What is key holding?

The beauty of key holding is that it’s easy to explain – the clue is in the name! A professional key holding company will take a set of your keys and store them securely, releasing them under strict protocol to perform services agreed by you. 

An essential service for many businesses, key holding helps to increase security, save you time and money and give you (and your employees) peace of mind.

Key holding services can be used for a number of reasons…

For businesses that work in shifts, have out-of-hours deliveries, or who want to arrange access for workmen, a key holding service is invaluable. It’s often the responsibility of a key holder to lock and unlock your property at arranged times, facilitating access for those who need it and making sure it’s safe and secure upon leaving.

Not only does this save you time, it means you don’t have to rely on employees to hold keys and perform lock and unlock duties, protecting their work/life balance and giving your business the professional protection it deserves.

An additional responsibility of key holding companies is coming to the rescue should you forget your keys. Your key holder can deliver a spare set to you quickly and efficiently meaning less downtime. It also avoids employees waiting outside for longer than they need to, helping to protect productivity and profit.

What other benefits does key holding have?

Using a key holding service comes with many benefits. Not only does it give you peace of mind that someone is on hand to provide access to your business if you are unable to, but it also helps to keep the costs down – think lost productivity, missed appointments, locksmiths’ fees, etc.

Many businesses who enlist the help of a key holding company, use them for other services such as alarm response. Holding a set of keys is essential for this service and it’s another great way to help keep your business safe.