Hire SIA-licensed, DBS-checked security guards in London for one shift, a busy weekend or cover that starts tonight. Send us the address and times on WhatsApp and local guards are alerted straight away. Across Central London, a guard is usually on site within the hour. There is no contract and no call centre, and you get updates in the same chat.
Depending on your site, a Sparta Guard officer can:
Security officers have the same legal powers as any member of the public. Their value is deterring, observing, reporting and acting quickly.
The right professional depends on where they will work and what they need to do. The licence matters, because the wrong one can put your premises licence or insurance at risk.
| Your situation | Who to book | SIA licence needed |
|---|---|---|
| Office, reception, building or construction site | Security officer | Security Guarding or Door Supervision |
| Pub, bar, club, restaurant or hotel door | Door supervisor | Door Supervision |
| Party, wedding, launch or corporate event | Event security officer | Door Supervision where alcohol is sold, otherwise Security Guarding |
| Empty home, office or site | Vacant property security or property checks | Security Guarding |
| Something happening right now | Emergency security guard | Depends on the site |
| A site that needs a strong deterrent | K9 unit | SIA licence plus dog-handler training |
Not sure which you need? Describe the situation in your message and we will match the right licensed professional.
Use WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger or the Sparta Guard app. All three reach the same pool of SIA-licensed, DBS-checked guards.
Give the address, the date and hours, how many guards you need and what they will be doing.
Local guards get the job straight away, and you get updates as it is accepted.
They arrive, take a briefing from you and keep you updated on WhatsApp.
To get the right guard fastest, include:
You can hire a guard:
The site will be unattended over a bank holiday weekend with plant and materials on site. Two guards cover the nights, booked on the Thursday.
The contract guard has not arrived for the Monday morning reception shift. A licensed officer is on site before the building fills up.
Shoplifting spikes on the last Saturday before Christmas. One uniformed guard covers the door from opening to close.
Guard prices depend on the type of licence, the time and day, how much notice you give and how many hours you need. We confirm the price before anyone is dispatched, so there are no surprises.
Our guards cover Central London, including:
Find out more about Sparta Guard as a London security company.
It depends on the licence type, the time and day, the notice you give and the length of the shift. Planned weekday shifts cost less than weekend nights or same-hour call-outs. Message us the details and we will confirm the price before booking.
Yes. There is no contract or minimum term, so you can book a single shift for one night, an event or a short gap in cover.
Across Central London, a guard is usually on site within the hour. Local SIA-licensed guards are alerted as soon as you message us, and you get updates on WhatsApp.
A security guard protects premises, people and property, for example on a site, in an office or at a reception. A door supervisor holds a Door Supervision licence, which is required for security work at licensed premises such as pubs, bars and clubs. A Door Supervision licence also covers security guarding work.
Yes. Every guard holds a current SIA licence and is DBS-checked, and their identity and compliance are checked before they can accept jobs.
Message us now and local SIA-licensed responders are alerted straight away.
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