Protecting vacant properties with complete visibility, rapid risk identification and integrated temporary security solutions.
Vacant properties face constant risk — from unauthorised access and vandalism to water leaks, structural deterioration and fly-tipping. VPS provides professional vacant property inspections and drone surveys designed to keep your assets secure, compliant and protected throughout every stage of vacancy.
As Europe’s leading temporary security specialist, VPS combines physical security, monitored technology and human intervention services to deliver a complete property protection solution. Our inspections and drone surveys not only identify risks quickly, but also connect directly into our wider temporary security services including steel security screens and doors, monitored CCTV, alarms, fencing, mobile patrols and manned guarding.
Whether you manage commercial real estate, construction sites, social housing, retail premises or infrastructure assets, VPS helps you maintain compliance, reduce risk and preserve asset value.
Nationwide Inspection & Survey Services
Complete Visibility for Vacant and High-Risk Properties:
Rapid Deployment:
Inspection officers and drone survey teams deployed quickly across the UK and Ireland.
Digital Reporting:
GPS verified reports with time-stamped photographic evidence and actionable insights.
Integrated Temporary Security:
Immediate escalation to VPS temporary security solutions if vulnerabilities are identified.
Safer Site Visibility:
Drone technology enables fast, non-invasive inspections of inaccessible or high-risk areas.
Insurance Compliance:
Verified evidence of oversight to protect your liability.
Vacant Property Inspections
VPS vacant property inspections provide a reliable, nationwide solution for monitoring unoccupied buildings, identifying risks and maintaining compliance across vacant property portfolios.
Our SIA-licensed officers carry out structured internal and external inspections to identify security breaches, maintenance concerns and health & safety risks before they develop into costly issues. Every inspection is digitally recorded with GPS-verified, time-stamped photographic evidence and securely stored within our customer reporting portal.
Our inspection services can identify:
- Signs of trespass or unauthorised occupation
- Damage to doors, windows, fencing or access points
- Fly-tipping, vandalism and graffiti
- Water leaks, damp and fire damage
- Structural or health & safety concerns
- Utility issues and meter readings
- Security vulnerabilities across vacant sites
Benefits of regular inspections:
- Support insurance compliance with verified audit trails
- Protect vacant properties from escalating damage
- Ensure temporary security measures remain effective
- Maintain asset condition and long-term property value
- Enable rapid response to incidents or maintenance issues
Drone Property Surveys
VPS drone property surveys provide a reliable, nationwide solution for inspecting inaccessible buildings, identifying risks and maintaining visibility across vacant and high-risk property portfolios.
Using high-resolution drone technology, our qualified operators carry out detailed aerial inspections to identify structural concerns, security vulnerabilities and maintenance issues before they develop into costly problems. Every survey includes high-quality imagery and recorded footage, securely delivered through detailed digital reporting for fast and accurate assessment.
Drone surveys are ideal for:
- Roof and façade inspections
- Large vacant commercial buildings
- Construction and infrastructure projects
- Perimeter and boundary monitoring
- Land and site surveys
- Damage assessments following incidents
- Monitoring high-risk or inaccessible areas
Benefits of VPS drone surveys:
- High-resolution imagery with detailed zoom capability
- Rapid nationwide deployment
- Data available within 24 hours
- Fully CAA-governed operations
- Comprehensive pre-flight risk assessments
- Reduced need for working at height equipment
- Safer, non-invasive surveying methods
Why Choose VPS
VPS delivers professional vacant property inspections and drone surveys backed by industry-leading temporary security solutions to help protect, monitor and maintain vacant and high-risk properties.
Europe’s Leading Temporary Security Specialist:
VPS protects thousands of vacant and high-risk properties using a fully integrated approach that combines technology, physical security and human intervention services.
Safer & More Efficient Property Surveys:
Our drone survey capabilities provide fast, high-resolution inspections of roofs, façades and inaccessible areas without the disruption and cost of traditional access equipment.
Proactive Risk Identification:
Regular inspections and aerial surveys help detect security breaches, maintenance issues and property deterioration early — reducing long-term damage, liability and repair costs.
Drone Service Options
Our drone services are broken down into four different price brackets. Each service includes cloud storage where footage can be viewed or downloaded within 24hours of the flight taking place
Complex 1
Residential Property or very small commercial
Complex 2
Small commercial, small block of flats or complex
Complex 3
Larger commercial building in central towns
Complex 4
Very large commercial buildings or land
We also offer fully bespoke services. If what you need isn’t listed, get in touch and we will be able to assist.
Property Inspections Tiers
VPS offers three professional inspection tiers, designed to align with your specific risk profile and portfolio requirements.
1: Basic: Core Compliance Checks
Focused entirely on the essential checks required to satisfy mandatory insurance conditions and prevent non-compliance. A reliable, compliance-led solution for lower-risk assets.
2: Standard: Building Integrity & Asset Protection
Our most popular tier. This service not only satisfies insurance mandates but also proactively identifies maintenance and building fabric issues to protect long-term asset value.
3: Premium: Bespoke & Sector-Specific Oversight
A comprehensive solution for high-value, complex or sector-sensitive assets. Includes industry-specific checks and dynamic reporting tailored precisely to your operational needs.
What Our Clients Say
We contacted VPS for a property inspection; they were on site the same day. The report was exactly what we needed, and they were able to support in addressing the issues. Having VPS as a single partner simplified the process, ensured high quality, and made the whole project stress-free.
Better Security Starts Now.
Our team of security experts are on hand and ready to discuss your vacant property and asset protection needs.
Our Accreditations
VPS Group business units Nexus and VPS Site Security are approved by the SIA. Within the Approved Contractor Scheme (ACS) for Security Guarding, Key Holding and CCTV.
SIA approval – Nexus and VPS Site Security
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