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.
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)
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.
Next step
Stormhammer Security, Inc. · CA BSIS PPO #121830 · https://sacsecuritypatrol.com/commercial-construction-security-cost-sacramento