Vacant Property Security Steel Security Doors
Industry-accredited steel security doors are a durable solution for securing your property
Bespoke Security Screens
Secure vulnerable openings on your property with out custom steel security screens
Vacant Property Inspections
Inspections give you advance notice of any problems before they cause significant issues
Vacant Property Management
Property checks, insurance compliance, open and lock up and keyholding services
Vacant Property Alarms
Works independently, without any need for a connection to a mains power.
Commercial Fencing
A defined perimeter is the first line of defence for a vacant property
Concrete Barrier Hire
Where an immovable physical barrier is required to prevent vehicle access,
Keyholding Services
Should an intruder alarm be triggered, our SIA trained security officers will respond
Open/Lock Up Services
Any premise is at its most vulnerable at the point of opening-up/closing-up
Vacant Property Clearance
As vacant property specialists, Clearway has been cleaning vacant properties for over 30 years.
Fly-Tipping Removal
Professional and rapid response for fly-tipping clearance and waste removal.
Hazardous Waste Removal
Licensed by the Environment Agency, we will remove and dispose of biohazardous waste`
Pest / Plant / Sharps Removal
With over 25 years of experience we are a trusted provider of safe sharps removal services in the UK.
Crime Scene Cleaning
clean the area, remove any bio-hazard waste and, where possible, restore the area to a safe, clean environment.

inView CCTV Towers
Easily transportable and set-up in minutes it can be positioned in the most inaccessible locations
inView Highway Technology Tower
Tower for instant CCTV analytics, stopped vehicle detection, alarm systems, air quality monitoring and much more
inView Detect PID Security
Rapidly deployable, portable protection device that Deters crime and anti-social activity
Temporary CCTV
Commonly for shorter-term use and provide great flexibility and value for money
Temporary Alarms
Install a professional vacant property alarm to run independently of mains power
Commercial CCTV
Advanced CCTV systems can work in isolation or as part of an integrated security solution
Perimeter Security Systems
Essential for safeguarding buildings, businesses, and critical infrastructure
Environmental Monitoring
Mapping helps you measure pollution levels, identify trends and understand where change is needed

Fire Detection Fire Systems & Alarm Systems
Accredited fire detection and alarm systems are suited to both commercial and rental properties
Commercial Fire Extinguishers
Independent advice to ensure you have identified your key fire risks and installed sufficient extinguishers
Disabled Refuge Systems
A disabled refuge is a vital, life-saving resource that ensures that everybody on-site has a safe, protected space
Commercial Alarms
Protect your business from theft, vandalism, and other security breaches and criminal activity
Commercial Intruder Alarms
Protect your business from theft, vandalism, and other security breaches and criminal activity
Access Control Systems
Streamline security protocols with automated networks that grant or refuse entry based on pre-set parameters
Fire Alarm Maintenance
Maintenance, testing and record-keeping are just as vital to fire protection and prevention as the equipment, systems and resources
Compound Security Systems
Ensure that managers, staff and security personnel have confidence that their site is protected around the clock
Construction Site Security
The construction industry reports over 6000 break ins each year, with nearly £1bn lost in associated costs
ANPR Cameras
A seamless way to verify the vehicles passing through entry checkpoints, and granting access only to approved cars and trucks
Fixed CCTV
For when you want to prevent unauthorised access a, vandalism, theft, or any other illegal activity
Smart Building Technology
Technology solutions that enhance and protect the value of your commercial property portfolios
Fire Special Risks
A suite of special risk services is specifically designed for properties with heightened risks
Emergency Lighting
A key component of a fire risk assessment and acts as a security safeguard during an emergency evacuation

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(CRAR) Commercial Rent Arrears Recovery
Rent arrears can cause significant issues, impacting cash flow with the additional cost of recouping overdue income
SCAR – Service Charge Arrears Recovery
Available exclusively from Clearway and has been developed to recover outstanding Service Charges & Insurance
Pre-Legal Debt Recovery
We provide UK landlords and businesses immediate outsource solutions for unpaid invoices
Business Forensics and Intelligence
Business intelligence services help companies nationwide make astute decisions, plan the correct approach to recover unpaid debts
Financial Recovery Solutions
Services span all debt-related matters and can provide an efficient, prompt, and effective solution, with full legal compliance
Eviction Services
Evicting trespassers, squatters and travellers from property and land can be complex, expensive, and highly stressful
Trace and Status
Our investigations team locate absconding debtors using the latest information and databases available
Individual Status Reports
Reports provide thorough background information to help businesses and landlords assess the creditworthiness of potential customers
End of Tenancy / Forfeiture of Lease
An all-encompassing end-of-tenancy or forfeiture of lease security service
Illegal Trespass
Whatever the time of day or night, and wherever the location, we commit to having an agent on site to expedite the required process of eviction to recover your asset
Traveller Eviction Services: 24/7 Rapid Removal
Clearway’s traveller eviction services are fully supportive, from initial consultation through to a successful and sustained eviction.

