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When a property is vacant it is a magnet to crime. Vandalism, arson, fly tipping and theft are huge issues. As well as loss there can be enormous cost implications when it comes to repairing or making good any damage. Squatting is major concern as it can take a considerable amount of time to serve eviction notices. Another consideration is that anyone injured whilst on your property even illegally, can bring injury claims against you.
Spartan 24 Hour Security provide vacant property security and protection across Liverpool and the UK. Vacant Property Security needs to be tailored to the property, there is never a one-size-fits-all solution. We can offer vacant property protection on a small, terraced house, an empty retail unit or a large commercial building.
We understand that you may need either a long term vacant property security solution or just require a short period of protection. For example we are often under instruction from landlords to secure properties for a short time between lettings, a cost effective way of protecting an asset.
A property is an asset, when an empty property is broken into the asset devalues if it is damaged. Repairs can be costly and time consuming. Even if there are no contents as such, a place can be stripped of metals and other materials.
If your vacant property is not adequately secured this can affect an insurance pay out. In fact, many insurance companies insist upon empty property security or will not offer cover. A costly risk to take if you choose not to comply.
Many construction sites have building materials of high value, these need the best protection a security company can offer. We can provide a service tailored to your individual needs. We offer security patrols, dogs, CCTV and a wealth of knowledge.
Spartan 24 Hour Security provide a security patrol service with high visibility vehicles and uniformed officers. We can arrange to be on site 24 hours a day or visit at random times to check on a property and make sure all is well internally.
We can provide a detailed risk assessment of the property. We will point out weaknesses in security and suggest solutions, many of which we can supply to ensure the premises is as secure as possible.
Security may appear as an unnecessary added expense but in the long term it will more than pay for itself. A vacant property without adequate security can become a liability with much added expense.
At Spartan 24 Hour Security we appreciate that every client has individual vacant property security needs, even if it’s just keyholding or alarm response. Working across Liverpool and the UK we have extensive experience in securing empty property. We can tailor our vacant property management to suit both the property and your budget.
We can offer a simple random patrol service or a comprehensive vacant property security service with security guards on site and CCTV coverage. Spartan are able to arrange boarding up, strong locks, steel doors and window cover. Whatever security package you decide on, rest assured every client is important to us. As an added benefit Spartan 24 Hour Security have an information sharing relationship with the police, this helps us to assess what the local issues are when looking at protecting your property.
Spartan 24 Hour Security are on hand for a chat if you need some advice on property protection services. Our friendly, knowledgeable team can suggest the options open to you and with you put together the best solution for your needs.
Fit British Standard locks, secure letterboxes, and use steel security screens or doors on vulnerable openings, especially ground-floor windows and rear entrances. Remove ladders, bins and anything that helps someone climb. Clear vegetation that hides access points.
Take out valuable fittings, tools and stock. Drain or isolate services where practical to reduce the value of metal theft and the risk of flooding. Redirect post so it does not pile up.
A monitored intruder alarm or a battery-powered, monitored CCTV unit alerts a control room the moment someone enters. Verified activations get a faster police response. Our CCTV monitoring team can watch temporary systems around the clock.
Timer lighting, “24-hour security” and “CCTV in operation” signage, and a marked patrol vehicle seen on the street all signal that the property is not forgotten.
Weekly inspections by a trained officer satisfy insurers and catch problems early: a leak, a broken window, evidence of attempted entry. Every visit should be logged with photographs.
Someone must attend when the alarm goes off at 3am. A key holding and alarm response service means an SIA-licensed officer attends, secures the building and liaises with police and contractors so you do not have to.
During renovations, after an attempted break-in or when a property is featured in the press, temporary static guarding or a dog unit provides the strongest deterrent until the risk subsides.
Since 2012, squatting in a residential building is a criminal offence in England and Wales and police can remove squatters. Commercial premises are different: squatting is a civil matter, and owners must obtain a possession order through the courts, which takes time and money and often leaves damage behind. That is why prevention and early detection matter most for empty shops, offices and industrial units. Never attempt to remove squatters yourself; take advice and use lawful process.