Vacant Property Security
Empty buildings attract problems fast: squatters, metal thieves, fly-tippers, arsonists, and urban explorers. We stop them before they cost you six-figure remediation bills.
Overview
Protect the value of empty buildings
A vacant commercial property can lose six figures of value in a weekend — stripped copper, smashed glazing, graffiti, water damage from intrusion, insurance voided by 'failure to take reasonable precautions'. We build a layered defence around your void asset: manned guarding where warranted, scheduled mobile patrols, temporary CCTV towers, and remote monitoring.
Where it works
Typical deployments
Void property risk changes by site type. We scale the response to the specific asset and phase.
- Warehouses awaiting let
- Retail voids between tenancies
- Schools mid-refurbishment
- Residential developments pre-handover
- Probate and inherited properties
- Commercial buildings awaiting demolition
- Heritage sites and listed buildings
- Industrial estates and yards
Why BigEye
What makes this service different
Insurance-compliant evidence packs
We provide the documentation your insurer asks for — patrol logs, access controls, and incident reports — in the format they accept.
Layered defence
Manned guarding, mobile patrols, temporary alarm systems, CCTV towers, and anti-squatter measures — combined to your site's risk.
Rapid deployment
Most void property contracts are live within 24 hours, with same-day deployment for emergency situations.
Cost-effective scaling
Most clients pay less for our full solution than one week of insurance excess.
Pricing Guide
Transparent, written quotes
Vacant property security is quoted per site from a layered package — typically combining scheduled patrols (from £45/visit) with optional static cover. Pricing reflects risk, location, and duration.
FAQs
Common questions about this service
Will my insurer accept BigEye as a provider?
Yes. Every officer is SIA-licensed and we provide evidence packs that meet standard vacant property insurance conditions.
Can you secure a property the same day I take possession?
Yes. For emergencies and surprise voids we can deploy officers within hours, with a full security plan following in 24 hours.
What about squatters already in the building?
We work with your solicitor on lawful eviction and then secure the premises immediately after to prevent re-entry.
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