If your site is awaiting sale, undergoing redevelopment, or in need of repair, our expert team will ensure it stays safe, secure, and fully compliant with the terms of your vacant property insurance.
Unoccupied buildings face increased risk from fire, theft, and vandalism to public liability issues and insurance breaches. At Marpol Security, we provide compliance-driven security services that help property owners meet legal obligations, reduce insurance costs, and maintain peace of mind.

Even temporarily vacant properties are subject to strict legal and insurance requirements. Owners have a duty of care to protect members of the public, estate agents, surveyors, and even trespassers from injury, and to prevent avoidable damage or loss.
Failing to meet these obligations can:
Invalidate insurance cover
Increase premiums
Lead to fines or legal action
Result in costly repairs and reputational damage
Our Compliance & Certification services are designed to reduce risk and demonstrate that your property meets the standards required by insurers and regulators.
We provide a range of inspection, maintenance, and security services tailored to your property’s risk profile and your insurer’s requirements. These include:
Regular internal and external checks, accompanied by photographic reports. Insurer-approved and fully auditable, these help identify vulnerabilities before they escalate.
Gas, water, and electricity services are professionally drained or shut off to prevent leaks, flooding, or fire risks.
All locks are changed, and access is strictly controlled. Key management can be fully documented for insurance purposes.
Battery-powered alarms with 24/7 monitoring via our Control Room. Configured for intruder, smoke, flood, or glass-break detection.
Insurance-compliant physical protection for access points. Highly resistant to tampering or forced entry.
Fly-tipped rubbish, glass, rubble, and combustible materials are cleared to minimise fire risk and trip hazards.
Infestations and overgrown grounds can cause environmental and liability issues. Our team keeps the site tidy and safe.
Where vehicle access needs to be prevented, we provide robust physical solutions that help meet security criteria.
All services are recorded and reported, with documentation to support insurance renewals, claims, and inspections.
Marpol Security works closely with insurers, property managers, and local authorities. Our security professionals and risk assessors are highly experienced in understanding and fulfilling the requirements of vacant property cover.
We provide:
We work closely with property owners and managers to reduce risk, maintain compliance, and ensure every vacant asset is protected to insurer-approved standards.
Compliance is often achieved through a combination of solutions. Marpol offers a complete suite of vacant property services to help you stay fully protected:
We’ll work with you to determine the right approach based on your site, insurer, and current risk profile.
Your insurance provider may refuse to pay out on a claim or cancel your cover entirely. Marpol helps prevent this by implementing and documenting appropriate measures.
Yes, we can provide inspection reports, risk assessments, and service records directly to insurers or brokers as needed.
Taking proactive steps such as installing alarms, securing access points, and scheduling inspections can reduce risk and potentially lead to lower premiums.
No. Even short-term vacancies — such as between tenancies or while awaiting sale — require compliance with public liability and insurance terms.
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Need to bring your vacant property up to insurance and safety standards? Call Marpol Security on 08085 627 765 or email info@marpol.co.uk to arrange a compliance assessment or tailored security package.