Vacant Property Inspection

Ensuring security in and around vacant buildings

Providing the assurance that you need

From the 1st September 2012, it became illegal to squat in residential properties (i.e. houses or flats). Offenders now face up to six months imprisonment and / or a £5,000 fine.

This legislation does not affect non-residential properties.

As a result of this, non-residential properties have become more vulnerable to squatters, adding to the already present threat of fly tipping, damage by vandals, weather damage, pest and failure of internal services such as water leaks.

Crimes to property could include:
Causing damage when entering the property. Causing damage while in the property. Not leaving the property when ordered to do so from a Court. Stealing from the property. Using utilities like electricity, water or gas without permission. Fly-tipping. Not complying with a noise abatement regulations. Our cost effective tailored service gives landlords and owners 'Peace of Mind' when the site is vacant. We carry out structured inspections at regular intervals and record the result for audit and insurance purposes.

Crimes to property could include:

Damage caused when entering the property

Vandalism and criminal damage while in the property

Refusing to vacate when ordered to by the Courts

Stealing from the property

Our cost effective tailored service gives landlords and owners 'Peace of Mind' when the site is vacant.
We carry out structured inspections at regular intervals and record the result for audit purposes.

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For more information on our Vacant Property Inspection, click the contact button below to provide us with your details and a brief description of your requirements.

To speak to a member of our security team directly,
call us on 0800 980 4037.

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SmartGuard Security holds SIA Approved Contractor Scheme Status for the provision of Security Guarding & Key Holding services.