Stop Equipment Theft Before It Devastates Your Project
$1 billion in construction equipment stolen annually. Average loss: $50,000 per incident. Recovery rate: Less than 25%.
Quick Facts
- • 360° HD surveillance coverage
- • Motion-activated alerts
- • Live monitoring and response
- • Recorded evidence for prosecution
- • Insurance claim documentation
The True Cost of Equipment Theft
Hidden Costs Beyond Equipment Value:
- • Project Delays: 2-4 weeks average
- • Rental Replacements: $5,000-10,000/week
- • Insurance Deductibles: $10,000-25,000
- • Premium Increases: 20-40% after claims
- • Contract Penalties: $1,000-5,000/day
- • Reputation Damage: Lost future contracts
Most Targeted Equipment & Materials
Heavy Equipment
- • Skid Steers ($30,000-50,000)
- • Excavators ($50,000-150,000)
- • Backhoes ($40,000-80,000)
- • Wheel Loaders ($75,000+)
- • Bulldozers ($100,000+)
Theft Time: 60 seconds with trailer
Tools & Generators
- • Generators ($2,000-10,000)
- • Welders ($3,000-8,000)
- • Compressors ($2,000-5,000)
- • Power Tools ($500-2,000)
- • Hand Tools ($5,000+ total)
Often stolen in bulk at night
Materials & Supplies
- • Copper Wire ($10,000+)
- • Lumber ($5,000-20,000)
- • Steel/Rebar ($10,000+)
- • Fuel ($2,000-5,000)
- • HVAC Units ($5,000-15,000)
Easy to resell, hard to trace
How Mobile Surveillance Stops Equipment Theft
Visible Deterrent (Prevention)
Highly visible surveillance trailers with warning signs stop 70% of theft attempts before they begin.
Result: Thieves choose easier targets
Motion Detection (0-30 seconds)
AI-powered cameras detect unauthorized movement and trigger instant alerts to monitoring center.
Result: Threat identified immediately
Active Intervention (30-60 seconds)
Live monitoring agent activates strobes, sirens, and two-way audio to warn intruders they're being watched.
Result: 90% of intruders flee immediately
Police Dispatch (1-2 minutes)
Verified video evidence triggers priority police response with real-time suspect descriptions and location.
Result: Higher arrest rates, equipment recovery
Evidence & Prosecution
HD video evidence ensures successful prosecution and insurance claims, plus deters future attempts.
Result: Full accountability and compensation
Real Results: Theft Prevention Success Stories
Highway Construction - Federal Way
Problem:
$120,000 excavator stolen from previous project
Solution:
Deployed 2 surveillance trailers for 8-month project
Results:
- 3 theft attempts prevented
- Zero equipment losses
- $200,000+ in prevented losses
- 25% insurance discount earned
ROI: 1,200%
Commercial Development - Tacoma
Problem:
Copper theft epidemic in area, $30K recent loss
Solution:
Strategic trailer placement covering material storage
Results:
- Caught 2 thieves on camera
- Both arrested and prosecuted
- Word spread - no more attempts
- Neighboring sites had 5 thefts
Savings: $150,000+
Calculate Your Theft Risk
Answer these questions to assess your equipment theft risk level:
Equipment Theft Prevention FAQs
How much construction equipment is stolen each year?
Over $1 billion worth of construction equipment is stolen annually in the US, with less than 25% ever recovered. The average theft costs contractors $30,000-50,000 in equipment value plus project delays.
What equipment is most commonly stolen from construction sites?
Most commonly stolen equipment includes: skid steers, excavators, generators, tools, copper wire, lumber, and fuel. These items are targeted due to high resale value and difficulty tracking.
How do surveillance trailers prevent equipment theft?
Surveillance trailers deter theft through visible presence, motion-activated alerts, real-time monitoring, and recorded evidence. Studies show sites with surveillance experience 85% fewer theft incidents.
Can surveillance trailers work in remote areas without power?
Yes, our trailers are completely self-sufficient with solar panels, battery backup, and 4G LTE connectivity. They can operate indefinitely in remote locations without any infrastructure.
Will my insurance rates decrease with surveillance?
Most insurance companies offer 15-25% discounts for sites with professional surveillance. The documentation and reduced claims also prevent rate increases.
Don't Wait Until You're a Victim
Every day without protection is a risk. Get surveillance deployed today and protect your valuable equipment.