Hello All,
I am planning to build several home in a so-called “rough” neighborhood. Any input reragrding security would be appricited. Here are some ideas I have:
-Talk to the neighbors directly (communiyty involvement)
-Personal introduction
-Reawrd for tips to the police
-Possible free consultations on thier home issues
-Dogs (Expensive; what do I do with them when I’m dome?)
–Security gaurd ( very expensive)
-Feince ( Will it do any good?)
-Motion lights on poles (Will it work?)
Any input will be appricoted.
Thanks,
Brian
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Losing material is your biggest risk, obviously you won't be leaving tools there over night. Vandalism is most likely your second biggest risk. A fence would make it harder to steal materials, but they are easy to breach. Cameras and signs warning of cameras would be a good deterent whether they're real or not. If they are fake sooner a later someone is going to try to get in and see what happens. Once they figure out they're fake word will spread fast.
Are the homes spread out or close together?
Talk to your local Habitat for Humanity. They routinely build in rough neighborhoods and should have some good ideas for you.
Dogs can be rented.
At least in Chicago. A truck drops them off at quitting time and picks them up in the morning.
Good luck.
Dogs can be rented.
At least in Chicago. A truck drops them off at quitting time and picks them up in the morning.
Good luck.
Hire A Pro
Yes, there are firms that specialize in security- to whatever extent you desire.
Naturally, there are the "basics:" Secure the site with fencing, secure materials and tools with a Conex and JoBoxes, etc.
Then there are alarm systems and cameras.
None of this matters if there is not a timely response to intrusions. This is where security guards, dogs, etc. come in.
If you really cared, you'd expand the 'security bubble' to cover the parking for the crew.
And... what about the crew? What keeps crime from coming in with the worker? What steps are you taking in that regard?
Controlling access to the site is critical. Anyone can get an orange T-shirt and a hard hat. That's why some sites have job-specific T-shirts (to be worn over other clothing) or unique hard hats.
You say you've planned for building in these neighborhoods. Hopefully this means you have "planned" that into your budget. Material loss and/or vandalism is inevitable based on the tolerance our capitalistic culture has built into these behaviors. If you get lucky and don't experience any losses, then you can look at it as receiving a capital "bonus" at the end of your jobs.
Your usual useless and unhelpful post once again.
...and the usual irony of yours.
Spam in 8 year old post. Maybe old posts should be closed to new comments!
Spam posts are a pain, but the few mods here do a pretty good job removing it. Too bad there isn’t a block sender option anymore to keep it from easily repeating.
As far as closing old posts, there’s always a chance for additions and updates with new ideas.
A tool trailer and a material trailer that leaves the job site each day can take care of some of your risk but doesn’t protect an unsecured job site. Making friendly with the neighbors is a big help, maybe even “hiring” their eyes on your property.