Key Holding Service Tipton
"You Sleep Soundly. We Face the Threat."
Eagle Security Protection provides professional, accredited key holding services for businesses across Tipton. Stop attending dark, potentially dangerous premises at 3 AM for false alarms. Whether you manage a manufacturing plant in Coneygree or a retail store in Great Bridge, we hold the keys, take the call, and handle the risk.
Our Strategic Partners
We work alongside established organisations to maintain site safety and operational continuity.
Stop Putting Your Staff in Danger
Sending an untrained employee to a commercial break-in near Dudley Port is a recipe for disaster. As an employer, you have a strict legal Duty of Care. Our SIA-licensed officers handle the 2 AM alarm activations so you and your staff can stay safe and uninterrupted.
🛡️ Remove the Risk NowThe Safety Factor
Protect staff from harm; our licensed officers confront potential danger while you remain safe.
The Sleep Factor
Stay in bed; we handle the false alarms caused by sensors or weather without bothering you.
The Legal Factor
Reduce corporate liability by operating under strict BS 7984 and SIA insurance regulations.
Trusted Partnerships
Strategic key holding for industry leaders like ABM, KWB, and ISK across the West Midlands.
Core Key Holding Duties
"Secure. Audited. Ready to Deploy."
🔹 Secure Key Storage
"You Hand Over the Keys. We Vault Them." Stored to BS 7984 standards. Keys are anonymised with unique security codes and sealed in tamper-evident pouches inside our 24/7 control room safes.
👔 Alarm Response
"You Get the Alert. We Go to the Site." Rapid deployment of mobile response units. Officers conduct internal and external sweeps, reset systems, and provide digital reports by morning.
🚧 Contractor Escorts
"You Schedule the Work. We Open the Door." We manage access for cleaners, engineers, or weekend contractors. We verify IDs, attend the unlock/lock procedures, and ensure the site is secure.
🔑 Lost Key Support
"You Lose Your Set. We Provide the Backup." If a manager loses master keys, Eagle acts as your 24/7 emergency backup, ensuring business continuity without the panic or downtime.
Backup Security When Life Happens
Short-Term & Holiday Key Holding Cover. "Plans change. Our protection doesn't."If your primary key holder goes on holiday or falls ill, we step in instantly. We also manage emergency boarding if we find a breach during a call-out, securing your site before we leave.
Handover Workflow
From Your Pocket to Our Safe in 4 Steps.
Handover
You provide the physical keys and alarm codes for your Tipton premises.
Anonymising
We tag your keys with a unique, untraceable security code for total anonymity.
Storage
Keys are sealed and vaulted in our control room under strict BS 7984 protocols.
Action
On alarm, keys are released to a licensed officer who deploys immediately.
Approved Rate Card
🔹 Key Holding Rates
*Annual retainer billed annually at £547.50. Includes secure BS 7984 storage.
📋 Estimated Savings
Estimate Your Savings
The Cost of Safety vs. The Cost of Risk.
Compare this to the cost of staff overtime, lost sleep, and potential litigation.
Risk Management Insights
Understanding Your Duty of Care.
Why Your Alarm Response Should Be Professional
Focus: Why sending untrained staff to alarms creates serious legal risk and how professional response protects your business.
Read Insight →The Importance of Lock and Unlock Security Procedures
Focus: How compliant lock and unlock procedures support professional key holding and reduce operational risk.
Read Insight →How Security Guards Reduce Business Liability
Focus: How accredited security services reduce incidents, legal exposure, and insurance costs.
Read Insight →We Take the Call. We Take the Risk.
Safety First
"You stay safe. We take the risk." Removes your team from potentially violent confrontations with intruders.
Audited Standards
"You need standards. We are audited." Keys stored strictly to BS 7984 standards with complete digital trails.
Local Speed
"You need speed. We are local." Tipton-based rapid response units ensure lightning-fast attendance across the borough.
Industrial Manufacturing Case
"Sleep through the night. We handle the rest."
A factory manager in Coneygree (Tipton) was waking 3-4 times a month for false alarms caused by heating sensors and loose shutters. It ruined his health and performance.
"You handed over the keys. We took over the response." Eagle Security became the primary key holder, storing keys to BS 7984 and integrating alarm response units.
The manager finally slept. We attended 3 false alarms and 1 genuine break-in attempt, handling the police and securing the site without him ever leaving home.
Serving All Tipton Districts
What Our Clients Say
"Eagle Security handles our key holding in Coneygree. Waking up 3 times a month for false alarms was ruining my performance. Now, I sleep while they handle everything."
Fully Accredited & Compliant
Trusted by UK contractors for audit-ready security solutions.
Key Holding FAQs
How do you store keys for Tipton clients?
Keys are stored in a secure, calibrated safe in accordance with BS 7984. They are coded anonymously, meaning no address details are attached to the physical key.
Who responds if the alarm goes off?
A fully uniformed, SIA-licensed mobile response officer. "You stay home. We attend." We are trained to handle intruders and preserve crime scenes.
What if it's just a false alarm?
We investigate the cause, reset the alarm, lock the building securely, and send you a digital report the next morning. You do not need to be disturbed.
How much is the annual fee?
The holding fee is £1.50 per day (£547.50/year). If we have to attend the site, there is a fixed call-out fee of £75 for the first hour.
Are you insured?
Yes. We hold comprehensive liability insurance specifically for key holding and alarm response activities, including specific "loss of keys" cover.
What happens if there is an actual break-in?
We retreat, secure the perimeter, call West Midlands Police immediately, and wait for their arrival. We then assist with emergency boarding up.
Can you respond to residential alarms in Princes End?
Yes. We provide specialized key holding for private residences and gated developments, ensuring your home is protected while you are away.
Do I need to give you an alarm code?
Yes. We require a unique alarm code (assigned specifically to our team) so we can disarm and reset the system upon arrival.
How quickly can you respond in Tipton?
Average response time in Tipton is typically within 20-30 minutes, depending on traffic conditions around the Black Country New Road.
Can you open the site for weekend contractors?
Yes. We can attend to let contractors in or out during unsociable hours. This is charged as a standard call-out fee.
What if I lose my personal keys?
Since we hold a spare master set in our vault, we can provide emergency access to your site while you arrange for replacement locks or keys.
Do you cover Bank Holidays and Christmas?
Yes. Our Key Holding service operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, with absolutely no exceptions.
Is there a long-term contract?
We typically run on an annual contract, but we are flexible and can arrange short-term cover for temporary projects or holiday periods.
Can you hold electronic fobs and swipe cards?
Yes. We can hold traditional keys, electronic fobs, access cards, and any other physical device required to enter your premises.
What if the alarm is broken and won't reset?
If the system is faulty, we will contact your nominated emergency contact for instructions, or we can remain on site until an engineer arrives.
Do you serve schools and academies in Tipton?
Yes. We are highly experienced in holding keys for educational facilities, managing out-of-hours access, and conducting holiday checks.
Hand Over the Keys. Take Back Your Sleep.
Contact our team to integrate your site into our Tipton key holding routes. Professional protection exactly when you need it.
