About Manned Guarding
Manned guarding is the most direct deterrent for any site or premises that needs a visible human presence on the perimeter or inside the building. SitePatrol lists vetted UK security companies that supply licensed guards on short or long contracts — single-officer cover for a small unit through to multi-shift teams for active construction or large industrial sites. Most providers can deploy within 24-48 hours and bill weekly, with shift patterns negotiated up front.
Common use cases
- Active construction site needing day or night guarding
- Vacant commercial property awaiting redevelopment
- Industrial estate with multiple tenants
- Retail or distribution centre during a stocktake
- Event security for short-term builds and breakdowns
What to look for in a provider
- Every guard must hold a current SIA Security Officer or Door Supervisor licence
- SIA Approved Contractor Scheme (ACS) status — the company's quality benchmark
- Public liability insurance ≥ £5m (£10m for construction sites)
- BS 7858 vetting on staff (criminal record + employment history checks)
- Coverage of the specific county where your site sits
Browse Manned Guarding by county
Sample Manned Guarding providers
See all 43 →Agile Guarding Services Limited
Cheshire, Cumbria, Greater Manchester +2
View profile →Vistech Services
Bristol, Cardiff, Edinburgh +11
View profile →Bison Security
Bristol, Cardiff, Edinburgh +11
View profile →Wellington Site Security
Bristol, Cardiff, Edinburgh +11
View profile →Guaranteed Security
Bristol, Cardiff, Edinburgh +11
View profile →Veritech Security (Veritech Systems Ltd)
Bristol, Cardiff, Edinburgh +11
View profile →Other security services on SitePatrol
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