Comprehensive Security Solutions
KEY HOLDING & 24-HOUR ALARM RESPONSE
Protect your business and staff with professional key holding and rapid alarm response services across the UK. Our SIA-licensed mobile officers respond to emergencies 24/7, eliminating the need for your employees to attend potentially dangerous situations during unsociable hours.
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Nationwide Coverage 24Hours 365 Days
Rapid Response Security
Nationwide Key Holding & Alarm Response Service
Advance Guarding provides fully licensed, uniformed officers who respond to alarm activations in clearly marked patrol vehicles. Our mobile response officers attend sites following scheduled or alarm-triggered callouts, offering visible deterrence against criminal damage, vandalism, theft, and unauthorised access.
When our patrol officers identify unusual activity, they immediately alert our 24-hour control room and, where necessary, the police. This rapid response system helps detect early warning signs of break-ins, fires, floods, or other emergencies before they escalate into major incidents.
All keys are stored securely and unmarked in accordance with British Standard BS7984:2008, either at our control room or within our mobile response vehicles. Your keys remain coded and cannot be linked to specific addresses, ensuring maximum security.
Our Key Holding Services
Emergency Alarm Response
Our mobile officers provide immediate response to all alarm activations, 24 hours a day. Upon receiving notification from your monitoring station, we dispatch local officers who conduct thorough external and internal inspections, identify alarm triggers, liaise with engineers for reset codes, and remain on-site until your premises are secured and properly armed.
Incident Management & Coordination
Our officers coordinate with specialist contractors when needed, liaising with police, glaziers, locksmiths and alarm engineers to resolve incidents quickly. We arrange emergency boarding, lock replacements, and urgent repairs whilst conducting comprehensive security inspections and managing emergency situations professionally.
Professional Key Holding Services
We provide secure key storage and reliable opening and closing services at scheduled times, removing this responsibility from staff members who may feel vulnerable carrying out these duties alone. This service ensures your premises are properly secured every day, giving you complete peace of mind.
Break-In & Emergency Response
When signs of forced entry are detected, our officers immediately contact police, secure the premises, protect evidence, and coordinate repairs to minimise business disruption. We handle floods, gas leaks, power failures, and other building emergencies with rapid professional response to protect your property and assets.
Advance Guarding’s key holding service has given us complete peace of mind. Their mobile response officers are not just highly professional but exceptionally reliable. We no longer worry about staff attending alarm activations in the middle of the night—knowing Advance Guarding handles everything gives us a renewed sense of security
Sarah Mitchell
Operations Manager
Comprehensive 24/7 Protection & Emergency Management
Our well-equipped mobile security teams conduct thorough checks of your premises during evenings, overnight hours, and weekends. Each attendance includes systematic inspection of all access points—doors, gates, and windows—to ensure your premises remain secure and protected.
We respond to all emergency and non-emergency incidents, acting as your first line of defence against potential threats to your property, assets, and staff. Our officers are trained to handle break-ins, floods, gas leaks, power failures, and any other building emergencies requiring immediate professional attention.
As part of our comprehensive service, we liaise with your emergency repair contractors or coordinate our own teams to re-secure premises following incidents. This includes arranging lock repairs, emergency boarding, and essential maintenance to minimise disruption to your business operations and ensure continuity.
Key Features of Our Key Holding Services
Our security services are built on a foundation of reliability and excellence.
Commercial Key Holding
Comprehensive key holding and alarm response for offices, retail premises, and commercial properties. Our service ensures rapid attendance to alarm activations, professional incident management, and secure daily opening and closing procedures tailored to your business operations.
Industrial & Warehouse Key Holding
Industrial & Warehouse Key Holding Text: Specialist key holding services for industrial sites, warehouses, and distribution centres requiring secure out-of-hours protection. We provide rapid response to alarms, coordinate with emergency services, and ensure your high-value assets and inventory remain protected 24/7.
Retail & Hospitality Key Holding
Dedicated alarm response and key holding for retail stores, restaurants, hotels, and hospitality venues. Our officers respond swiftly to late-night emergencies, manage access for staff safety, and provide professional opening and closing services to support your operational requirements.
Multi-Site Key Holding
Coordinated key holding and alarm response across multiple locations nationwide. Ideal for businesses operating several premises, our centralised service ensures consistent professional response standards, comprehensive reporting, and cost-effective security management across your entire property portfolio.
Secure Your Peace of Mind Today
Contact Advance Guarding now for a personalised consultation or quote tailored to your security needs. Our expert team is ready to provide you with top-tier security solutions that ensure the safety and protection of your premises. Don’t wait—reach out to us and experience unparalleled security services.