In a Nutshell<\/h2>\n
Think: Three Ds<\/p>\n
Deter, Deny, and Detect. And, we\u2019re adding something here, although it\u2019s somewhat clich\u00e9d: peace of mind.<\/p>\n
Vacant property security protects your investment in a commercial or residential building through a wide range of tailored measures to suit its size, location, age, structure and use.<\/p>\n
It combines a range of services with exceptional, cutting-edge technology<\/p>\n
With many benefits, this type of protection works as hard as you do.<\/p>\n
Delivered to high standards, vacant property security<\/a> monitors and maintains premises, deterring intrusion, criminal activity and anti-social behaviour. Also, it ensures the safety of third parties entering the premises: estate agents, surveyors, and employees. Not least children, whose safety is paramount; blocking them from entry most likely saves countless young lives.<\/p>\n Likewise, it can prevent property damage and deterioration whilst also protecting the building from fire (either deliberate or accidental), flooding and burst water pipes.<\/p>\n Plus, it ensures ongoing compliance with your property insurance.<\/p>\n Empty shops, offices, and industrial premises quickly become vulnerable, even if they are vacant for just a short time for refurbishment, say, or before a sale. They get noticed and invite trouble. So, vacant property security is vital. Why? Because not only does it protect bricks and mortar, it goes a lot further: it looks after\u00a0people<\/em>.<\/p>\n It safeguards the wider community, upholding standards and looking after areas as decent places to live and work.<\/p>\n Perhaps you recognise yourself here:<\/p>\n Very few buildings are identical.<\/p>\n Therefore, protecting unoccupied commercial properties is multi-faceted.<\/p>\n It involves several types of technology and a broad range of services. The expertise here is about understanding\u00a0how<\/em>\u00a0and\u00a0where<\/em>\u00a0to deploy them in the most efficient and cost-effective way.<\/p>\n A quick guide to the property security superstars:<\/p>\n Criminal intrusions often happen through doors and windows; sometimes, individuals hell-bent on entry can force even the most rigid locks. Steel security screens and sheets are the ideal solution and frequently an insurance requirement.\u00a0Screens\u00a0<\/strong>are fitted to the outside of the property, completely covering each window and frame. They\u2019re secured to an internal steel frame, so they cause little or no damage to the existing one.<\/p>\n Not only are they a powerful visual deterrent, but they\u2019re Fort Knox-like in physical security terms. And, as they\u2019re perforated, they let in light and air \u2013 great for ventilation.<\/p>\n Clearway will always use hand-cut steel\u00a0sheets<\/strong>\u00a0where opening shapes are difficult or awkward, such as the arched or lancet windows often found in churches.<\/p>\n Read more about our steel security screens<\/a>.<\/p>\n Nothing on four wheels is likely to get past one of these.<\/p>\n Concrete barrier blocks are a simple but highly efficient way to secure a perimeter, control vehicle and \u201cpeople\u201d movement at an event, or protect a vacant construction site or car park.<\/p>\n They\u2019re even a good first-line defence in a flood, massively reducing water flow.<\/p>\n Read more about concrete block hire<\/a>.<\/p>\n A Clearway keyless steel door and steel panels<\/p><\/div>\n High-performance steel doors are an excellent way to protect residential and commercial property portfolios.<\/p>\n Only allowing access to authorised personnel via a keypad PIN code, these keyless steel doors replace the existing ones and fit securely into the opening without causing damage. It\u2019s virtually impossible to cut them off at the hinges, and they have a one-of-a-kind locking mechanism, making them one of the best security measures on the market.<\/p>\n Read more about our keyless vacant property security doors<\/a>.<\/p>\n These systems are ideal for properties or construction sites where there is no phone line or mains electricity \u2013 a common problem, in fact. High-tech battery technology and access to the mobile network for remote alarm monitoring solve the issue.<\/p>\n Security teams monitor alarm activations and CCTV systems 24\/7\/365 at our National Security Inspectorate Gold Standard monitoring station. This high-standard service detects intruders or fire. After confirming and ruling out any false alarms, it immediately alerts the client or emergency services, depending on the protocol in place.<\/p>\n Although not related to wireless alarms, visual evidence in the form of CCTV will be required.<\/p>\n Read more about our wireless alarm systems<\/a>.<\/p>\n Battery-powered vacant property video alarms make excellent use of mobile network technology, and can also operate on a stand-alone basis.<\/p>\n In brief, once activated by onboard or remote sensors, a video alarm takes pictures of the incident, pieces them together into a 10-second video clip and forwards it to a monitoring centre or the client for further action if necessary.<\/p>\n Specifically designed for use on commercial or residential properties without mains power or phone lines, they\u2019re quick to install and easy to remove when no longer needed.<\/p>\n Security guards offer highly-trained expertise to oversee public and private buildings, construction sites, offices, commercial warehousing, and retail stores. They\u2019re accredited to deliver static manned guarding, crowd control, stewarding, patrols, mobile security, and much more.<\/p>\n NASDU-trained guard dogs provide an unparalleled visual deterrent, serving and protecting their human owners and the property they safeguard.<\/p>\n Read more about our security guard hire services<\/a>.<\/p>\n Using independent solar and battery or mains power, these towers use powerful wireless technology for unbroken coverage even over large sites. They detect activity 24\/7 \u2013 with pan, tilt and zoom capabilities to record the event in a high-quality format. In addition, they can emit a loud alarm and may also include remote voice alerts, thus making intruders think twice.<\/p>\n CCTV can be viewed directly by the client or nominated individual\/company, or more typically by the trained staff at our 24\/7 ARC (Alarm Receiving Centre), and can respond accordingly.<\/p>\n Read more about CCTV Camera Towers<\/a>.<\/p>\n Waste makes a property and its surroundings highly unpleasant at best and, at worst, toxic and highly dangerous.<\/p>\n Empty properties can and do attract fly-tippers, or others intent on leaving behind items that need thorough removal. This job is for specialists, especially if drug paraphernalia or any other hazardous substances have been left behind.<\/p>\n Read more about our fly tipping clearance<\/a> services.<\/p>\n When vacated, properties aren\u2019t always left in an immaculate state.<\/p>\n Extreme cleaning, while not exactly pleasant, can remove the remnants of drug use, bodily fluids, and years of grime and dust.<\/p>\n Murders, suicides, or accidents can leave behind substances or objects that may be harmful. Crime scene and trauma cleaning restores a crime or accident scene to a safe, clean environment after handover from the police or associated agencies.<\/p>\n Read more about our extreme cleaning services<\/a>.<\/p>\nWho Uses Vacant Property Security?<\/h2>\n
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Vacant Property Security \u2013 What Does It Involve?<\/h3>\n
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Steel Screens and Steel Sheets<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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Concrete Blocks<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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Keyless Steel Doors<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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Wireless Alarm Systems<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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Video Alarms<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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Security Guards and K9 (dogs)<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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CCTV Towers<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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Waste Clearance and Fly-Tipping<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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Extreme Cleaning\/Crime Scene and Trauma Cleaning<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Quick Facts<\/h2>\n
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