--- title: "Vacant & Void Property Services | SPS Group" url: https://spsgroupservices.com/sectors/vacant-property description: "Vacant and void property security, inspections, keyholding, rapid deployment CCTV and deep cleans before re-letting, for landlords and managing agents in Yorkshire." lang: en-GB --- Skip to content Clean · Protect · Detect · Maintain · Train · Integrate · Yorkshire and Lincolnshire since 1992 01482 226570 (+441482226570) Empty buildings, landlords and managing agents # Vacant and void property services: protect, inspect and re-let Empty buildings attract trespass, vandalism and insurance conditions. SPS Group protects vacant property with inspections, patrols, keyholding and temporary CCTV, then helps get it ready to let with deep cleans and system checks. Talk to us: 01482 226570: +441482226570 See what we do family owned and Hull based Since 1992 family owned and Hull based people employed across the group 1,000+ people employed across the group SPS-run control room in Hull 24 hours SPS-run control room in Hull Hull, Grimsby and Lincoln 3 offices Hull, Grimsby and Lincoln certified fire and security systems BAFE & SSAIB certified fire and security systems In short SPS Group supports landlords, managing agents and owners of vacant and void property across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. SPS Security provides vacant property inspections, mobile patrols, keyholding, alarm response and rapid deployment CCTV; ICS Cleaning provides deep cleans and reset cleans before re-letting; and SPS Technical recommissions or upgrades fire and security systems. ## Vacant and void property: six capabilities, one group Clean, Protect, Detect, Maintain, Train and Integrate. Use one, combine several, or bring them together as one integrated contract. - Clean Contract, education and specialist cleaning: https://spsgroupservices.com/services/cleaning - Protect Guarding, patrols, keyholding and alarm response: https://spsgroupservices.com/services/security - Detect Fire alarms, CCTV, access control and intruder alarms: https://spsgroupservices.com/services/fire-and-security-systems - Maintain PAT testing and cleaning machinery repairs: https://spsgroupservices.com/services/maintenance - Train Ongoing training for every member of staff: https://spsgroupservices.com/services/training - Integrate One contract, one point of contact, one quality standard: https://spsgroupservices.com/integrated-facilities-management What we do ## Vacant and void property: services from one group Each service is delivered by the specialist business that runs it, with its own trained team and accreditations. Follow the links for full details on each business's website. SPS Security ### Vacant property inspections Scheduled inspections with photo reports, checks for damage, leaks and signs of entry, and records to support insurance requirements. Vacant property security: https://sps-security.com/services/vacant-property-security Managing agents and landlords: https://sps-security.com/sectors/management-agents-landlords SPS Security ### Patrols, keyholding and response Mobile patrols, keyholding and alarm response from the SPS 24-hour control room, so someone always attends. Mobile patrols: https://sps-security.com/services/mobile-patrols Keyholding and alarm response: https://sps-security.com/services/keyholding-alarm-response Control room and CCTV monitoring: https://sps-security.com/services/control-room SPS Security ### Rapid deployment CCTV Temporary, monitored CCTV for empty sites, yards and perimeters, deployed quickly when a building becomes vulnerable. Rapid deployment CCTV: https://sps-security.com/services/rapid-deployment-cctv ICS Cleaning ### Deep cleans before re-letting Deep and reset cleans, floor care, carpet cleaning and builders cleans to get a building ready for new occupiers. Deep and reset cleans: https://ics-cleaning.com/services/specialist-cleaning/deep-cleaning-reset-cleans Builders cleans: https://ics-cleaning.com/services/specialist-cleaning/builders-clean Carpet cleaning: https://ics-cleaning.com/services/specialist-cleaning/carpet-cleaning SPS Technical ### Fire and security system checks Intruder alarm and fire alarm checks, takeovers and recommissioning when a building is mothballed or brought back into use. System takeovers: https://sps-technical.com/services/takeovers Intruder alarms: https://sps-technical.com/services/intruder-alarms Fire alarm systems: