There are various different measures to be taken when preparing a property to become empty or vacant, beyond the realms of typical vacant property security options, all of which go some way in helping to secure it from damage when unoccupied. It can be a worrisome and stressful time for anyone planning to leave their…
Construction sites, as with other vacant properties can be dangerous and vulnerable places, especially as they are generally located in a public place or other busy area. They have the potential to not only be damaged and vandalised, but they also pose the risk of harming others who enter them. Therefore, sufficient measures of protection…
It is natural to want to make sure that your home is secure as possible from thieves potentially running off with your most treasured possessions. It has been reported that domestic burglaries have risen by 30% according to new crime figures released by the Office of National Statistics. What’s more, it has been reported that…
Although an empty and vacant property or plot of land may seem an easy task for landowners to manage, there is a long list of considerations, obligations and requirements in order to ensure the land’s proper and full safety and upkeep. UK Government statistics have shown an increase of 2.7% for vacant dwellings in recent years,…
You may have heard about asbestos, its dangers, its removal and its causing asbestosis in many people throughout the UK, but what exactly is asbestos, why is it dangerous and what do you need to know about it? ‘Asbestos’ is a term used to refer to a combination of six naturally occurring fibrous minerals which…
The production of waste is unfortunately an unavoidable element to almost any business in any industry, with strict rules and guidelines in the UK regarding how to dispose of hazardous waste. It is also absolutely necessary to ensure the safety of all workers, the public and the environment at all times; which can very often…
It is a priority for everyone to keep the valuables they have in their home safe. No one wants to come home or wake-up and find their most precious items gone, stolen or destroyed; and the security concerns when securing your home will greatly differ from security considerations of commercial property owners. As you are…
If you have commercial or personal property, you will want to make sure that it is very well secured. One of the biggest threats to property is that of trespassers and travellers settling on and around your land or inside a property which belongs to you. Both run-of-the-mill trespassers and travellers can, in a very…
Keeping your property secure is always important and it doesn’t matter if that property is your business or home. Other than keeping your valuables, equipment and property safe, having some form of security in place also gives you great peace of mind that you are protecting your possessions and nearest and dearest from harm. To…
Dog handler security refers to having security professionals present who are specially trained to protect you, your business and your events in the most effective way through the means of searching people, vehicles and property with the help of highly trained security dogs. As well as conducting searches, dog handler security guards and the dogs…
Sites that are under construction, particularly when in a public area or an area easily accessible by the public, are tremendously vulnerable and dangerous places, rife in potential dangers. These dangers not only concern the damage to and stealing of contents within the construction site, but also include the risk of harm to intruders and…
If you are the owner of a commercial property or perhaps multiple commercial properties in the UK, there are a number of responsibilities you have to ensure that you have the very best commercial property security in place to protect and preserve your premises. There are a number of concerns that commonly affect owners and…
Just like any other commercial property, construction sites need to be protected. They also need to bet kept safe internally as well as protected from external threats. There is very little doubt that construction sites can be a dangerous place. Although some of the dangers around construction sites, such as the heavy construction equipment are…
Something all of us want in our home is to feel safe. No matter where you live, there are some steps that you can take to ensure the safety of you, your family or your housemates depending on your situation. The methods which are used by criminals to carry out burglaries on residential properties do…
Everyone wants to feel safe and have their property protected against deliberate or accidental damage. Having a monitored alarm system, be it a monitored intruder or smoke alarm, could well mean that you will be protecting yourself, your family and your property around the clock. For vacant properties, having a monitored alarm means squatters are…
Squatter evictions in the UK are something which many property landlords and property owners will need to undertake at one point or another throughout their ownership of residential or commercial properties in the UK. However, not known by many, removing squatters from a property is sometimes more difficult than it perhaps should be. It is…