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inSite Wearable Safety Devices
Devices provide protection and support for those working in high risk, public facing environments
Stopped Vehicle Detection
Harnessing the power of AI CCTV analytics to identify the presence of a stationary vehicle quickly, determine the likely impacts, and automatically dispatch alerts as required.
Lone Worker Devices
Giving workers and employees peace of mind that they have constant communication channels
Insurance Compliance
It’s important to know about vacant property insurance and how to achieve compliance
Bodycams
Commercial-grade body worn security cameras and safety devices capture real-time events
PPE Detection
Protect your teams and reduce your liability with our automated, AI powered solution

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NSI Gold Cat II Monitoring
Our fully accredited, high security Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC) provides uninterrupted 24/7/365 monitoring
CCTV Monitoring
Keeping a watchful eye on your site or premises and responding quickly to any security breaches
Alarm Monitoring Systems
Our trained personnel give you peace of mind by ensuring your premises are under careful watch by professional teams
Fire Alarm Monitoring
We provide vigilant fire alarm monitoring and response 365 days a year, 24/7, to protect your premises, assets, inventory and workforce from growing fire risks.
Incursion Monitoring
We are committed to increasing and maintaining the safety of those working on highway and transport networks
Environmental Monitoring
Mapping helps you measure pollution levels, identify trends and understand where change is needed
Traffic Monitoring Cameras
Intelligent traffic monitoring cameras have extensive uses, from general highways management to applications in logistics

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Stopped Vehicle Detection
Ideally suited to smart motorways, where speedy responses can be life-saving
PPE Detection / Identification
Protect your teams and reduce your liability with our automated, AI powered solution
Intrusion Detection
Virtual fencing creates an invisible boundary around a designated area, triggering an automatic alert when this boundary is breached.
People Recognition
Enables the precise detection of individuals within a specified area, identifying when a person enters or lingers in a restricted location.
Visual Feeds Generating Statistics
Statistics gathered from camera surveillance footage can then be used to identify patterns and trends, predict future behaviours.
Vehicle Speed Analysis Cameras
The precise identification and logging of vehicle speeds, providing crucial data for monitoring and managing traffic flow.
Vehicle Identification & ANPR
Vehicle identification and ANPR software on highways are essential tools for enhancing road safety and security.
Dropped / Abandoned Object Detection
A powerful tool to deter littering and fly-tipping by identifying and responding to discarded objects in real-time.
Event Detection
When a person is detected in these high-risk areas, the system automatically alerts authorities, allowing for rapid intervention.
Cloud Analytics
We provide a service to easily analyse and provide insight from data generated via your existing IP CCTV streams.
CCTV Analytics
Use advanced software to automatically detect, track, and analyse activity captured on camera—turning standard surveillance into a powerful, proactive security tool

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Manned Guarding Services

Clearway provides manned guarding services with SIA-licensed guards and K9 patrols to deter theft, detect intrusion, and ensure safety across various premises.

Our manned guarding services give you a visible, on-site presence, reassuring you after you’ve been a victim of a disruptive and traumatic break-in and preventing any recurrence or future risk.

Guards can deter intruders, trespassers and vandals, while making your premises feel safer and under control. SIA-licensed guards are experienced and provide manned guarding over the short or long term, giving you the peace of mind that your site is protected from threats.

Hire Licensed Manned Guards – Always Ready to React

Manned guarding is a security service involving trained personnel, such as SIA-licensed guards and K9 patrols, deployed to monitor premises, deter theft, detect intrusion, and ensure safety.

It is well known that most crimes and thefts target vulnerable buildings and premises. By placing high-profile guards in key positions, you can significantly enhance your security.

Our manned guards are professionals who work in various settings, including static guard duties, patrol teams, keyholders, crowd control, and dog handling.

Guards are not only there to respond when an incident occurs, but they proactively monitor for signs of unrest, prevent opportunistic criminal activity, and de-escalate issues before they become a major problem.

Ideal for business compounds, higher-risk companies, and vacant site owners, manned guarding offers a simple way to prioritise safety and security.

Key Benefits of Manned Guarding

Deter all types of intruders and vandals
Improve staff and visitor confidence
Flexible hire periods (months or weeks) based on your needs
Peace of mind with continual surveillance

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Facing Urgent Security Concerns?

