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The old keypad on the gooseneck post at the end of this rural driveway was worn and due for replacement.
We took the old keypad off its gooseneck post and installed a Cellgate entry unit in its place, with a keypad and a camera in one housing. Nothing had to be dug up to do it.
The driveway now has a keypad and a camera at the gate, and the swap took about two hours.
More on this kind of job: read our guide, Keypad, intercom, or app entry.
Services on this job: Access control. More about our work in Stafford.
Good to know
Usually, yes. Most gate operators (LiftMaster, DoorKing, Nice/Apollo, Viking, and others) accept a simple dry-contact signal, which is exactly what a keypad or app controller sends when it grants access. If your opener is old enough that the control board is on its way out, we'll tell you before quoting a new access system on top of it. Wireless keypads are an option when trenching wire to the entrance isn't practical.
Codes and fobs stored in the unit itself keep working without internet. Only the remote app features pause until service comes back. For power, we install battery backup on most operators, and every gate gets a manual release so you're never locked in or out. On rural properties where running power to the gate isn't realistic, solar is a workable option.
Modern keypads and cloud systems let you issue a code that only works on certain days or hours, or expires after one use. Hand your landscaper a Tuesday-only code, then delete it from your phone when the contract ends. Entry logs show which code opened the gate and when, which is useful for HOAs settling arguments about who left it propped open.
More answers on our access control page.
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