According to statistics from GOV.UK, on average a staggering 4.3 million tonnes of hazardous waste was produced each year from 2010 to 2014. Unfortunately, this kind of waste cannot be disposed of in the same ways as you would other kinds of waste, for example, at your local tip or at a local recycling centre. Rather, it…
Each and every year, there are around 39,000 domestic fires that occur in the UK, with the majority of fires, as well as fire-related deaths, in England being in the home. Of these, around 88% were accidental, but many of them could have been avoidable. 30% of these domestic fires did not have a smoke…
Both residential and commercial properties left unsecured and unoccupied leave themselves at risk in a variety of ways. Potential risks include the elements [weather, unexpected flooding and so forth], trespassers on site or becoming vulnerable to other criminal activity. For example, in the UK, around 750,000 empty properties are vandalised each year, according to statistics…
It has been reported that burglaries and theft rates have been soaring in certain parts of the UK, with the largest police force in the country (the Metropolitan Police) has recently released figures showing a 21 percent increase in these crimes. With these figures in mind and unsurprisingly, many are concerned about how they can…
Want ‘Arnie’ Protecting Your Vulnerable Site from Thieves? Or Samson, Scrappy, Karma, Zac, Tia or Arena? You’ve probably already gathered that the team above are not film stars, but stars in their own way, being the best-behaved security dogs (never throwing tantrums or toys out of prams) protecting some of the UK’s most vulnerable sites…
If you are the owner of any amount of empty, unoccupied land, there are a number of precautions that you will need to take into consideration to ensure that it remains secure, as vacant land or property is extremely vulnerable to crime. In the UK, it is estimated that up to 750,000 empty properties are…
For most people, their home is their sanctuary and the place where they can retreat and relax; taking a step back from the hustle and bustle of day-to-day life. It’s a place where we feel happy and most importantly, safe. Many of us fear falling victim to burglary and the idea of our possessions being…
There is a fair bit of confusion around where squatting stands within the law in the United Kingdom. There are stories every year in the media of people coming home or back to a business premises with squatters having taken up residency and the difficulties that ensue. It is also not always the case that…
There are many reasons why properties, be they residential or commercial are left empty for different lengths of time. Sometimes, properties and premises can be left vacant for a number of months or even years and so it is important to make sure that the property or properties in question are properly secured. This is…
When you own and manage your own commercial property, or indeed that of somebody else, security should be at the forefront of your mind in order to provide the best levels of protection for that property. Keeping your commercial space safe and secure should be your number one priority, as neglecting this can lead to…
Secure Site UK have recently installed Heras fencing for one of our clients, who are starting the first phase of a large regeneration project in Worthing, West Sussex. Secure Site is a nationwide provider of Heras panels, whether you are looking for round or square tops, we can deliver anywhere in the UK. All Heras…
One of our long-standing clients, recently requested steel security for a number of windows at a group of derelict properties in Worthing, West Sussex. Once the instruction was given, our team were able to swiftly carry out the installation, with the building’s security no longer being compromised. Some of the advantages of steel over traditional…
Vandalism, arson and squatting are some of the greatest fears for owners of vacant properties around the country, in particular if guarding is something that isn’t within the budget. Secure Site UK’s VideoGuard system ‘watches’ vacant buildings and vulnerable sites and can cost as little as 50p per hour, the fraction of the cost…
Not only does Secure Site UK install steel window and door security to residential properties, we also look after the security for a number of vacant commercial premises. Our security professionals recently installed a large amount of steel security for a vacant commercial property in Edbury, near Manchester, for one of our long-standing clients. Once…
Secure Site UK engineers have recently installed steel security and hoarding to a vacant commercial site in Brighton, East Sussex. Once our sales team had been instructed to carry out the works, our engineers were able to swiftly construct wooden perimeter hoarding for the site. The hoarding can be installed to any height, but is…
The Secure Site UK ladies embarked on their 13.1 mile walk on Saturday 24th June. Joined by over 800 other walkers, the girls braved the unfavourable weather conditions to raise money for St Barnabas House’s hospice services. Throughout the day, the weather was unsettled with gusty winds and unpredictable showers. Luckily, by the time the…
