Let’s face it - not only are traditional security costs quite expensive, it’s not often guaranteed that they will work. You could put up fence after fence, try manned security and install alarms but this still leaves room for squatters, graffiti and intruders.

But what are the annual prices of traditional security costs? Let’s break it down:

• 24hr security guard = £130,000

• Monitored alarm system = £63,000

• Boarded up security = £50,000

• Mobile patrol = £32,000

Alongside this, what are the annual prices of squatting? Let’s break this down too:

• Repairs = £1,100

• Bailiffs = £3,500

• Legal fees = £5,200

• Rubbish removal = £8,800

• Locks and doors = £900

Overall, it works out pretty pricey right? That’s why Blue Door Property Guardians are the perfect alternative to traditional security costs. Not only is there a drastic drop in fees, we actually offer a zero cost solution for vacant property security. Sounds too good to be true? Well it isn’t!

So, who are Blue Door Property Guardians?
We are the geniuses behind zero cost solutions for vacant property security. We recognise the fees for traditional security measures can be quite hefty and aren’t always 100% reliable, so we decided something needed to be done about it.

You might be wondering ‘how we can offer zero cost solutions’ and ‘how you can get your security for free’, but we do this through recruiting Guardians to secure your property. No, Guardians are not tenants but they are in fact Licences and their contracts are completely different from those of a tenant. The primary job for a Guardian is to provide 24hr security to your property, whilst giving them a reduced cost solution to living. Not only are you getting the best security there is to offer, you are also giving back to your community and giving Guardians a new opportunity.

What do Guardians actually do?
When you choose to secure your property with us at Blue Door, we recruit the Guardians who are going to be securing your property. The Guardians are fully vetted, have a high security awareness, a reliable attitude and a sound understanding of their role.

Typically, the Guardians are key workers, postgraduates or professionals who are seeking to secure a property in exchange for a low cost solution to living costs - typically between 30%-50% below market rents. Occasionally, the Guardians may also have to pay utility bills and / or council tax, but each property has their own terms that are explained to them prior to signing our Licence Agreement.

The role of a Guardian is to secure the property inside and out with other Guardians who are there for the same reason to stop intruders making their way into the vacant property and destroying it. The property is to be kept clean and tidy with any maintenance issues to be reported to us here at Blue Door, so we can repair them for you. Sometimes we may have to get you involved with the repair maintenance, but we do have a team of knowledgeable and approved tradesmen to help fix up the building to prevent further deterioration through weathering, water ingress and environmental damage. We can carry out maintenance issues from small repairs to major renovations!

Does it matter if my property is commercial? Or does it have to be residential?
The status of your property doesn’t matter to us here at Blue Door. Whether your property is residential or commercial, we can still secure it for you - the primary use of your property stays the absolute same.

Sometimes we may need to put in temporary facilities such as kitchens and showers for the duration that the Guardians are securing your property, but as long as your property has a supply of electricity and water, is watertight and windproof then we can wave our magic wands and get the property ready for the Guardians to secure it.

Once the Guardians are in there, how do you make sure the Guardians are doing their job?
When we recruit our Guardians, they have to adhere to our standards and be completely committed to their job so we trust them 100%. However, we do carry out regular scheduled and unscheduled inspections to make sure that your property is being well maintained. We also liaise with our Head Guardians regularly and offer clients (landlords) a feedback report of our visits.

The Guardians will also only ever add worth to your buildings too. Some properties we secure are listed buildings so unfortunately, it’s not possible for the rooms to be altered in any way. Nevertheless, in other properties we do have permissions that allow our Guardians to paint walls and make the property their own within reason, of course!

What have Guardians previously done to make the properties more appealing?
The list is endless. Some of our favourite projects our Guardians have done are things such as created gyms, organic gardens, held big screen film nights, planted patios, added deckchairs, hammocks and bike racks, up-cycled outdoor furniture, created a home bru room using produce that is locally grown, and even clubbed together to build an outdoor swimming pool. When we say we hold pride in giving back to the community, we truly mean it!

We do have a range of case studies for you to have a peep at!

I have a property that needs securing, but it also needs cleaning and clearing. Can you help?
Of course we can. If your property needs clearing and cleaning ahead of the Guardians securing the property, our wonderful team can get that sorted for you. We have different packages to ensure you get the very best out of your experience with us.

Overall, we can guarantee your experience with us here at Blue Door Property Guardians will be plain sailing and incredibly beneficial to you.

We all want the same thing at the end of the day, right? Properly secured properties, reduced costs and to give back to our communities!

If you would like to find out more about how you can secure your property, or even if you want some more information ahead of your decision making, you can drop us an email at: admin@bluedoorpropertyguardians.co.uk, call us on: 02071174232 or send us a direct message on Facebook, LinkedIn or Instagram.