Guardian Booths
Portable, customizable guard booths and prefabricated structures that strengthen security and surveillance — deployed in days, not months.
Why Guardian Booths?
Welcome to the world of Guardian Booths, where security meets innovation — portable structures designed to bolster security and surveillance efforts in every kind of setting, from bustling city streets to remote construction sites.
Guardian Booths offer a versatile and adaptable solution to security challenges. Deploying these portable structures is easy and they can be customized to meet specific needs, creating a visible deterrent to potential threats while also offering a comfortable and secure environment for personnel.
Prefabricated guard booth controlling vehicle access at an industrial entrance
- ✓Enhanced security — a visible presence that deters unauthorized access and potential security breaches.
- ✓Flexibility — portable structures can be moved and redeployed as needs change or events come and go.
- ✓Customization — outfit the booth with surveillance cameras, access control systems, and communication equipment.
- ✓Cost-effective — a more affordable option than traditional brick-and-mortar construction.
- ✓Quick installation — modular design means the booth is assembled and operational in a fraction of the time a permanent structure takes.
How Guardian Booths Work
Guardian Booths are designed with security and functionality in mind. These portable structures feature durable construction materials such as steel or aluminum, and are equipped with amenities to support security personnel — climate control, lighting, and communication systems. Booths are customized with aluminum, glass, steel, and wood to meet the specific needs and requirements of each client, and are built to be durable, secure, and easy to assemble and maintain.
Applications of Guardian Booths
- Construction sites — protect valuable equipment and materials from theft and vandalism.
- Event venues — ensure the safety and security of attendees at concerts, festivals, and sporting events.
- Commercial properties — provide a visible security presence to deter crime and keep employees and customers safe.
- Transportation hubs — monitor passenger traffic and enhance safety at airports, train stations, and bus terminals.
- Military installations — safeguard sensitive areas and control access to restricted zones.
Guardian Booth Types
Guardian Booths manufactures prefabricated booths for a wide range of industries and roles. These are the configurations we specify most often:
Guardian Booth Options
Every booth is configurable. These are the factory options we quote most often, with what each one gets you.
Baseboard Heaters
Benefits: keeps the booth warm; built into the unit, so there is no portable heater to drag around and lose.
Details: price includes two baseboard heaters wired and installed along the two long sides of the booth, with a built-in thermostat next to the light switch.
Custom Exterior Color and Design
Benefits: maintains a brand-new appearance, adds a glossy look, resists scratching better than bare aluminum, and holds color longer.
Details: 3M 1080 vinyl protective wrap around the exterior of the booth — choose from a list of 100 colors. Send us a PDF with your design to receive a quote.
Booth Mounted on a Flatbed Trailer
Benefits: great for large premises and temporary work sites. The 5′ x 10′ flatbed trailer includes a 3,500 lb idler axle, DOT lighting, 15″ tires, a 2″ ball coupler, a stabilizer jack in each corner, a 4′ tall hand rail around the rear of the trailer to the booth entrance, and a step down to ground level.
Details: flatbed trailer unit with a 4×6 booth is $10,495.95; with a 6×8 booth is $13,995.95. Other sizes quoted by request.
Exterior Electrical Disconnect Switch
Benefits: ability to shut off all power to the unit from the outside.
Details: exterior electrical disconnect switch; standard is rated for 30 amps and can be upgraded if needed.
Duplex Ethernet Port and Phone Line
Benefits: conduit and wiring installed so your IT department can set up data and phone lines in the booth.
Details: includes conduit and boxes for a duplex Ethernet port and phone line.
Extra Desk
Benefits: more work space, and a booth that stays organized.
Details: request a quote for an additional desk with drawer on any side of the booth.
Outside LED Spotlights
Benefits: illuminates the surroundings at night and makes the booth a noticeable point for easy accessibility.
Details: 15-watt LED spotlight wired and installed in the exterior corner of the booth; swivels to point in any direction and includes a separate light switch.
Built-In AC Unit
Benefits: keeps the unit cool on the hottest days, with no portable fan needed and a clean built-in look.
Details: price includes a built-in, brand-new air conditioner with digital screen and remote from a brand-name manufacturer, with full warranty.
Tinted Windows
Benefits: increases privacy so the guard can observe passers-by without being noticed, reduces heat inside the booth, and blocks harmful UV rays.
Details: choice of mirror tint or 15% black tint.
Large insulated window line with a through-wall HVAC unit
Comfort and Climate Built In
Insulated windows, through-wall HVAC, and interior lighting keep the booth usable year-round in Utah heat and winter cold — so the post stays staffed and the equipment inside stays protected.
Additional Add-On Features
Here is a list of additional add-on features that Guardian Booths have previously provided by request:
- Fixed glass window instead of sliding window.
- Sliding door instead of swinging door.
- Option of solid walls.
- Additional door on another side of the booth.
- Fixed glass window with microphone speak-hole and transaction slot for a ticket booth.
- Solid wall with 500 numbered key hooks for a valet parking booth.
- Exterior counter so ticket booth customers can complete paperwork at the window.
- Metal locker installed underneath the desk or anywhere in the booth.
- Restroom inside the booth.
- Elevated platform for the booth.
- Exterior electric outlets.
- And many more — if you can describe it, ask us to quote it.
Ticket Booths — Specifications Summary
Material Handling USA offers Panel Built ticket booths designed for single or multi-person use, providing durability, security, and ease of installation.
Key Features
- Pre-assembled design — ready for quick installation.
- Customizable options — available in shed, gable, or hip roof styles.
- Weatherproof and insulated — built for all-weather conditions, with HVAC options.
- Pre-wired for electrical — ready for lighting, outlets, and other power needs.
Booth interior: transaction counter, HVAC, and electrical rough-in
| Standard Option | Specification |
|---|---|
| Wall panels | 26-gauge steel (white or gray) with 3″ polystyrene core insulation |
| Windows | Horizontal sliding transaction windows for easy customer interaction |
| Doors | 3′ x 7′ half-glass steel doors for visibility and security |
| HVAC | Through-wall or packaged unit systems available |
| Countertops | Stainless steel for durability |
Why Choose Material Handling USA?
Expertise
Our team has years of experience designing and deploying guard booths, so you get expert guidance and support throughout the process.
Customization
Every security need is unique. With our customizable options you can tailor your booth to fit your specific requirements and preferences.
Quality Assurance
Our booths are built to high standards of quality and durability, giving you a security solution you can rely on.
Customer Satisfaction
From initial consultation to final installation, we are committed to exceptional service and to exceeding your expectations.
How It Works
Experience the streamlined process of Material Handling USA’s warehouse and security solutions, guiding you from consultation to implementation with personalized solutions and ongoing support.
Consultation
Tell us the post, the site conditions, and how many people need to work in the booth.
Layout & Options
We size the booth and select glazing, HVAC, power, and mounting options.
Quote & Approval
You get a fixed quote with lead time, freight, and any site prep noted.
Delivery & Set
The booth arrives pre-assembled and is set, anchored, and connected.
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