Secure Site UK engineers have recently installed timber hoarding to unused commercial land in Worthing, West Sussex. In the summer months, children can use such areas as a playground and are unaware of the dangers, especially when previously used by drug-takers. Until the site is professionally needle-swept, then there’s even more reason to prevent unauthorised…
Secure Site UK have this week installed steel security to a property on Meeting House Lane, Brighton. This installation was particularly tricky for our team, as the lane itself is very narrow and the area is extremely populated. Vulnerable windows and doors fitted with solid steel give the strong message that a building’s security has…
Secure Site UK are delighted to announce that they have moved premises to a new industrial unit in Southdownview Road, Worthing. Secure Site, who were previously based in Tarring Road, Worthing, have now relocated to Southdownview Works. The move will allow the company to continue to grow and allow all operations to carry on in…
One of the physical security solutions Secure Site UK can offer are concrete barrier systems, which can provide the perfect protection from vehicle access at a variety of summer events including markets and concerts. The concrete barriers SS UK can provide, are a very simple but effective method of preventing trespassers or fly-tippers from intruding…
Some of the ladies from Secure Site UK will be taking part in the ‘The Midnight Walk’ for St. Barnabas House on Saturday 24th June. This is the tenth time that the ‘Night to Remember’ has taken place, and this year’s walk is set to be the biggest yet. The team aim to raise…
The most successful weekend in Sussex Junior basketball history took place this weekend at the National Basketball Performance centre in Manchester. The Worthing Thunder Juniors had both under 14 and 16 teams competing for the most prestigious event in basketball, the play-off final fours. Having finished joint top of the south premier league, the…
This bank holiday weekend will be a big one for Worthing Thunders Juniors. Both the U16 and U14 teams will be competing in the Junior National Basketball Finals in Manchester this weekend. Secure Site UK is proud to be sponsoring this home grown team and we wish them all the best. Read below for…
Secure Site UK is delighted to have been a part of Wirsol Energy’s tremendous feat of connecting 19 solar parks across the UK providing 105MW of power within the renewable obligation scheme deadline. Security is an important concern for largescale solar farms and solar parks, with significant investment out in the open and often…
Secure Site UK are proud to be once again sponsoring the Worthing Thunder Juniors. Worthing Thunder Juniors are the most successful National League programme in Sussex and one of the most successful programmes in the Country. In the last 9 seasons they have won 2 national titles, whilst having countless National Final Fours appearance. They…
Last week, SSUK engineers carried out an installation of concrete barriers as well as a vehicle gate to a site in Cardiff. Secure Site concrete barriers are a low-cost and effective method to prevent fly tippers or trespassers to your site. With depots nationally, we can provide nationwide protection. We can also offer both short…
Secure Site UK was recently instructed to carry out a steel installation job for one of our clients who had a closure of a vehicle rental depot in Croydon, South London. From our initial instruction, SSUK engineers were able to swiftly install the security door and steel to all ground floor windows. For added protection,…
Secure Site UK engineers recently installed security steel doors and windows to a residential property in Littlehampton, West Sussex. This property had a fire last year that caused considerable damage, some windows were broken and youths kept gaining access to the building. Our client has taken over the running of the house due to the…
As well as residential properties, Secure Site UK is often instructed to carry out steel security to smaller commercial units such as former offices and pubs. We were recently instructed to carry out a steel window installation to the former Red Lion Pub, which is a stone’s throw away from Watford Football Club. Vulnerable windows…
Secure Site UK recently finished the installation of timber ‘on ground’ hoarding to a site in Brighton, East Sussex. The hoarding installation also included a fused lock inserted into its design rather than just a padlock, which will offer extra security to the site. Constructed around the site’s perimeter from water-based ply, these temporary, solid…
One of our long-standing clients recently asked if we would be able to carry out a steel installation at their site on the Isle of Wight. Some security companies might be hesitant to provide a service in remote or tricky locations, not Secure Site UK! We cover the whole UK, so we put it…
In recent months, Secure Site UK has been instructed by a number of clients to undertake security measures within their solar farms. According to leading analysts, solar energy is becoming one of the cheapest ways to generate electricity. Since 2010, the BNEF (Bloomberg New Energy Finance) stated that the cost of solar energy has…
Secure Site UK was recently instructed to re-secure a property in Horsham, West Sussex. One of the requests of our client, was to install wooden hoarding around their property’s perimeter. SSUK wooden hoarding can be supplied to any height, but generally speaking it’s provided at 2.4 meters and can be painted in any colour specification.…
