Vacant and Vulnerable Property Security Solutions

Prevent unauthorised access, vandalism and crime across your estate.

Keep your vacant and vulnerable properties safe

Thriving organisations with complex property portfolios need the assurance their buildings are secure and monitored to prevent trespass and crime. With the support of our accredited alarm receiving centre (ARC), Mitie’s suite of vacant and vulnerable property services gives that peace of mind.

Keep your vacant properties safe and prevent unauthorised access and the associated risks of vandalism, crime and injury to colleagues and trespassers.

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60-minute

target response time to any incident

70,000

lone workers protected

12,000+

intruder, fire and Hold-Up alarms (HUAs) monitored

24,000

sites protected across the UK

How can we help protect vacant and vulnerable properties?

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Prevent issues with vacant property security and inspection

Our dedicated vacant and vulnerable property inspection team conducts thorough risk assessments of each site. These inform bespoke security solutions that keep your vacant and vulnerable properties safe. You have the assurance that your organisation remains compliant and building insurance requirements are fulfilled.

How can we help protect vacant and vulnerable properties?

Mitie engineer at Martello Tower, Essex

Prevent issues with vacant property security and inspection

Our dedicated vacant and vulnerable property inspection team conducts thorough risk assessments of each site. These inform bespoke security solutions that keep your vacant and vulnerable properties safe. You have the assurance that your organisation remains compliant and building insurance requirements are fulfilled.

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SERVICES

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Whether you need security guards, physical barriers, alarm and fire systems, effective vetting or intelligent monitoring, Mitie can deliver and keep your people, assets and buildings protected. We work across a variety of industries, including critical and sensitive environments.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Helpful information about Mitie’s vacant and vulnerable property solutions and how we can help your organisation.

Yes. Mitie provides a range of access management solutions to keep vacant buildings secure while ensuring authorised personnel can enter when required. From lock changes and key management to access control and keyless entry, you have control over who enters your property and when.

Yes. Mitie provides canine security services tailored to the specific risks and requirements of your site. Experienced handlers work alongside trained security dogs to enhance site security, deter trespassers and support the protection of vacant properties. Mitie will assess your needs and recommend the most appropriate canine solution as part of a wider security strategy.

Yes. Mitie provides regular security patrols for vacant and vulnerable properties to deter unauthorised access, identify risks and maintain site security. Trained security officers carry out scheduled or random patrols, checking for signs of intrusion, damage, vandalism, fire hazards or other issues. Any incidents or concerns are reported promptly, enabling swift action to be taken.

When an alarm is activated, the alert is received and assessed by Mitie’s accredited Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC). Where video verification is in place, operators review images of the incident to determine the most appropriate response, helping to reduce unnecessary callouts. Once an incident has been verified, Mitie coordinates the required action, including contacting keyholders, deploying security personnel or escalating the matter to the emergency services. This process minimises risk and ensures your vacant properties remain protected.

Accreditations

British Security Awards 2025

British Security Awards – Large Business of the Year, 2025

FSM Awards 2025

Fire and Security Matters – Security Guarding Company of the Year, 2025

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ISO 27001, Information Security Management Systems

Member of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA)

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Member of the Security Industry Authority’s (SIA) voluntary Approved Contractor Scheme (ACS)

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NSI Guarding Gold in accordance with ISO9001 (manned and mobile security services)

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NSI NACOSS Gold in accordance with ISO9001 (installation and maintenance of security systems)

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NSI ARC Gold in accordance with ISO9001 (remote monitoring services)

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NSI Fire Gold in accordance with ISO9001 (installation and maintenance of fire and life safety systems)

Meet the experts

Ross Carroll, Solutions Director

Ross Carroll

Solutions Director

Judy Courtney, Mobile Operations Director

Judy Courtney

Mobile Operations Director

Richard Breckell

Field Operations Director

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