitoring matter most.
For industrial sites we control gates, barriers and internal doors to stockrooms and plant areas. For offices we set access levels by staff, time and door, with an audit trail of who went where. For shops we control stockrooms, offices and staff entrances.
Why choose Salts in Wakefield
- 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 Wakefield
From a single door to a whole site, we install Paxton access control in Wakefield 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 Wakefield.
Maintenance and support in Wakefield
Our engineers are based in Baildon, so Wakefield is part of our everyday working area. 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 Wakefield
With major distribution and logistics sites around the motorways, much of our Wakefield work is on large open buildings where coverage, zoning and remote monitoring matter most.
- Factories, warehouses and industrial units
- Offices and business centres
- Shops and town-centre businesses
- Care homes and supported living
Areas around Wakefield we cover
We cover Wakefield across WF1 to WF4, including Ossett, Horbury, Normanton, Outwood and Sandal. Nearby, we also provide access control services in Dewsbury, Leeds, Huddersfield, Sheffield and Pudsey.
Access control installation in Wakefield: 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 offices, shops, restaurants and distribution sites in Wakefield, access control keeps back-of-house areas, offices and stores secure while guests and customers come and go. Wakefield is around 40 minutes from our Baildon office, and we plan visits so you get a fixed price with no surprise travel costs.
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 Ossett and Horbury?
Yes. Alongside Wakefield, we cover Ossett, Horbury, Normanton, Outwood, Sandal and the wider WF1 to WF4 area.