More important than ever before, is the need for security around the festive season. Especially with the hustle and bustle of shopping centres, festive events and New Year celebrations. SSUK can offer a variety of barrier systems, with quick installation, nationwide, which will give you peace of mind over the Christmas holidays. Our concrete barriers…
Secure Site engineers have recently started the installation of our VideoGuard system to Anston House, Brighton, East Sussex. This follows removal of the latest unintended occupants, who attempted to live in the vacant property. Inauspiciously named “Brighton’s ugliest building”, Anston House, was acquired by one of our clients in 2015 and had been vacant prior to…
Secure Site UK has been contracted to secure a number of McDonald’s sites across the country that are undergoing refurbishments, some of which will need guarding for a number of months. SSUK has provided a static guard to the above MacDonald’s site in Hounslow. The role and responsibility of a uniformed, static on-site security officer can be…
Secure Site UK engineers recently installed a steel door to a vacant property in Littlehampton, West Sussex. The property had succumbed to a fire six months previously, and the security SSUK offered was the first step in preventing youngsters from entering the property and exposing them to the dangerous surroundings. Galvanised and/or powder-coated to maintain…
Secure Site UK has recently been instructed to protect a number of BHS sites across the country. Our professional engineers recently installed steel to the front of the BHS site in Stevenage. As our before and after photos show, it certainly leaves an impression! We are proud to offer a range of advanced steel security…
Protection from the Risks of Vacant Properties While vacant properties remain in a state of limbo for landlords or councils, they can easily become a target for illegal activities and often slide into disrepair. For the owner of the vacant property, whoever that may be, the first cost will no doubt be financial. Local residents…
One of our Secure Site UK engineers, Rich, will soon be attempting to climb up the world’s largest freestanding mountain – Mount Kilimanjaro! Rich will be climbing from Thursday 20th October until Monday October 31st 2016. This brave trek that our Rich is taking on, is all in aid of a charity called ‘Georgie’s Gift’. ‘Georgie’s…
Our latest security dog in training, ‘Arnie’ has passed his entire Level 2 award for ‘General Purpose Security Dog’ with flying colours! His handler, Garry Wennington, couldn’t hide his excitement, and had this to say following Arnie’s brilliant news. “Arnie is coming up for 8 years old, and myself and the team are so proud…
Here are 7 essential ways to squatter proof your industrial units Whilst ‘squatting’ still bizarrely remains ‘legal’ in non-residential premises, landlords with empty units generating no income, but still draining money, may be reluctant to add to their misery by spending to update its security. However, ‘a stitch in time’ is no more appropriate than…
When standing empty, commercial properties not only attract no rent, but are subject to additional risks all of which can have further severe financial impact for landlords, property holders, investors and developers. If managed correctly, landlords can avoid expensive repairs and unnecessary costs as well as adding to kerb-appeal and the likelihood it will attract…
Vacant commercial properties act like a magnet to squatters especially after changes to the laws affecting residential squatters in 2012. Squatters can attack any empty property and can often pose some real challenges for the land owners or property manager. They take up residence without any authority and squatter eviction is not always straight forward. …
Your perimeter is key to ensuring your property’s protection, not only does it protect your property, but it gives a strong impression your property is well looked after and secure and will come highly recommended by your accountant! Property owners often are not aware of the risks when commercial units are left standing empty on…
Secure Site UK Offers Secure Systems for Void Property Management In the past, early warning of intruders required mains electricity or a telephone line. Secure Site UK offers insurer standard battery-powered alarm systems for void properties, which can be triggered wirelessly, as long as the site has mobile phone network coverage. Think of it as…
Oban House Steel Security With burglary rates on the increase across the globe annually, commercial property owners are under more pressure to take extra care to ensure their buildings are safe and secure for any time they are left standing empty between tenants. Steel Security provides an excellent visual deterrent and are highly effective. Constructed…
Following the eviction of trespassers from accommodation above an Old Kent Road former restaurant, clearance teams were faced with the discarded items from more than a dozen occupants previously sharing a 3-bedroom flat. With electricity having been disconnected, perishable food left in fridges and scattered amongst the littered rooms had decomposed giving the clearance team…
