Access Control Cabling in Calgary: Wired Right, From the Panel to the Door
Access control only works as well as the wiring behind it. A bad splice, an unprotected run, or a cable pinched in a door frame causes the intermittent failures nobody can find. We cable access control the way it should be done: composite cable to every door, conduit where it's needed, and every run labelled and tested.
What we install
- Composite access control cable to each door: one cable carrying reader, lock power, door contact, and request-to-exit, for a cleaner, faster, more reliable install.
- Conduit to doors where required: EMT, flex, or surface raceway to protect cable in exposed, high-traffic, or finished areas.
- Door hardware, handled in-house: our own locksmith installs and adjusts strikes, maglocks, and door hardware, so cabling and hardware are done by one team.
- Panel and power wiring: clean, labelled terminations at the controller and power supply.
Working with GCs, electricians, and integrators
We take wire-only jobs. If you're a general contractor, electrician, or another integrator, we'll pull, terminate, label, and test the cable to your drawings and leave each door ready for your hardware and programming. We show up on schedule, coordinate with other trades, and leave the site clean.
How much does access control cabling cost?
Access control cabling is quoted per site. What affects the price:
- Number of doors: each door needs its own run from the panel.
- Distance to the panel: longer runs mean more cable and labour.
- Conduit needs: exposed areas, exterior doors, and finished spaces may need conduit or raceway.
- Ceiling and wall access: open ceilings are faster than concrete or finished walls.
- Door hardware: whether you need new strikes, maglocks, or hardware work.
For full system pricing, including readers and licensing, see the Cost Estimator or our Access Control page.
Composite cable vs. separate cables
Older installs often ran four or five separate cables to each door. Composite cable bundles them into one jacket. It's faster to pull, easier to trace, and leaves less room for mistakes. We use composite cable as our standard and run separate cables only when the hardware or the site requires it.
Common access control wiring problems we fix
- Doors that unlock or alarm randomly.
- Readers that drop offline.
- Cable pinched or exposed at the door frame.
- No labels at the panel, so nobody knows which door is which.
- Unprotected cable in warehouses and exterior areas.
How We Install: The Standard Behind Every Run
Anyone can pull cable. What separates a clean, reliable install from a future headache is the discipline in the details. These are the standards our team holds to on every job.
Cabling
- Supported on J-hooks, never laid on ceiling tiles.
- Bundled with Velcro, never zip ties, so cable isn't crushed and changes are easy.
- Clean service loops left at both ends for future moves and repairs.
- Every cable labelled at both ends.
- Cat6 as standard, Cat6A when the job calls for it, and single-mode or multimode fiber terminated in-house.
Conduit and raceway
- EMT, flex and liquid-tight, and surface raceway, chosen for the space.
- Straight, level runs with clean bends. No kinks, no crushed bends.
- Strapped at proper spacing, with bushings on every end to protect the cable.
- Pull strings left in for future cables.
Testing and handover
- Every run certified with a Fluke certifier, not just a basic continuity tester.
- Test results handed to you on every job.
Cleanliness
- Exceptionally high standards for cleanliness. We leave your space the way a professional should.
Backed by
- Lifetime workmanship warranty on everything related to our installation.
- Manufacturer-backed system warranty.
- WCB coverage and liability insurance.
- 30 years of experience, since 1995.