Is Vacant Property Security in Birmingham Really Worth It?
Vacant property security is vital for safeguarding empty industrial premises - for many good reasons. This is why a local commercial property managing agent, with a derelict factory in Aston in their guardianship, swiftly turned to Dynamic Security Services for outsourced support.
As a result, the agent– and, in turn, the property owner - gained peace of mind and tangible results.
Our void property inspections ensured the safety and security of the premises. But additionally, we also highlighted preventative measures that added long-term value.
The Challenge of Vacant Property Security from a Distance
Vacant commercial properties present a range of vulnerabilities.
Take the Aston site. It needed expert empty property protection while inactive.
To achieve this, the Birmingham property manager looked for a trusted partner for consistent monitoring, and to respond reliably, at pace, if anything was wrong.
This called for physical safeguarding of the site against multiple risks, from unauthorised access to costly water damage, or even flooding from neglected utilities.
For all these reasons, their wish list included:
- Empty property protection against dilapidation and environmental damages
- Squatters protection
- Vandalism protection
- Break-in protection
What Makes Dynamic Security Services the Ideal Birmingham Partner?
Dynamic Security Services stood out as a premium partner due to our impressive track record for vacant commercial property security across the West Midlands.
The property agent was satisfied they’d found a specialist with deep knowledge of the area, reliable keyholding services, and a proven approach to vacant property security.
They chose us because we:
- Deliver thorough, SIA-accredited void property inspections
- Provide trusted squatters prevention and vandalism prevention strategies
- Demonstrate the flexibility to support both local and national contractors, (for example, we’ve also been sub-contracted for a similar project by a Manchester security firm who lack local coverage in Birmingham).
Moreover, they were guaranteed professional sub-contracted services on behalf of their client, without having to worry about potential reputational damage due to poor partner performance.
When Empty Property Protection Saves More Than It Costs
Our expert team regularly attended the Aston premises to comprehensively inspect the gates, main doors, warehouse, and offices.
This included managing the intruder alarm on an ongoing basis, plus detailed internal patrols to confirm all was well.
It was during one of these void property inspections our team identified a key risk.
The water supply hadn’t yet been isolated, leaving the site vulnerable to burst pipes or flooding.
We recommended immediate isolation and drainage, which helped the contractor prevent potentially expensive damage.
The results were clear:
- A secure empty property
- Reassurance for the property manager and end client
- Proactive advice for safeguarding future operations
This overperformance emphasises the value of working with a trusted local partner who exceeds routine checks and delivers real fixes.
Transform Vacant Sites into Safe Sites
Effective vacant property security calls for specialist expertise to prevent intrusion, damage, and costly disruption in Birmingham, the wider West Midlands and beyond.
At Dynamic Security Services, we understand the responsibility of vacant commercial property security.
Accordingly, our professional accreditations include:
- BS 7858:2019 Security Screening of individuals employed in a security environment - Code of practice
- BS 7984:2020 Key holding and alarm response services (Part 3)
- BS 7499:2020 Static site guarding and mobile patrol service– Code of practice
- BS 10800:2020 Provision of security services - Code of practice
- BS 8584:2015 Vacant property protection services
Looking to secure empty property, prevent break-ins, and protect your assets with confidence?
Contact our team for watertight vacant property security, leaving you free to focus on the bigger picture.
