Building Site Theft On The Rise 10 August 2022

From commencement to completion, building sites can attract undesirable attention from thieves and opportunistic criminals if they are not secured properly.

With construction materials rocketing in value, building site thefts have got progressively worse. We were recently contacted by a builder of new homes, near Warwick, after thieves had smashed their way in and made off with a pallet of plasterboard. This incident is one of dozens that take place every month. For many house builders it’s not until there’s an incident that they’re prompted to act and find professional security.

Our wide range of security services ensures your site is provided with the most suitable service, options include:

• Security Guarding/Security Officers
• Guard Dog and Dog Handler
• Mobile Patrols

Each of these options offers a credible deterrent. There is no value in using ‘dummy’ alarms and CCTV cameras, these options pose no real deterrent. It is our strong recommendation you deploy an on-site/physical security presence.

When choosing a security company it’s important to consider factors such as quality of service and experience, we have been contacted by several housing developers who have been let down by their incumbent supplier. ESG Security has been providing security services for 34 years, so we are able to guarantee a professional service will be provided.

Unfortunately many house builders choose a security company reactively, after they’ve suffered a loss. In the current, challenging, economic environment any loss is significant and can come at a cost of thousands of pounds. That’s why choosing a professional provider of security sooner rather than later is always worthwhile. It guards against the big one-off incident that shocks you into action. It also prevents small-scale incidents you might miss, but costs you all the same.