What Is A Security Survey And Does Your Business Need One?

A security survey is a detailed inspection of a private home or business property to find weak spots and stop crimes or losses before they happen. In this day and age, when money is tight, security often comes second then an incident happens and the losses are great.

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What Is a Security Survey?

• A physical check: An expert looks at your doors, windows, locks, and fences.
• Manned guarding: A comprehensive review of any manned guarding, to establish if it is effective and adequate for your needs
• A technology review: They test your alarms, security cameras, and lighting.
• An operational look: They review how your staff handles keys, cash, and visitors.
• A final report: You get a written list of security risks and ways to fix them.

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Does Your Home or Business Need One?

Most businesses and indeed homes need a security survey to stay safe and protect their assets.

• Prevent break-ins: It stops thieves by fixing weak entry points.
• Protect people: It keeps your staff and customers safe from harm.
• Lower insurance costs: Many insurance companies offer lower rates if you have a professional security review.
• Comply with rules: Some industries require a security audit by law.

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Signs You Need A Security Survey

• You are moving into a new office or shop.
• You had a recent break-in or theft.
• You keep expensive equipment, cash, or inventory on-site.
• Your local crime rate has gone up.

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Why have a Security Survey Completed.

• The most valuable thing in the home and any business premises is the people and then the valuables (such as artifacts, jewellery, electronic equipment, products) that need to be kept safe and secure whilst in any building. This is where home and personal security is essential. 

• There is also a case that modern electronic security installations may have been oversold as to their practicalities and uses. In large establishments/businesses there may require Security Personnel to be present and working to keep people safe whilst in and around the vicinity of the premises. Knowing that people are being kept safe within premises is a requirement under Health & Safety legislation and it is only after a crime, suspected crime or serious incident that any aspect of security is actually looked at properly.

• A security survey assessment conducted by experienced security consultants is an independent review with a fresh pair of eyes that can identify quickly if any aspect of Home or Business Security is lacking or could be enhanced, most times at very little cost and can give great peace of mind to the occupants of any building.

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Process in Conducting an Independent Security Survey.

• Surelock Security Consultants can attend the home/building/premises usually for a day or so on site (larger organisations/businesses will usually take a few days on site) where all physical aspects, security installations, entry & exit points, location of people/staff and valuable items etc will be clearly identified and the present systems that are protecting the premises.

• It is known that any weaknesses can be taken advantage of by criminals or offenders that could have serious implications for the safety of people living in residential premises or people working for companies/organisations in business premises as well as interrupting the working practices of the business, company or organisation.

• Photographs of certain areas, security aspects and concerns will be taken and used in the completion of a comprehensive report at the conclusion. Detailed Obtained Information, Facts and Other Aspects Will Be Identified in the Security Survey Report.

• At the present time most advice about identifying, improving or enhancing security is given verbally, even the UK Police or Counter Terrorism Security Advisors (CTSA) do not provide written reports of security of premises. Police Crime Prevention Officers (CPO's) used to pride themselves in being able to advise people and businesses in writing, but this service no longer exists. The UK Police now only have a few Designing Out Crime Officers (DOCO) across the 43 Police Services who advise planners, architects and the local authorities on how to build secure environments.

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Why Engage Surelock Security Consultants.

• We have the ability to attend anywhere in the United Kingdom and overseas, to research your premises (Home or Business), identifying risks or threats, understanding potential crime/terrorism elements, then using a methodical process identify all aspects of security/safety requirements to keep people safe, then providing recommendations in a simple and understandable way, sometimes prioritising important areas, not just on cost as some recommendations may need a different way of operating to reduce the risks to the home or business.

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Surelock’s Expertise.

• Our senior security consultant has many years experience, gained while working in the police and for the Home Office, he is a long-standing member of the Association of Security Consultants.

• Was on the British Standards Institute (BSI) Security Services Committee for over 12 years and personally wrote the Security Consultancy and Private Investigations, Code of Practice standards that are now used regularly in the United Kingdom, as well as being involved in reviewing, updating & publishing most of the UK Security Codes of Practice and UK Security Standards in the industry.

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Martyn’s Law - Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 

• Surelock and our Senior Security Consultant Stewart Brown have been preparing for Martyn’s Law since its inception. Visit our dedicated Martyn’s Law page and find out why our expertise is second to none.

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How Much Do Security Surveys Cost?

• We work strictly to an hourly rate, our costs are £80 per hour per security consultant, plus travel, mileage and necessary expenses.

• If you need help with a security survey for your business or home, or advice on the implications of Martyn’s Law, then please do not hesitate to get in touch. We are always happy to talk and provide professional advice.

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