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Why Businesses Need a Lock and Unlock Service

A lock and unlock service is a scheduled daily security service — not a locksmith. SIA-licensed officers open and secure your commercial premises at agreed times each day, eliminating lone worker risk and ensuring documented closure every single visit.

KEY FACTS:

  • Unsecured premises attract opportunistic break-ins overnight

  • Unset alarms void insurance cover and invite false call-outs

  • Staff opening alone face lone worker safety risks

  • Forgotten doors or windows leave entry points exposed

  • No documented closure routine leaves gaps in Health & Safety and insurer audit trails

  • Key holder gaps create uncontrolled access outside hours

  • Delayed response to alarms escalates damage and loss

Why Businesses Need a Lock and Unlock Service
What's Included in Our Lock and Unlock Service

What's Included in Our Lock and Unlock Service

SIA-licensed officers arrive at your premises at the exact time you choose — every morning to open up and every evening to lock down. Each visit follows a strict routine: disabling alarms, sweeping the building, checking all entry points, and confirming the site is safe before staff arrive or after they leave. Every step is logged and reported back to you in real time. Unlike key holding, which covers emergency access, lock and unlock is a scheduled daily service carried out at agreed opening and closing times.

  • Morning unlock and building readiness check

  • Evening lockdown with full internal sweep

  • Alarm activation and deactivation at each visit

  • Window, fire exit, and perimeter checks

  • Lights, heating, and equipment managed on closure

  • Real-time visit reports sent to your schedule

  • SIA-licensed, BS 7858 vetted officers on every visit

  • Flexible scheduling — 365 days, any hours

  • Standalone or combined with key holding services

Remove Lone Worker Risk From Opening and Closing

Asking a staff member to arrive first or leave last puts them in a vulnerable position — alone, often in the dark, handling keys and alarms without backup. That's a lone worker risk most businesses don't account for until something goes wrong — and under HSE lone working guidelines, employers have a duty of care to staff working alone. Outsourcing opening and closing removes that liability entirely. Our SIA-licensed officers take that responsibility off your team entirely, arriving before your staff in the morning and staying until the last person leaves at night.

Remove Lone Worker Risk From Opening and Closing
What Our Officers Check On Every Visit

What Our Officers Check On Every Visit

Every visit follows the same documented routine, whether it's a morning open or an evening close. Officers complete a full internal and external sweep — checking windows, fire exits, doors, and perimeters for anything unusual. Equipment and non-essential lighting are managed as part of the close-down, and alarms are set or disabled according to your instructions. You receive a time-stamped report confirming exactly what was done and when.

Why Businesses Outsource Daily Lock and Unlock Cover

Managing openings and closings internally means relying on one person to always be available — early mornings, late evenings, weekends, bank holidays. When that person is sick, on leave, or simply forgets, your premises are left exposed. Outsourcing to SIA-licensed officers gives you a consistent, documented routine without depending on any single employee. Your building opens and closes on schedule, every single day, with a professional who knows exactly what to check.

Why Businesses Outsource Daily Lock and Unlock Cover

Lock and Unlock Services Across Key Industries

From offices closing at midnight to warehouses opening at 4 AM — our officers adapt to your schedule across every sector.

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When Your Business Needs a Dedicated Lock and Unlock Service

Some businesses manage openings and closings internally for years without an issue — until the one time it fails. A missed alarm, an unlocked fire exit, a staff member who doesn't show. That single gap is often enough to trigger a break-in, an insurance dispute, or a compliance failure.

  • Staff absences leave no one to open or close, disrupting operations and creating security gaps

  • High staff turnover means key holders change constantly, increasing the risk of uncontrolled access

  • Multi-site businesses need consistent routines across every location without relying on local staff

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How Our Lock and Unlock Process Works

How Our Lock and Unlock Process Works

From first contact to daily service delivery, every step is structured around your schedule and your premises. No guesswork, no gaps — just a reliable routine backed by SIA-licensed professionals. Every visit is carried out by SIA-licensed, BS 7858 vetted officers, with service procedures aligned to BS 7984 and supported by time-stamped reporting.

  • We agree your opening and closing times, access procedures, and alarm protocols during onboarding

  • An SIA-licensed, BS 7858 vetted officer is assigned to your premises and briefed on your specific routine

  • Every visit is logged with time-stamped reports — sent immediately or on a schedule you choose

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Intraguard’s accreditations ensure trusted security, expert partners, and uncompromising service excellence.

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FAQs about Retail Security Services

An SIA-licensed officer arrives at your premises at agreed times to open the building each morning and secure it each evening. This includes disabling and setting alarms, completing internal and external sweeps, managing lights and equipment, and providing time-stamped completion reports. This is a scheduled security opening and closing service for commercial premises, not a locksmith or lockout service.

Key holding focuses on secure off-site storage of your keys and emergency response when alarms activate. Lock and unlock is a scheduled daily service — your officer physically opens and closes your building at set times, every day. Many businesses use both together for full coverage.

Every officer assigned to lock and unlock duties is SIA-licensed and vetted to BS 7858 standards. Intraguard holds SIA Approved Contractor Status (ACS) and operates under ISO 9001:2015 quality management certification.

Yes. If an alarm activates outside your scheduled opening hours, the same officer or team can respond, investigate, and secure the premises. Combining lock and unlock with alarm response means one trusted provider handles both your routine and emergency access needs.

Officers follow a documented routine that includes checking all entry points, windows, and fire exits, sweeping the interior and exterior for signs of forced entry or suspicious activity, managing non-essential equipment and lighting, and setting or disabling the alarm system. A time-stamped report is sent after every visit.

Intraguard offers same-day deployment where required. Once your schedule, access procedures, and alarm protocols are confirmed, an officer can be assigned and operational within 24 hours across the UK.

Yes. Lock and unlock services operate 365 days a year, including weekends, bank holidays, and seasonal schedules. Your opening and closing times are fully flexible and can be adjusted with notice.

Every visit is logged with a time-stamped report detailing arrival time, checks completed, and confirmation of building status. Reports can be sent immediately after each visit or on a periodic schedule — whatever works for your operations.

Absolutely. Many clients combine scheduled lock and unlock visits with overnight mobile patrol checks for additional security between closing and opening. This creates a continuous security presence without the cost of a static guard.

Offices, retail units, warehouses, distribution centres, construction sites, schools, council buildings, and multi-site commercial properties across the UK. The service is adapted to your specific premises, access requirements, and operational hours.