https://sps-technical.com/services/fire-alarms ICS Cleaning ### External and reactive cleaning Pressure washing, gutter clearing and reactive cleaning after break-ins, flytipping or water damage. Reactive cleaning: https://ics-cleaning.com/services/specialist-cleaning/reactive-emergency Pressure washing: https://ics-cleaning.com/services/specialist-cleaning/pressure-washing Gutter cleaning: https://ics-cleaning.com/services/specialist-cleaning/commercial-gutter-cleaning Who we work with ## Vacant and void property we support Empty offices Inspections and keyholding while vacant, then a deep clean ready for new tenants. Void retail units Patrols, intruder alarm checks and reactive cleaning between lettings. Industrial units and yards Rapid deployment CCTV and patrols for vulnerable perimeters. Managing agent portfolios One group across a portfolio, with consistent reporting for every property. Buildings awaiting redevelopment Ongoing protection until works start. Properties coming back into use System recommissioning, deep cleans and builders cleans. What matters ## What vacant and void property clients tell us matters most Insurance compliance Inspections and records that meet insurer conditions for unoccupied property. Preventing damage Visible patrols and monitored CCTV that deter trespass and vandalism. Fast response A 24-hour control room and officers who attend alarms. Ready to let Cleaning and system checks that shorten the time to re-letting. Free tools ## Free tools to plan, check and compare Instant, practical tools from our businesses. No contact form needed to get started. SPS Security - Site risk check: https://sps-security.com/tools/site-risk-check - Local risk snapshot: https://sps-security.com/tools/local-risk-snapshot - Security cost planner: https://sps-security.com/tools/security-cost-planner SPS Technical - System takeover checklist: https://sps-technical.com/tools/system-takeover-checklist - PSTN switch-off checker: https://sps-technical.com/tools/pstn-checker Accreditations ## Accredited teams and clear records - ICS Cleaning: ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified, BICSc corporate member - SPS Security: SIA Approved Contractor, with its own 24-hour control room in Hull - SPS Technical: BAFE SP203-1 for fire detection and alarm systems, SSAIB for security systems, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 - Directly employed, trained and vetted teams, with a named contact for every contract - Clear records: attendance, incidents, service visits and maintenance reports - One group to talk to, with each service contracted with the business that delivers it **Where we work:** East Yorkshire, North Yorkshire, West Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, North Lincolnshire, North East Lincolnshire, Lincolnshire, including Hull, Leeds, York, Sheffield, Doncaster, Grimsby, Scunthorpe and Lincoln, from offices in Hull, Grimsby and Lincoln. See locations (https://spsgroupservices.com/locations), accreditations (https://spsgroupservices.com/accreditations) and integrated facilities management (https://spsgroupservices.com/integrated-facilities-management). Facilities management across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire Facilities management in Hull and East Yorkshire: https://spsgroupservices.com/facilities-management/hull-east-yorkshire Facilities management in Grimsby and North East Lincolnshire: https://spsgroupservices.com/facilities-management/grimsby-north-east-lincolnshire Facilities management in Lincolnshire: https://spsgroupservices.com/facilities-management/lincolnshire Facilities management in South Yorkshire: https://spsgroupservices.com/facilities-management/south-yorkshire Facilities management in West Yorkshire: https://spsgroupservices.com/facilities-management/west-yorkshire Facilities management in York and North Yorkshire: https://spsgroupservices.com/facilities-management/york-north-yorkshire Facilities management guides - What is integrated facilities management?: https://spsgroupservices.com/guides/what-is-integrated-facilities-management - Soft FM vs hard FM: what's the difference?: https://spsgroupservices.com/guides/soft-fm-vs-hard-fm - 10 questions to ask a facilities management provider: https://spsgroupservices.com/guides/questions-to-ask-a-facilities-management-provider ## Vacant and void property: questions What does SPS Group provide for vacant property?