If you’ve experienced recent break-ins, have people loitering outside, or are concerned about the risk of theft, please get in touch. We’ll arrange a qualified guarding team to be with you as quickly as possible.

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Who Do We Work With?

We deploy guards for clients across the UK, from event security to vacant site patrols.

Construction Sites

Construction site and development managers rely on manned guarding services to protect their workers, contractors, tools, materials and infrastructure from targeted and opportunistic threats. We also prevent intrusions that could pose a risk to life and property.

Construction Site Security

Retail and Shopping Centres

Retail and Shopping Centres

Guards deter a range of criminal issues, from shoplifting and anti-social behaviour to vandalism and arson, ensuring attempted intrusions are dealt with and managing emergency evacuations where necessary.

RetaIl Security

Housing Associations and Property Managers

Housing Associations and Property Managers

Manned guards can provide emergency cover for landlords, organisations, and owners who are dealing with complex tenant-related issues or contentious transitions from their sites.

Housing Association Security

Industrial and Storage Businesses

Industrial and Storage Businesses

Physical guarding is an effective way to enhance security for high-risk premises with valuable assets and inventory. Guards control perimeters, monitor the movements of goods and products, and reinforce the effectiveness of CCTV surveillance.

Industrial Security

Vacant Premises and Properties

Vacant Premises and Properties

Empty units and structures pose a higher break-in risk, and owners use guards to mitigate the dangers of squatting, intrusions, or thefts, preventing unauthorised entry or trespassing.

Vacant Property Security

Large Events and Public Spaces

Large Events and Public Spaces

Guards are fully trained in crowd control and incident management, responding to potential or arising disturbances, maintaining a peaceful and compliant environment, and removing individuals intent on causing harm.

Energy Security

Key Features Of Our Guarding Services

Our manned guards give you ‘the Clearway Feeling.’

Peace of Mind With a Physical Security Presence

Prospective intruders and vandals are deterred when faced with a uniformed security guard who won’t look the other way.

Puts 24/7 Coverage in Place as Needed

Risks often arise overnight or during holidays, and manned guards can cover your site for as many hours or days as you need to feel confident you’re protected.

Combined With Keyholding to Reassure Staff

Personnel are shielded from security issues and have the freedom to come and go as they please, knowing an SIA-licensed guard is present to keep them safe.

Support During Tense Periods

Guards are real people who can respond as needed, whether managing site security during the stress of evictions or implementing controlled access permissions following tenant disputes.

Complies With Insurance Requirements

Guarding is as flexible as you need it to be, improving insurance compliance by introducing dynamic threat monitoring or evidencing that you have a secure access control system in place.

Implements Better Safety Without Disruption

Our accomplished guards don’t require programming and react intuitively as needed, without making it harder or more time-consuming for your personnel to go about their daily tasks.

Removes Concerns About Fly-Tipping

Should a guard de-escalate an incident or interrupt an attempted intrusion, they’ll deal with this instantly, preventing fly-tipping and hazardous waste dumping at the source.

Flexible Guarding When You Need it Most

The upheaval of a crime, break-in or theft cannot be overestimated, and guards make sure you’ve got the right protection, on a flexible basis, even if you need help with short notice.

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Our Process

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Our Manned Guarding Protection Process

Full Site Risk Assessment

We’ll start by arranging a good time to visit you, analysing your premises or business, working out where gaps appear, and ensuring you have independent advice about the right services, including static manned guarding, stewarding and crowd control, guarding patrols, dog patrols, mobile security, and keyholding services.

Guarding Assignments

Clearway will match trained guards to your site or setting based on their experience and qualifications. Security teams who are familiar with your sector, or the types of security risks you’re worried about, can get to work right away without needing extensive training.

Guard Deployment

We’re ready when you are and will ensure our guards are properly informed about the access procedures in place, evacuation routes, how to manage and report incidents, and the on-site policies they need to be aware of.

Ongoing Guarding Management

Risks change and evolve, and we’ll continue to check in and report to ensure our guards are up to speed, understanding where threats might have shifted, or augmenting security patrols during periods of heightened risk, such as larger events or high-value deliveries.

Point of Entry Physical Patrols

Our dedicated team of uniformed security staff not only helps control access but also provides a friendly welcome to important clients, visitors, and staff.

Full Coverage of All Perimeters

Security guards are often deployed to monitor businesses, retail complexes, construction sites, warehouses, and corporate entities. However, we can also provide security personnel for other scenarios and environments.

K9 Patrols for Higher Risk Management

Security dogs can be deployed as a perfect solution for multiple scenarios or to help manage a one-off event, adding extra protection.

