Vacant Property security, commercial security guard - smart watch security

Cost of not having vacant property security

Leaving a location empty doesn't just put the rent roll on hold—it leaves the door to loss ajar:

- Peril of fire & arson: About 9,000 fires in empty UK buildings each year lead to a quarter of all direct fire‑damage losses.

- Business crime: The Home Office's 2023 Commercial Victimisation Survey confirmed that a quarter (26 %) of business premises—approximately 409,000 sites—suffered a criminal event in the last year; only burglary hit 8 % of businesses.

- Squatting epidemic: The British Landlords Association reports a near‑300 % rise in squatting of commercial property since December 2021 as opportunists exploit vacant space.

- Boom in metal theft: Organized gangs are stripping empty assets, contributing to driving metal-theft losses to nearly £0.5 billion annually and £4.3 billion over the last decade.

Empty no longer safe—insurers now increasingly require evidence of professional guarding within days of closure.

Our multi-layered security program

1. Smart CCTV towers for rapid-deploy

- Solar-battery or mains; 360° PTZ with AI motion analytics and live voice challenge.

- Under 60 minutes, no preparation required.

2. Remote monitoring & intervention

- Streams video to our monitoring centre.

- Operators issue live voice alerts and call police or mobile response instantly.

3. Commercial security guard

- SIA-licensed officers conduct GPS-tracked perimeter patrols and welfare visits.

- Key-holding removes staff liability and guarantees alarm response within 30 minutes.

Why Smart Watch Security?

- One contractor, no gaps: Guarding, technology and building works under the same roof—one bill, one contact.

- Clear reporting: Client portal with live camera imagery, patrol GPS routes and downloadable incident reports.

- Cleaner protection: Solar hybrids reduce generator use by up to 85 %, keeping both CO₂ emissions and fuel expenses low.

Your path to a safe void

1. Free risk survey (virtual or on-site within 48 hrs).

2. Personalised plan & quote—we map threats, insurer requirements and budget bands.

3. Install & commissioning—all kit signed off to SSAIB/NSI codes.

4. 24/7 monitoring & response—live intervention and weekly status reports.

5. Monthly reviews—usage analytics, threat updates and spend optimisation.

6. Safe‑to‑let hand‑over—dilapidations summary, key reconciliation and quick off‑hire.

FAQs

How soon can you cover my property?

Typically within 24 hours after on‑site. Same‑day in the majority of cities.

Do you cater to rural or off‑grid locations?

Yes—our solar‑battery towers run 72 hours on sunlight and offer 4G/5G and satellite fail‑over.

What happens when the property becomes re‑occupied?

We off‑hire or recover equipment within 48 hours and can move monitoring to a permanent solution as required.

Protect your vacant property today?

Get your free risk assessment today:

 Ph: 0113 833 0977 ✉️ contact@smartwatchsecurity.co.uk

Lock up the void—guard the worth. Rest sound with Smart Watch Security Ltd.