HOA security patrol in San Diego County
Your residents pay dues and want to see what they bought. We patrol on the schedule you set, prove every round with a logged report, and send the board a summary it can read in five minutes.
- $2,500 to $10,000 per month
- Every round logged
- Works with RealManage and 360 HOA communities
How much does HOA security cost in San Diego?
HOA security patrol from MT Security costs $2,500 to $10,000 per month in San Diego County. A small community with a few evening patrols a week sits at the low end. A 300-unit community with an overnight officer seven nights a week sits at the high end. The price is fixed in writing after a free community walk. Call (619) 765-2222.
What boards tell us about their last company.
Patrols nobody can prove
The invoice says three rounds a night. Residents say they never see a car.
Every round is logged with time and checkpoint, and photos where it matters. The log goes to the board and the manager.
Reports that say nothing
"All secure" pasted into a PDF for two years.
Reports written the way a police officer writes them: what, where, when, who, and what was done.
Residents with nobody to call
A suspicious car at midnight and the only number is the manager's voicemail.
A patrol line residents can call during coverage hours. The officer goes to the door.
A different guard every week
Nobody learns which gate sticks or which unit has the ongoing problem.
Officers assigned to your community, with a small regular relief team.
Costs that drift
Holiday multipliers and fuel surcharges nobody approved.
One monthly price in the contract. Changes happen only when the board changes the scope.
What the program includes.
You choose the hours and frequency. We build the route around your incident history.
Vehicle and foot patrol
Perimeter, gates, parking areas, pool, clubhouse, mail kiosks and the dark corners residents complain about. Times vary so the pattern cannot be learned.
Gate and access checks
Gates, pedestrian doors, pool and gym locks checked every round. Propped or broken access points are photographed and reported that night.
Parking and rule enforcement
Fire lanes, guest parking and permit rules enforced the way your governing documents say, with photo documentation for every notice.
Resident calls
Noise, loitering, suspicious vehicles, pool trespass after hours. Emergencies are referred to 911 immediately.
Incident reports within 24 hours
Written for the board file, the insurer and, if it comes to it, an attorney.
Monthly board summary
Incidents by type and location, patterns we see, and recommendations. Michael or a supervisor attends board meetings on request.
Built to work with your management company.
We have worked with communities managed by RealManage and 360 HOA. We send reports in the format your manager already uses, follow your escalation list, and keep the board out of day-to-day operations.
What the board gets
- A documented record that the association took reasonable steps
- Fewer security calls to board members' personal phones
- A vendor who shows up to the meeting and answers questions
What the manager gets
- Reports in the inbox every morning without asking
- Certificates of insurance and vendor documents the same day
- One contact who can make decisions
Pricing
| Service | Rate | What that covers |
|---|---|---|
| Evening patrol visits, small community | $2,500 to $4,000 | Per month. Several patrol rounds on selected nights. |
| Nightly patrol, mid-size community | $4,000 to $7,000 | Per month. Multiple rounds every night plus resident call response. |
| Dedicated overnight officer, large community | $7,000 to $10,000 | Per month. An officer on site seven nights a week. |
| Gate officer or special event | $18 to $35 | Per hour, unarmed. |
Ranges are typical. Your number comes from unit count, acreage, hours and patrol frequency. Full price list
How a board gets started.
Free community walk
Michael walks the property with a board member or the manager and reviews the last year of incidents.
Written proposal
Scope, schedule, patrol route and one monthly price. Ready for your next board packet.
Board vote
We attend the meeting if you want questions answered in person.
Start date
Usually within a week of approval. If you are replacing a vendor, our first shift starts when theirs ends.
Thirty-day review
We sit down with the manager, look at what the reports show and adjust the route.
Common questions
How much does HOA security cost per month in San Diego?
Most San Diego County associations pay $2,500 to $10,000 per month with MT Security. Community size, patrol frequency, hours of coverage and whether officers are armed drive the number.
Should our HOA hire armed or unarmed guards?
Almost always unarmed. The job is presence, documentation and early reporting. Armed officers raise cost and liability and are worth it only when there is a specific threat. Our guide Should our HOA hire security guards? walks a board through the decision.
Can you take over from our current security company?
Yes. We review your termination clause at no charge, quote the same scope in writing, and schedule the handoff so there is no uncovered night. See switching security companies.
Does having security increase the association's liability?
Boards usually reduce exposure by showing they took reasonable, documented steps. We are not attorneys, so confirm with association counsel. What we provide is the documentation.
Will you attend board meetings?
Yes, on request.
Do you patrol condominium and townhome communities?
Yes. Garages, stairwells, trash enclosures and shared amenities are part of the route.
Which HOA communities do you serve?
Associations across San Diego County, with the most coverage in Chula Vista, Eastlake, Otay Ranch, Bonita, Spring Valley, La Mesa, Santee, Poway and Rancho Bernardo.
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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.