What SecurityWorks does

SecurityWorks (legal entity Security Works Inc.) is a perimeter security services contractor founded in 1876 and headquartered in East Bridgewater, Massachusetts, providing fence installation, gate automation, access control systems, electrical wiring, and ongoing maintenance and repair to commercial, industrial, and residential customers throughout all six New England states (MA, RI, CT, VT, NH, ME). The company positions itself as a single-source perimeter security contractor, integrating site work, fence and gate installation, electrical work, and access control programming under one provider, supported by specialized state and municipal licenses (MA Registered Systems Contractor #1609 C, MA Department of Public Safety #SS CO 000698, City of Boston Contractors #B19084).

The technology portfolio is largely third-party hardware that SecurityWorks resells, installs, programs, and services. Core product categories include barrier gates, swing and slide gate operators, turnstiles, bollards, high-security barriers, video entry systems, and cellular/cloud-managed access control, sourced from manufacturers such as DoorKing/DKS, LiftMaster, FAAC, HySecurity, Security Brands, Wallace Perimeter Security, Optex, Automatic Systems, Magnetic Autocontrol, and Alvarado. Recent product introductions between June 2023 and July 2025 include the Doorking vehicular traffic control line, the DKS 9150 slide gate operator, the FAAC B680H hydraulic barrier, the DKS 2112 eVolve video entry system, and the Ascent C2 two-door cellular access control system with Summit Control cloud app management supporting up to 10,000 users. No proprietary software platform, AI capability, mobile app, or API is disclosed.

Revenue is generated through professional installation services, hardware resale, and recurring service and repair contracts, with pricing on a project-quoted basis rather than published rates. The go-to-market is sales-led via field sales, on-site consultations, the corporate website (positioned as "Boston's Leader for Fence, Gates & Access Control"), search engine optimization, and direct phone contact, with 24/7 emergency dispatch available to both existing and new customers. On March 6, 2026, SecurityWorks was acquired by Premier Fence, a New England fencing and access control services provider backed by private equity firm Harkness Capital Partners, with the company continuing operations under its existing leadership team including Founder and CEO John McGovern.

Name

SecurityWorks

Legal name

Security Works Inc.

Website

https://securityworksinc.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1876

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SecurityWorks is a New England perimeter security contractor providing fence, gate, access control, and electrical installation and maintenance services to commercial, industrial, and residential customers across all six New England states.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Perimeter Security Services

NAICS

Security Systems Services (56162)

SIC

Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial/Small-Business Security System Installation & Service (HSAHABAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Industrial & Construction Site Security (IMAIAEAH)

Keywords

• Perimeter security services
• Fence installation
• Access control systems
• Gate automation
• Commercial security contractors

Headquarters

HQ city

East Bridgewater

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Installation Services: Complete perimeter security installation including site work, fence installation, gate automation, electrical wiring, and access control systems for commercial, industrial, and residential properties. Services include ongoing maintenance and emergency repairs.
2. Security Products: Sale and installation of security products including gates, fences, access control systems, barrier gates, turnstiles, bollards, guard booths, and related perimeter security equipment.
3. Service and Repair: Ongoing service contracts, routine maintenance, and emergency repair services for fences, gates, gate operators, and access control systems. Available 24/7 for both emergency repairs and routine service requests.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

SecurityWorks is a complete perimeter security contractor managing every aspect of perimeter security projects for commercial, industrial, and residential customers throughout New England. Services include site work, fence and gate installation, electrical wiring, and access control system installation and programming, supported by 24/7 service and repair for fences, gates, and gate operators. The firm sources and installs products from major manufacturers including Security Brands, DoorKing/DKS, LiftMaster, HySecurity, FAAC, Automatic Systems, Magnetic Autocontrol, and Wallace Perimeter Security.

