Key Holding Services Birmingham
Secure off site key storage for 24 7 emergency access and alarm response
Managing site keys personally places unnecessary risk on your staff, especially in a busy city like Birmingham. Eagle Security Protection (ESP) acts as your professional key holder. We store a set of your site keys in a secure, audited environment, ready to be used by our response officers in the event of an alarm activation, fire, or emergency access requirement in areas like Edgbaston or the City Centre.
Our Strategic Partners
We work alongside established organisations to maintain site safety and operational continuity.
Remove the Risk Speed Up the Response
Relying on a Site Manager to drive across Birmingham at 3:00 AM to answer an alarm is inefficient and dangerous. Professional key holding ensures that trained security officers handle out-of-hours access.
⚡ Assign Us as Key HolderStaff Safety
Removes the danger of your staff attending a potentially hostile site alone at night.
Rapid Access
Our local mobile units in Birmingham can often reach the site faster than a manager driving from the suburbs.
Operational Continuity
Keys are available for scheduled services like Lock & Unlock or ad-hoc contractor access.
Insurance Compliance
Many insurers require a professional security response for commercial sites to validate coverage.
Core Operational Protocols
"Access controlled, safety assured."
🔒 Secure Storage
We operate in accordance with British Standards for Key Holding (BS 7984). Keys are sealed, tagged, and stored in a secure facility or mobile unit (depending on assignment instructions).
📝 Audit Trail
Every movement of the key—from storage to site lock—is logged and auditable, ensuring complete transparency and accountability for your site access.
🚨 Alarm Response
If your alarm triggers, we dispatch a unit, use the held keys to enter the perimeter, and investigate the cause, removing the need for your staff to attend.
🔓 Lock & Unlock
Holding your keys allows us to perform scheduled locking and unlocking of site gates, ensuring the premises are secured daily without relying on your staff.
Lost Keys We Have the Spare
Contingency planning as standard. "Reliability when technology fails."If a set of keys is lost by your staff or a lock needs to be changed urgently, our holding service ensures a backup is available to maintain site security protocols while you resolve the issue.
Deployment Workflow
Strict Protocols. Verified Safety.
Handover
We meet at your Birmingham site to collect keys and test them on locks/gates.
Sealing
Keys are tagged with a unique code (no address labels) and sealed for security.
Instructions
We agree on escalation protocols (e.g., who to call if we find a break-in).
Activation
We become the primary contact for your Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC) immediately.
Approved Rate Card
🔹 Key Holding Service
*Billed Annually. Covers secure storage and readiness for 24/7 response in Birmingham.
📋 Call-Out Rates
Estimate Your Costs
Budget with confidence.
Excludes VAT. Call-outs charged separately at £75/visit.
Audited Fast Local
Traceable
Strict logbooks and seal protocols mean you always know where your keys are.
Local Response
With units based in Birmingham, we gain entry faster than a manager commuting.
SIA Trained
Only SIA-licensed officers handle your keys and access your property.
24 7 Availability
We never sleep, so you can. Always ready for emergency access.
Emergency Access during Flooding
Corporate Office Project
A burst pipe was reported at an office block in Birmingham City Centre on a Sunday. The facilities manager was out of the country.
The water company contacted ESP (the key holder). We deployed a unit immediately to unlock the plant room.
The water supply was isolated quickly, preventing major flood damage to the lower floors. The officer re-secured the site and logged the event.
Serving All Birmingham Districts
Birmingham Security FAQs
Do you cover all areas of Birmingham?
Yes, we have officers and patrol units operating across the entire city, from Sutton Coldfield to Longbridge.
How fast can you deploy to a site in the City Centre?
We specialise in rapid deployment. For emergency cover, we can typically have officers on site immediately after confirmation.
Are your guards familiar with CSCS requirements?
Yes, our officers are experienced in construction environments and understand the importance of PPE and site safety protocols.
Can you manage deliveries on a busy street?
Absolutely. Our gatehouse officers manage traffic logs and delivery access to ensure the site entrance remains clear and safe.
What is the cost of security guarding in Birmingham?
Our standard rate is £15 per hour for manned guarding.
Do you provide Key Holding for offices in Birmingham?
Yes, we offer Key Holding (£1.50/day) and Alarm Response (£75/call-out) for both construction sites and corporate offices.
Is your CCTV monitoring 24 7?
Yes. We provide event-driven monitoring day and night. We respond immediately when your site sensors are triggered.
Do you offer random patrols?
Yes. Mobile patrols (£25/visit) can be scheduled or randomised to prevent criminals from predicting security routines.
Do you charge for false alarms?
Excessive false alarms may incur charges, but we work with you to adjust sensor sensitivity to avoid this.
Do you provide welfare facilities?
No, the client usually provides welfare (toilets/shelter). If not available, please let us know so we can discuss arrangements.
Can you cover Bank Holidays?
Yes, we operate 365 days a year. Bank Holiday rates (£30/hr for guarding) apply.
Do you install CCTV cameras?
No, we do not install or rent hardware. We monitor your existing systems.
Do guards carry handcuffs?
No, our officers use conflict management and de-escalation techniques. They do not carry restraints.
How do I book a site survey?
Simply complete our lead form or call our team, and we will arrange a visit to assess your security needs.
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