Sectors
Empty buildings can attract problems. Regular checks catch them early.
Empty buildings can attract trespass, vandalism and theft. Regular checks and visible patrols can identify problems before they become expensive ones.
Typical security problems.
- Trespass and unauthorised occupation
- Vandalism to the building and grounds
- Theft of fixtures, fittings and copper pipework
- Water leaks from undetected pipe damage
- Broken windows and open doors
- Fly tipping in grounds and car parks
- Perimeter breaches through fencing or hoarding
- Signs of forced entry going unnoticed for weeks
What guarding can cover.
- Permanent presence at high-risk vacant properties
- Gatehouse or on-site officer where the site is accessible
- Incident response when issues are found
Where patrols may make sense.
- Regular patrol visits — daily, weekly or as agreed
- External perimeter, door and window checks
- Signs of forced entry inspection
- Water leak and damage checks
- Fly tipping identification
- Randomised timing to avoid pattern detection
Keyholding relevance.
Keyholding can support vacant properties where emergency access is needed — for example, if the fire service or a contractor needs to gain access and the property manager can't attend.
Related services.
The services most relevant to this type of site.
Security Guarding
Professional officers for commercial buildings, construction sites, warehouses, retail premises and other locations that need a permanent security presence.
Security guardingMobile Security Patrols
Scheduled or random patrols that provide a visible security presence without requiring an officer to remain permanently on site.
Mobile patrolsVacant Property Security
Regular patrols, inspections and guarding for empty buildings, development sites and temporarily unused commercial property.
Vacant property securityWhere we work.
Guard Secure is based in Kent and works across London and the wider South East.
Vacant property security questions.
It depends on the property, the area and the risk. Some vacant buildings need daily checks, others are fine with weekly visits. We'll recommend a frequency based on the site.
Yes, where the risk justifies it. Properties with a history of problems or in high-risk areas may need a permanent presence rather than periodic patrols.
Tell us what needs protecting.
Give us the site, location and hours you need. We'll take it from there.