Keyholding & Alarm Response Services

24/7 keyholding across London and the UK — SIA licensed officers hold your keys, attend alarm activations and secure your premises, day or night.

Keyholding & Alarm Response You Can Rely On

Removing the Risk of Out-of-Hours Call-Outs

Prestige Secure Services Ltd delivers comprehensive keyholding and alarm response services throughout London and across the UK, protecting commercial, industrial, residential, construction and hospitality premises 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Our keyholding service removes the responsibility, inconvenience and personal safety risk associated with out-of-hours alarm activations. Rather than a business owner or employee attending an incident at night, our trained, SIA licensed response officers attend promptly, investigate professionally and secure the premises on your behalf.

Keyholding is often combined with our mobile patrol security and CCTV monitoring service, so a verified alarm or incident can be followed up by an officer attending your site directly.

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Secure Keyholding Management

Your keys are managed under strict, auditable procedures from the moment they are handed over to us:

Keys are stored in secure, access-controlled facilities.
Strict key logging and audit trails are maintained.
Dual-control procedures are applied where required.
Confidential site information is handled in line with GDPR and data protection policy.

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24/7 Alarm Response Procedure

Upon alarm activation, our control team deploys the nearest response officer, in line with the ACPO guideline that a keyholder should attend within 20 minutes of notification. Our officers will:

Conduct a full external perimeter check.
Inspect all access points, including doors, windows, shutters and gates.
Carry out an internal inspection if required.
Liaise with emergency services where necessary.
Secure the site before leaving.
Provide a detailed incident report with findings and actions taken.

Lock & Unlock Services

We provide scheduled opening and closing of premises in accordance with client instructions. This includes setting alarms, checking vulnerable points and ensuring safe access for staff at the start and end of each day.

Additional Services

Emergency contractor access supervision.
Temporary cover during staff absence.
Holiday and weekend security management.
Site security assessments and risk reviews.

Compliance & Industry Standards

All officers are SIA licensed and fully vetted. Our procedures are aligned with BS7984 keyholding guidance and ACPO alarm response standards, industry best practice and insurance requirements. We maintain strict operational controls and documented reporting for transparency and accountability.

Keyholding Benefits

A professional keyholding service takes the risk and inconvenience of out-of-hours call-outs off your hands.

Eliminates Personal Safety Risk

Your staff are never expected to attend a triggered alarm alone, out of hours or in the dark.

Reduces False Alarm Disruption

A trained officer investigates every activation properly, so business owners are not disturbed unnecessarily.

Rapid Professional Response

Officers are dispatched promptly to every activation, keeping response times consistent and reliable.

Protects Business Continuity

Prompt attendance and secure lock-up minimise disruption to your operations following an incident.

Full Audit Trail Documentation

Every key movement, visit and incident is logged, giving you a complete, transparent record on request.

24/7/365 Cover

Keyholding and alarm response is available around the clock, every day of the year, without exception.

Why Choose Prestige Secure Services Ltd for Keyholding?

Choosing the right keyholding partner means trusting someone to attend promptly and handle your premises with care every time.

SIA Licensed and Vetted Officers

Every keyholding officer is SIA licensed and fully vetted before being trusted with access to your premises.

Dedicated Account Management

A single point of contact oversees your key register, response procedures and service reviews, so standards stay consistent over time.

Combined Security Solutions

Keyholding can be paired with our manned guarding services, mobile patrols and perimeter checks, or remote CCTV monitoring under a single managed contract.

Competitive, Transparent Pricing

We provide clear, upfront quotes for keyholding and alarm response with no hidden costs, so you know exactly what you're paying for.

Frequently Asked Questions

Keyholding means we hold a secure copy of your premises keys and take responsibility for attending your site whenever an alarm is triggered out of hours, so you or your staff never have to attend an activation in person.

Our control team dispatches the nearest response officer as soon as an alarm activates, in line with the ACPO guideline that a keyholder should attend within 20 minutes of notification.

Yes. Every keyholding and alarm response officer is SIA licensed, fully vetted, and trained to carry out perimeter checks, access point inspections and incident reporting to a consistent standard.

Your keys are held in secure, access-controlled facilities with strict logging and audit trails, and dual-control procedures are applied where required, so there is always a clear record of who has accessed them and when.

Yes. We provide scheduled opening and closing of premises in line with your instructions, including setting alarms, checking vulnerable points and ensuring safe access for staff.

Your Safety, Our Priority

Looking for reliable keyholding and alarm response in London or anywhere across the UK? Contact Prestige Secure Services Ltd today for SIA licensed officers, rapid call-outs, and clear incident reporting.