Emergency security cover
Cover for a site or premises that has been left unprotected, for example after an incident or when other arrangements have fallen through.
Urgent security cover we can help with
Tell us what has happened and what you need. We agree the hours, the number of officers and the duties first, so everyone knows what the cover is for.
Short-notice security guards
SIA-licensed security officers for sites, venues and businesses that need cover at short notice, subject to availability.
Last-minute staff replacement
If your own guard or another supplier’s officer cannot attend, tell us the post, hours and location and we will check who we can send.
Temporary security contracts
Cover for a few days or weeks, or while you arrange a longer-term contract. Duties and hours are agreed with you first.
Emergency event security
Extra officers, door supervisors or stewards when an event needs more cover than planned. See our event security and door supervisor services.
Construction and commercial premises
Short-notice guarding for construction sites, shops, offices and warehouses, including out-of-hours cover when a site has been left unsecured.
Why choose GM Secure for urgent cover
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SIA-licensed and DBS checked
Every officer is SIA-licensed for the role they work and DBS checked.
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Day and night
Cover can be arranged day and night, including weekends and bank holidays, subject to availability.
3
Licences you can check
Licence numbers can be provided for the officers allocated to your booking, so you can confirm them on the SIA register yourself.
Sites and situations we cover at short notice
We are based in Romford and supply officers across London, Essex and the whole of the UK. Tell us your location when you call and we will confirm whether we can cover it.
Construction sites
Cover when a site has been left unsecured or a guard is unavailable.
Retail and commercial premises
Temporary guarding while locks, alarms or shopfronts are repaired.
Events and venues
Extra officers or door supervisors when numbers are higher than planned.
Hotels and hospitality
Short-notice door and reception cover for hotels, bars and restaurants.
Offices and corporate sites
Reception and building security when regular cover falls through.
Vacant and empty properties
Temporary guarding for empty buildings until longer-term arrangements are in place.
How to request emergency cover
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Call or WhatsApp us
For urgent requests call or WhatsApp our emergency line on 0794 782 2002. You can also call the office on 0204 502 5752 or use the form below.
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Tell us what you need
Give us the site address, the hours or shifts, how many officers you need and what the cover is for, so we can check availability.
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We confirm what we can cover
We tell you whether we can cover the post, agree the duties, send a clear quote and brief the officers before they start.
Availability depends on demand and on the licences and roles needed. We will not promise cover we cannot provide.
Emergency and Short-Notice Security FAQs
Can you provide security guards at very short notice?
Urgent and short-notice requests are considered, subject to availability. Call or WhatsApp 0794 782 2002 with the site, the hours and the number of officers, and we will tell you what we can cover.
Do you provide emergency security cover outside office hours?
Cover can be arranged day and night, including weekends and bank holidays, subject to availability. For anything urgent, use the emergency and WhatsApp line rather than waiting for a form reply.
Are your emergency security guards SIA-licensed?
Officers carrying out licensable security activities must hold the right SIA licence. Ours hold a valid licence for the role they work, and any licence can be checked on the SIA public register.
Can you cover for a guard who has not turned up?
We can look at covering an absent officer for a shift. Tell us the post, the hours, the location and any site instructions, and we will check availability.
Can emergency cover become a longer contract?
Yes. Temporary cover can be extended, or we can agree a longer-term contract if you need one.
How much does emergency security cover cost?
The cost depends on the number of officers, the hours and the notice given. We send a clear quote with no hidden charges. Our guide to event security costs explains how security pricing works.
Request Urgent Security Cover
Tell us what you need and where. For anything urgent, please also call or WhatsApp 0794 782 2002. We will come back to you within 24 hours, usually sooner. No obligation.
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