Vacant Property Checks
Regular walk-throughs of an empty property between tenancies, during a refurbishment, or while probate is sorted out — security checked, photographed, and reported, so problems get caught before they become expensive ones.
What's included
- Security check — all doors and windows, no signs of forced entry or trespass
- Check for squatting, fly-tipping, or unauthorised use
- Visual check for leaks, damp, and (in winter) frozen or burst pipes
- Post and mail cleared or flagged — a build-up is a visible sign a property is empty
- General fabric check — roof, guttering, fencing, any storm or accidental damage
- Meter readings, where accessible
- Dated photographs of the whole property, inside and out
- Short written report emailed the same day
Set a visit schedule
One-off, weekly, or fortnightly for as long as the property stands empty.
Walk-through visit
Typically 15–20 minutes — a lighter check than a full inventory, focused on security and condition.
Same-day report
Photos and a short summary, with anything urgent flagged straight away, not left for the next visit.
An empty property is a bigger risk than an occupied one
Most landlord insurance policies require a property to be inspected periodically once it's been empty for 30 days or more — skip it, and a claim for storm damage, escape of water, or vandalism can be refused outright. Regular, dated visit records are exactly what an insurer asks for.
| Property size | Price per visit |
|---|---|
| Studio / 1–2 bed | £30 |
| 3 bed | £35 |
| 4+ bed / large | £40 |
Standing weekly or fortnightly visits for the length of a void period: 15% off the rates above, minimum 4 visits.
Vacant property questions
How often should an empty property be checked?
Most insurers expect at least every 7–14 days once a property has stood empty for 30 days — check your specific policy wording, and we can match visits to whatever it requires.
What happens if you find a problem?
Anything urgent — a break-in, a burst pipe, storm damage — is flagged the same day by phone or email, not held back for a written report.
Can this cover a probate or inherited property?
Yes — this is a common reason for regular checks, keeping a dated record of condition and security while ownership is being sorted out.
Got a property standing empty right now?
Get a visit schedule set up before it becomes a problem, not after.