Our Services
Every layer of protection, under one roof.
Vacant commercial property protection in London and across the UK: live-in caretakers, property guardianship, security guards, CCTV, ongoing management and legitimate business rate mitigation. Each arrangement starts with your building and its requirements.
What We Do
Camera deployment, surveillance options, alerts, monitoring and incident escalation where included, so activity on your site is seen and acted on rather than simply recorded.
What's Included
- Camera deployment and surveillance options suited to the site
- Live alerts when something happens
- Remote monitoring around the clock
- Incident escalation where included in your arrangement
Who It's Designed For
Commercial properties that need additional visual oversight between visits.
What We Do
SIA-licensed guarding where required, access control, site protection and security arrangements tailored to the property and the risks it faces.
What's Included
- SIA-licensed guarding where required
- Access control and site protection
- Mobile patrols and key holding
- Arrangements written around the property, not a fixed package
Who It's Designed For
Higher-risk properties and locations that require dedicated security personnel on site.
What We Do
A live-in caretaker provides an on-site presence, carrying out regular inspections and reporting anything that needs attention. Suitability is assessed for each building; caretaking is not equivalent to licensed security guarding.
What's Included
- Dedicated on-site residence
- Regular property inspections
- Weekly photographic reporting
- Contractor access and supervision
- Reporting of property concerns
Who It's Designed For
Suitable vacant commercial buildings where traditional 24/7 guarding may not be necessary.
What We Do
Property inspections, reporting, contractor coordination, issue escalation and ongoing oversight, so nothing between now and occupation is left to chance.
What's Included
- Scheduled property inspections
- Written reporting on condition and issues
- Contractor coordination and supervision
- Issue escalation when a decision is needed
- Ongoing oversight until the property is reoccupied
Who It's Designed For
Commercial landlords, managing agents and asset owners who need one accountable partner for an empty building.
What We Do
Sentry Asset Protection can offer legitimate, cost saving solutions to mitigate business rate costs on your vacant buildings.
What's Included
- A review of your property's current business rate position
- Guidance on the legitimate options that may apply
- Practical support with the process where you choose to proceed
- A fresh look when your circumstances change
Who It's Designed For
Owners and managers of vacant commercial buildings that are still attracting business rates.
What We Do
Carefully vetted property guardians live in your vacant building, keeping it visibly occupied, deterring intrusion and reporting on its condition.
What's Included
- Vetted guardians living on site
- A visible daily presence that deters intrusion
- Regular condition checks and reporting
- Contractor access and supervision where needed
Who It's Designed For
Vacant commercial buildings suited to occupation, where a lived-in presence is preferred to empty premises.
Questions about your vacant property.
How do I arrange protection for a vacant commercial building?
Tell Sentry where the property is, its current condition and your requirements. We assess the building before recommending caretakers, guardians, guarding, CCTV or a combination of services.
Are live-in caretakers the same as security guards?
No. Live-in caretakers provide an on-site presence, inspections, photographic reporting and contractor access. Security guards perform a different role, with suitably licensed personnel where required. The right arrangement depends on the building, its risks and insurer requirements.
Is my property suitable for guardianship?
Property guardianship is for buildings suited to occupation. Suitability must be assessed individually; a vacant building should not be assumed suitable simply because it is empty. Contact Sentry to discuss its condition and requirements.
Can CCTV help protect an empty building or car park?
CCTV can provide visual oversight of a vacant site. Camera deployment, alerts, remote monitoring and incident escalation depend on the system and the agreed arrangement. We discuss the site before recommending a solution.
What does vacant property management include?
Sentry offers scheduled inspections, condition reporting, contractor coordination and escalation of issues that need an owner's decision. Weekly photographic reporting helps owners keep oversight during vacancy. The scope is confirmed in your quotation and contract.
Can Sentry help reduce business rates on an empty property?
Sentry Asset Protection can offer legitimate, cost saving solutions to mitigate business rate costs on your vacant buildings. Options depend on the property's circumstances and applicable rules. Eligibility and savings are not guaranteed.
Can I enquire about a property in London or elsewhere in the UK?
Yes. Sentry welcomes enquiries about vacant commercial property in London and across the United Kingdom. Tell us the location so we can assess the requirements and confirm a suitable arrangement; submitting an enquiry is not a promise of availability.