Seattle is surging. From high-rises downtown to new developments in Everett, job sites are multiplying fast—and so are the risks. With the local construction market projected to hit $17.4 billion in 2025, it’s clear: if you’re not thinking about security, you’re already behind.
The Boom Brings Opportunity—and Exposure
When your schedule accelerates, so does the threat landscape. More crews. More materials. More expensive gear. And more nights when the site sits dark, open, and vulnerable.
We’ve seen it firsthand: in the last six months alone, job sites across King and Snohomish counties have reported increases in:
- Graffiti and tagging (especially near urban corridors)
- Tool theft and copper stripping
- Unauthorized access after hours
These aren’t just headaches. They’re costly setbacks that can shake your timeline, inflate insurance premiums, and frustrate your team.
The Real Cost of Ignoring Security
You pour concrete at dawn. You install custom glass. You stack materials for tomorrow’s sub. Then someone jumps the fence overnight—and just like that, your site’s offline.
Here’s what one GC told us recently:
“We had cameras up, but no one was watching. Taggers hit us twice in two weeks. We spent $8,500 cleaning it up before inspections.”
That’s not a fluke—it’s happening all over the region. And the costs add up:
- $5K–$15K for graffiti abatement and repainting
- $10K+ in stolen tools and equipment
- Lost time waiting for resupplies or repairs
- Reputation hits if clients walk a compromised site
Most Common Site Security Mistakes We See
Let’s keep it real—security usually gets treated like an afterthought. Here are the top three mistakes that get sites burned:
- DIY camera systems with no one actively monitoring.
- Assuming fencing alone is enough.
- Delaying security until after the first incident.
By then, you’re already bleeding money.
Smart Security That Moves With Your Site
At Sound Surveillance, we don’t roll in with cookie-cutter gear. Every setup is custom—designed to match your site layout, protect high-risk zones, and eliminate blind spots. We prioritize perimeter coverage and areas of interest like equipment zones, access points, and staging areas.
There’s no trenching, no rewiring, and no long-term contracts. Just fast installs, smart coverage, and real humans monitoring your site when it matters most.
And the kicker? Our systems are backed by live, U.S.-based operators—not just algorithms. If something moves, we see it. And if it’s a threat, we act.
As your jobsite evolves, our system shifts with it—covering what matters when it matters most.
What You Can Do Today
- Audit your site: Walk it like an outsider. Where’s the weak link?
- Talk to your super: If they’re staying late to “watch the site,” they need real backup.
- Plan now: Security is cheaper as a line item than a reactive cost.
Progress Needs Protection
Seattle’s building fast. Don’t let theft or vandalism slow you down. Whether you’re framing multi-families in Shoreline or running concrete crews in Renton, the risk is real—and preventable.
Need eyes on your site? Let’s lock it down.