Identifying, Storing and Correctly Disposing of Hazardous Waste Not all waste can be disposed of at your local recycling centre; hazardous and toxic waste has to be removed, transported and disposed of safely and in accordance with UK legislation. Vacant property and sites can often harbor hazardous waste. Waste is generally considered hazardous if it…
Remote Monitored CCTV System When your property or site requires the protection a security guard provides, but it’s not in the budget – you need VideoGUARD+! With its advanced HD IP cameras covering all vulnerable areas or equipment and monitored and recorded 24/7. VideoGUARD+ is an advanced ‘analytic’ CCTV solution suited to semi-permanent sites that utilises…
2015 was a milestone year for the Property Gun and Punt Club, being their 30 year anniversary shoot, Secure Site UK are pleased once again to be the main sponsors of the event, an association that is now in its 5th year. To celebrate the event Secure Site UK commissioned a very popular anniversary…
Which is the best for the construction & building industry? With so many aspects of a new build to consider, security for construction sites is often overlooked. Many sites are an easy target for vandalism and theft since after contractors leave for the day, it’s usually only hoarding that protects it whilst left unattended at nights…
Manned Vs Electronic Security Which is the best for the construction & building industry? With so many aspects of a new build to consider, security for construction sites is often overlooked. Many sites are an easy target for vandalism and theft since after contractors leave for the day, it’s usually only hoarding that protects it…
Are you in the property profession? Want a day hitting targets? Join us on the 12th June 2015! This year is the 30th anniversary of the hugely popular Property Gun & Punt Club Shooting Championship, in association with the Estates Gazette, the event is being held once again at the historic Holland & Holland…
Closing Time for Former Southdown Brewery Buildings When an international engineering company’s restructuring resulted in the closure of their UK site in Sussex they chose Secure Site UK to help secure protect the former brewery buildings. With a number of ‘issues’ to consider, they wanted an experienced and professional approach to meet…
A Secured Perimeter Means Good Security Good perimeter security is not only your first line of physical defence against trespassers, squatters, thieves and fly-tippers, it also demonstrates that you take your security seriously and not cut corners or compromised other important aspects of vacant property protection. As well as your insurers, it…
Secure Site UK had great fun on Friday 13th March. The team at our head office in Worthing, West Sussex, sought a perfect opportunity to get together to do something funny and raise some money for a very important British charity – Comic Relief. With it falling on a Friday, our staff opted…
We value your feedback and one of the real privileges in our line of work is seeing our customers not only secure in their security, but satisfied in our services. We received a lovely recommendation from Mr John Paddock, of Greets Green Community Enterprises Ltd, and we thought that we would share it with…
Secure Site UK are proudly providing a special prize to the local annual talent show; Rustingtons Got Talent(less) Night. We are donating two 2014/2015 Championship Match Day Tickets in the 1901 Membership Stand @ the Brighton And Hove Albion Football Club Stadium for more information, or to RSVP, please go to the event page on facebook:…
Keeping Burglars Out! Break in and burglaries have become quite common in all parts of the world. Any home or building which is unmanned or vacant would be the ideal scene of crime for thieves and burglars. In order to prevent the activity of burglars and thieves it is important for the owners to…
Any property which is unmanned or temporarily unused might be susceptible to undesired concerns. Vacant buildings have a high risk from fire, deterioration and criminal activity. This may lead property owners and neighbours to fear and strain. Therefore vacant property security and management becomes a necessity for owners. In this article we shall know the…
Your security guard service should be reliable, trust-worthy and not for getting cost-effective. Your security team are an integral part of your business success, not only in the protection of your premises and valuable contents, but also for your staff, clients or customers. SecureSite.UK only employs SIA licensed security staff who are individually vetted and…
When you have planned to spend some length of time away from home, possibly because of a work commitment or you own a second property that is currently standing empty, it is very important to consider securing the premises against illegal entry for your own peace of mind. No one likes the worry of having…
Most people will be familiar with the general home security systems used to keep our homes secure at all times, such as alarm systems, deadlocks etc. but it can be true that most commercial property owners don’t think past these basic security measures when securing their business premises. With break-ins on the rise amongst vacant…
