SIA-licensed security

Protecting plant, stock and empty buildings in Devon

Security built around what you need to protect, whether that is plant and machinery, stock, high-value equipment or an empty building, using the right mix of officers, patrols and technology.

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Risk-led plans Guarding, patrols & drones Loss reduction focus

Why clients choose APD

Risk assessed

A clear view of where and when your assets are most exposed.

Combined services

Officers, patrols and aerial surveillance working together.

Reviewed regularly

Plans adjusted as your sites and risks change.

Asset Protection

Planned around what you’re protecting

Asset protection is not one service, it is a plan. We start by understanding what you need to protect, where it is and when it is most at risk, then combine guarding, mobile patrols, access control and drone surveillance into a plan that fits the value and risk involved.

The aim is simple: fewer losses, less downtime and clear evidence of what has been done to protect your assets, recorded digitally, with reports available whenever you request them.

Who we work with

We protect assets for construction firms, retailers, warehouse and logistics operators, landowners, property managers and businesses with high-value equipment on site.

Construction Retail Warehousing & logistics Landowners Property managers Plant hire

What is included

What our asset protection covers

Everything is agreed with you up front and set out in clear assignment instructions for our officers.

Security risk assessment

Identifying vulnerabilities and the most cost-effective controls.

Plant and equipment

Protection for machinery, tools and materials on site.

Stock and shop theft

Officers and procedures that reduce theft and shrinkage.

Vacant property protection

Boarding, patrols and inspections for empty buildings.

Aerial surveillance

Drone checks over large or hard-to-reach areas.

Reports and reviews

Regular reports and reviews as your needs change.

How it works

Assess

We review your assets, sites and loss history.

Design

We recommend the right mix of guarding, patrols and technology.

Protect

Services delivered and logged digitally.

Review

Regular reports and reviews to keep the plan effective.

Reporting & records

Records for your insurer

Every patrol, check, incident and officer attendance is recorded digitally. Regular reports give you a clear picture of how your assets have been protected, which is useful for internal reviews and insurance conversations.

Patrol and checkpoint records across sites
Incidents logged with photos and timestamps
Officer attendance verified by GPS
Regular summary reports for management

We use SecurityManager.cloud, an independent security management platform, to record shifts, patrols and incidents.

Weekly client security report generated from officer reports in SecurityManager (demo data)

FAQs

Common questions

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It depends on what you need to protect. It is usually a combination of guarding, patrols, access control and surveillance, based on a risk assessment.

Yes. Protecting plant, tools and materials on site is one of the most common things we do.

Yes. We provide officers and practical advice to reduce theft and shrinkage in retail premises.

Yes. We can combine boarding up, patrols and inspections to protect vacant buildings.

Yes. Drone surveillance can cover large or hard-to-reach areas quickly and works alongside ground officers.

All activity is logged digitally, and we provide regular reports of patrols, incidents and attendance.

Free quote

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Tell us about your premises, event or requirements and we will get back to you with a free, no-obligation quote.

One-off shifts or ongoing contracts
SIA-licensed, vetted officers
Digital incident records
Cover across Devon and the South West