Secure FM Ltd

Key holding and alarm response

When an alarm activates out of hours, you should not have to leave home to deal with it. We hold your keys securely and our 24/7 control room dispatches an officer to attend, check the premises and report back, reducing the risk to your own staff.

What's included

What you get with our key holding and alarm response

01

Secure key storage

Keys are stored securely, logged and released only to authorised officers.

02

24/7 alarm dispatch

Our control room dispatches an officer when an alarm activates, day or night.

03

Site checks and re-securing

Officers check the premises inside and out, establish whether it is a false alarm or a genuine incident, and secure the site.

04

Escalation and liaison

Escalation to you, your nominated contacts and the emergency services where needed.

05

Welfare checks and inspections

Scheduled or on-demand visits to check on a site.

06

Verified incident reports

A written report after every attendance so you have a record for your insurer.

Why Secure FM

Accredited, screened and always reachable

SIA Approved Contractor

Part of the SIA Approved Contractor Scheme for security guarding. Check our status on the official SIA register.

BS 7858 screened

All officers are screened to BS 7858 and trained to standard. Guarding officers are SIA licensed.

24/7 control room

Immediate escalation to the control room and on-call managers on 0330 088 0991.

Dedicated contract manager

Clear assignment instructions, KPI reporting and a named contact for every contract.

Check our SIA Approved Contractor entry on the official register

How we mobilise

Up and running with a clear plan

A structured onboarding process means you see value and improvement from day one.

Survey and risk assessment

We survey each location and assess the risks before we quote.

Assignment instructions

Assignment instructions, patrol patterns and escalation routes are agreed with you.

Officer selection

Officers are selected to suit your site requirements and culture.

Review and reporting

Regular review meetings and reporting against your KPIs, with a dedicated contract manager.

Questions

Frequently asked questions

How quickly do you respond to an alarm?

Our average alarm response time is 60 minutes. Exact response times depend on the site location and are agreed when we mobilise your contract.

Who holds my keys?

Keys are held securely and only released to authorised officers. We agree key handling procedures with you before the service starts.

Is there a 24/7 number to call?

Yes. Our 24/7 helpline is 0330 088 0991, with immediate escalation to the control room and on-call managers.

Talk to a security and facilities specialist

Tell us about your site and we will usually come back with a tailored proposal within one business day. For urgent queries, call our 24/7 helpline.