Hazardous waste disposal becomes a matter of urgency as a result of accidental spills of chemicals and toxic substances. For this reason is it better to contract the work to trained professionals who have the experience and expertise to deal with the problem. Secure Site UK can offer specialist help in this field, and possess…
Are Security Guards for your Business? Security guards can enhance your business practices, and give your clients a heightened sense of trust in your company. Guards can become pivotal members of your staff, and can act as a visual deterrent to prowlers and potential thieves, as well as giving you extra pairs of eyes at…
When you own property that you wish to lease out for business use, you will at some time or other experience periods where your property will be standing empty. This can be the time between one business moving out, and another moving in, any time you have set aside for maintenance and repairs, or in…
Squatter eviction can be every landlord’s worst nightmare, and it seems that squatting is on the increase across the UK, especially with the current difficult economic climate. Squatting rates have been on a steady rise since the 1960s, and it is predicted that these rates will continue to increase at a more rapid rate in…
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You want to ensure your commercial property is as safe from break-ins as possible while spending time standing vacant. Installing security fencing around the building is one solution that is becoming more popular these days than ever before, and can prevent a certain amount of undesirable criminal behaviour from taking place. There is a wide…
With burglary rates on the increase across the globe annually, commercial property owners are under more pressure to take extra care to ensure their buildings are safe and secure for any time they are left standing empty between tenants. Steel Security Doors provide an excellent visual deterrent and are highly effective. Even when your commercial…
There are lots of security benefits to installing steel security doors into your commercial property. Fitting a heavy duty steel door has obvious advantages over wooden or PVC doors as they are stronger and provide a higher level of protection against intruder break-ins. There is a visual deterrent to potential burglars with these doors that…
Last year saw the SSAIB introduce a Code of Practice for temporary alarms, which are designed to help properly protect a range of vulnerable sites and assist in safeguarding construction areas, vacant premises and other buildings from the risk of squatters, arson, theft or criminal damage. SSAIB News (Issue 45) also unveils a new scheme…
Empty buildings have a constant need for security. Vacant shops and commercial properties can be vulnerable to intruders, vandals and thieves that can cost the business owner a small fortune in terms of loss and damage repair. It is never wise to underestimate the level of measures you need to have in place when considering…
Hazardous waste has to be handled very differently to regular waste products because it poses a risk to either our health or the environment. This type of waste can by a byproduct of industrial processes, but can also be produced by agricultural practices and even from domestic sources. The waste may contain toxic chemicals that…
Back in September 2012, squatting in a residential building in England and Wales became a criminal offence, and anyone caught squatting can face a maximum penalty of £5,000 fine, six months in jail, or both. This change in legislation has actually increased the risk of squatters taking up residence in commercial property. As an owner…
Secure Site UK are Vacant Property Security specialists and through our successful sponsorship of other events over the past few years we have decided host the first Secure Site Invitational Clay Pigeon Shooting Championship at the world famous Southdown Gun Club. The competition is a free enter championship open to teams of four shooters who derive their main income from property.
Any commercial property standing empty for any period of time has an increased risk of break-ins that can result in extensive vandalism, or theft of property or fixtures and fittings, which can leave the owner or administrator of the property with hefty maintenance bills to have the damage put right before it can be re-let…
The unfortunate rise in business closures has resulted in more vacant premises in our towns and cities and it doesn’t take long for would-be thieves or squatters to spot potential targets. Likely weak spots are doors and windows, which may be old and to anyone with a crowbar – present little deterrent or difficulty to…
These days security is one of the most important factors for any business owner. Ensuring your premises are safe and secure can often prove tricky, especially if you have many different entry or exit points, or the property lacks any form of security fencing or enclosure. If you find yourself the victim of a break-in,…
Sponsored by Secure Site UK It is with great pleasure that Secure Site UK will for the third year running, be sponsoring the Property Gun and Punt Club’s 28th annual shooting championship, in association with the Estates Gazette, being held once again at the historic Holland and Holland shooting ground in Ruislip, Middlesex.
