Commercial Sector Experience

Commercial Sector

£12.6bn, the cost of crime against business pa (www.britishchambers.org.uk – The invisible crime survey – 2008) Vandalism, arson, break-ins, graffiti, squatting are commonplace in empty properties without sufficient security. As a result, insurance premiums are increased, repair bills grow and re-letting is delayed.

£3.4m, the average cost of fire damage to UK business a day (Association of British insurers) Legally insurers must be informed when a building becomes partly or wholly vacant. As a result, premiums may well rise significantly or, in some cases, insurance may be withdrawn unless numerous stipulations are met.

How SitexOrbis empty property management helps - From closure to reoccupation

Bespoke security

Before a site closes SitexOrbis' fully qualified building surveyors will assess and recommend the right security from a SitexOrbis range that is the largest in our service sector. Most physical items can be rented. Popular services include - Battery operated wireless temporary monitored alarms with 24/7 response, security doors and screens, fencing and bollards, man guards and patrols as well as legal advice and more.

Regular site inspections

Regular site inspections by industry trained SitexOrbis staff

  • Help insurer relations
  • Give online visibility of the site to clients via our portal
  • Resolve issues as they arise

Strip outs

SitexOrbis can remove and dispose of all manner of things

  • Fixtures and fittings
  • Combustibles
  • Items attracting criminal activity
  • Fly tipping
  • Graffiti
  • Hazardous waste ( accredited waste carrier)
  • Mould

Maintenance works and cleaning

SitexOrbis teams will also point out where maintenance may be needed and carry out repairs works

Internal repairs

Tending grounds

Clearance and cleaning ahead of viewings and reoccupation

Infections control - process kills 99.9999% of germs fast

Squatters and travellers

The identification of potential trouble hot spots is all part of the service, plus

  • Legal advice from specialist legal partners
  • Site security
  • Site clearance

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From our office in London to our BS5979 Cat II Accredited ARC in the Northwest and throughout our regional UK offices SitexOrbis sets the standard in service delivery.

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