Intercom & Access Control in Horsham

An electric gate without an intercom is a gate you have to walk to every time someone arrives. On Horsham's larger properties — where driveways run 15 metres or more from the house to the road — that defeats the purpose of having a gate in the first place. An intercom lets you see or hear who is at the gate and open it from inside the house, or from your phone anywhere in the world.

We install, repair, and upgrade intercom and access control systems across the Horsham area. From simple audio intercoms to full video systems with app control, your engineer matches the system to the property and the client's requirements.

Intercom installation: from £1,250+VAT

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Intercom and Access Control Options

Audio Intercom

The simplest option. A call station at the gate with a handset or speaker unit in the house. The visitor presses the button, you answer, and you press a button to release the gate. Reliable and cost-effective. Suitable for properties where you just need to know who is there before opening.

Video Intercom

A camera at the gate shows you who is there on a screen inside the house. We fit video intercoms on many Horsham properties — particularly the rural homes along the A24 and around Mannings Heath where the gate is not visible from the house. Being able to see the visitor, not just hear them, is a significant security upgrade.

App-Based Systems

Modern intercom systems can connect to your smartphone via Wi-Fi or mobile data. When someone presses the gate call button, you get a notification on your phone — wherever you are. You can see the visitor on camera, speak to them, and open the gate remotely. We install these on properties across Horsham, and they are particularly popular with homeowners who are away during the day and want to let in deliveries or tradespeople.

Keypad Access

A keypad at the gate allows entry with a PIN code. Common on properties with regular visitors — cleaners, gardeners, dog walkers — who need access when the homeowner is not in. We can programme multiple codes and set time-restricted access where needed.

Key Fob and Proximity Systems

For properties with multiple regular users — family members, employees, tenants — a proximity fob system allows each person to have their own token. Fobs can be added or deactivated individually, which is useful for managing access on properties with rental units or live-in staff.

Common Intercom Problems in Horsham

On Horsham properties with long driveways, cable runs between the gate and the house can be 30 metres or more. Poor-quality original installations often use lightweight cable that degrades over time, causing intermittent faults. Your engineer replaces these with properly rated cable designed for outdoor burial.

Intercom Pricing

The installation price covers a standard single-gate audio or video intercom with one internal handset or monitor. More complex installations — multi-handset, app integration, keypad add-on, extended cable runs — are quoted individually after the site survey.

Why Horsham Properties Need Good Access Control

Horsham's property types create specific requirements that a generic intercom system will not meet:

Long driveways. Properties along Worthing Road, around Mannings Heath, and in the rural parishes routinely have driveways over 15 metres. The intercom cable run needs to be planned properly, and wireless systems need strong Wi-Fi coverage — which we can advise on.

Rural isolation. Properties in Warnham, Rusper, Brooks Green, and Coolham are not overlooked. An intercom with video is the only way to identify visitors before opening the gate.

Delivery management. Parcel deliveries to rural addresses often end up left at the gate because the driver cannot get in. An app-based intercom lets you open the gate from your phone, even if you are at work, and speak to the driver directly.

Multi-user access. Family homes in Horsham often have cleaners, gardeners, and contractors visiting regularly. A keypad or fob system gives controlled access without handing out gate remotes.

Areas Covered Near Horsham

We cover intercom and access control across these nearby areas:

• Intercom & access control in Haywards Heath
• Intercom & access control in Storrington
• Intercom & access control in Dorking

Also covering: Broadbridge Heath, Mannings Heath, Southwater, Warnham, Rusper, Brooks Green, Coolham.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a gate intercom cost in Horsham?

A standard intercom installation starts at £1,250+VAT. This covers the intercom unit, internal handset or monitor, cabling, and connection to the existing gate automation. Video systems, app integration, and keypads add to the cost — We provide a fixed quote after the site survey.

Can you add an intercom to my existing gate?

Yes. Most automated gates in Horsham can have an intercom added without replacing any of the existing automation. We connect the new intercom to the existing control board so it can trigger the gate to open.

My intercom has stopped working — can you repair it?

Yes. Intercom faults are diagnosed at the standard repair callout rate of £225+VAT. Common issues include speaker failure, wiring faults on long cable runs, and relay failures. We can repair or replace most systems.

Do app-based intercoms need Wi-Fi at the gate?

They need a Wi-Fi signal or a wired network connection at the gate position. On larger Horsham properties, the gate is often beyond the range of the house Wi-Fi. We can advise on extending the Wi-Fi coverage or using a wired connection.

Can I let in deliveries remotely?

Yes — with an app-based video intercom, you can see the delivery driver on your phone, speak to them, and open the gate from anywhere. This is increasingly popular on Horsham properties where homeowners are at work during the day.

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