Access Control System Installation

Access control installers provide keycard, biometric, and electronic locking systems for businesses, multi-family, and facilities.

With access control essential for commercial security and compliance, installation generates revenue of $170,000-$580,000 with 50-70% margins.

The business requires access control expertise, manufacturer certifications, installation capability, database and software setup, and commercial relationships.

Services include keycard access control, biometric readers (fingerprint, facial), electronic locks and strikes, visitor management systems, integration with video and alarms, and database and user management.

Revenue through installation projects and service contracts.

Success factors include manufacturer training and certifications (HID, Honeywell, Brivo), understanding access levels and permissions, installing reliable and scalable systems, integrating with other security platforms, and serving commercial and multi-family properties.

Marketing focuses on property managers, facility managers, businesses, and multi-family.

With access control essential for commercial and compliance in 2025, access control installation offers sophisticated opportunities serving business security with manufacturer certifications and technical expertise as barriers.