Security pricing and choosing a security agency
A topic for clients who need to understand the budget, differences between offers and the data needed for accurate pricing.
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Start here if you are comparing security offers, do not know which items affect the price or want to send a brief that can be priced without unnecessary back-and-forth.
What to take away
- how staffing, shifts, risk and location affect the price
- what an enquiry should include so offers can be compared on substance
- when a security audit makes sense before the calculation itself
Frequently asked questions
When is it worth looking at security pricing in more detail?
When you compare several offers, change suppliers, or the service scope involves multiple shifts, entrances, locations or higher-risk operations.
Why is comparing the hourly rate alone not enough?
An hourly rate does not say whether the offer includes surcharges, cover staffing, service management, equipment, reporting and supplier responsibility.
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