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Lowestoft & Suffolk

Security Guards in Lowestoft

Access Facilities Management is a family-run security company covering Lowestoft and all of Suffolk. We supply SIA-licensed, BS7858:2019 screened security officers to retailers, venues, construction sites, healthcare providers and event organisers.

You deal directly with decision-makers who take personal responsibility for your account. We back that with national capability, including the capacity to deploy up to 50 officers for larger operations.

SIA Licensed
BS7858:2019 screened officers
2-Hour Guarantee
Officer replacement
ISO 9001:2015
Certified quality management

Security Services We Provide in Lowestoft

Manned guarding

Trained officers on site, matched to your risk assessment and opening hours.

Mobile patrols

Scheduled and random patrols with reporting, ideal for vacant property, yards and out-of-hours cover.

Door supervision

SIA-licensed door supervisors for pubs, bars, clubs and events.

Event security

Stewarding and security for shows, festivals and private events, from small gatherings to large deployments.

CCTV monitoring

Live monitoring and incident response, handled in line with GDPR.

Alarm response and key holding

Emergency attendance, typically within 1–2 hours, subject to availability.

Construction and vacant property security

Protection for building sites, fit-outs and empty premises.

Close protection

Discreet protection for executives and private clients.

Looking for retail cover? See our retail security guards page, or browse all our services.

Why Lowestoft Businesses Choose Access FM

Licensed and vetted

Every officer holds a valid SIA licence and is screened to BS7858:2019.

Experienced

Over 40 years' combined experience, with military and police backgrounds.

Certified

ISO 9001:2015 quality management.

Insured

£10 million public and employer liability cover, with no insurance claims to date.

Reliable

A 2-hour officer replacement guarantee, so you are not left without cover.

Trusted

A 95% client retention rate.

How It Works

  1. Step 1

    Call or enquire

    Tell us about your site and what concerns you.

  2. Step 2

    Free site assessment

    We visit, assess risk and recommend the right level of cover.

  3. Step 3

    Written proposal

    A clear proposal with flexible contract terms and weekly invoicing.

  4. Step 4

    Deployment

    Briefed, equipped officers start on the agreed date. We monitor quality through site visits and client feedback.

Security Across Lowestoft and Suffolk

We cover Lowestoft town centre, Oulton Broad, Carlton Colville and Kessingland, along the coast to Southwold, and inland to Beccles, Bungay and Halesworth. We also support clients in Great Yarmouth, Norwich and Ipswich, and across the wider UK.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are your security officers SIA licensed?+
Yes. All our officers hold valid SIA licences for their role and are screened to BS7858:2019, including right-to-work and reference checks.
How do I get a quote for security in Lowestoft?+
Call us on 01502 507746 or send us your site details. We offer a free, no-obligation site assessment and provide a written proposal tailored to your premises, hours and risk level.
Can you supply door supervisors at short notice?+
We will always try to help. Call us on 01502 507746 and we will confirm availability. For regular cover we recommend setting up a contract so we can assign a consistent team.
What happens if an officer doesn't turn up?+
We guarantee to replace any absent officer within two hours.
Do you provide security for events?+
Yes. We handle everything from small private events to large shows and festivals, including planning, risk assessment and on-site supervision.
Do you cover areas outside Lowestoft?+
Yes. We cover Suffolk and Norfolk and work across the UK, including London and Manchester.

Need security in Lowestoft?

Call 01502 507746 or email [email protected] for a free, no-obligation site assessment.