Secure your investment:
DO NOT START ANY WORK UNTIL YOU COMPLETE STEPS 1-3
1. Get insurance. This will more than likely be a commercial policy. Make sure it covers theft specifically. Also, be very sure you check on any waiting period for full bonding.
2. Fence the property. Yes, fence the whole property. Doesn't matter if it's Beverly-iffing-hills, thieves are like raccoons. If it's shiny, they'll find away to get there paws on it. You can call a rent-a fence company. They are fairly inexpensive and can fence a large job site in a few hours. Our you may want to put in a permanent fence. Either way don't skip this step. Heck, put up razor wire while you're at it :)
3. Get a security system and set up monitoring. There are excellent options from simple DIY kits, to sky's the limit badmother gorrila thumping systems. I recommend a simple system that you can set up cellular service and take with you to the next job. Recommend these security systems for inexpensive and very diy. Place security signs around the property to discourage theft. Set off the alarm on purpose a few times a week. This lets the "watchers" know the system works. Now be aware, you may still get a break in. However, the cops will be there in 20 minutes or so. Thieves might get your tools, but they won't have time to get the copper, furnace, water heater or cabinets.
This is the same kitchen as the one featured a few posts back. Damn thieves. Oh well, thats the cost of doing business. Almost look as bad as when I bought the place, hahaha.
Highly recommend caging your ac units. This is the outside of one of my houses. The ac sits 12' up in the air and is caged with rebar. I did the cage with the help of a friend. It's crude, but we got it done in an hour and it will serve it's purpose. Several companies make excellent cage options. The next cage we do will hinge and lock.
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