Utilities Drain Down

Leaving a property vacant without correctly decommissioning the utility services poses a severe risk to the asset and your business. At Arm Secure, our specialist Utilities Drain Down service is a critical component of professional vacant property management.

We ensure that all water systems are thoroughly drained, the gas supply is safely isolated, and the electricity is shut off. Leaving only essential circuits live for fire alarm systems. This comprehensive decommissioning is vital to protect against devastating losses and is typically required by vacant property insurance policies to maintain valid coverage.

Ensure Mandatory Insurance Compliance

Mitigate Water Damage and Burst Pipe Risks

Prevent Fire and Explosion Hazards

Sustain Essential Fire Alarm Functionality

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Comprehensive Asset Protection

The Benefits of Utilities Drain Down

A robust strategy to prevent catastrophic damage, ensure regulatory adherence, and secure your financial investment

Ensure Mandatory Insurance Compliance

The vast majority of vacant property insurance policies stipulate that a proper utility decommissioning must be carried out once the property becomes unoccupied. Failure to adhere to these conditions can invalidate your coverage, leaving you liable for the full cost of any damage. Our service provides the essential documentation and peace of mind needed to ensure you meet all insurer requirements.

Mitigate Water Damage and Burst Pipe Risks

Water damage resulting from burst pipes or unidentified leaks is one of the single most common and costly risks facing a vacant property. We employ rigorous draining procedures to remove all water from heating systems and pipework. This eliminates the catastrophic risk of pipes bursting during cold snaps or leaks causing undetected structural damage.

Prevent Fire and Explosion
Hazards

An unmonitored gas supply or faulty electrical circuits in a vacant building represent a significant public safety and property risk. By formally shutting off and isolating the gas and the majority of the electrical supply, we drastically reduce the likelihood of accidental fires, electrical faults, and devastating gas explosions, protecting your asset from total loss.

Sustain Essential Fire Alarm Functionality

While we shut down the majority of electricity to mitigate risks, our service ensures that critical safety systems remain functional. We selectively isolate the power supply, leaving only the specific circuits required to keep fire alarm and detection systems fully operational. This balance ensures optimal fire safety and ongoing regulatory compliance while the building remains unoccupied.

Drain Downs Are Just Part Of Our Void Services

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Our head office is based in Ollerton supported by our Monitoring Station which is located in Bristol. Two satellite offices in Manchester and Birmingham allow ARM to operate nationwide, with rapid deployment of our security products.

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