Construction security near me — Sacramento jobsite patrol
Marked, GPS-tracked Stormhammer patrol stops copper theft, catalytic converter theft, vandalism, graffiti, encampments, loitering, panhandling and shoplifting across Sacramento jobsites — from $15/night. Licensed PPO #121830. 100% unarmed, non-lethal.
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What we stop — and what it costs you if we don't
Every Sacramento GC, property manager and site superintendent faces the same eight threats. Below: typical loss, how Stormhammer deters it, and the California / Sacramento code that drives the fines and restitution we document for prosecution.
Copper & wire theft
$8K–$40K per hitRandomized GPS-tracked tours, plate capture, photo-verified arrivals — copper thieves move to softer targets.
CA Penal Code §487 / §496a · felony over $950 · AB 1740 recycler logging
Catalytic converter theft
$1.5K–$3.5K + 3–7 days downtimeOvernight presence on parked generators, boom lifts, fleet trucks. Plates documented the moment they roll on-site.
CA Penal Code §487 + AB 1740 (2023) · Sacramento DA actively prosecutes
Equipment & tool theft
$5K–$60K per skid steer / mini-exLock-up verification at every tour, gate-status photos, immediate dispatch escalation if a seal is broken.
CA Penal Code §487 grand theft · felony exposure + restitution
Shoplifting & retail shrink
1.5–2.5% of annual revenue (NRF)Uniformed observe-document-report officers under PC 490.5 merchant's privilege. Visible deterrence first.
CA Penal Code §490.5 · §484 / §488 petty · §487 felony over $950
Vandalism & graffiti
$400–$15K + 10-day abatement clockDocumented patrol presence, motion-triggered tours, written incident logs the City will accept for restitution.
CA Penal Code §594 · Sacramento City Code §8.04 · 10-day removal mandate
Homeless encampments on-site
Schedule delay, biohazard cleanup $2K–$10KPosted-notice sweeps, photo log, coordination with DHA outreach and SPD Impact Team. De-escalation only.
Sacramento City Code §12.52.030 anti-camping · Comprehensive Siting Plan
Loitering & after-hours trespass
Liability exposure + insurance premium hitsMarked unit drive-throughs at randomized intervals. Trespass advisements signed by owner kept on file.
CA Penal Code §602 trespass · Sac City Code §9.16
Aggressive panhandling at entrances
Customer / tenant attrition + complaintsOfficers document, request distance, and dispatch SPD for repeat offenders. Non-confrontational scripts.
Sacramento City Code §9.16.110 · 20-ft buffer from ATM / entrance / parked vehicle
What the City and the DA actually charge
- Copper / catalytic converter theft (PC §487, §496a, AB 1740): felony over $950 — up to 3 years state prison, restitution, plus recycler-side exposure.
- Vandalism / graffiti (PC §594, Sac City Code §8.04): under $400 misdemeanor with $400+ fines; over $400 felony exposure. Property owners face their own citation if graffiti isn't abated within 10 days.
- Encampments on private property (Sac City Code §12.52.030): after posted notice, occupants are subject to removal; owners can be cited for unmaintained sites.
- Trespass (PC §602): misdemeanor — up to 6 months county jail + $1,000 fine.
- Aggressive panhandling (Sac City Code §9.16.110): infraction → misdemeanor for repeat offenses; 20-ft buffer from ATMs, entrances and parked vehicles.
- Shoplifting (PC §490.5 merchant's privilege, §484/§488, §487): petty under $950, felony over.
Stormhammer is not a law firm — summary information only. Our logs, time-stamped photos and plate captures are sized to support PD and DA prosecution.
One deterred incident pays for the year
Sacramento GCs we work with see 10–30× ROI in the first quarter. A $15/night patrol ($450/mo) beats one wire-theft event by 18×.
| Coverage | Monthly cost | Break-even |
|---|---|---|
| $15 / night mobile patrol | $450/mo | 1 deterred wire-theft event = ~18 months covered |
| $45 / night · 4 tours | $1,350/mo | 1 deterred cat-converter + 1 graffiti event = 3+ months covered |
| $110 / night · hourly tours | $3,300/mo | 1 stolen mini-ex deterred = ~18 months covered |
| Dedicated overnight guard ($26/hr · 12hr) | ~$9,400/mo | Eliminates 90%+ of after-hours loss on active GC sites |
Jobsite patrol across Greater Sacramento
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Construction security FAQ
Do you guard construction sites in Sacramento?+
Yes. Stormhammer protects active and dormant job sites against copper theft, catalytic converter theft, equipment theft, vandalism, and squatting — across Sacramento, Roseville, Folsom, Elk Grove and the I-5/Hwy 99 corridor.
What does construction site patrol cost?+
Mobile patrol starts at $15/night per site for one randomized GPS-tracked tour. Dedicated overnight posts for high-risk sites are quoted per shift.
Can you stop copper and equipment theft?+
Visible marked-unit patrol, randomized arrival times, photo-verified tours, and a documented log entry per stop dramatically reduce loss. We coordinate with the on-site superintendent on access codes and known risk hours.
Do you handle trespasser and squatter removal?+
Officers document encroachment, post legal notices on behalf of the GC, and coordinate with Sacramento PD/Sheriff for trespass enforcement. Non-lethal de-escalation only.
What is the ROI of construction site security in Sacramento?+
A single copper-theft event on a Sacramento job site typically runs $8,000–$40,000 in stolen wire, ripped-out conduit, drywall damage, and schedule delay. One catalytic converter taken off a generator or boom lift is $1,500–$3,500 plus 3–7 days of downtime. A $15/night Stormhammer patrol ($450/month) pays for itself the first time it deters a single incident — most GCs see 10–30x ROI in the first quarter.
What are Sacramento's penalties for copper, catalytic converter and metal theft?+
Under CA Penal Code §496a (junk dealer / recycler liability) and §487 grand theft, copper and catalytic converter theft over $950 is a felony — up to 3 years state prison plus restitution. Sacramento County actively prosecutes catalytic converter cases under AB 1740 (2023), which requires sellers to document lawful possession. We capture license plates, time-stamped photos, and written logs that prosecutors actually use.
What fines apply to vandalism and graffiti on a Sacramento job site?+
Sacramento City Code §8.04 and CA Penal Code §594 charge graffiti/vandalism at $400+ for damage under $400 (misdemeanor) and felony exposure above $400, plus mandatory restitution and community service. Property owners can also be cited under Sacramento's graffiti-abatement ordinance if tags aren't removed within 10 days. Documented patrol presence is the cheapest preventative.
Can you deter homeless encampments, loitering and panhandling near my site?+
Yes. Stormhammer runs documented sweeps under Sacramento's anti-camping ordinance (City Code §12.52.030) and the City's Comprehensive Siting Plan. Officers post notice, photograph encroachment, and coordinate with DHA outreach and Sacramento PD's Impact Team. Aggressive panhandling within 20 feet of an ATM, parked vehicle, or business entrance is enforceable under City Code §9.16.110 — we document, dispatch, and de-escalate.
How fast can you deploy construction security in Sacramento?+
Same-day mobile patrol across Sacramento, Roseville, Folsom, Elk Grove, Rancho Cordova, Citrus Heights, Lincoln and West Sacramento. Dedicated overnight static posts typically start within 24–48 hours. Call dispatch at (530) 902-9390.