Vacancy monitoring: how VIDEO GUARD protects your unused properties

14. November 2024

Vacant buildings are a real paradise for criminals: these unused properties, which are often just waiting to be brought back to life, turn into dangerous playgrounds for vandalism, burglaries and other illegal activities. As many vacant properties are inadequately secured, they offer ideal conditions for criminal activity. The consequences are often devastating – from costly property damage to complete destruction that costs time and money. This is why effective vacancy monitoring is not only sensible, but essential for owners and companies who want to protect themselves against these risks!

Vacancy monitoring with VIDEO GUARD tower

Vacancy monitoring from VIDEO GUARD.

 

We often hear the question: Is a vacancy-monitoring really necessary? Many believe that a vacancy is not an attractive target for criminals. But our many years of experience show the opposite: unused properties in particular often become targets for various illegal activities:

Vandalism and graffiti

Empty buildings often attract vandals who smash windows, smear walls or destroy furnishings. Repairs are costly and delay the future use of the vacant property.

Burglary and theft

Unguarded buildings can easily become targets for theft. Valuable components such as copper cables, heating systems or electrical installations are frequent targets of burglaries.

Arson

Abandoned buildings are also a preferred target for arson. Small fires often start, go unnoticed and spread uncontrollably, which can ultimately lead to the complete destruction of the building.

Dangers for young explorers

Children and young people are also often attracted to empty buildings or dormant construction sites and explore them out of curiosity or to play. Such excursions are not only undesirable but also extremely dangerous: open shafts, construction materials lying around or unsecured scaffolding pose a high risk of injury that is often underestimated by young explorers. A little reminder: As the owner, you are also responsible for complying with your duty to maintain safety against unauthorized intruders. Protect the building and yourself from unauthorized access.

All these dangers clearly show: Effective vacancy monitoring is not just a precautionary measure, but an absolute must in order to protect valuable investments and prevent damage.

How VIDEO GUARD helps with vacancy monitoring

VIDEO GUARD offers customized security solutions for vacant buildings and premises to effectively protect owners and managers from the above-mentioned risks. State-of-the-art technology enables round-the-clock monitoring that reliably detects and immediately responds to potential threats.

1. comprehensive monitoring using the latest camera technology

VIDEO GUARD uses high-resolution camera systems that meet all the requirements of vacancy monitoring. Thanks to intelligent detection technology, movements on the premises are recorded in real time and analyzed immediately. The system distinguishes between harmless movements (e.g. animals) and potentially dangerous activities (e.g. unauthorized persons).

2. direct response to incidents

As soon as a danger is detected, the relevant security services are alerted immediately. Thanks to precise localization and detection, security forces can intervene quickly and in a targeted manner to prevent damage. It is also possible to address potential intruders directly via loudspeaker to drive them away before any damage is done.

3. flexibility and mobility

The mobile monitoring systems from VIDEO GUARD can be quickly adapted to the respective environment. This means that seamless surveillance is guaranteed even when properties are vacant for a short time – for example during construction work. Regardless of whether it is a small commercial unit or a extensive industrial area VIDEO GUARD surveillance technology can be easily adapted to individual circumstances.

Our conclusion:

Vacancies are a risk factor that can quickly lead to high costs and damage if appropriate security measures are not taken. Vacancy monitoring by VIDEO GUARD offers property owners and managers a reliable solution to protect their properties against vandalism, burglary, arson and unauthorized access. Thanks to state-of-the-art technology and flexible application options, VIDEO GUARD is the perfect choice for monitoring vacant properties securely and efficiently.

Protect your property and invest in a smart, reliable surveillance solution – with VIDEO GUARD.