Check the controls
Think about physical access, inspections, alarm verification, response and condition.
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EMPTY PROPERTY EXPOSURE CHECKER
How exposed is your empty property?
Ten quick questions. A clearer view of the gaps. Practical steps to help you look after the property.
- See your exposure score instantly
- Get priorities based on your answers
- Download your checklist for free
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YOUR PROPERTY
What type of property is it?
Choose the closest match. No address is needed for the check.
Answer honestly. “Not sure” is fine.
Your result is free. Contact details are optional.
YOUR EXPOSURE SNAPSHOT
0/ 100
Your starting point for action.
Higher scores indicate more control gaps. This is an exposure index, not a percentage chance of a break-in.
Your first priorities
See what contributed to your score +
The points show exposure within each area. The category weights total 100. Critical-issue rules can raise the final score.
Your answers +
Based only on your answers. It is not a site survey, crime prediction, safety certificate or insurance rating. Check the arrangements your property and policy require.
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FROM A QUICK CHECK TO A CLEARER PLAN
Understand the gaps.
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See your priorities
Your answers produce a score and a short list of practical areas to address first.
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OPEN SCORING METHOD
A score you can understand.
The questions cover common vacant-property control gaps. Armour assigns the points shown below; this is our practical framework, not a statistically validated risk model.
See the questions, weights and score bands +
Property type adds context and does not score. Nine questions contribute up to 100 points. More gaps or uncertainty add more points. A stronger answer reduces the relevant contribution.
| Area | Maximum points |
|---|---|
| Length of vacancy | 10 |
| Physical inspections | 15 |
| Secure access points | 15 |
| Intrusion detection and verification | 20 |
| Response arrangements | 15 |
| Known leaks or condition issues | 10 |
| Utilities and maintenance plan | 5 |
| External appearance, post and waste | 5 |
| Keys and access oversight | 5 |
Bands: 0–24 lower exposure; 25–49 moderate; 50–74 high; 75–100 very high. These are index bands, not probabilities.
Critical-issue rules: an unsecured entrance sets a minimum score of 60. A known leak or serious unresolved damage sets a minimum of 40. Both together set a minimum of 75. The final score is the greater of the weighted points and the applicable minimum.
Uncertainty: “not sure” answers are scored conservatively and flagged so you know what to confirm. Weekly inspections are one scoring benchmark, not a universal insurance requirement. Your property or insurer may require a different frequency.
Version: 1.0. Published 7 November 2026. General guidance informed the questions; the weights, bands and critical-issue rules are authored by Armour and are not endorsed by the organisations linked below.
BEFORE YOU GET STARTED
A few useful answers.
Is the checker really free?+
Yes. You can complete the checker, see your result and download a checklist without giving your email address. Contact details are only needed if you choose to request a response from Armour.
Does the score predict a burglary?+
No. It highlights reported control gaps using the published points system. It does not use police crime data, property valuations or a statistical model to predict an incident.
What if I do not know an answer?+
Choose “not sure” where offered. The result flags uncertainty and gives it a conservative contribution. You can review and change your answers after checking the arrangements.
Can I use the result as evidence of insurance compliance?+
The result is a self-check, not an inspection record or confirmation of cover. Check the actual requirements with the responsible insurer or broker and keep the records they require.
Will you receive my answers automatically?+
No. The calculation happens in this page. Your contact details and selected answers are sent only when you choose to submit an enquiry. Sharing the tool link does not share your answers.
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A free tool from Armour Security. Assessment version 1.0. Your circumstances may change; review the arrangements when they do.