Access control is usually priced door by door, but each door is different. A simple interior office door costs far less to equip than a heavy exterior door that needs to meet fire and egress rules. These are the pieces that make up the price.
The parts of a door
- Credential reader: card, fob, keypad, mobile or a combination
- Lock hardware: an electric strike, magnetic lock or electrified lockset
- A controller that decides who may enter
- A power supply, ideally with battery backup
- Cabling from the door back to the controller
- A request-to-exit device so people can leave without presenting a credential
What changes the cost
- The type of door and frame: glass, steel, wood or an existing door that must be modified
- The lock type. Magnetic locks, strikes and electrified locksets differ in price and in how they behave in an outage
- The distance and difficulty of cable runs
- The number of users and doors, and whether you need schedules, reports or an integration with cameras and alarms
- Software: on-site or cloud-managed, and whether there are subscription fees
- Fire alarm integration. Doors on an exit route generally need to release on a fire alarm signal and allow free exit, which affects the design
Plan for growth
The cheapest first door can become expensive if the system cannot expand. Ask whether the controller can take more doors, whether the software handles more users, and whether you can add card access or video later. Brands we install include Kantech, Keyscan, CDVI and Dormakaba.
Why a site visit matters
The door itself usually decides the price. We look at each door, the frame, the cable route and any fire or life-safety requirements before quoting, so there are no surprises. Read more on how access control works or our access control page.
Planning a project in Newmarket or the Greater Toronto Area? Contact Pitbull Security Solutions or call 647-895-1815 (answered 24/7) for a free consultation.