How to prevent squatters from entering your property
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How to prevent squatters from entering your property?
As a property owner there may be occasions when your property is left unattended.
The doors are locked and windows are shut.
But when you return, you find that squatters have accessed the property and refusing to leave. Should the squatters gain rights, it would likely cause long-term implications.
Preventing squatters from accessing the property in the first place is the most efficient and cost-effective solution.
If you are in need of squatter prevention support, give our team a call on 0203 886 1024.
When might a squatter try and gain access to a property?
A squatter may try to gain access to a property when they believe it is vacant, poorly secured or unlikely to be monitored.
In particular, sites or properties near open land and that is hidden from public view are often key targets.
Common situations include:
- Derelict and long-term vacant properties – Empty commercial or residential buildings that appear unattended.
- Properties between tenants – Buildings left unoccupied while waiting for new tenants can be vulnerable and at higher risk to squatters.
- Extended holidays or closures – A property that is visibly unused for several days or weeks may attract unwanted attention.
- Poorly secured premises – Broken locks, damaged doors, unsecured windows or gaps in fencing can make unauthorised access easier.
- Out-of-hours periods – Squatters may attempt to enter when they believe there is little chance of being seen or challenged.
- Signs of abandonment – Overgrown grounds, accumulated post or a lack of lighting can indicate that a property is not regularly occupied.
Best practices for helping prevent squatters from accessing your property
The best way to prevent squatters from accessing your land or property is to act quickly, secure the building and follow best practices which include:
- Keep doors and windows securely locked
Use high-quality locks and regularly check that doors, windows and other access points are secure. - Install Metal Sheeting
Installing metal sheeting provides additional protection for windows, doors and other areas that could provide access. - Use security lighting
Well-positioned motion-activated lighting can make a vacant property less attractive to intruders, particularly during hours of darkness. - Maintain the appearance of the property
Keep gardens, grounds and external areas maintained. Removing obvious signs that a property is vacant can reduce its appeal as a target. - Carry out regular inspections
Empty properties should be checked frequently for signs of forced entry, damage, vandalism or attempted occupation. - Consider mobile security patrols
Regular visits from professional security guardscan provide a visible deterrent while allowing potential security issues to be identified quickly. - Respond quickly to damage or attempted entry
Broken locks, damaged fencing or forced doors should be repaired as soon as possible to prevent further attempts to gain access.
- Keep doors and windows securely locked
How Eviction Response Team Can Help
Here at Eviction Response Team, we are nationwide specialists in helping to prevent and if required, the safe removal of squatters from residential and commercial properties.
With over 30 years industry experience, we are market leaders in our field and are a well-established company with a proven track record. We have handled a wide variety of cases from single squatters to highly televised operations.
Speak with our experts today for more information and how you can follow best practices in securing your property and in doing so, help to prevent squatters from gaining access to your property.
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