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USSG

SIA Approved Security Company UK
Trusted by 2,500+ Businesses Nationwide

Finding a security company UK businesses can genuinely rely on takes more than checking a website. You need to know the officers actually show up, the account manager picks up the phone, and the service stays consistent after the first month. USSG has been delivering professional security services across the United Kingdom since 2016. We are a fully SIA Approved Contractor with directly employed, SIA licensed officers vetted to BS 7858 standard before any deployment. Businesses including Costco, Matalan, The Lowry Hotel, McDonald’s and Knight Frank trust us because we deliver what we say we will, every time.

✓ SIA Approved Contractor

✓ 2,500+ Clients Served

✓ 24/7 UK Nationwide Response

About USSG

The Security Company UK Businesses Have Relied On Since 2016

USSG is a professional security company UK organisations have trusted since 2016. We were founded in Stockport, Greater Manchester, and have grown entirely through consistent delivery rather than aggressive sales. Every officer we deploy is directly employed by USSG. We do not use subcontractors or agency workers on any contract. Every officer holds a valid SIA licence and has been vetted to BS 7858 standard, covering employment history, criminal records and identity verification.
From Manchester and Birmingham to London, Leeds and Liverpool, our teams provide manned guarding, mobile patrols, key holding, alarm response, CCTV monitoring and vacant property security. We hold SIA Approved Contractor status, ISO 9001 certification, Constructionline Gold membership, BICSc accreditation and Cyber Essentials. With Martyn’s Law now in force across the UK, many businesses are reviewing their security. If you are unsure whether your current provision meets the standard required, contact us and we will give you an honest answer.
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Professional Security and Facilities Services Across the UK

From a single guard to a fully managed nationwide solution, every service is tailored to your site, sector and risk level.

Security Services UK

SIA licensed security guards who show up on time, carry out their duties properly and report back accurately. We cover commercial premises, construction sites, retail environments and high-risk locations across the UK. Every officer is directly employed, vetted to BS 7858 standard and briefed on your site before their first shift.

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Key Holding and Alarm Response

We hold your keys securely and attend your premises within target response times whenever your alarm activates. Our officers carry out a full inspection, liaise with police where required and provide a written report after every call-out. Available 24 hours a day, every day of the year including Bank Holidays.

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Waking Watch and Fire Marshal

Certified waking watch officers for residential and commercial buildings requiring compliance with the Building Safety Act 2022. We work directly with your fire risk assessor and building manager to deliver a fully documented service that meets your building safety case requirements and Martyn's Law obligations.

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Vacant Property Inspection

Regular inspections, access control and physical security checks for empty commercial and residential buildings. We keep your property protected from unauthorised entry, vandalism and theft while meeting the inspection frequency required by your buildings insurance policy.

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CCTV Installation and Monitoring

We supply, install and remotely monitor CCTV systems for commercial sites across the UK. Mobile CCTV towers are available for rapid deployment at construction sites and temporary locations. Remote access, live feeds and full 24/7 monitoring on every system we install.
 

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Commercial Cleaning Services

BICSc accredited commercial cleaning for offices, managed properties and commercial spaces. Our directly employed cleaning teams are managed to the same standards as our security operations. We clean to a level that stands up to audit, not just a visual sweep.

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Nationwide security services coverage map across the UK by USSG including London, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool, Glasgow and Cardiff

Security Services Available Across the UK

USSG operates nationwide. Our head office is in Stockport, Greater Manchester, and we have dedicated regional teams covering London and Cardiff. We regularly deploy security officers to:
London | Manchester | Birmingham | Leeds | Liverpool | Sheffield | Bristol | Cardiff | Newcastle | Edinburgh | Glasgow | Stockport | Salford | Wigan | Bolton | Coventry | Nottingham | Leicester | Southampton | Brighton
If your location is not on this list, contact us directly. If we can cover your site, we will tell you clearly and honestly, and if we cannot, we will say so.

Why UK Businesses Choose USSG as Their Security Company

The businesses that work with USSG are not looking for the cheapest option. They need a security company UK organisations can genuinely depend on when something goes wrong at three in the morning. Here is what that looks like in practice.
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24/7 Nationwide Security Response

Our operations team is available around the clock. Whether you need emergency security cover in London, alarm response in Manchester or a new guarding contract starting in Birmingham this week, we respond fast with the right people. No answer machines, no out-of-hours delays.

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Security Solutions Tailored to Your Site

A retail premises in Leeds has different risks to a construction site in Sheffield or a vacant building in Cardiff. We carry out a proper assessment before every contract and build a security specification around the actual risks at your site, not a generic package from a price list.

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Consistent Standards on Every Assignment

Businesses across Manchester, London, Birmingham and the rest of the UK stay with USSG because the service does not slip after the first month. Officers arrive on time. Reports arrive when they should. Account managers answer the phone. At USSG these things are standard, not exceptional.

Trusted by Leading UK Businesses

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Our Security Company UK Track Record

Every figure here represents a real site, a real contract and a real client who chose to work with USSG again. We do not count enquiries or one-off jobs. These numbers come from nine years of consistent delivery across the United Kingdom.
We started with a handful of contracts in Stockport, Greater Manchester in 2016. Today our directly employed SIA licensed teams work on sites from London to Edinburgh, from Cardiff to Newcastle. From hotel lobbies and student accommodation to active construction sites and city centre retail parks, the range reflects the depth of experience we bring to every new contract.
LOCATIONS SERVED
500 +
EVENTS SECURED
3000 +
QUALIFIED STAFF
600 +
SATISFIED CLIENTS
2000 +

What UK Businesses Say About Working With USSG

These are real reviews from contacts at organisations we work with on active contracts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions from businesses looking for security cover across the UK.
Straight answers, no waffle.

The cost depends on the type of cover required, the number of hours and the location of your site. SIA licensed manned guarding generally starts from £14 to £22 per hour. Specialist roles including waking watch officers, event security and construction site guards are priced based on the specific job requirements. USSG sends you a fixed written quotation before anything starts. There is no guesswork and no extras added to your invoice later.
Yes. Every officer deployed by USSG holds a valid SIA licence covering the activity they are carrying out, whether that is Security Guarding, Door Supervision or CCTV Operations. All officers are vetted to BS 7858 standard before any deployment, which covers employment history, criminal record checks and identity verification going back five years. We do not use agency workers or subcontractors on any contract.
Yes. USSG operates nationwide from our head office in Stockport, Greater Manchester, with regional teams in London and Cardiff. We regularly deploy to Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool, Sheffield, Bristol, Newcastle, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Southampton and all major UK cities. If you are unsure whether we cover your location, call us and we will confirm immediately.
Most new contracts are operational within 24 to 48 hours of written confirmation. For genuine emergencies including break-ins, unexpected vulnerabilities or events brought forward at short notice, we can deploy SIA licensed officers the same day. Call our operations team on 0330 341 2124 and we will confirm availability straightaway.
Manned guarding means a dedicated SIA licensed officer stationed at your premises for the agreed shift, providing continuous on-site protection. Mobile patrols involve an officer visiting your site at agreed times and randomised intervals to carry out checks and deter unauthorised access. Many clients use a combination of both. USSG will assess your site and recommend the right mix based on the actual risk, not the most expensive option.

Looking for Reliable Security Services Across the UK?

Tell us about your site, your requirements and when you need cover in place. We will come back to you with a fixed, written quotation that covers exactly what you are getting and what it costs. No obligation, no generic proposals, no pushy follow-up calls. We respond to enquiries within two hours during business hours and within four hours outside of them.