Patrols and lock-up, all year
Year-round security patrols, lock-up and alarm response from SIA licensed officers, with a time-stamped record of every visit.
Many premises do not need an officer all night, but still need regular checks and someone to attend when the alarm goes off. On Guard Security provides mobile patrols and keyholding across Edinburgh and the Lothians. SIA licensed officers check the building and boundary, carry out lock-up and attend alarm activations, with a time-stamped record of every visit. Get in touch for a tailored quotation and security plan.
A patrol visit gives you a check of the site and a record that it took place. Each visit can include:
Without a keyholding service, an alarm activation at night means calling out a member of your own staff. With keyholding, an SIA licensed officer attends instead, checks the building, secures it and reports back to you. Keyholding under contract is an SIA licensable activity.
Source: GOV.UK, Find out if you need an SIA licence.
Activations can be passed to us at any hour on our 24/7 emergency line. How quickly an officer attends depends on the response plan we agree with you, the distance to the site and your package.
Every site is different. Tell us about yours and we will send a tailored quotation and plan.
Patrols suit premises that stand empty for part of the day or week, such as:
For building sites, see our construction site security in Edinburgh, and for car parks, our car park security in Edinburgh and Glasgow.
When you are not on site, you need evidence that each check took place. At Komoo's Edinburgh premises, our officers guarded cars in for repair through the night, from 9pm to 6am. Every hour they walked the site and sent the client a site report and a time-stamped walk video, as part of the work to prevent car theft.
Illustration. Updates depend on the package.
Every site has its own weak spots and its own hours when staff come and go, so patrols start with a site audit: the layout, entry and exit points, weak spots in the boundary, and when your own staff arrive and leave. We then agree the number of visits, how far the times should vary and what each visit covers, and set this out in your quotation and security plan.
Cover can run evenings and weekends only, every night, or alongside daytime staff. We keep the same patrol officers on your site wherever possible and every shift is supervised.
Patrols suit sites that need regular checks but not a full-time presence. If you need an officer on site throughout, we provide manned guarding in Edinburgh, including static guarding and rotating 24/7 teams. Our guide to manned guarding vs mobile patrols compares the two. For the dark months and the Christmas closure, see winter security patrols in Edinburgh.
Coverage
Examples of where we work. If your location is not listed, get in touch.
FAQs
A mobile patrol officer visits your site, checks it and moves on to the next one. A static guard stays on your premises for the whole shift. Patrols suit sites that need regular checks; static guards suit sites that need someone there throughout.
Yes. Every visit is time-stamped and you get a written report for each shift. Depending on the package, hourly walkthrough videos and WhatsApp updates are sent directly to your mobile. Any incident goes to your named On Guard liaison.
That depends on the site, its location and what you need checked. A schedule can be a single visit at lock-up or several visits through the night. We agree the schedule after the site audit and can change it as your needs change.
Yes. On Guard Security provides keyholding and alarm response across Edinburgh and the Lothians. Activations come in on our 24/7 emergency line, and an SIA licensed officer goes to check and secure the building, so your staff are not called out at night.
We do not publish rates. Price depends on the number of visits, the time of day, the size and location of the site and how long the contract runs, and overnight visits may carry a surcharge. Quotes are free, and most go out in writing within 24 hours.
Are your premises left empty in the evenings or at weekends?
Contact us on WhatsApp or email us today to receive a written quotation and security plan.
Google reviews
"Dean and his staff are always professional, reliable and well-presented at every event. They handle situations calmly and confidently, while also staying approachable and respectful to guests and staff."
"No matter the location, whether it is Larbert, Troon, Aberdeen, Livingston, Bathgate, Inverness, Shetland, Stornoway or anywhere in between, the standard of service is always professional, reliable and well organised."
"Working alongside their team is always an absolute pleasure. Their staff is highly trained, incredibly reliable, and handles event operations with the utmost composure."
"After the first day Dean pointed out a potential security risk which I was not aware of. He also came to the site several times to check if everything is ok."
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"As an SIA-certified Close Protection specialist, his strategic preparation was spot on, and the subsequent execution left nothing to be desired."
"Dean is always a great asset in the team and his staff all align with our values of delivering above and beyond service."
"We use On guard for many of our events around Scotland. There a great bunch of guys & gals with great management and knowledge of licensing and policies."
Learn about us
A Scottish event and site security company with more than 65 SIA licensed personnel, led by founder Dean Waters, who has over 15 years in the security industry. We work across Edinburgh, Glasgow, the central belt and beyond, for events, commercial sites, construction and private clients.
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Contact us
Tell us your location or locations, dates and what you need covered. We will learn about your requirements and send a written quotation and security plan, usually within 24 hours.
Or call +44 7348 955836 · dean@onguardsecurity.uk