So what is key holding?
If you own a business or property and have an intruder alarm
it’s important that you can respond quickly in the event of activation. This is equally important in this day and age
where noise pollution is a hot topic.
Key holding services prevent delays in responding to an
alarm. It also ensures that you and your
staff are not at risk while checking such emergencies. Instead it’s the security company’s job to do
so. This is not only used for businesses
but also residential properties.
Why choose a key holding company?
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You do not have to drive yourself to the site,
especially when you are entertaining a client, are out with friends, or have
had a bit too much to drink.
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It saves you being disturbed at inconvenient times
such as in the middle of the night when you have a busy and important day ahead
of you.
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It saves you having to respond to false alarms
activated by things such as spiders.
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Your safety is guaranteed as you are not putting
yourself in a potentially risky situation.
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It saves you having to sort out cover while you
are on holiday.
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It prevents compensation claims from staff who
have sustained injury or an accident while they act as key holder on your
behalf.
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You get an SIA Approved Security Company to
check out every emergency every time giving you total peace of mind.
What should you look for in a Security Company?
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You should look for an SIA Approved Contractor
as they go through stringent inspections annually to ensure they are the best
at what they do.
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You should check how secure their own premises
are.
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Check where and how your keys will be stored.
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Wherever possible visit the Security Companies
premises to check these things out.
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Ensure the company you might use is reliable and
offers its services 24/7 365 days per year.
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Choose a Security Company that has a manned
control room not just a mobile telephone number as we all know mobiles from
time to time lose their signal.
What are the common threats that key holding services can
prevent?
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Burglary / theft while it’s still in progress
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Criminal Damage to your property
Our key holding services provide you with a fully trained
and SIA Licenced Security Officer in a marked vehicle that will attend, enter
the property, assess the situation and respond appropriately. They would then reset your alarm and
re-secure the premises leaving an incident report for you on the premises. Should there be a need they would call for
additional assistance on your instruction, such as a glazier, locksmith, electrician or
a plumber to name a few.
