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Key Holding

Secure key custody and dependable out-of-hours access, without placing your employees at unnecessary risk.

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About this service

When an incident, alarm or emergency happens, reliable access matters. Our key holding service keeps a controlled set of keys available to authorised response officers, ready to attend your premises day or night.

Key holding shaped around your site

We begin by documenting your premises, access points and escalation requirements. That means every callout follows an agreed process designed for your building, people and operational priorities.

Peace of mind outside business hours

Our response officers can unlock, inspect and re-secure your property, reducing risk for lone workers and removing the burden of late-night attendance from your team.

Controlled access, not casual key storage

Key holding covers the controlled custody of physical keys, fobs or other devices used to operate a lock. Access information is handled on a need-to-know basis, with clear authorisation and handover procedures designed to protect both the premises and the integrity of the key set.

Useful for planned and unplanned access

As well as supporting alarm response, a key holder can facilitate agreed lock and unlock visits, provide authorised access for emergency contractors and help re-secure a property after an incident. Every use follows the site instructions and is recorded for the client.

Where it fits

Designed for real operating environments.

  • Offices and business premises
  • Schools, colleges and community buildings
  • Retail and hospitality locations
  • Vacant or intermittently occupied property
  • Multi-site property portfolios

What you receive

A defined service, not a vague promise.

  • Controlled key or access-device records
  • Documented access instructions
  • Named escalation contacts
  • Attendance and action reports after callouts
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