Security Cost Planner
Build a service mix, enter visit frequencies, and get an indicative Yorkshire & Lincolnshire cost guide — with annual, monthly and weekly planning figures for budgeting and sense-checking.
Indicative cost guide only · Not a formal quote · No login required
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What would you like to benchmark first?
Start with a traditional guarding benchmark, then review whether a more proportionate SPS model may be suitable.
These figures are an indicative Yorkshire & Lincolnshire cost guide — not fixed public rates. Start with a traditional guarding benchmark, then review whether a more proportionate SPS model may be suitable. Use this planner for budgeting, sense-checking and early commercial planning.
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Complexity Factors
Select any factors that apply. These are explained separately — they may affect the final service design rather than the benchmark rate directly.
Service Band
Foundation coverage — keyholding and basic response
Indicative Cost Guide / Planning View
Indicative Yorkshire & Lincolnshire planning guide. Not a fixed quote. Use this as a consultative comparison point rather than a final pricing table.
Use our Security Cost Planner to estimate indicative costs for mobile patrols, keyholding and alarm response, lock and unlock services, vacant property inspections and guarding support across Hull, Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. Costs depend on site location, visit frequency, out-of-hours requirements, risk level and whether you need a single service or an integrated solution.
How the Security Cost Planner Works
Build a service mix. Get an indicative cost guide.
The Security Cost Planner lets you select the services you need — guarding, patrols, keyholding, lock/unlock, vacant property inspections — set your frequencies, and see an indicative annual, monthly and weekly cost guide based on real Yorkshire and Lincolnshire benchmarks.
Use it to sense-check budgets, compare different service structures, or build a commercial starting point before requesting a formal security review.
Select services
Choose from guarding, patrols, keyholding, lock/unlock and VPI.
Set your frequencies
Configure visit durations, patrol counts, days per week and complexity.
Review your cost guide
See indicative annual, monthly and weekly planning figures instantly.
Services You Can Benchmark
Five core security services — one planning view
Security Guarding
Benchmark officer hours and shift patterns to understand annual guarding cost before comparing wider models.
Learn moreMobile Patrols
Indicative patrol costs based on visit duration, frequency and schedule — day and night coverage options.
Learn moreKeyholding & Alarm Response
Annual keyholding retainer benchmarks with alarm response included as standard.
Learn moreLock & Unlock
Per-visit benchmarks for scheduled opening and closing of commercial premises.
Learn moreVacant Property Inspections
Weekly inspection benchmarks for unoccupied premises — often required by insurers.
Learn moreFrequently Asked Questions
Security Cost Planner FAQ
These are indicative Yorkshire and Lincolnshire planning figures — not fixed prices. They give you a realistic cost range for budgeting and early-stage comparison. Actual costs depend on site complexity, shift patterns and service design.
Indicative mobile patrol pricing depends on your site location, the number of visits required, the times of attendance and any alarm response or lock-up duties included. The planner gives a starting estimate, but a tailored quote is recommended for multi-site or higher-risk premises.
Keyholding and alarm response costs are typically influenced by the number of keys held, your site location, expected response profile, opening hours and whether the service is standalone or combined with patrols or lock and unlock visits.
Yes. A mixed security model can combine mobile patrols, keyholding, lock and unlock services, vacant property inspections and guarding support to match your site risk, opening times and budget more efficiently than a single-service approach.
Yes. Start with a traditional guarding benchmark using the Guarding Estimator, then return here to layer in patrols, keyholding and other services. The planner shows how different service mixes affect overall cost.
No. This is a consultative planning tool. For a formal quote tailored to your specific site, contact SPS Security to arrange a free security review.
Local Coverage
Cost planning for sites across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire
All costs in this planner are based on indicative rates for sites within our core operating area. SPS Security operates from offices in Hull, Grimsby and Lincoln, with SIA-licensed officers delivering services across East Yorkshire, West Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, North Yorkshire, Lincolnshire and the East Midlands.