As a relatively new and niche sub-sector within the security industry, Property Guardians are an excellent way for property owners to secure their assets and mitigate the substantial cost of traditional or electronic security and ongoing building risk costs.

Legislation regarding vacant properties and security or insurance threat assessment means that professional guardians can be appointed to provide 24/7 security and contribute to ongoing buildings costs through revenue share arrangements.

However, the sector is still misunderstood and many property asset owners do not fully understand the high standards of professional referencing and personal commitment that are required to become a Blue Door Property Guardian.

The Life of a Property Guardian

Property guardianship is a new form of live in security that attracts professionals who are looking for interesting and affordable interim accommodation. Blue Door guardians are key workers, academics and creative, media, hospitality and journalistic professionals who agree to secure your assets in return for cost efficient accommodation and commitment to community living. 

All guardians undergo rigorous personal, professional and financial checks before agreeing to Blue Door strict terms and conditions of service.

What does a property guardian do
Property guardians in London

Guardians’ roles and responsibilities:

  • Deterring criminal activity and security breaches impacting the site

  • Identifying and reporting maintenance issues

  • Carrying our weekly health & safety and cleaning checks

  • Conducting regular fire drills and assessments

  • Maintaining site environmental and waste/refuse conditions

  • Blue Door property guardians are community-minded professionals who are managed day-to-day by a company-appointed head guardian.

About Alice — Head Guardian at one of our client sites

Alice is a Quantity Surveyor, training for her career development. She is an experienced Guardian and became Head Guardian to learn more about property management whilst continuing her professional education, and live outside London in a rural community.

Her role includes property inspections, co-ordination of maintenance works with Blue Door and clients, liaising with guardians and organising cleaning rotas.

She has helped develop gardening and fitness initiatives, collaborate with community partners and created a security asset management programme.

Alice believes her professional skills, organised nature and outgoing character have helped shape and develop a successful and secure site for the client and Guardians.