Sherlock and Watson Ltd provide vacant property inspection services to clients who own or are responsible for property located on the Isle Wight. Our vacant property inspection services are offered to residential, retail and commercial buildings. Services are tailored to suit the individual requirements of each client.

Vacant property inspections are particularly useful for clients who live on the mainland and wish to save valuable time and significant financial expense visiting the Island. For example when they need to fulfill monthly insurance obligations of checking the security of their Isle of Wight property.

Peace of mind is usually the number one reason our clients request vacant property inspection services.

We undertake regular comprehensive internal and external inspections. Internal inspections sometimes include an alarm reset as required by insurance companies.

Typical scenarios where an inspection program is required could be as follows:- Second home for sale during a slow buyers market. The property is a holiday home or a family owned vacant property which is rarely visited. Clients with Power of Attorney responsibilities where the Homeowner may have gone into care. Clients that are an executor of a will.

Sherlock and Watson are available to undertake tailored security checks to suit your requirements. We charge reasonable rates starting from £48 (including VAT) per visit.

Experienced staff with over 40 years of residential and commercial property knowledge.

Remedial Works

We have a network of vetted local tradespeople. Emergency remedial works can be arranged quickly. We have the experience and ability to organise and project manage full scale repairs and refurbishment

Use our contact page to send us details of your enquiry and we will get back to you.

For immediate contact call 01983 754800 or Email: info@sherlockandwatson.co.uk

Regular checks of vacant property is a significant time commitment. Our Vacant Property Inspection services are suitable for clients who do not require a permanent presence at their premises. Numerous hazards have a substantial impact on the value of a property. Hazards include include fire, theft, criminal damage, environmental deterioration from storms, water damage and illegal access. Our service is available as one off visit or a regular weekly, fortnightly or monthly inspection program. Check out our check list post for an insight of what we can do for you.

The Isle of Wight council have advice regarding empty property, visit their information page here