The Nightly Checklist That Stops Thieves Cold
You've got enough to worry about on the job site—I'll make sure the perimeter is secure before I turn the truck off. We've seen it all in Granada Hills, from opportunistic thieves in the Granada Hills Village area to vandals tagging equipment. After the Sayre Fire, I watched folks in Knollwood scrambling to protect what was left. That's why we're so particular about our fences. We use concrete steel bases for our chain link panels—they're a huge deterrent because you can't just kick them over or slide underneath. For sites near older properties, like those pre-1920 farmsteads, a solid fence isn't just security; it's peace of mind for the whole neighborhood.
Daily Perimeter Inspection Checklist
- Secure all toolboxes and equipment sheds with heavy-duty locks
- Install motion-activated lighting around the perimeter, especially at temporary gates
- Use chain link panels with interlocking hooks to prevent panels from being lifted out
- Schedule material deliveries as close to the installation time as possible to avoid overnight storage
- Maintain a clear line of sight by keeping the fence line free of overgrown brush, a big help in the Zelzah Park Area