▾ Vacant property inspections, patrols, keyholding, alarm response and rapid deployment CCTV (SPS Security); deep cleans and reactive cleaning (ICS Cleaning); and fire and intruder alarm checks and recommissioning (SPS Technical). How often should a vacant property be inspected?▾ It depends on the building, its risk and your insurer's conditions, which often set the inspection frequency. SPS Security agrees a schedule that meets your policy. Can you get a building ready to let?▾ Yes. ICS Cleaning provides deep cleans, floor and carpet care and builders cleans, and SPS Technical can recommission fire and security systems. ## Other sectors Education Schools, academy trusts, colleges and universities https://spsgroupservices.com/sectors/education Offices and commercial Offices, business parks and commercial buildings https://spsgroupservices.com/sectors/offices-commercial Retail and shopping centres Shopping centres, retail parks and high streets https://spsgroupservices.com/sectors/retail-shopping-centres Manufacturing and warehousing Factories, distribution centres and industrial estates https://spsgroupservices.com/sectors/manufacturing-warehousing Tell us about your buildings Tell us which sites and services you need. We'll put you in touch with the right team, or several, in one conversation. 01482 226570 (+441482226570) Accredited and approved ## Independently accredited across every capability All accreditations and frameworks (https://spsgroupservices.com/accreditations) - Image: SIA Approved Contractor, held by SPS Security (https://media.base44.com/images/public/698915a4f050929687a915b6/3d7d7139b_image.png) - Image: BAFE SP203-1 fire detection and alarm systems, held by SPS Technical (https://media.base44.com/images/public/6989f2350e53aab8836435e3/406d9784c_bafe-logo.png) - Image: SSAIB certified security systems, held by SPS Technical (https://media.base44.com/images/public/698915a4f050929687a915b6/c9e7dc74b_image.png) - Image: ISO 9001 and ISO 14001, UKAS accredited certification, held by ICS Cleaning, SPS Security, SPS Technical (https://media.base44.com/images/public/698915a4f050929687a915b6/3f160a20c_image.png) - Image: Crescent Purchasing Consortium supplier, held by ICS Cleaning (https://qtrypzzcjebvfcihiynt.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/base44-prod/public/698d1493256c3e7612121fcc/c6b8bd093_CrescentLogo_Suppliers.png) - Image: CHAS accredited contractor, held by SPS Group (https://media.base44.com/images/public/698915a4f050929687a915b6/a31a34ebe_image.png) - Image: SafeContractor, held by SPS Group (https://media.base44.com/images/public/698915a4f050929687a915b6/8031d3964_image.png) - Image: BSIA member, held by SPS Group (https://media.base44.com/images/public/698915a4f050929687a915b6/93e58a076_image.png) - Image: Achilles Network Silver Plus, held by SPS Security (https://media.base44.com/images/public/698915a4f050929687a915b6/4a8991034_image.png) - Image: Achilles BuildingConfidence, held by SPS Security (https://media.base44.com/images/public/698915a4f050929687a915b6/6d454a108_image.png) - Image: Acclaim Accreditation (SSIP), held by SPS Security (https://media.base44.com/images/public/698915a4f050929687a915b6/79dcd06bd_image.png) ## Structured data ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebPage", "url": "https://spsgroupservices.com/sectors/vacant-property", "name": "Vacant and void property services: protect, inspect and re-let", "description": "Vacant and void property security, inspections, keyholding, rapid deployment CCTV and deep cleans before re-letting, for landlords and managing agents in Yorkshire.", "inLanguage": "en-GB", "isPartOf": { "@id": "https://spsgroupservices.com/#website" }, "publisher": { "@id": "https://spsgroupservices.com/#organization" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://spsgroupservices.com/" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Sectors", "item": "https://spsgroupservices.com/sectors" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "name": "Vacant and void property", "item": "https://spsgroupservices.com/sectors/vacant-property" } ] }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Service", "name": "Vacant and void property services", "serviceType": "Vacant and void property services: protect, inspect and re-let", "description": "SPS Group supports landlords, managing agents and owners of vacant and void property across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. 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