A lost fob shouldn’t mean changing every lock.
Deactivate missing credentials and issue replacements, with permissions for the doors each resident needs.
STRATA COUNCILS · PROPERTY MANAGERS · BUILDING OWNERS
A better way
into your building.
Fob access, visitor entry and shared-area cameras for strata and apartment buildings in Nanaimo and across Vancouver Island.
Make everyday entry easier for residents, and system management simpler for the people looking after the property.
Local installation & support Kantech Corporate certified Serving Vancouver Island since 2000
BUILT AROUND BUILDING LIFE
Less friction at the door.
More control for management.
Start with the problems your council, residents and building manager actually need to solve.
Make the front entrance straightforward.
Review how visitors reach residents and how authorised entry works, including suitable telephone and video intercom options.
Give contractors access that fits the job.
Use supported schedules and permissions for cleaners, trades and staff, with an agreed process for removing access afterward.
ACCESS & VISITOR ENTRY
From the front door
to the shared spaces.
Cards, fobs & door control
Plan common entrances, amenities, storage areas and suitable interior doors together.
- Resident, staff and contractor permissions
- Door schedules and lost-credential management
- Readers, locking hardware and backup power
- Practical EntraPass administration and training
Intercom & visitor entry
Improve the arrival experience with an entry system suited to your residents and building.
- Telephone or video entry options
- Resident-directory updates
- Suitable integration with common-door access
- Existing wiring and connectivity assessed
Parking, gates & elevators
Extend the access plan beyond the lobby where the building and equipment support it.
- Parking entrances and gate interfaces
- Floor permissions for suitable elevator systems
- Coordination with door and elevator contractors
- Compatible credentials across shared entrances
Compatibility, licensing, door hardware and required egress are assessed before quoting. Elevator and gate work is coordinated with the relevant contractors.
SHARED-AREA CAMERAS
Useful footage.
Thoughtful placement.
Review the entrances, parking areas and common spaces that matter to your building. We consider lighting, recording retention, authorised viewing and privacy when planning coverage.
Find an event
Recording and playback that authorised users can work with.
Keep it working
Reliable networking, storage checks and remote-viewing support.
UPGRADES & ONGOING SUPPORT
Improve what’s there.
Plan what comes next.
You don’t always need to replace the whole system. We review existing equipment, cabling and credentials, then explain what can be retained and where an upgrade would help.
Discuss an existing system ↗Start with an assessment
Identify the equipment, recurring faults and gaps in the current setup.
Give council a clear proposal
A written scope, equipment options, costs and any ongoing fees for the work proposed.
Keep support in the plan
Discuss preventative maintenance for doors, cameras, alarms and backup power.
Service & maintenance ↗INSTALLATION DETAILS MATTER
Care at the door.
Clarity at handover.
Readers and locking hardware are only part of the job. We consider the door’s operation, cabling, power and the people who will manage the system afterward.
Sherwood is Kantech Corporate certified, with security work led by more than 45 years of experience in security and audio.
Meet Sherwood & see our qualifications ↗
A CLEAR PATH FOR YOUR COUNCIL
From the first conversation
to a practical handover.
Tell us about the building.
Share the location, affected entrances, existing equipment and the issues you want to solve. Photos or plans are helpful.
Review the scope.
We assess the systems and coordinate relevant trades, then prepare a proposal for your authorised decision-makers.
Install, test & hand over.
We agree access, work areas and installation stages with your building contact, and plan any interruptions around residents. Door readiness, ceiling access and protecting finishes are part of the job. Once the work is tested, we show authorised managers how to use the system.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Before you bring it to council.
Can residents keep their existing fobs?
Sometimes. We check the reader technology, credential format and proposed system before confirming what can be reused.
Can we upgrade one part of the system first?
Yes, where the systems and interfaces allow it. We can discuss a staged plan for access control, intercoms, cameras or supporting networking.
Can you work with our property manager and other contractors?
We coordinate the security scope with the authorised building contact and relevant door, electrical, gate or elevator contractors. Responsibilities are confirmed in the proposal.
Who should have access to camera footage?
The strata or building owner determines authorised access and policies. We configure the agreed user permissions and explain playback and export. Camera locations and recording requirements should be reviewed against the building’s privacy obligations.
What information helps you prepare a quote?
Send your building’s community, approximate number of units, affected doors or areas, existing system details and a contact for arranging a site visit. Do not include alarm codes, passwords or private access credentials.
LET’S TALK ABOUT YOUR BUILDING
A useful first conversation.
A clear next step.
Tell us what isn’t working, what you want to improve, and who is coordinating the project.