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    How Do I Hire a Bodyguard in London?

    Hiring a Bodyguard25 September 20265 min read
    Last reviewed: 2026-09-25 · VIP Protection Services Editorial Desk · SIA licensed · BS 7858 vetted · 020 3488 5714

    > Short answer: Call or WhatsApp, describe the concern and dates in confidence, then approve a written risk assessment, scope and quote. SIA-licensed, BS 7858-screened officers deploy only after you approve the plan.

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    What Shapes the Answer?

    • A confidential first conversation about the concern and dates
    • Checks of routes, venues and timings before the day
    • Officers chosen to suit the setting and the people involved
    • Clear agreement on how close officers stay and how they communicate
    • A written record of the work afterwards

    Who Asks This Question?

    • Private individuals with a specific concern
    • Families and visitors to London
    • Business owners, executives and public figures

    How Is Protection Arranged?

  1. Confidential consultation — a private conversation about the concern, the people involved and the dates.
  2. Written risk assessment — routes, venues and exposure reviewed before anyone deploys. See Security Risk Assessment.
  3. Written scope and quote — officers, hours, vehicles and contingencies set out for you to approve.
  4. Deployment and debrief — SIA-licensed, BS 7858-screened officers deploy, followed by a written record.

    5. Frequently Asked Questions

    How Do I Hire a Bodyguard in London?

    Call or WhatsApp, describe the concern and dates in confidence, then approve a written risk assessment, scope and quote. SIA-licensed, BS 7858-screened officers deploy only after you approve the plan.

    Are your officers SIA licensed?

    Yes. Every protection officer holds a valid SIA licence you can check on the SIA public register, and is screened to BS 7858 standards.

    Do you publish fixed prices?

    No. Cost depends on officers, hours, vehicles, travel and the risk assessment. You receive an itemised written quote, normally the same working day.

    Is my enquiry confidential?

    Yes. We do not name, confirm or discuss clients, and written confidentiality terms form part of every engagement.

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    About the Author

    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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