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Vacant Property Security

Vacant property security that protects empty buildings

An empty building can attract trespassers, squatters, metal thieves, fly-tippers and vandals very quickly. Once someone has got in, the cost of removing them and putting right the damage can be far higher than the cost of protecting the property in the first place, and your insurer may well insist on regular checks.

At Octagon Risk Management, we help landlords, managing agents, developers and businesses protect vacant and void properties, whether a building is empty between tenants, waiting for redevelopment or closed for refurbishment.

We look after empty commercial buildings, offices, retail units, pubs and development sites across Leicester and the Midlands, and we’ll recommend the level of cover that matches the real risk rather than the most expensive option.

Quotation Request

Please complete our form for a free, no obligation quotation and one of our friendly experts will be in touch.

Security officer checking a vacant commercial building

How we protect vacant property

  • Static guarding for high-risk or high-value buildings
  • Regular mobile patrols at random times, day and night
  • Vacant property inspections with written reports and photos for your insurer
  • Lock and unlock and securing the building after contractors and viewings
  • Keyholding and alarm response
  • Reporting damage, leaks and signs of attempted entry straight away
  • Supporting you if trespassers or squatters do gain access

Every officer holds a valid SIA licence and is screened to BS7858, and you’ll have a dedicated account manager who keeps you updated.

Why choose us?

24 Hour Operation

24 Hour Operation

Fully Vetted Officers

Fully Vetted Officers

Long and Short Term Contracts

Long and Short Term Contracts

Continuing Professional Development

Continuing Professional Development

Personal Account Management

Personal Account Management

Complete Transparency

Complete Transparency

Frequently asked questions

Do you provide vacant property inspections for insurers?

Yes. We can carry out regular inspections and provide written reports with photos, which many insurers require for empty buildings.

Is a static guard always necessary?

Not always. For many vacant buildings, regular mobile patrols and inspections with alarm response give good protection at a lower cost. We’ll recommend what fits the risk.

Can you secure a building quickly once it becomes empty?

Wherever we possibly can. Our operations team works 24/7/365, so call us as soon as you know a building is going empty.

How much does vacant property security cost?

Every site is different, so we don’t publish a price list. The cost depends on the number of officers, the hours you need covered and the length of the contract. We provide a clear, no-obligation quotation with no hidden extras.

Are your security officers SIA licensed?

Yes. Every officer holds the correct SIA licence for the role and is screened to BS7858 before deployment.

We also provide security for construction sites, logistics and warehousing, hotels and hospitality, offices and commercial property, manufacturing and industrial, student accommodation, schools, colleges and universities, healthcare and solar farms and energy sites. See all the sectors we work in.

Get a vacant property security quote today

Call our friendly team on 0116 235 8888 for a no-obligation quote, or request a free quote for a same-day call back.

Looking for work as a security officer? Please visit our recruitment page to see our latest vacancies.