Vacant Property Services
Vacant property inspections, lock changes, boarding, steel sheeting and practical security support—with time-stamped evidence through Specialised Connect.
Vacant property risk changes quickly
A property can become vulnerable as soon as normal occupation stops. Uncontrolled keys, water systems, accessible openings, waste, damage and signs of unauthorised use all need to be identified and managed.
We can inspect, document and secure the property against the client’s instruction. The result is a clearer starting record and a practical plan for access, protection and ongoing visits.
Vacant and void property support
Condition inspections
Record visible condition, access points, meter information and site concerns.
Occupancy verification
Check and document signs relevant to the property’s current occupancy status.
Lock changes
Regain key control and secure external or internal access points.
Boarding and steel
Protect vulnerable doors, windows and accessible openings.
Water isolation
Arrange instructed drain-down and isolation work where appropriate.
Clearance support
Coordinate practical clearance and securing requirements for empty premises.
A vacant-property plan can combine:
Visibility from instruction to completion
Authorised clients get a clearer evidence trail with live job stages, time-stamped photographs, engineer notes, items used and completion reports.
Live vacant-property works
Scope and attendance confirmedComplete
Engineer updates receivedOn site
Evidence being finalisedIn progress
How a vacant property instruction works
Instruct
Confirm the property, access details and required checks.
Inspect
Record condition, occupancy indicators and vulnerabilities.
Secure
Complete approved locks, boarding, steel or isolation work.
Report
Provide photographs, notes and completion records.
Support throughout the property lifecycle
Vacant property FAQs
What can a vacant property inspection include?
The agreed inspection can record access, visible condition, occupancy indicators, meter information, vulnerable openings and practical recommendations.
Can you change all external locks?
Yes. Lock changes can be coordinated to restore controlled access, subject to the instruction and the hardware present.
Can you board or steel-sheet the property?
Yes. We can secure vulnerable doors and windows using an appropriate temporary method.
Can you arrange water drain-down and isolation?
Yes. This can be included where instructed and appropriate for the property.
Can you manage several vacant properties?
Yes. We can coordinate instructions across portfolios and provide centralised status and evidence.
How is the visit documented?
The process can include time-stamped photographs, engineer notes, items used and completion reports through Specialised Connect.
Create a clear plan for the vacant property
Tell us the address, current status, access arrangements and required inspection or securing work. We’ll help define the first attendance and evidence required.