Vacant property security in Metro Vancouver
Vacant warehouses, office floors and buildings between tenants are exposed to break-ins, illegal dumping, unauthorized occupancy and undetected damage such as leaks. A patrol officer inspects the property on a schedule you set, and visits can be documented in dated reports, with photos where appropriate.
What goes wrong in an empty building
Nobody is there to notice. A forced door, wiring stripped from a mechanical room, waste dumped in the yard or a slow leak can sit for weeks. The longer a property is empty, the more it attracts.
What an inspection covers
The officer walks the outside and, where you give access, the inside. They check every door and window, the fence and gates, and any roof access, and look for signs that someone has been in. They photograph the same points each time, so one visit can be compared with the last.
The record
Where reporting is part of the service, a visit is recorded with the date: the time on site, what was checked, what was found, and the photos. Keep it with the property file. If a lender, an insurer or a buyer asks how the building was looked after while it was empty, you have a record to show.
What's included
- Outside checks: doors, windows, fences, gates and locks
- Inside walk-throughs where you give us access
- Signs of entry, dumping, damage, leaks or people staying on site
- Photos of agreed points, so changes show
- A dated record of each inspection
- A call to your contact when something is found
Who it's for
Where it comes up most
How it starts
- 1.
You call or send the form
Tell us what the site is, where it is, and the hours you're thinking of.
- 2.
We look at the site with you
We walk the site, ask what has gone wrong before, and agree what the guard should do.
- 3.
Post orders and a written quote
You get the hours, the duties and the price in writing. The post orders are signed off by you before the first shift.
- 4.
The guard starts
A licensed guard, briefed on your post orders. Reporting follows what was agreed for your site.
Questions we get asked
Something else? Call (672) 699-8229.
How often should a vacant building be inspected?
It depends on the building. Some insurance policies set conditions once a property becomes vacant, so we recommend confirming the interval your policy requires. We schedule inspections to match.
Do your officers inspect the interior?
Yes, where keys or access codes are provided. Otherwise the officer inspects the exterior: doors, windows, fencing and the yard.
What do we receive after each inspection?
A dated report showing the time on site, what was checked and what was found, with photos.
What happens if someone is found inside?
The officer does not confront the person alone. They notify your contact, and the police where your plan requires it, and document what was observed.
Areas we serve
Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley: Vancouver, Burnaby, Richmond, Surrey, Delta, Coquitlam, North Vancouver, New Westminster, West Vancouver, Port Moody, Pitt Meadows, Maple Ridge, Langley, White Rock, Abbotsford and Chilliwack.
Let's discuss your security needs
Every property has unique security requirements. Contact Westbay Security to discuss your needs, explore available security services, and request a customized quote for your property or business.