Manned guarding
Uniformed security officers on site to protect people, premises and assets.
Professional security solutions you can trust
Security officers, patrols and event security that protect people, property and businesses across Reading and Berkshire, planned around your site and agreed in writing before cover begins.
Open 24 hours, 7 days a week. Covering Reading, Wokingham, Bracknell, Newbury, Maidenhead, Theale and Thatcham, and surrounding areas.
Security that starts with your site, not a price list.
Reading Security Ltd is a Reading-based security company working with businesses, property managers, contractors and event organisers across Berkshire.
We take time to understand each site before suggesting cover: how it is used, where it is vulnerable, and what has gone wrong before. You get a clear, written arrangement and a security team that knows what is expected of it.
Our services
From a single officer at reception to cover across several sites, every arrangement is built around what you need to protect.
Mobile security patrols
Scheduled or randomised visits to check premises, locks and perimeters.
Event security
Security and crowd management for public, private and corporate events.
Construction site security
Protection for plant, materials and site perimeters, day and night.
- Static security guardsOfficers stationed at a fixed point such as a gatehouse, reception or entrance.
- Retail securityUniformed officers to deter theft and support staff on the shop floor.
- Corporate and commercial securitySecurity for offices, business parks and commercial premises.
- Concierge and front-of-house securityWelcoming, security-aware reception cover for offices and residential blocks.
- CCTV monitoring and surveillanceWatching and responding to CCTV, handled in line with data protection law.
- Access controlChecking and recording who enters your premises, and when.
- Vacant property securityInspections and patrols to protect empty buildings and land.
- Keyholding and alarm responseSecure key storage and attendance when your alarm is activated.
Why customers choose us
Security only works when the people providing it are dependable and easy to deal with. That is what we focus on.
Professional conduct
Officers are expected to be smart, courteous and clear about their duties. They represent your business as well as ours.
Reliable cover
Shifts, patrols and handovers are planned in advance, and you are told straight away if anything affects your cover.
Straightforward communication
You have a named point of contact, incidents are reported in writing, and questions get a direct answer.
Tailored arrangements
No fixed packages. Duties, hours and reporting are agreed around your site, and reviewed when your needs change.
Industries we serve
Each sector has its own risks. We plan cover around the way your premises actually operate.
How to get a quote
Getting security in place should be simple. This is what happens after you get in touch.
Tell us what you need
Use the quote form to tell us about the site, the service and the hours you need covering.
We discuss your requirements
We contact you to understand the site and the risks, and arrange a visit where it is needed.
Receive a written proposal
You get the proposed duties, hours and costs in writing, so you know exactly what is included.
Cover begins
Once agreed, assignment instructions are finalised and cover starts on the date you need.
Common questions
Answers to the questions we are asked most often. For anything else, get in touch.
How do I request a security quote?
Fill in the quote form with what you need, where and when. The more detail you give, the more accurate the first response can be. You can also contact us directly using the details on the contact page.
What information should I provide?
The site address or postcode, the type of premises, the service you are interested in, the days and hours you need covering, your preferred start date and anything specific that is worrying you, such as recent incidents.
Which types of premises can you cover?
Enquiries are welcome for commercial offices, retail premises, construction sites, residential developments, warehouses, industrial units, vacant properties and events. Whether a particular site can be covered is confirmed once we understand its requirements.
Can I arrange short-term or long-term security?
Both can be discussed, from a single event or a few nights' cover to an ongoing contract. Tell us the timescale when you get in touch.
How are security requirements assessed?
We start by understanding the site, how it is used, what has happened before and what you are trying to prevent. Depending on the site, this may include a visit. The proposed level of cover follows from that assessment.
Tell us what you need protecting
Send us the details of your site or event and we will come back to you to discuss the right level of cover.