Service
Short-Notice & Temporary Cover
Temporary dog-and-handler cover when something has gone wrong and the site can't be left as it is.
Overview
What the service is
A break-in, a cut fence, a broken shutter or an alarm that won't set can leave a site open overnight. Repairs take time, and the people who got in once may come back.
We provide temporary dog-and-handler cover to keep the site watched until repairs are done and normal security is back. The cover focuses on the weak points: the damaged fence, the forced door, the area that can't be locked.
Tell us what has happened and we'll tell you honestly what we can arrange and when.
What's included
What the service covers
Everything below is agreed with you and written into the plan before the first shift.
After a break-in
Cover while the site is made secure again, and to deter a return visit.
Damaged boundaries
Cut fencing, broken gates, forced doors or shutters waiting for repair.
Alarm or CCTV faults
Cover while an alarm or camera system is down or being replaced.
Gaps in security
When another security arrangement has ended and the new one hasn't started.
As long as you need
A few nights or a few weeks, ended when you no longer need it.
Shift reports
A record of every shift, useful for your insurer or landlord.
Shift by shift
A typical shift, start to finish
How a shift runs from the moment the handler and dog arrive.
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First contact
Call or WhatsApp
Tell us what happened, where the site is and when you need cover.
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Same conversation
Quick plan
We agree the hours, the weak points to watch and who the handler reports to.
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Cover starts
Handler and dog arrive
The team checks the site, focusing on the damaged areas, and starts the agreed cover.
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Each shift
Watch and report
Patrols or on-site watch through the shift, with a report after each one.
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Repairs done
Hand back
Once the site is secure again, we end the cover.
Why it works
Why the first nights matter
After a break-in, a site is often at its weakest. The damage shows the way in, and the people responsible know what's there.
A visible dog team in those first nights makes a return visit far less attractive, and gives you time to get repairs done properly.
What we'll need from you
- What happened and when
- Where the damage or weak points are
- Access arrangements for the handler
- A contact or keyholder who can be reached
- How long you expect repairs to take
Suits these sites
Where this service fits
Industrial Estates & Commercial PremisesBusiness units, factories, workshops and business parks after hours.
Vacant & Empty PropertyClosed, empty and awaiting-redevelopment buildings and land.
Construction SitesPlant, materials, tool stores and compounds when the site is shut.
Plant & Vehicle YardsPlant hire, van fleets, car sales and storage yards.
Pricing
What affects the price
Every site is different, so we price after a site visit. You only pay for the cover your site needs.
Hours and nights
How many hours a night, and how many nights a week.
Type of cover
Patrols, a handler based on site, or a mix.
Size of site
The length of the boundary and the number of check points.
Length of cover
A single night, a holiday period or ongoing cover.
Questions
Questions, answered
Anything else? Call or WhatsApp us on +44 7533 640422 and talk to the people planning your cover.
01How quickly can you start?
It depends on the site and our availability at the time. Call or WhatsApp us and we'll tell you honestly what we can arrange.
02Is there a minimum booking?
Tell us what you need and we'll talk it through. Temporary cover can be a few nights or run until repairs are finished.
03Can you help with an insurance requirement?
If your insurer has asked for security on site, tell us what they need and we'll say whether dog-and-handler cover fits it.
04Can temporary cover become ongoing?
Yes. If you decide you want regular cover after the repairs, we'll plan it with you.
05Do you need a site visit first?
For urgent cover we can agree a quick plan by phone and look at the site properly on the first shift.
Other services
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Tell us a little about the site. We'll call you back, arrange a free site visit and send a clear written plan and price.
- Free site visit before any work starts
- A written plan and price, no surprises
- Talk directly to the people planning your cover
- Call+44 7533 640422
- WhatsApp+44 7533 640422
- Emailadmin@merlinsecurityltd.co.uk
- Office9 Hawthorn Drive, Manchester, M19 1HQ