Site security specialist Secure Site UK has an experienced team to help property owners to clear squats as efficiently and as quickly as possible. The key to this is co-ordinating the procedures to clear the property in an effective manner. Part of the solution is responding swiftly to the arrival of squatters on a property.…
If you own or manage an empty property, who might be in it? Right now, can you be sure that the answer is ‘no-one’? There may have been no-one on the site when it was boarded up. This may still have been the case yesterday, but has an intruder got in today? Void property inspections…
In the past, early warning of intruders required mains electricity or a telephone line. Secure Site UK offer insurer standard battery-powered alarm systems for void properties, which can be triggered wirelessly, as long as the site has mobile phone network coverage. Think of it as a security guard that never needs to sleep. These industrial-strength…
When pubs close, they rapidly change from being an asset to a liability warns void property specialist Secure Site UK . Many locations, whether remote rural premises or older town centre sites, will have some open space for parking cars that become attractive places for caravans overnight. As if that was not sufficient incentive, the…
From the moment a property becomes vacant until it can be re-occupied with tenants or sold on, it is at risk of becoming a wasting asset. This risk increases as time passes, which is why Secure Site UK offers a tiered set of services. Landlords often turn to a handy-man for a DIY-approach to security,…
Specialist void property services one-shop stop Secure Site UK has a comprehensive range of services to help discourage would-be intruders from breaking into empty buildings or damaging property on sites where security is an issue. In addition to securing the approaches to a building or site, with concrete barriers or security fencing for localised areas…
There is no single strategy for managing empty properties, also referred to as void properties. This is why Secure Site UK offers a range of integrated services that add up to a cost-effective set of solutions for property-owners facing the challenge of managing void properties. Our empty property security solutions operate at a number of levels,…
Void property services specialist, Secure Site UK, understands that marketing a site for sale or letting to a prospective new tenant or purchaser only works when it is safe, clear and clean. In fact, there is no point in showing a potential client anything less than perfect, since it reduces the chance of a deal…
Empty buildings act like magnets: they attract interest from all sorts of would-be visitors, at all hours of the day and night. Since doors can be a challenge to casual trespassers, windows will always be a source of temptation and offer a possible way in. While a void property can be boarded up quite rapidly,…
Concrete Barriers from Secure Site UK Protecting private land and property from traveller invasion has always been a challenge and the eviction of travellers and other unwelcome visitors looks likely to become even more of a problem in the future. With the responsibility for supporting local authorities and housing associations in the provision of good…
Constructed with box-section steel frames and solid sheet steel, steel security doors are the preferred method that landlords, receivers and property or facilities managers choose to secure vacant buildings. Built to withstand even the most determined attacks, these robust steel security doors that encase the entire door frame, prevent unwanted entry to squatters, vandals, arsonists…
Often poorly protected and with many access points, open land, car parks, industrial areas and development sites are frequently targeted by trespassers and Gypsies, looking for transient locations to set up illegal encampments. However, being peak season for travellers and the impending high-profile eviction of 400 people from Europe’s largest illegal traveller site at…
Image source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/alejandro_espinosa/3987032361/ According to research from NFU Mutual, there has been a significant increase in the number of cases of expensive tractor thefts “to order” in recent years. In fact, machinery theft is reported to be costing the industry in the region of £40 million, with quad bikes, power tools and 4×4 vehicles, all…
Image source: http://www.hollandandholland.com/images/splashimages/1.jpg With the weather improving and targets met, isn’t it time for a well-deserved break from the office? What better way than a day’s shooting and hitting even more targets? Holland and Holland, maker of the finest bespoke sporting guns and rifles in the world and known as “The Royal Gunmaker” since 1835,…
