Costs vary based on site size, risk level, and services deployed. Dog Security Services provides free site surveys and itemised quotes; you'll know exactly what you're getting and at what cost, with no hidden charges.

Mobile CCTV towers with solar power, 4G connectivity, and AI motion detection are the most effective construction site security cameras available today. Unlike fixed systems, they can be repositioned as your site develops, require no mains power, and stream live footage directly to a 24/7 Alarm Receiving Centre.

Protecting construction plant equipment requires a layered approach: physical deterrence through a visible guard presence at the plant compound; technology, such as CCTV coverage of storage areas; and forensic marking using SmartWater or similar systems to permanently identify your machinery.

Yes, under the Private Security Industry Act 2001, any company providing manned guarding services on a commercial basis in the UK must hold a current SIA licence. This applies to all security officers deployed on construction sites.

Approximately 70% of construction site thefts occur at night, between dusk and dawn, when sites are unoccupied, and monitoring is limited. However, organised criminal groups increasingly operate in daylight hours, posing as legitimate subcontractors. Bank holidays and long weekends also carry elevated risk.

Yes, we cover single overnight deployments, short groundworks phases, and long-term development contracts with equal capability. Short-term, urgent deployments can be activated within 2 hours of receiving instructions. We'll also conduct a free site risk assessment before any deployment.

"Construction site security" tends to describe larger civil engineering, infrastructure, or commercial projects, while "building site security" is more commonly used for residential and smaller commercial developments. The security solutions deployed are largely the same regardless of which term is used.