Practical, no-nonsense guides on hiring and managing security.
A practical guide to arranging urgent SIA security cover at short notice, what to have ready, what to ask, and how to make sure you’re getting licensed, insured officers.
What the SIA licence and BS7858 screening actually mean, why they matter, and how to check that the officers on your site are properly licensed and vetted.
A quick guide to choosing between a static security guard and mobile patrols, based on risk, budget and how many sites you need to cover.
Typical 2026 hourly and per-visit rates, what drives the price up or down, and what should already be included, so you can compare quotes fairly.
The licensing, vetting, insurance and accreditation checks that separate a professional provider from a risky one, plus the questions to ask before you sign.
Our one-page overview for buyers and procurement teams: services, accreditations, insurance, coverage and contacts. Print or save as PDF.
Tell us the site and what you need. The control room replies by phone or email, day or night, with officers and an exact price before anything is booked.
A clear price first. Nothing is booked until you agree it.
Long-term contracts, one-off shifts and same-day cover, subject to availability.
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