Security companies in London provide many services, from patrols, to guarding, to everyday reception services to help keep businesses running safely. Many security companies based in London offer similar security services so how do you know which one you should choose? Picking the best company is made much easier when you are able to have an open, honest conversation with them and learn more about what they do, so you can assess whether it will be right for you. All companies have their own specialisms and it is often only through talking to them that you will discover what these are; maybe they specialise in around the clock security services and this is their niche, or perhaps they offer security guarding services in the retail sector and this is where their many years of experience lie.

Talking to a security company is a good starting point. If this has helped you find a company that you are happy with, this is very positive and you can move forward with the security services they are offering. However, you may have more questions or you might need to know more which is not at all uncommon when choosing such an important service. In this case, holding an interview with the security company you are thinking of hiring is a good way to learn more. It is something that they should expect – after all you would always interview a candidate for a job, and this is really no different. You will be interviewing a service provider for a very important job, so it is sensible to be sure about your decision. They will appreciate this as well, so they can be more confident that the new business relationship is going to be beneficial to both parties.

The conversation does not necessarily need to be conducted like a formal interview but you do need to find a way to be sure that your chosen security company in London can meet yours needs. Here are some of the questions you may want to ask to help you gain a better understanding of each other and the services that will be needed:

• What are your specialisms in the security industry? This can help you find out about contracts and where the company has previously worked.
• Are you SIA approved? This is the qualification that is synonymous with quality and reliability in the industry.
• How much experience do you have? Find out who runs the company and how much they know about the industry.
• How are security guards vetted? These are people who could be working at your premises and events, so it’s very important to know.

It can often be useful to talk about your company first and tell the security company about who you are, what you do and where your concerns lie. This will give them the opportunity to talk about the different fields of security and what they do best so you have a better understanding of how this is going to work for each of you.