Question 1

How do I hire a security guard in Lucknow?

Accepted Answer

Share your site, location, shifts and headcount — call, WhatsApp or the quote form. We survey free, quote itemised pricing in 24 hours, and deploy verified guards, usually within 24–48 hours for single posts.

Question 2

What does a security guard cost per month?

Accepted Answer

It depends on role, shift length, site risk, headcount, supervision and statutory structure. Our cost guide explains all seven factors; your exact figure comes from a free assessment.

Question 3

Why don't you publish fixed prices?

Accepted Answer

Fixed prices mislead — sites differ too much. Itemised per-post, per-shift quotes after a survey are the only honest numbers.

Question 4

How fast can guards deploy?

Accepted Answer

Single posts in 24–48 hours, 10–50 headcounts in 3–7 days, 50+ on written phased schedules.

Question 5

What are your contract terms?

Accepted Answer

Monthly renewable contracts with per-post itemised billing and 30-day exit terms on standard engagements.

Question 6

Is a PSARA licence mandatory?

Accepted Answer

Yes — the PSARA Act, 2005 requires every private security agency to hold a state licence. Operating without one is an offence.

Question 7

How do I verify your licence?

Accepted Answer

Ask for the number, issuing authority, coverage and validity — then cross-check with the state Controlling Authority. Full guidance sits on our PSARA licence page.

Question 8

Are guards background-verified?

Accepted Answer

Yes — ID, address, police verification and references before first deployment, with files available for enterprise audit.

Question 9

Do you handle PF/ESI and documentation?

Accepted Answer

Verification files, attendance and incident registers come standard; statutory handling is stated per contract as applicable.

Question 10

Guard vs watchman — what's the difference?

Accepted Answer

Watchmen are informal untrained presence. Guards are verified, trained, uniformed, supervised and contractually accountable.

Question 11

Do you provide lady guards?

Accepted Answer

Yes — for homes, schools, hospitals, malls and event frisking lanes, subject to roster availability.

Question 12

What shifts do guards work?

Accepted Answer

Standard 8 and 12-hour shifts rostered for 24/7 cover with weekly offs and relievers.

Question 13

What happens on guard absence?

Accepted Answer

Same-shift relievers from your zone hub. Underperformers are replaced within 24–48 hours on request.

Question 14

Do guards get uniforms and ID cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes — prescribed uniform, photo ID and duty registers from day one.

Question 15

How many guards does our society need?

Accepted Answer

Single-gate societies often run 2–3 guards in rotation; multi-tower campuses need gate teams plus patrol. We survey free and propose a post chart.

Question 16

Do you cover night patrols?

Accepted Answer

Yes — logged night beats with supervisor checks and morning incident summaries are standard.

Question 17

Can I get guards for a vacation or function?

Accepted Answer

Yes — short-term home cover for travel, festivals and family events, booked 48–72 hours ahead normally.

Question 18

Which residential areas do you serve?

Accepted Answer

Gomti Nagar and Extension, Aliganj, Mahanagar, Indira Nagar, Vikas Nagar, Jankipuram, Hazratganj, Rajajipuram and Chowk belts.

Question 19

How far ahead should events be booked?

Accepted Answer

One to two weeks normally; three to four in wedding season. Emergency same-week cover depends on zone reserves.

Question 20

Do you provide bouncers?

Accepted Answer

Yes — verified, uniformed bouncers for clubs, parties, weddings and launches with entry and floor protocol.

Question 21

Can you manage wedding crowds and parking?

Accepted Answer

Yes — entry lanes, crowd flow, baraat and parking teams under one supervisor, plus jewellery and asset details.

Question 22

Do you cover shops and malls?

Accepted Answer

Yes — floor vigilance, entry management, anti-shoplifting protocol and parking support across retail belts.

Question 23

What about factories and warehouses?

Accepted Answer

Gate registers, dock supervision, night patrols and audit-ready records across industrial belts.

Question 24

Who hires a PSO?

Accepted Answer

Business owners, public figures, doctors, builders, celebrities and executives — from single-day movements to 24/7 details.

Question 25

Is PSO deployment discreet?

Accepted Answer

Discretion is the default: plainclothes, blended routines, strict confidentiality. Deterrent-visible details on request.

Question 26

Is this a recruitment consultancy?

Accepted Answer

No — B2B contract staffing with supervised rosters, attendance, relievers and compliance documentation.

Question 27

What headcounts can you supply?

Accepted Answer

From a single guard to 100+ personnel, scaled on written schedules with 15–30 days' notice for changes.

Question 28

Do you cover travel outside Lucknow?

Accepted Answer

PSOs accompany clients across UP, NCR and pan-India; guard deployments beyond Lucknow are scoped case by case within licence coverage.

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