Securing entrances in Elton Hill's mix of complexes and freestanding homes
Elton Hill's mix of apartment complexes and private homes means entrances are constantly active. As a small suburb bordered by areas like Melrose North and Inanda, and crossed by main roads like Corlett Drive, there is a steady flow of traffic past these gates. The challenge for both body corporates and homeowners is to screen visitors effectively at complex main gates and individual driveways without causing delays or confusion.
Our approach is to separate visitor screening from resident entry. For a complex entrance near Wanderers Golf Course or a home on Atholl Oaklands Road, a video intercom allows residents to see who is calling before opening. This avoids having to walk to the gate. Residents, staff, and contractors then use their own tags or codes for entry, which means they do not need to be buzzed in by anyone.
For body corporates and homeowners in Elton Hill, the most important job is keeping the user list current. When a tenant moves out or a contractor's job ends, their access tag or code must be removed from the system. This ongoing administration ensures that only current, authorised people can enter. We help establish a simple process for the designated person, whether a managing agent or homeowner, to manage this list.
Everything we install and repair, and how a job runs from first call to handover, is on our intercoms and access control page.
Questions from Elton Hill
Our complex intercom only rings the guard. Can visitors call my phone directly?
Yes, an intercom that uses the mobile network can be set to call your cellphone, or a sequence of numbers. This lets you speak to your visitor and open the gate from your phone. The system needs power and mobile signal at the gate.
We just bought a house in Elton Hill. Do the previous owner's remotes still work?
They very likely do. We recommend clearing the gate motor's memory of all old remotes and any access control keypads of old codes. We can then enrol only your new remotes and codes so you are in full control of who has access.
If something on your intercom setup in Elton Hill is not working as it should, the quickest fix starts with a call. We will ask a few questions, book a visit and quote in writing before any work starts.