Security services for London buildings
We supply SIA-licensed security officers, concierge and reception cover for London offices, retail and residential buildings. Indicative 2026 rates are £15–£18 an hour for retail, £18–£22 for office and concierge and £20–£25 for construction and industrial sites (H&D Security, 2026).
Security cost is driven by hours of cover more than by the hourly rate. A post manned around the clock needs a rota of four to five officers once breaks, holiday and sickness are covered, and that is where budgets are usually underestimated.
We scope the posts, hours and duties first, then price them, so the monthly figure you see is the figure you pay.
What to check before you choose
- Manned guarding and patrols by SIA-licensed officers
- Concierge and reception for offices and residential blocks
- Retail store security and loss prevention
- Out-of-hours lock and unlock and alarm response
- Integration with the wider facilities helpdesk
What it costs in London
- SIA-licensed officers cost roughly £15–£18 an hour for retail, £18–£22 for office and concierge, and £20–£25 for construction and industrial sites (H&D Security, 2026).
- A single post manned 24/7 can reach £15,000–£30,000 a month once a full rota is funded (H&D Security, 2026).
Indicative published ranges, not a quote. Full sourced tables are on our facilities management pricing pages.
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- South Bank and Southwark
- Outer London boroughs and the M25
Before you ask for a price
Security services London: common questions
How much does a security guard cost in London?
Indicatively £15–£18 an hour for retail, £18–£22 for office and concierge and £20–£25 for construction and industrial sites (H&D Security, 2026).
How many officers does a 24/7 post need?
Usually four to five once breaks, holidays and sickness cover are funded, which is why one round-the-clock post can reach £15,000–£30,000 a month.
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