Orbis offers a complete range of integrated security services providing innovative solutions for void property protection. Advanced technologies such as polymer screens and temporary alarm systems supported by our own high-tech 24/7 Response Centre puts Orbis at the cutting edge of modern security techniques.
Our unique Risk Management Service is designed to break the cycle of boarded up or steel-screened houses which deter occupancy and lower the moral and hence retention of neighbouring tenants. The service represents a new approach to traditional security techniques by:
Reducing the visual impact of your security installations
- Where feasible we will replace the use of steel window screens with low-profile high-strength polymer screens. Unique to Orbis, polymer screens are transparent, resistant to attack and can be fitted without damaging window frames.
- We can also employ low visual impact combinations of radio or GSM alarms with properly hung net curtains to mimic occupancy.
- Locally based mobile patrol units are capable of responding and attending to any alarm activation in a matter of minutes.
Transferring any financial risk from you to Orbis
Our own void property insurance policy is a market first that reduces the need to over secure properties to protect yourself from the costs of criminal damage.
Regulated by the Financial Services Authority, the insurance provides limited cover for damage to the building, replacement costs of fixtures and fittings, lost rental income and cover for adjacent properties.
This allows you to cut the cost of security, use less steel screening and rely on more cost-effective monitored alarms and mobile patrols that will make your estates look more attractive, make residents feel safer and deter vandalism.
"Risk Management has allowed us to make an immediate visual impact through the reduction of steel security. This has improved void turn around periods and increased tenancy agreements" – North Lanarkshire Council
Our commitment to value
Our unique risk management approach to security allows us to create the optimum solution to match your specific requirements. As well as offering exceptional value for money this approach has a proven track record of making significant improvements to local authorities’ stocks of void properties across the country.
Innovation Highlight
As well as using proprietary tamper resistant alarm systems, we monitor all alarms from our own 24/7 Response Centre. As you would expect, speed is of the essence:
- Alarm activations are processed within an average of 120 seconds
- Our average response time from alarm activation to our mobile security team arriving on site is 20 minutes
- Alarm monitoring is available 24 hours per day 365 days of the year