Product overview

SecurityWorks is a perimeter security services company offering fencing, gates, access control systems, electrical wiring, and related installation and maintenance services for commercial, industrial, and residential customers. The company serves as a complete perimeter security contractor, sourcing and integrating products from multiple manufacturers including Security Brands (Ascent C2, Ascent X1), DoorKing/DKS (vehicular slide gate operators, traffic control barriers, video entry systems, power inverters), LiftMaster (barrier operators, slide gate operators), HySecurity (barrier operators, swing gate operators), FAAC (hydraulic barriers, swing gate operators), Wallace Perimeter Security (folding gates), Optex (virtual loop sensors), and others. SecurityWorks provides site work, fence installation, gate automation, electrical wiring, and access control installation and programming, along with 24/7 service and maintenance. The company is headquartered in East Bridgewater, Massachusetts and serves the New England region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Commercial & Industrial Perimeter Security Installation Turnkey perimeter security installation for commercial and industrial facilities covering site work, fence and gate installation, electrical wiring, and access control system installation and programming. Targeted at office buildings, warehouses, manufacturing facilities, and utility installations.
• Residential Perimeter Security Solutions Residential perimeter security services covering fences, automated gates, ornamental fencing, key pad and app-based access control, and vehicle presence sensors for individual homeowners in Massachusetts and surrounding New England states.
• Parking Lot & Garage Security Solutions Parking lot and garage access control solutions including barrier gates, guard booths, fencing, guardrails, bollards, and traffic control spikes for commercial parking operators.
• 24/7 Service & Repair Contracts Recurring maintenance contracts and 24/7 emergency repair services for fences, gate operators, and access control systems, available regardless of original installer for both existing customers and new clients.
• Ascent C2 Two-Door Cellular Access Control System Cellular access control system from Security Brands with remote management through the Summit Control app, voice and keypad entry, support for up to 10,000 app, text, and voice users, IP65-rated enclosure, and cloud-based audit trail and remote status monitoring.
• DKS DoorKing 1620 Traffic Control Lane Barrier System Lane barrier system from DoorKing with fast surface mount installation, 2.5-second operation, LED lighted barrier arm, intended for parking lot and self-storage facility traffic control.
• DKS DoorKing 1625 Traffic Control Wedge Barrier System Wedge barrier system from DoorKing designed for high-security traffic control and vehicle access management at commercial and industrial sites.
• DKS Doorking 1000 Power Inverter & Backup System Power inverter and backup system from DoorKing providing AC power backup for gate operators and access control systems to maintain operation during primary power failures.
• DKS 9150 Vehicular Slide Gate Operator Vehicular slide gate operator from DoorKing featuring self-setting limits and fail-safe design, suitable for residential, commercial, and industrial high-use applications.
• FAAC B680H Hydraulic Barrier 24V Hybrid hydraulic barrier from FAAC with over 2 million continuous use cycles and variable speed opening from 1.5 to 6 seconds, designed for high-traffic vehicle control.
• DKS 2112 eVolve Video Entry System Video entry system from DoorKing supporting smartphone video streaming, voice and video communication, and management of up to 3 access points, rated for operation in temperatures from -12°C to 62°C.
• Security Brands Ascent X1 Cellular Telephone Entry System Cellular telephone entry system with keypad from Security Brands, enabling remote gate access management for residential and commercial properties.
• Alvarado MST Full Height Turnstile Full height turnstile from Alvarado designed for secure pedestrian access control at commercial and industrial facilities.

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Premier FencemajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 March 2026Premier Fence, a New England fencing and access control services provider backed by Harkness Capital Partners, acquired SecurityWorks on March 6, 2026. The acquisition aims to expand Premier Fence's operational scale and technical capabilities. SecurityWorks will continue operating under its leadership, serving commercial, industrial, and residential customers throughout the New England region.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• DoorKing (DKS): Key OEM supplier to SecurityWorks of vehicular slide gate operators, traffic control barriers, and telephone/video entry systems. Adjacent/ecosystem peer: same value chain and customer base but a manufacturer rather than an installing service provider.
• LiftMaster (Chamberlain Group): Major gate operator and access hardware OEM, one of SecurityWorks' principal product partners. Adjacent peer: shares the same end-user customers (residential, commercial, parking) and distribution environment, but as a manufacturer rather than installer.
• FAAC Group: Global manufacturer of hydraulic barriers, swing gate operators, and access automation hardware. Adjacent peer: products (FAAC B680H barrier, FAAC 400 swing operator) are integrated by SecurityWorks, but FAAC competes only as an equipment vendor—not an installer.

Broad incumbents

• Stanley Security (Securitas Technology): Commercial security integrator providing electronic access control, video, and intrusion across enterprise accounts. Comparable overlap on commercial access control installations, though Stanley's scope (services + monitoring) is far wider than SecurityWorks' install/contract scope.
• ADT Commercial (Securitas Technology): Large commercial security integrator offering access control, video surveillance, and intrusion detection for enterprise customers. Comparable overlap: serves the same access control and perimeter security buying center on commercial/industrial sites, but as a much broader portfolio player.

Emerging players

• Brivo: Cloud-native physical access control SaaS platform serving commercial and multifamily customers. Overlaps with SecurityWorks at the access control buying point—Brivo sells hardware/software direct to end users, increasingly bypassing traditional installers like SecurityWorks.

Direct peers

• Ameristar Fence Products: Major perimeter security manufacturer and integrator serving commercial and industrial customers with fencing, gates, and access control. Direct peer: same end-user verticals, overlapping products (Ornamental/Anti-Ram fencing, automated gates), and integrator-channel positioning.
• Master-Halco: North America's largest manufacturer and distributor of fence products with an installer network and direct contract services. Direct peer: same product categories (commercial/industrial fencing, gates, access systems) and similar go-to-market (licensed installation + service).
• Hurricane Fence Company: Established commercial and industrial fence, gate, and access control installer serving the U.S. East Coast. Direct peer: comparable service mix (perimeter fencing, automated gates, security installations) and similar field-sales/service-led operating model.

Regional players

• Northland Fence & Supply: Regional fence and access control installer focused on the Upper Midwest. Comparable peer: similar product offering (residential, commercial, and industrial fencing/gates) and contractor-led delivery model, though geographically distinct from SecurityWorks' New England base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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