See who's at the door. Control who gets in.
Security cameras, access control, video intercoms and gate entry for businesses, HOAs and multifamily properties across San Diego and Orange County — designed, cabled and installed by a licensed C-10 electrical contractor.
- Brand-neutral: we recommend what fits your site and budget
- Power, cabling, door hardware and programming in one contract
- Code-compliant locks and fire-alarm release
- Manage cameras, doors and visitors from your phone
Get your security system quote
Free site walk. We reply within one business day.
One contractor for every door, camera and gate
Security cameras
- 4K IP cameras, indoor and outdoor
- AI search for people and vehicles
- Local recorder or cloud storage
- NDAA-compliant options
Access control
- Card, fob and mobile credentials
- Door schedules and audit logs
- Remote lock and unlock
- Multi-site cloud management
Video intercom & visitor entry
- Answer and unlock from your phone
- Resident and tenant directories
- Delivery and guest access
- Lobby, gate and suite entry
Gate & vehicle entry
- Gate operators and telephone entry
- Vehicle tags and remotes
- License plate recognition cameras
- Garage and parking access
Cabling & network
- Cat6 and fiber runs
- PoE switches and racks
- Wireless bridges for remote gates
- Clean, labeled installs
- Full network cabling & fiber →
Door hardware & integration
- Electric strikes and maglocks
- Request-to-exit and door sensors
- Fire-alarm release where required
- Alarm and automation tie-ins
Unlock with a phone, a card or a fob
Mobile credentials turn every tenant's and employee's phone into a key. Add or remove people in seconds, set door schedules, and see who entered and when — from anywhere.
- ✔ No more re-keying when someone leaves
- ✔ Temporary access for contractors, cleaners and deliveries
- ✔ Door activity tied to camera video for fast answers
Built for the people who manage the property
Multifamily & HOAs
Video intercoms, gate entry, amenity access and cameras managed remotely by the property manager.
Offices & commercial
Badge access, visitor entry and camera coverage across one site or many.
Warehouses & industrial
Perimeter and dock cameras, gate control and restricted-area access.
Retail, restaurants & homes
Loss-prevention cameras, after-hours alerts and smart entry for high-end homes.
Brands we often recommend
We aren't tied to one manufacturer. We compare features, hardware cost and ongoing license fees, then recommend what fits your property. These are platforms we frequently suggest:
| Brand | Best for | Ongoing cost model |
|---|---|---|
| Verkada | Multi-site businesses wanting cameras, access and intercom in one cloud dashboard | Per-device cloud licenses |
| Avigilon (Alta & Unity) | Commercial and enterprise sites needing high-end video analytics and cloud or on-premise access | Cloud or on-premise |
| Axis Communications | High-quality IP cameras on open standards that work with most recording platforms | Works with many VMS options |
| Hanwha Vision | Reliable, NDAA-compliant cameras and recorders at a strong price point | Local recording, no required subscription |
| Ubiquiti UniFi Protect & Access | Small businesses and offices wanting a cost-effective, easy-to-manage system | No per-camera subscription |
| Brivo | Property managers and multi-tenant buildings needing cloud access control | Cloud subscription |
| ButterflyMX | Apartment and HOA video intercoms with smartphone entry and delivery access | Cloud subscription |
| HID Global | Card, fob and mobile-credential readers compatible with most access platforms | Hardware + credentials |
| DoorKing & LiftMaster | Gate operators, telephone entry and vehicle access for communities and lots | Hardware, optional cloud |
Already have a platform? We install and expand most major brands. Brand names are trademarks of their respective owners; listing does not imply partnership or endorsement.
Security systems are electrical systems
Cameras need reliable power and cabling. Electric locks need correct power supplies, free-exit hardware and — where required — a fire-alarm release. CL Electric is a licensed C-10 electrical contractor, so the wiring, door hardware, network and programming are done by one accountable team instead of three subcontractors.
- ✔ Licensed, bonded and insured — CSLB C-10 #1123510
- ✔ Low-voltage, data and fiber cabling in-house
- ✔ Clear quotes: hardware, labor and any license fees shown separately
- ✔ Training for your staff and support after install
How a connected system fits together — one contractor for every link.
From site walk to first unlock
Site walk
We walk the property, review existing equipment and note every door, gate and blind spot.
Design & options
Camera coverage plan, door schedule and two or three platform options with total cost.
Cabling & hardware
Cable runs, power, cameras, readers and locks installed and labeled.
Programming
Users, schedules, recording and app access configured and tested.
Training & support
We train your team and stay available for changes, additions and service.
Security system installation across San Diego and Orange County
CL Electric installs cameras, access control, intercoms and gate entry for properties throughout San Diego County and Orange County, including:
San Diego County
- San Diego
- Carlsbad
- Oceanside
- Encinitas
- Escondido
- San Marcos
- Vista
- Poway
- La Jolla
- Del Mar
- Chula Vista
- El Cajon
- Santee
- Kearny Mesa
Orange County
- Irvine
- Newport Beach
- Huntington Beach
- Mission Viejo
- Laguna Niguel
- San Clemente
- Lake Forest
- Costa Mesa
- Anaheim
- Santa Ana
- Orange
- Tustin
Common questions
Ready to secure your property?
Book a free site walk — we'll bring options from more than one brand.