Vacant Property Security Solutions
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Monitoring and Surveillance Solutions for Vacant Properties
Vacant properties come with a large set of security headaches. They’re unoccupied, often neglected, and can quickly turn into magnets for all sorts of trouble. Vandals love them for graffiti and other damage, while squatters find them perfect for setting up camp.
Without regular checks, things like overgrown landscaping and broken windows send out a clear message to would-be intruders. Thieves also target the pipes and wiring for copper. Arson is also an enormous risk not just for the property but for the whole neighborhood
ECAM’s customized video surveillance solutions work in real time and are designed to catch events as they happen. We watch when there is activity, not relying on motion sensors, using a combination of video analytics and human intelligence. Our proactive solution helps protect your assets and deter threats while providing measurable ROI.
Security Challenges for Vacant Properties
Security Coverage
ECAM’s live video monitoring extends your security reach, reducing blind spots, improving response times, and lowering guard-related costs without sacrificing protection.
Security Expenses
Drive-by patrol services can be expensive and offer limited coverage. Other camera systems that are not being watched will not produce the same results as ECAM’s proven proactive solution.
Trespassing
With no regular activity, vacant properties are susceptible to trespassing and illegal squatting, which can lead to property damage and potential legal complications.
Vandalism & Graffiti
Vacant properties often attract vandals, resulting in graffiti, broken windows, and other damage to the structure or grounds.
Copper Theft
Thieves frequently target vacant properties for copper and other metal materials, stripping pipes and wiring for resale, which can lead to extensive damage and costly repairs.
Fire
Abandoned buildings are at a higher risk of arson. This poses significant safety hazards to the property and surrounding areas.
Liability
Security incidents in vacant properties can lead to insurance claims, which can impact the property’s overall value and lead to liability risks for the owners.
Security Applications for Vacant Properties
Live Video Monitoring
Help maintain a secure environment while minimizing liability and reducing costly security expenses with live video monitoring. We can watch perimeter fences, access points, gates and other vulnerable areas.
We Watch Your Cameras
Keep your existing cameras and add the power and value of ECAM’s live video monitoring services to watch and deter crime before it happens. Make your cameras go to work for you proactively instead of just viewing unfortunate events after-the-fact.
Gate and Access Control
Get maximum gate security and access control over who enters your commercial property with our customized solution. Manage your building activity and reduce the risk of unauthorized access, vandalism and theft.
License Plate Recognition
Clearly capture license plate numbers of cars entering your parking areas in real time using license plate recognition technology. Perfect for tracking visitors and security enforcement.
Video Review & Analysis
Our dedicated security video review team can search through hours of video footage to investigate any issues you may have during monitoring and non-monitoring hours. Track contractors’ hours, verify deliveries and get evidence for fraudulent premises liability claims.
What Customers Say About ECAM
“This system saves us at least $3,000 per month on security costs, sometimes even more. Having a team that’s proactively looking out for our sites…that’s very helpful.“
Jason Hawkins Vice President of Construction | MT Builders
“Since partnering with ECAM, we’ve seen a significant decrease in trespassers, loitering, and people coming from homelessness encampments onto our property. That has created significant cost savings for Foothill Transit.”
John Curley Chief of Safety and Security | Foothill Transit
“ECAM has helped reduce the amount of criminal activity in our garage significantly by sounding the alarms and contacting the police before further crimes can occur.“
Noelle Phillips Senior Community Manager | CORE Apartments
“I was getting several complaints a week…and then kind of overnight, those complaints stopped coming in. Gone. Why go to the place with the giant camera unit when there are plenty of other places without one?“
Steve Ebenhack President | Outsource
“Having ECAM as a security partner has made it a lot easier to maintain and stay on top of our solution. They were immediately on target with the intrusion…they started to call law enforcement and tracked them.“
Roger Young Director of Loss Prevention | SA Recycling
“I recommend ECAM to anyone who even thinks they need security. Anyone can have fancy technology, but ECAM has the people I trust to do their best for my team.“
Justin Akin General Manager | All Star Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram
“ECAM is economical, dependable, and professional. They treat your property like it’s their property. You won’t realize how much time you spend on your problem until you don’t have to spend that time anymore.“
Steve Zimmerman Owner | Green Earth Realty
“We’ve noticed that since we placed the MSU’s in our parking lots we don’t get as much vandalism and theft, and things seem to be kind of mellowing out. We see this partnership with ECAM as a positive thing and we’re just going to ride that positive wave.”
Major Benny Jones Lambert International Airport Police
“ECAM makes it very easy for me to check up on my sites by giving me an app on my phone that allows me to check any camera on the site at any time of the day. If I see something wrong with the system while checking my phone, I can contact someone in customer service who will also assist me with other camera views or anything else I need.“
Scott Caulfield Health & Safety Rep | Mattamy Homes
“The Hanover Sheriff’s Office has been proud to partner with ECAM. Their camera trailers serve as a deterrent to criminal activity and have been so well received by our business community that requests for their use are frequent. Overall this system has been a valuable addition to the crime prevention tool box utilized by the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office.“
Captain Terrence Sullivan Hanover County Sheriff’s Office
“One of the great things about ECAM is they were able to tailor make exactly what we needed here at the Port. So, I am a believer in ECAM, and anytime I reach out to other local law enforcement agencies or any partners, I always tell them how wonderful ECAM is.“
Lieutenant Rosario Ferrara Los Angeles Port Police
Why Leading Businesses Choose ECAM
| ECAM | Others | |
|---|---|---|
| Coverage | Nationwide coverage | Limited or regionally fragmented |
| Installation & Support | Dedicated ECAM technicians | Subcontracted labor |
| On-Site Deployment | Operational in 5 days or less | Longer timelines and dependencies |
| Setup | Turnkey activation with no setup fees | Complex installs with added costs |
| Mobile Surveillance Units | Advanced, flexible, and scalable fleet | Limited or outdated options |
| Monitoring | Fully in-house, trained professionals | Outsourced monitoring centers |
| AI Technology | Proprietary, continuously trained models | Off-the-shelf systems |
| Scalability | For single sites and enterprises | Difficult to scale consistently |
