Vacant Property Security & Vacancy Checks

What you get with APS

An empty building draws attention. Without people coming and going, it does not take long for someone to notice, and then the problems start: broken windows, graffiti, stolen copper and fixtures, illegal dumping, people sleeping inside, and sometimes fires. APS Security protects vacant homes, apartments, offices, retail spaces and industrial buildings across Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties. We help owners, lenders, property managers and estate trustees keep empty properties secure until they are sold, leased or rebuilt. We also cover buildings waiting for demolition, foreclosures, probate homes and properties under renovation.

Most vacant properties do well with patrol checks. An APS patrol officer visits at varied times, walks the outside, checks doors, windows, gates and locks, looks for signs of entry, and reports anything that has changed since the last visit. If a door is found open or a window is broken, we document it and call you right away. For higher-risk buildings, or ones that have already had people get inside, we can place a guard on site overnight or around the clock. Visit times change from night to night so nobody watching the building can predict when the officer will arrive.

Squatters are one of the biggest worries for owners of empty buildings in California, because once people move in, getting them out can turn into a legal process. Regular, visible checks help catch problems early. When our officer finds someone on the property, they follow your written instructions, ask the person to leave if you have authorized that, and call police when the situation calls for it. We do not use force to remove anyone, and we keep a written record of every contact. If someone has already moved in, we document it and help you work with police and your attorney.

Every visit or shift is logged with GPS and time-stamped photos. That record is useful for insurance carriers who require proof that a vacant building is being checked, for out-of-town owners who cannot drive by themselves, and for lenders or courts that ask about the condition of the property. Reports are emailed after each shift or visit. Call for a free quote, and we can usually start patrol checks within a day or two. Out-of-state owners often tell us the photos are the only way they can see the property each week.