What does a Sacramento construction security guard cost per hour?

Unarmed W-2 guard: $28–$42 / hr. Armed guard: $40–$60 / hr. Fire watch (24-hour minimum): $32–$45 / hr. Rates include $2M GL, $1M auto, W-C, uniforms, and radios.

What does per-tour patrol cost on a Sacramento jobsite?

$15–$25 per photo-verified tour, typically 2–6 tours per night. A ground-up multifamily runs $900–$1,800 / month for full overnight coverage.

How do I budget security on a $10M–$50M Sacramento build?

Rule of thumb: 0.10%–0.30% of hard construction cost, tightening as square footage rises. $10M ground-up = ~$18k–$30k. $50M = ~$50k–$150k. General conditions line item, not sub scope.

Is Sacramento construction security a deductible general condition?

Yes — ordinary expense on the project's job-cost ledger; consult your CFO for capitalize-vs-expense treatment.

Do you offer net-30 or net-60 billing?

Yes. Net-30 is standard for repeat GC accounts; net-60 available with an approved credit application. Invoices ship weekly with tour logs and monthly summary.

Can I add or drop coverage mid-project?

Yes. 72-hour notice adds or drops guards, shifts, or armed posts. Cost adjusts on the next weekly invoice.

Sacramento · 2026 rate card · CA BSIS PPO #121830

Commercial Construction Security Cost — Sacramento 2026

Real rate card, not a "call for pricing" wall. Per-tour patrol from $15, unarmed guards from $28 / hr, armed from $40 / hr, fire watch from $32 / hr.

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Sacramento construction security rate card

Line item	Rate (2026)	Notes
Marked patrol per tour	$15 – $25	Photo-verified, GPS-stamped
Unarmed guard / hr	$28 – $42	W-2, guard-carded
Armed guard / hr	$40 – $60	CA Exposed Firearm Permit
Fire watch / hr	$32 – $45	NFPA logs, 24 hr min
Camera trailer + patrol	$1,800 – $3,400 / mo	4-cam solar tower
Same-day mobilization fee	$150 flat	Waived on 30-day contracts
Holiday / OT premium	1.5×	Federal holidays

Budget by project size

$2M TI / interior build: $6k–$14k total (~$500/mo, 12 mo)
$10M ground-up multifamily: $18k–$30k (patrol + camera trailer)
$25M mixed-use podium: $45k–$85k (patrol + partial stationed)
$50M vertical: $80k–$150k (stationed + patrol + armed cash escort)
$100M+ high-rise: $180k–$450k (24/7 stationed + tower cam)

Cost & Budget · FAQ

Sacramento GC cost questions

What does a Sacramento construction security guard cost per hour?+
Unarmed W-2 guard: $28–$42 / hr. Armed guard: $40–$60 / hr. Fire watch (24-hour minimum): $32–$45 / hr. Rates include $2M GL, $1M auto, W-C, uniforms, and radios.
What does per-tour patrol cost on a Sacramento jobsite?+
$15–$25 per photo-verified tour, typically 2–6 tours per night. A ground-up multifamily runs $900–$1,800 / month for full overnight coverage.
How do I budget security on a $10M–$50M Sacramento build?+
Rule of thumb: 0.10%–0.30% of hard construction cost, tightening as square footage rises. $10M ground-up = ~$18k–$30k. $50M = ~$50k–$150k. General conditions line item, not sub scope.
Is Sacramento construction security a deductible general condition?+
Yes — ordinary expense on the project's job-cost ledger; consult your CFO for capitalize-vs-expense treatment.
Do you offer net-30 or net-60 billing?+
Yes. Net-30 is standard for repeat GC accounts; net-60 available with an approved credit application. Invoices ship weekly with tour logs and monthly summary.
Can I add or drop coverage mid-project?+
Yes. 72-hour notice adds or drops guards, shifts, or armed posts. Cost adjusts on the next weekly invoice.

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