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Security & Automation

Automated Gates & Access Control in Abuja

From sliding and swing gate motors to intercom and card/biometric access control, we handle the full electrical and control integration as well as the motor, so the system works reliably under Abuja’s power conditions, including backup during outages.

What this service solves

Who it is for

  • New compound or estate perimeter security
  • Replacing an unreliable or manual gate system
  • Multi-tenant properties needing managed access control
Engineering scope

What’s included

  • Gate motor installation and wiring
  • Electric fence installation
  • Intercom and video entry systems
  • Card, keypad, or biometric access control
  • Battery backup for outage continuity
  • Integration with CCTV and home automation
Technical considerations
  • Motor and control wiring sized for the gate’s weight and how often it opens
  • Battery backup sized for the length of outages you actually get
  • Access control and intercom tied into your existing CCTV and automation, where you have them
How we deliver it

How this work comes together

  1. 01

    System design

    Gate motor, access control, and intercom specified against the site’s actual layout and traffic.

  2. 02

    Installation & wiring

    Motors, control wiring, and access devices installed and integrated as one system.

  3. 03

    Backup integration

    Battery backup wired in so the system keeps working through a power cut.

  4. 04

    Commissioning

    Full system tested before handover: motor operation, access control and backup.

Understand the terms

Four systems, four jobs

Gate automation

Moves the gate. It opens and closes and keeps people safe while doing so.

Access control

Decides who may enter, using a card, code, remote or phone, and records it where supported.

Intercoms

Lets you talk to, and often see, a visitor so you can decide whether to let them in.

CCTV

Records what happens. It shows who came in; it does not decide who may.

Explore the systems

Gates, safety equipment and access control

Choose a category. Every system is scoped after an assessment.

Motorised entry for vehicles and people. Type, size, weight, how often it is used and the site layout decide which system suits.

  • Sliding gates

    Core safety
    What it does
    A gate that runs sideways along a track or on wheels, driven by a motor.
    Where it may suit
    Compounds with space beside the opening.
  • Swing gates

    Core safety
    What it does
    One or two leaves that open on hinges, driven by arm or underground motors.
    Where it may suit
    Driveways with room to swing.
  • Pedestrian gate automation

    Depends on the property
    What it does
    Motorise or electrically release a pedestrian gate.
    Where it may suit
    Estates and homes with a separate walk-in gate.
  • Garage-door automation

    Needs assessment
    What it does
    Motorise sectional or roller garage doors.
    Where it may suit
    Garages and carports.
  • Barrier arms and rising bollards

    Needs assessment
    What it does
    A barrier or bollard that controls vehicle entry.
    Where it may suit
    Car parks, estates and commercial sites.
  • Electric fencing

    Needs assessment
    What it does
    A fence that gives a deterrent pulse and alerts on tamper.
    Where it may suit
    Compound perimeters.

Safe operation, authorised entry, safe pedestrian access, manual release and sensible power-failure behaviour come first. A camera image alone never authorises entry.

Find the right solution

Find the right gate and access solution

Answer a few questions for an indicative summary of what a site assessment would cover. Nothing is sent until you submit our enquiry form.

Step 1 of 3

Your entry

What needs automating or controlling? (required)

Select all that apply.

Who and what uses it? (required)
Where this is used

Properties that typically need automated gates & access control

Documentation

What you may receive

For automated gates & access control, depending on the project and the agreed scope. We provide documentation appropriate to the size and complexity of the job.

All engineering deliverables →
  • Electrical Installation Documentation

    Distribution board schedules, circuit identification, cable information, equipment schedules, and installation photographs.

  • Testing

    Test results recorded before handover, plus as-built information and solar/backup handover information where produced.

  • Maintenance Recommendations

    A clear breakdown of what needs immediate attention, what can be monitored, and what can be scheduled as a future upgrade, so you can prioritize rather than treat every issue as equally urgent.

FAQ

Common questions

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How many cameras do I need?

Depends on the property and what you're trying to cover (entry points, perimeter, specific assets). We do a site survey and propose camera placement based on what actually needs covering.

Can I view footage remotely?

Yes. Remote viewing and alert setup on your phone or computer is part of a standard installation, alongside the NVR/DVR recording setup on site.

Can CCTV be integrated with gates or access control?

Yes, integration with automated gates and access control is a regular part of our security and automation scope. Mention it upfront if you want them working together.

Do you install electric fences?

Yes. Electric fence installation is part of our perimeter security scope, alongside automated gates, CCTV, and access control. We design and wire it as part of the same security system.

Can automation be added to an existing property, or only new builds?

Both. New builds let us design the wiring and control layout together from the start, which is cleaner, but retrofitting smart lighting, climate, and access control into an existing property is a regular part of our scope too. It just needs a site assessment first to plan around the existing circuits.

Will a power outage disable the automation system?

Depends on the setup. Most smart lighting and control panels need power to function, same as any electrical system, so we discuss backup priorities (generator or inverter integration) as part of the design if outage resilience matters to you.

What our customers say

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Great Customer Service. And they did an excellent job with my generator. Now it's so easy to start. I don't even have to pull twice.

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