Imperial Security provides corporate security for offices, commercial premises and business tenants across Dulwich, from small serviced office suites on Lordship Lane to converted period buildings in Dulwich Village and commercial parades in West Dulwich.
Our SIA-licensed guards cover reception duties, access control and out-of-hours protection for landlords, managing agents and business owners who need a professional presence without the overhead of an in-house security team.
Dulwich has no large office towers. Its commercial space is mostly small scale: serviced offices and co-working desks above shops on Lordship Lane, professional practices in converted Victorian and Georgian buildings around Dulwich Village, and short commercial parades near West Dulwich station. Many of these buildings were never designed with a manned security post in mind, which means access control, visitor management and out-of-hours checks often have to be built around an existing reception desk, a shared entrance or a converted period doorway rather than a purpose-built corporate lobby.
That mix of small offices, shared buildings and independent professional tenants is exactly what our Dulwich corporate security guards are trained for. We adapt to the building rather than expecting the building to adapt to us, whether that means covering a single shared entrance for several tenants or managing a reception desk during standard office hours only.
7 Day Rolling Contract
No hidden fees, hassle free, Flexible. Not locked into a long-term contract. Easy to scale up or down
Sector Specific Experience
Each security guard is selected based on experience relevant to that specific sector
Street Wise & Vigilant
Local, street-smart expertly trained to protect & deter threats. Confident & observant
| What Our Dulwich Corporate Security Service Provides
Our guards adapt these six duties to suit converted period offices, small serviced suites and shared commercial buildings across Dulwich.
Access control and visitor management
Many Dulwich office buildings share a single street entrance between several tenants. Our guards check identity at that entrance, sign in visitors and contractors, and keep an accurate log of who is on site.
Reception and front desk security
For serviced offices and professional practices without their own reception staff, our guard becomes the first point of contact, greeting clients and employees while keeping the desk secure.
CCTV monitoring and alarm response
Our guards monitor on-site CCTV and respond to alarm activations in period buildings where cabling and camera positions are often more limited than in purpose-built offices.
Emergency and evacuation support
Where a building holds several small tenants with no shared facilities team, our guards take the lead on evacuation procedures and coordinate with emergency services on arrival.
Perimeter patrols and risk prevention
Regular checks of rear entrances, yards and shared bin stores behind Lordship Lane premises help spot unsecured doors or windows before they become a break-in.
Incident reporting and daily logs
Every shift produces a written log of visitors, deliveries and any incidents, giving landlords and business owners a clear record for compliance and insurance purposes.
| Who We Provide Corporate Security For In Dulwich
Our corporate security clients in Dulwich tend to fall into four groups.
Serviced office operators
Flexible workspace providers on Lordship Lane need a guard who can manage a shared reception for multiple small businesses without slowing down day-to-day access.
Professional practices
Accountants, solicitors and estate agents working from converted period buildings in Dulwich Village want a professional presence at the door that matches their client-facing standards.
Managing agents and landlords
Agents responsible for multi-let commercial buildings in West Dulwich need consistent cover across tenants without the cost of a dedicated in-house team.
Independent retail and office tenants
Small business owners above and behind Lordship Lane's shops want out-of-hours checks and a visible deterrent without paying for round-the-clock static guarding.
We also cover retail security and key holding for many of the same Dulwich buildings, so a single point of contact can arrange cover across a whole site.
| The Security Problems We Solve In Dulwich
Dulwich's commercial buildings were mostly built for shops, homes or single-tenant use, then converted into offices as demand for flexible workspace grew. That history creates practical security gaps that a purpose-built office block would not have.
Shared entrances with no dedicated reception
Several small businesses often share one street door and staircase, with nobody responsible for checking who comes in. Our guard takes on that role at the entrance, so every visitor is accounted for.
Unattended premises outside office hours
Small offices and serviced suites are usually empty evenings and weekends, with no on-site staff to notice a problem. We provide out-of-hours patrols and key holding so issues are caught before Monday morning.
Limited CCTV coverage in converted buildings
Period conversions rarely have the camera coverage of a modern office fit-out, leaving blind spots at rear doors and stairwells. Our guards physically check these areas on patrol rather than relying on cameras alone.
Deliveries and contractors arriving unannounced
Without a staffed reception, couriers and contractors often let themselves into shared buildings. Our guards verify and log every delivery and contractor visit at the door.
| Why Choose Imperial Security In Dulwich
Familiar with Dulwich's building stock
We know that most Dulwich offices are small scale and shared rather than large single-occupier blocks, and we brief our guards accordingly so they understand the building before their first shift.
We cover Dulwich Village, East Dulwich and West Dulwich, along with neighbouring parts of the SE21 and SE22 postcodes.
A single point of contact
Landlords and managing agents dealing with several small tenants get one contact for scheduling, reporting and cover changes, rather than coordinating with different guards for each unit.
Vetting, licensing and insurance
Every guard we place on a Dulwich assignment meets our company standards.
- Valid SIA licensing: appropriate to the role & verified qualifications
- BS 7858 compliant vetting: five-year employment & education history
- Enhanced DBS checks: The level appropriate for your sector
- Professional reference verification: All previous security employers
- Insurance: Public liability, employers' liability & professional indemnity
- First aid trained: Emergency response & CPR certified
- ACT counter-terrorism awareness training: Threat recognition & response certified
| How Our Dulwich Service Operates
01
Site visit and assessment
We walk the building with you to understand entrances, shared areas and any existing access control before proposing cover.
02
Guard selection
We match a guard with relevant corporate experience to your building and brief them on your specific access and reporting requirements.
03
Access protocol agreed
We confirm who is authorised to enter, how visitors and contractors are signed in, and how deliveries are handled at your shared entrance.
04
Deployment begins
Your guard starts on the agreed date, covering reception, access control and patrols according to the schedule you need.
05
Daily reporting
You receive a log of visitors, deliveries and any incidents after every shift, giving you a clear record for your own files.
06
Ongoing review
We check in regularly to adjust cover as your tenancy, hours or building access needs change, on a flexible rolling contract.
Get your free Dulwich corporate security quote
Send us your address or postcode, the type of building, your preferred start date, the hours you need covered, how many entrances there are, and what prompted your enquiry.
Call us on 0208 088 2878, or send your details through the quote form and we will come back to you with a written proposal.
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