Strata Intercom Perth - Apartment Intercom Systems That Work
If you manage a Perth apartment block or strata complex, the intercom is the piece of equipment residents complain about most - old audio-only systems, dead handsets, buzzers that trigger the wrong unit. Here's how we spec and install strata intercom systems in Perth that actually last.
IP Video vs Traditional 2-Wire
The single biggest decision is whether you keep the old 2-wire cabling or upgrade to an IP video intercom. IP systems (Aiphone IX-G, Dahua VTO, Hikvision DS-KD) run over standard Cat6, answer on residents' phones as well as in-unit tablets, log every entry event, and don't rely on aging cabling in the risers. For any block over 8 units the IP option is almost always cheaper over 10 years once you factor in fault callouts.
What A Strata Intercom Should Do
- Video call from the front door station to the resident's phone and in-unit monitor
- Answer on mobile even when residents are away from home
- Remote unlock of the front door and lift call after answer
- Concierge / building manager station with call transfer
- Trades / delivery access via time-limited PIN codes
- Event log for AGM and dispute resolution
Typical Perth Strata Install Pricing
- Small block (4-8 units): $5,500-$9,500 supplied and installed
- Mid block (10-20 units): $10,000-$18,000 installed
- Large complex (30+ units): $22,000+ - quoted per site with a survey
- Add electric strike + lift integration: $1,500-$3,500 per door/lift
Working With Strata Committees
We're used to working with strata managers and committee resolutions across the Perth CBD, Fremantle, western suburbs and coastal Mandurah apartment markets. Every quote is itemised so the committee can present a clean motion at a general meeting, and we can stage the install across multiple visits to minimise resident disruption. Aged-care and mixed-use buildings get accessibility-compliant stations by default, and we can integrate the intercom into your building's access control system so residents use one fob for the front door, lift and car park.
Maintenance And Warranty
- 3-year manufacturer warranty on all hardware
- Lifetime workmanship warranty on the install
- Optional annual maintenance visit - $450-$850 depending on size
- Same-week callout for faults, no fee in Perth metro
Book A Site Survey
The right system depends on your existing cabling, unit count and door hardware. Book a free strata site survey and we'll give the committee a fixed written quote and staged install plan within a week.