Why use this tool?
Businesses often inherit security arrangements that have evolved over many years without a structured review. Guards may be in place because they always have been. Patrols may run at times that no longer match the risk. Alarm response may sit with a provider who has never visited the site.
This assessment helps identify where protection may be too light, too heavy or simply misaligned — so you can make informed decisions about what to adjust, retain or replace.
Who should use this?
Before you begin
This assessment is intended as an indicative planning tool. Results are based on the information you provide and should not replace a professional site survey where a detailed security strategy is required.
Security Review Tool
A structured six-step review designed to show where your current security model may be under-covering, overbuying or simply lacking visibility.
Review focus
What this review helps you clarify
Cost logic
Whether full-time presence is actually justified
Where patrol-led delivery may be more proportionate
Where keyholding / response can reduce internal burden
How the review leads into an indicative cost sense-check
Understanding your results
After completing the review, you receive a structured summary covering:
An overall assessment of your current security posture
Specific gaps or risks identified from your answers
Practical recommendations for services that may strengthen protection
Suggested next steps — including links to cost planning and comparison tools
Limitations: This is a self-assessment based on your answers, not a professional site survey. It provides a useful starting point, but a physical security review by a qualified professional will always identify more than an online tool.
Common mistakes to avoid
Only reviewing security after an incident
Reactive reviews miss the preventative measures that reduce incidents in the first place. A regular, structured review identifies gaps before they are exploited.
Assuming more guards means better security
A well-designed service mix — combining patrols, monitoring and targeted guarding — often outperforms a static-only approach at a lower cost.
Overlooking out-of-hours risk
Most security incidents happen outside normal working hours. If your current arrangements only cover daytime, evening and weekend exposure may be significant.
Not involving operational staff in the review
Security gaps are often best identified by the people working on site daily. Their observations should inform any review.
What happens next?
Review your recommendations and identify the gaps that matter most to your site.
Use the Guarding Estimator or Security Cost Planner to understand likely costs.
Compare alternative service models using the Security Comparator.
Speak with SPS Security to arrange a professional on-site review.
Download or share your results with your team for internal discussion.
Free Business Security Review Tool — FAQs
The tool assesses your current security setup — including on-site guarding, patrol coverage, keyholding, alarm response, CCTV, access control and out-of-hours risks. It highlights likely vulnerabilities and suggests practical improvements based on your site type, scale and operating pattern.
It is suitable for businesses, schools, industrial sites, logistics facilities, retail premises, vacant properties and public sector organisations that want a clearer view of their security risks and protection gaps.
Approximately five minutes. You answer structured questions about your site, and the tool generates a recommendation immediately.
Yes. The tool is completely free, requires no login and there is no obligation to proceed with any services afterwards.
You receive clear recommendations on where your protection can be improved. You can then request a follow-up from SPS Security to discuss suitable options tailored to your site.
Yes. The tool is designed for sites across our core service area including Hull, Grimsby, Leeds, Doncaster, Sheffield, York, Lincoln and surrounding areas.
You can request a detailed report by providing your contact details after completing the review. SPS will follow up with a personalised summary.
No. This is a useful starting point, but a physical site review by a qualified professional will always identify more than an online self-assessment.
Services commonly recommended
Based on your results, one or more of these services may strengthen your security arrangements.
Security Guarding
SIA-licensed officers for on-site protection
Learn moreMobile Patrols
GPS-tracked scheduled and random patrol visits
Learn moreKeyholding & Alarm Response
24/7 keyholding with professional attendance
Learn moreCCTV & Remote Monitoring
Live monitoring from our Hull-based control room
Learn moreVacant Property Security
Inspections for unoccupied premises
Learn moreTechnical Security
CCTV, intruder alarms, access control and fire systems
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