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    Residential Security Team Cost London 2026 — Real Numbers

    Residential SecurityBy Roy · Director, VIP Protection Services25 June 20269 min read

    TL;DR: Residential Security Team Cost London 2026 — Real Numbers. Written rates. SIA-licensed. Call 020 3488 5714, WhatsApp available, email enquiries.vip.protection.service@mail.com.

    The residential security team (RST) is the single most-mispriced service in London. Here is the actual 2026 pricing across three coverage tiers.

    Tier 1 — Ambient Cover

    Day concierge officer + night mobile patrol pass + alarm keyholding. a bespoke monthly retainer.

    Tier 2 — Layered Cover

    24/7 static officer + mobile patrol + control room. a bespoke monthly retainer.

    Tier 3 — Full RST

    3-shift 24/7 static + 2-officer mobile QRT + control room + TSCM + CPO for family egress. a bespoke monthly retainer.

    What Drives the Number

    Property size, family size, threat profile, media exposure, adjacent property overlook, garden penetrability, panic room presence.


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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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