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Construction Site Security in California
Construction sites are among the most consistently targeted properties in California. Equipment, copper wire, tools, appliances, and raw materials are valuable, portable, and sitting on an open site with no natural surveillance overnight. The National Equipment Register puts annual US construction equipment theft in the hundreds of millions of dollars, with recovery rates under 25% — meaning prevention is effectively the only remedy.
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What's included
Overnight site coverage
Stationed or patrol coverage during the hours sites are actually targeted.
Copper & material theft prevention
Focused coverage on the wire, pipe, and appliance stages when exposure peaks.
Equipment & tool security
Documented rounds through equipment yards and conex storage.
Access & delivery control
Gate staffing, subcontractor verification, and delivery logging.
Trespass & liability management
Removing unauthorized entrants before they become an injury claim against your project.
Phase-scaled staffing
Coverage that scales with build phase — month-to-month means no renegotiation.
Frequently Asked Questions
When during a build is security most important?
Exposure peaks twice. First when copper wire, plumbing, and HVAC are on site but the structure is not yet secured — this is the single highest-risk window. Second at finish stage, when appliances, fixtures, and cabinetry are installed but locks and alarms are not yet active. Many projects staff coverage only in these windows.
Do I need a stationed guard or is patrol enough?
It depends on site value and location. Active urban sites with high material value usually justify a stationed overnight officer. Smaller or lower-risk sites are often adequately covered by vehicle patrol making several documented rounds per night at a fraction of the cost. We will tell you which your site actually needs.
How much does construction site security cost in California?
Ongoing coverage across California starts at $26.36 per hour. Your exact rate depends on your city and how many hours a week you need — more hours means a lower hourly rate. No hidden fees, month-to-month, two-month minimum. A 12-hour overnight post seven nights a week is 84 hours, which puts it in the 40% tier — roughly $28.39 per hour at the California minimum. Patrol coverage is priced by route and usually costs substantially less. Set against a single equipment or copper loss, either is generally the cheaper outcome.
Can you scale coverage as the project progresses?
Yes. All our contracts are month-to-month, so you can add coverage through high-exposure phases and reduce it afterward without renegotiating.
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