Your Local Security Contractor for Pasadena
Our Covina shop sits about 25 minutes down the 210 from Pasadena, and we've been working in the city since 2004: driveway gates behind Craftsman homes, camera systems for storefronts around Old Pasadena and the Playhouse District, and access control for the office and multi-tenant buildings along the Lake Avenue corridor. Pasadena properties have their own personality, from Bungalow Heaven's historic lots to hillside estates in Linda Vista and San Rafael, and the right system respects both the architecture and the way the property is actually used. AD Security, Inc. is a licensed California contractor (CSLB #974487), privately owned by a native Southern Californian, and every project starts with a free written estimate with no hidden fees.
What We Do in Pasadena
Automatic Gates
Sliding and swing driveway gates in steel and wood, sized for Pasadena's mix of narrow historic driveways and wide hillside entries.
- Custom steel and wood fabrication
- Sliding, swing, and vertical lift systems
- LiftMaster, DoorKing, FAAC operators
- Explore gate installation
Gate Repair
Gate stuck open or closed in Pasadena? Priority scheduling and after-hours emergency response, whether or not we installed it.
- All major operator brands
- Photo eyes, remotes, tracks, boards
- Written price before any work begins
- Explore gate repair
Security Cameras
Camera systems with clean cabling and night-ready placement for homes, retail, restaurants, and offices across Pasadena.
- 4K IP cameras and NVRs
- Remote viewing on your phone
- NDAA-compliant options
- Explore camera systems
Access Control
Card readers, keypads, mobile credentials, and video intercoms for Pasadena offices, HOAs, and multi-tenant buildings.
- Cloud-managed platforms (PDK dealer)
- Time-based and per-door permissions
- Turnstiles for lobbies
- Explore access control
Door Operators
Automatic door operators for Pasadena storefronts, offices, and medical buildings, installed and serviced for smooth ADA-friendly entry.
- Swing and slide door automation
- Push-plate and touchless activation
- Service and repair on existing operators
- Ask about door operators
Intercoms & Entry
Telephone entry and video intercom systems so residents and staff can see, talk to, and admit visitors from anywhere.
- Gate and lobby telephone entry (DoorKing)
- Video intercoms with smartphone apps
- Multi-tenant directories
- Ask about intercoms
Network Cabling
Structured network and premise cabling that keeps cameras, access control, and offices running on clean, reliable infrastructure.
- Cat6 and Cat6A runs
- PoE for cameras and readers
- Equipment room cleanup and buildout
- Ask about cabling
Commercial A/V
Video walls, displays, and distributed audio for Pasadena restaurants, offices, and retail spaces.
- Video wall design and installation
- Conference room and lobby displays
- Distributed audio systems
- Ask about commercial A/V
Working in Pasadena
Historic neighborhoods. Pasadena takes its architecture seriously, and so do we. In landmark districts like Bungalow Heaven, exterior changes visible from the street may need city design review before a front-yard gate goes in. We build gates that fit the character of Craftsman and period homes, and we'll flag early if your project is in a district where review applies.
Permits. Gate operators and their electrical runs typically require permits from the City of Pasadena. As the licensed contractor, we handle the permit process as part of the job; it's included in the written estimate, never a surprise line item.
Hillside and estate properties. Linda Vista, San Rafael, and the foothill streets bring long driveways, slopes, and long cable runs. We regularly install cantilever sliding gates for sloped entries and pair them with telephone entry and cameras so you can see and admit visitors from anywhere.
Businesses and multi-tenant buildings. From Old Pasadena storefronts to office buildings on Lake Avenue and apartment communities near PCC, we install camera systems, access control, and parking gates that property managers can run from one platform. We also serve neighboring South Pasadena, Altadena, San Marino, Sierra Madre, and Arcadia.
Pasadena Clients on Working With Us
"Outstanding service for our commercial property. The access control system has enhanced our security significantly. Highly recommend AD Security, Inc.!"
"We manage 14 properties and AD Security handles all of our access control. Their team is responsive, knows the equipment inside out, and their pricing has stayed fair for over five years."
Pasadena Questions
Our Covina shop is about 25 minutes from most of Pasadena via the 210. For routine work we typically respond within 24 hours on business days; gates stuck open or closed get priority scheduling, with emergency service available after hours.
Usually yes. Gate operators and their electrical work typically require City of Pasadena permits, and projects in designated landmark districts may also need design review if the gate is visible from the street. We handle permitting as the licensed contractor, and it's spelled out in the written estimate.
All of them: Old Pasadena, the Playhouse District, Bungalow Heaven, Madison Heights, Linda Vista, San Rafael, Hastings Ranch, and everything between, plus neighboring South Pasadena, Altadena, San Marino, Sierra Madre, and Arcadia.
Yes, most of our gate repair calls are for systems installed by others. We service all major operator brands, including LiftMaster, DoorKing, FAAC, Viking, and Nice.
Get a Free Estimate in Pasadena
Call us or send the form; written estimates are always free, with no hidden fees.
Tell Us About Your Pasadena Project
Contact AD Security, Inc.
Emergency service available after hours
Covina, CA 91723
Serving Pasadena since 2004