Adapted to Changing Needs

Our security guards and dog patrols are trained to deliver a comprehensive range of guarding services, including static crowd control, stewarding, guarding patrols, keyholding services, and dog patrols, among others.

Problems We Can Solve With Professional Guards

Whether you’ve noticed an increase in local crime rates, have a major event planned, or need to ensure you’re enhancing your security presence to comply with sector-specific regulations, our manned guarding service can address the following concerns.

You’re worried that intruders might be able to access restricted areas during vulnerable hours

You’re reliant on ‘no trespassing’ signs or gates to ensure nobody without the right credentials can access sensitive parts of your premises.

You’ve been the victim of an incident and need to react quickly

You require a rapid, reliable way to protect your premises, staff, and equipment from crimes like damage and arson, which can be costly and disruptive.

You don’t have a fast and professional way to react to incidents or alarms

Your keyholders are not security-trained, and if an alarm sounds, you’re depending on managers and keyholders to deal with potentially dangerous situations.

You have staff working alone or in isolated locations

You have concerns about how you can best protect the safety of your workers if there isn’t an immediate way to summon help or report security issues.

Your CCTV can’t cover 100% of your site or premises

You have CCTV surveillance, but have a complex or large site, or tricky corners that a camera can’t cover, and need a better way to improve site-wide security.

You’re the owner of a vacant or empty site and have serious concerns about vandalism

There might be increasing instances of disturbances or disorderly conduct, and you want to ensure your buildings aren’t exposed.

You’re subject to stricter insurance requirements

Repeated thefts or break-ins, or regulatory changes, could mean your insurance provider is introducing tougher conditions. You might also have opportunities to reduce your insurance premiums by implementing better security.

You don’t have a way to control visitors or delivery people

You have multiple visitors or deliveries and need to find a solution that allows you to supervise who’s allowed to enter without interrupting genuine deliveries.

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What Our Clients Say

Fisher German LLP

July 2025

Great Service and Rapid Response

I have been using Clearway for over 5 years. One of the standout features of Clearway is their rapid response time.

John Fisher S&C Slatter

July 2025

Calm And Decisive During a Breach

I would like to formally commend Phil Brewer, for his outstanding professionalism, leadership, and calm decisiveness during a recent potential security threat at our new build construction site in Burgess Hill.

Packaging Company

July 2025

A Huge Benefit To The Business

Clearway came in to see us, we found them to be professional and highly experienced. Also the benefit of Clearway having their own in house NSI Monitoring Station was a huge benefit to us as a business.

Why Choose Clearway for Manned Guarding?

When site safety and personnel protection are on the line, a physical presence matters more than ever. If you have a business with high security risks, temporarily vacant units, or that requires extra peace of mind during operations, manned guarding services are far preferable to camera surveillance or signage alone, as they ensure you have professionals on the ground ready to act.

Trusted By UK Corporations, Retailers and Construction Firms

Clearway has years of experience, providing security services to a wide range of clients, including event managers, local authorities, companies with high-value assets, and those seeking to protect their reputation, productivity, and people, 24/7.

Quick, Dependable Deployments

We know that when security concerns arise, they can escalate fast. If you need urgent support or long-term security protection, we are here to respond quickly, deploying background-checked, licensed guards to your site and tailoring their patrols or services to your specific needs.

Continual On-Site Physical Security

Guards cover pre-organised shifts and work in patterns to ensure you’re covered for as long as you need us, and over any specific area or boundary. Patrols work primarily as a deterrent and secondly as first responders, with options to introduce overnight and perimeter patrols or K9 guards as required.

Comprehensive Guarding Advice

Our security specialists understand that every business or site is unique, and we provide comprehensive support. That ranges from initial site risk assessments and recommendations to reviews of your alarms, perimeter protection, and CCTV, ensuring you receive not only a guarding team but also independent advice on how to minimise risks.

Who We Work With

Clearway supports diverse sectors requiring rapid security deployment. Our clients include construction companies, property developers, event organisers, and facility managers who need reliable surveillance solutions. We’re trusted by:

What do our experts say?

“We know that thousands of businesses and managers struggle to find the best ways to protect their staff and assets. Although there are numerous technological solutions, manned guarding remains one of the most effective and immediate responses to security threats. Trained security guards can assess potential situations, use professional judgement, adapt to the scenario, and deal with possible threats or risks in context, depending on the specifics of each situation.“

Gideon Reichental

Vacant Property Security Consultant

Features of Manned Guarding

Fast response to alarms

If an alarm sounds, a CCTV camera raises an alert, or a window is smashed, a physical guarding team can react as a first response and investigate the incident to determine the correct protocol.

