Choosing the right automatic doors for business premises can make a real difference to how customers, staff and visitors experience your building. Beyond convenience, commercial automatic doors can improve accessibility, support smoother traffic flow, and give entrances a more professional, modern appearance. This guide walks through the key things to consider before making a decision.
Why Choose Automatic Doors for Your Business Premises
Automatic doors remove the need for staff or visitors to physically push or pull heavy doors, which is particularly useful in busy environments such as retail units, offices and public buildings. They can also support accessibility requirements, making entrances easier to use for wheelchair users, parents with pushchairs, or anyone carrying goods. For businesses with high footfall, automatic entrance doors help keep queues moving and reduce wear and tear compared to manually operated doors.
Types of Commercial Automatic Doors Available
There isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution when it comes to commercial automatic doors. The right choice depends on the entrance space, expected footfall, and how the building is used day to day.
Sliding Automatic Doors
Sliding doors are a popular choice for retail and office entrances as they don’t swing into pedestrian walkways, making them a space-efficient option for busy entrances.
Swing Automatic Doors
Automatic swing doors can be a good fit where space allows, and are often used on single entrances or internal doorways within a commercial building.
Automatic Doors with Access Control Integration
For businesses that need to manage who can enter certain areas, automatic doors can be paired with access control systems. If you’re exploring this option, our access control solutions page covers what’s available.
What to Consider Before Choosing Automatic Doors for Your Business
Before deciding on an automatic door system, it’s worth thinking about the entrance width, expected footfall, weather exposure, and whether the door needs to integrate with existing security measures. It’s also worth considering how the new doors will sit alongside other elements of your building’s security, such as steel security doors on other access points, or electric gates controlling vehicle access to the wider site.
Automatic Door Installation and Maintenance
Getting the installation right from the outset matters just as much as choosing the right door type. Poorly fitted automatic doors can lead to ongoing issues with sensors or alignment, so it’s worth working with an experienced installer. Our door installation services cover a range of commercial door types across Devon and Cornwall, and we’re happy to talk through which option suits your premises.
Get in Touch
If you’re considering automatic doors for your business and want advice on the right option for your premises, get in touch with All Access Automation LTD to discuss your requirements.