Home Invasion Prevention — A Professional Residential Hardening Guide
The short version: Home Invasion Prevention — A Professional Residential Hardening Guide — published 2026 rates, working SIA playbook, insured. short-notice cover, subject to availability in London, nationwide by arrangement.
Home invasions are rarely random in the UK at UHNW level. They are researched, watched and rehearsed. Prevention is layered — and the layers are cheaper than most owners think.
Perimeter — The First Layer
Front and side gates, walls topped to deter climb, motion lighting on all approaches, 4K CCTV with off-site recording. Letterbox internal cage. Anti-snap, anti-bump, anti-drill cylinders on every external door.
Alarm & Monitoring
Grade 3 alarm with dual-path signalling to an ARC. Internal and external sounders. Smart-home integration so the alarm state is visible from anywhere. Police URN registered if you meet criteria.
Safe Room / Panic Room
Secondary bedroom converted to a 15-minute hold: solid-core door, deadlock, mobile signal booster, charged comms, water, basic medical. Direct alert button to monitoring centre and to your CP team.
Residential Officer Cover
For elevated risk: SIA residential security officer overnight. Marked or unmarked vehicle on the drive. Daily handover with the property manager. From pricing confirmed in a written quote/night per officer, less on multi-month contracts.
Pricing — Hardening + Cover
Hardening assessment + remediation plan: pricing confirmed in a written quote. Full hardening installation: typically pricing confirmed in a written quote one-off. Residential cover 24/7: from a bespoke monthly retainer.
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Confidential conversation, 24/7 advisors. Fixed written quote subject to location, requirements and officer availability.
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Roy
Director, VIP Protection Services
Roy is a Director of VIP Protection Services, overseeing SIA-licensed close protection, executive protection, corporate security and residential security across the UK. He personally writes and reviews every guide, checking each against current SIA licensing rules and BS 7858:2019 screening standards before publication.
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