Construction site security in San Diego
Copper, tools, fuel and equipment disappear between the last truck out and the first one in. We cover those hours and hand your superintendent a report at sunrise.
- $3,500 to $12,000 per month
- Report before your crew arrives
- Start in 24 to 48 hours
How much does construction site security cost in San Diego?
Construction site security from MT Security costs $3,500 to $12,000 per month in San Diego County, or $18 to $35 per hour for an unarmed officer. Typical coverage is overnight on weekdays and around the clock on weekends and holidays. Posts usually start within 24 to 48 hours. Call (619) 765-2222.
Where job sites lose money.
Copper and wire
Spools and installed wire stripped overnight. The rework costs more than the metal.
An officer on site through the night, with electrical rooms, conduit runs and laydown areas on every round.
Tools and small equipment
Gang boxes and containers cut open.
Containers and trailers checked each round. Lock condition photographed at the start and end of shift.
Fuel and heavy equipment
Diesel siphoned, batteries pulled, a skid steer driven off on a trailer.
Equipment counted against your list each night. Anything moved is reported before your crew arrives.
After-hours access
Unlocked gates, subs coming back at night, curious neighbors and kids.
One controlled entry, a sign-in log, and everyone else turned away.
Delivery theft
Materials dropped Friday afternoon and gone by Monday.
Weekend coverage scheduled around your deliveries.
What you get.
Overnight, weekend and holiday officers
The hours your site is empty. Armed or unarmed.
Access log
Every person and vehicle in and out after hours, with time and company.
Morning report
In the superintendent's inbox before the crew arrives: rounds, conditions, incidents, photos.
Fire and hazard watch
Officers report smoke, leaks, open excavations and downed fencing immediately.
Flexible schedule
Coverage grows and shrinks with the phases of the job. Month-to-month.
Documents for your GC or owner
Certificate of insurance and license information sent the same day.
Pricing
| Service | Rate | What that covers |
|---|---|---|
| Weeknight overnight officer | $3,500 to $6,000 | Per month. |
| Nights plus full weekends | $6,000 to $9,000 | Per month. |
| Around-the-clock coverage | $9,000 to $12,000 | Per month, unarmed. |
| Hourly officer | $18 to $35 | Per hour unarmed. Armed $28 to $55. |
A guard often costs less per month than a single copper theft. Full price list
Getting started.
Call or send the form
Tell us the property, the hours and the problem. A person answers at any hour.
Michael walks the site
He looks at access points, lighting, past incidents and who comes and goes, then writes post orders specific to your property.
You get one fixed price in writing
Usually within two hours of the call for a standard post. No surprise holiday or overtime lines later.
The same officers show up
Most posts start within 24 to 48 hours. Officers are assigned to your site so they learn it.
A report arrives after every shift
Times, observations, actions and dated photos, reviewed by a supervisor before it reaches you.
Common questions
Do I need a guard or are cameras enough?
Cameras record a theft. A guard interrupts it. Many sites use both: cameras for coverage and an officer to respond and to be seen. We will tell you if your site can get by with patrol visits instead of a full-time post.
How fast can you start?
Most sites are covered within 24 to 48 hours. Same-day coverage after a theft is often possible. Call (619) 765-2222.
Can you cover just weekends or a long holiday?
Yes. Short-term and holiday-only coverage is common, with a four-hour minimum per shift.
Do your guards do fire watch?
Officers report fire and hazards as part of every post. If your permit or fire marshal requires a dedicated fire watch, call us to confirm we can staff it to the requirement.
Are you insured for construction sites?
Yes. General liability and workers' compensation. Certificates naming your company are issued on request.
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Get your quote in writing
No sales call, no pressure. Tell us the property, the hours and the problem. We answer with a fixed price and a start date.
- Written quote, usually within two hours
- Most posts start in 24 to 48 hours. Same-day when it is urgent.
- Month-to-month available. No long lock-in to get started.
- The price we quote is the price you pay
Prefer to talk? (619) 765-2222, any hour.