Locking & Unlocking Services

Reliable Open-Up and Close-Down Protocols

For many businesses, the first and last tasks of the day are the most vulnerable. Relying on key staff to open up early in the morning or lock down late at night creates operational headaches, overtime costs, and security risks.

Force8 provides a dedicated Locking and Unlocking Service for businesses across Norfolk, Suffolk, and Cambridgeshire. Our uniformed SIA-licensed officers ensure your premises are open and ready for business before your staff arrive, and securely locked down after they leave. This service is the ultimate solution for Lone Worker protection, ensuring no employee is left alone on-site in vulnerable hours.

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The Morning Open-Up: Start the Day Right

A delayed opening means lost revenue and frustrated staff waiting in the car park. Force8 guarantees a punctual start to your operations.

• Perimeter Check: Before entering, we check for any overnight damage or attempted entry.
• Disarm & Access: We deactivate the alarm systems and unlock designated entry points.
• Site Prep: We can turn on lights, heating, and essential machinery so your team walks into a working environment.
• Staff Welfare: We ensure the building is safe and clear of threats before your employees enter.

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The Evening Lock-Down: Complete Site Security

Locking up is about more than just turning a key. It is a comprehensive security sweep that prevents accidents, saves energy, and secures assets. Our evening patrol includes:

• Personnel Check: Ensuring all staff and visitors have vacated the premises to prevent lock-ins.
• Fire Safety: Checking that fire exits are clear and fire doors are closed properly.
• Energy Saving: Turning off non-essential lights, monitors, heaters, and water taps to reduce utility bills and fire risk.
• Asset Security: Ensuring windows are closed, sensitive documents are cleared from desks (if required), and internal secure zones are locked.
• Arming: Setting the intruder alarm and physically verifying the perimeter is secure.

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The Force8 Difference: Intelligent Reporting

Unlike standard security firms, Force8 provides full visibility of our actions. Through our digital reporting system, you receive confirmation of the exact time your building was unlocked and secured.

If our officer discovers an issue during the lock-up—such as a leaking pipe or a broken window—it is reported immediately. If linked with our Maintenance Services, we can often arrange a fix before you arrive the next morning, minimizing business disruption.

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Ideal for Multiple Sectors

• Retail Parks & Shopping Centres: Coordinating the opening of gates, public toilets, and service yards.
• Commercial Offices: Managing complex access control for multi-tenant buildings.
• Logistics & Distribution: Handling shift changes and gatehouse security for 24-hour operations.
• Schools & Colleges: Ensuring campus security for early morning cleaners and late-night events.

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Integrated Security Solutions

Our Locking & Unlocking service pairs perfectly with Mobile Patrols and Keyholding. If our officer finds a breach during the unlock procedure, they immediately transition into response mode, securing the site and following emergency protocols without you needing to lift a finger.

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Eliminate the stress of key management. Ensure your business opens on time and closes safely, every single day, with Force8.

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