Continuous situation recording

Guards can be equipped with body cameras that provide a log, acting as evidence, protecting you from liability, and ensuring that de-escalations are properly recorded.

Managed access controls

Manned guards monitor individuals and vehicles approaching your site, issuing passes and badges or verifying credentials before permitting entry.

Real-time reporting

If an intruder is identified or an incident is ongoing, guards can inform managers immediately to ensure they secure key entry points or keep staff safe until emergency services arrive.

Compliant SIA licensing

Clearway’s manned guarding and K9 patrols hold full, up-to-date security qualifications and accreditations, with uniformed, badged guards who clearly act as security personnel.

Awareness of PPE policies and hazards

Guards have years of experience working in varied settings. They will be fully informed about the PPE requirements, health and safety policies and risk factors associated with your site.

Mobile, roving, and K9 patrols

Guards aren't always static and can cover larger compounds, perimeters, and environments to dynamically monitor threats, utilising trained canine guards to raise early alerts.

Our Guarding in Action

Following a site survey, a bespoke, comprehensive security package was installed including concrete barriers, Heras fencing, mobile solar-powered CCTV Towers, manned guarding and K9 security dog units.

Clearly visible security warning boards were erected, a temporary vehicle access gate and a welfare cabin.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What Is Manned Guarding?

Manned guarding means having a trained, certified security guard physically present at your site or premises. This can be structured to your specific requirements.

All Clearway security guards are experienced and SIA Accredited to perform to the highest professional standards. Guarding teams are available within 24 hours for urgent hire periods, covering events, critical business operations or times when security risks are elevated.

Your manned guarding can include reception guarding, security patrols, K9 border protection, crowd control, stewarding and keyholding to ensure safe entry and exit from the building at the start and end of each working day.

Manned Guarding v CCTV?

Many clients combine CCTV surveillance and manned guarding, with core differences as follows:

CCTV cameras provide passive or proactive surveillance, equipped with voice commands, automatic alarm sensors, body temperature detection and pan, tilt and zoom functionality.
Manned guards can respond to CCTV alerts to identify the cause of the alarm, establish whether the activity is unauthorised, and take appropriate action to remove intruders from the site or report a crime to emergency services.
Manned guards also act as a physical deterrent to mitigate any issues before they arise.

We often recommend manned guarding for crucial periods when a site is exposed to unlawful activity such as vandalism, theft or criminal break-ins.

Our qualified, SIA-certified guards can also diffuse situations, prevent a crime from being carried out, or de-escalate a potential conflict to protect the welfare of your staff and business users.

Should I Hire Manned Guards or Static Guards?

Manned guards and static security guards are the very same thing.

Manned guards can be deployed as static guards, supervising a main point of entry, overseeing access control systems, or staffing your reception to vet and approve visitors.

Our trained security teams can also provide manned security patrols with or without experienced canine companions, maintaining a robust security presence around your site boundaries.

Please contact the security specialists at Clearway if you would like any further advice about the most suitable manned guarding for your business, property or site.

What Is the Benefit of Using Manned Guarding if I Already Have an Alarm System?

Manned guarding is undoubtedly the most effective way to prevent intrusions and thefts from your property, whether during operational hours or over weekends and holidays.

Alarm systems and technological surveillance are excellent provisions, but are only effective once a breach has happened. Manned guarding can prevent a breach from occurring.

The presence of security guards and K9 patrols supplements the deterrent nature of alarm systems and CCTV cameras, with personnel dressed in professional security attire with hi-vis markings, communications devices, and verification ID to address, challenge or respond to unusual activity.

What Do Manned Security Guards Do?

Your manned security will conduct inspections, checks, patrols and ID verifications as required.

That can include investigating potential intrusions, logging visitors, responding to alarms, liaising with the police, addressing issues, providing daily activity reports and monitoring for any signs of unauthorised behaviour.

What Does Manned Guarding Cost?

Costs depend on a variety of factors, including the number of guards required, the time they need to be on-site per day or week, the duration of the guarding, and the types of risks or location-related elements they must be able to address.

We’re always happy to provide a tailored estimate on demand and can arrange an obligation-free site visit to give you a better idea of the cost. However, it’s almost always far cheaper to have a skilled guarding team or a manned reception guard on duty than to deal with the costs, delays, and reputational damage of a successful security breach, theft, or arson attack.

How Quickly Can Clearway Put Manned Guarding in Place?

Our teams regularly receive urgent requests from clients who have seen sudden spikes in security concerns, and we strive to respond as quickly as possible, often deploying guards within 24 hours.

We have nationwide coverage, with a uniquely experienced team and excellent capacity, so we are well-equipped to respond to emergency requirements with zero compromise when it comes to compliance and quality.