Image source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/charbelakhras/2535524197/ A Devon based Social Housing provider with ongoing problems with vandals and suspected drug users has put an end to drug dealers congregating in communal doorways and openly dealing to local youths by installing a new security measures at the worst-hit block of flats. Starting by installing robust communal doors with access…
Vacant properties are vulnerable and at constant risk of malicious damage by vandals, arsonists and thieves – especially cabling at today’s inflated weigh-in prices! Therefore vacant property security is something you will want to consider. Whilst landlords with vacant property may already be taking steps to minimise the risk, how many would think of contacting…
Occupants who gained entry into an apparently “unlocked” vacant property owned by Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels director, Guy Ritchie, posted a Section 6 Notice in the window proclaiming that the Grade 1 listed building was now their home and that they intended to stay there. The Georgian house, spread over 5 stories and…
Revellers intent on seeing in the New Year were sorely disappointed and surprised when they arrived to find the East London venue boarded up! The organizers, well, more accurately a group of illegal trespassers, had spotted the opportunity of a large house that had been vacant for some time and therefore ideal for a party,…
Being ushered out of this iconic venue definitely ruffled the feathers of these long-standing members. Penniless and without a shirt on their back between them, they departed one by one, looking for a new roost in Brighton. Sergeant Yorke’s, opened in 1971 as a casino in a building built in 1908 as a garage. Sadly…
Because of the life-threatening risks associated with high levels of asbestos exposure, the government in the UK often recommends that if asbestos is detected in the ceiling insulation or the paint, that it is best to leave it undisturbed. Asbestos fibres are very small by comparison to a human hair for example. When the fibres…
Because there are lots of ways that a burglar or intruder can gain uninvited access into your property, the security of your home and family can never be dependent on one aspect. External doors, however, are the obvious point at which someone may have an attempt at accessing your property.
Secure Site (UK) – An Award Winning Service With the threat of a recession in 2007, when the opportunity arose to benefit from business coaching, Secure Site (UK) Managing Director Shaun Miller took the decision to get involved in the international Action business-coaching programme. With the professional advice from Derek Tyrell, Action Coach, Secure…
Humanitarian Award for Quick Thinking Security Manager When an 80-year-old pensioner collapsed at the Martlets Shopping Centre, in Burgess Hill, the quick thinking of Tony Reader, Secure Site (UK) Security Manager, saved his life after he stopped breathing. Relying on his training, Tony, after calling for an ambulance, started giving CPR – refusing to…
With the increased legislation affecting commercial property owners Secure Site (UK) have partnered with Sparks – EPC, Chartered Surveyors and specialist Energy Consultants, to offer you discounted rates for all your Energy Performance Certification issues. The new legislation forces all property marketed for sale or let to have had a survey carried out and an…
Secure Site Fire & Security Having noticed the demand from our customers for specialist electronic fire and security services, we are pleased to announce that we have re-entered the electronic security sector with a dedicated division: Secure Site Fire & Security. Secure Site Fire & Security has been developed to cater for the specialist needs of…
Help for Heroes Charity Shoot a Success! Sunday 3rd of May saw the first South Sussex Syndicate Charity Clay Shoot in aid of Help for Heroes. The event was hosted, quite rightly for such a noble cause, in spring sunshine at the renowned Southdown Sporting Gun Club, just north of Findon in West Sussex. The…
Secure Site saves the day – and clears up after the council refuse to pay! Following the discovery of several dead fish in the River Crouch, Essex, local parish councillor and local businessman, Roy Hart, Director of Skee-tex Ltd, decided to investigate further and found that hundreds of tyres had been dumped and were blocking…
Secure Site UK is now LSH ContractorPlus Accredited After providing Vacant Property Inspections in association with Lambert Smith Hampton, we were encouraged to apply for inclusion on the ContractorPlus scheme. Secure Site UK is now pleased to announce that as a result of the application and after rigorous testing of our health and safety operating procedures,…
New Void Alarm™, No Power, No Problem… The Secure Site Void Alarm is an instantly deployable temporary alarm system that can be installed and actively monitoring your property within a matter of hours. Traditional alarm systems are unsuitable for most vacant properties, which will have had power and telephone lines disconnected. It’s available for short or long-term…
