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Construction Site Security in Dublin

Gate control by day and protection at night for building sites across Dublin, from city centre infill schemes to large housing developments on the edge of the county.

Construction Security Dublin: how we work

Dublin has more construction under way than anywhere else in the country, and much of it is housing and mixed-use development in places like Clonburris, Adamstown, Cherrywood, the Docklands and across Fingal. Sites like these change week by week and hold exactly what thieves look for: plant, fuel, tools, cable and copper.

During working hours, a gate officer controls the entrance: signing in operatives and visitors, checking deliveries against bookings, recording vehicles and keeping the public away from the works. That protects the site and gives you an accurate record of who was on it.

Out of hours, the right cover depends on the stage of the build. Early on, with plant and materials in the open, a night guard is often justified. Once the structure can be locked, mobile patrols at varied times and monitored cameras may be enough. We plan each phase with you and change the cover as the site changes, including for the builders' holidays and the Christmas shutdown.

City centre sites bring their own issues: tight hoarding against busy footpaths, deliveries through narrow streets and a public who pass at every hour. Our officers check hoarding and gates on every round and report gaps before somebody else finds them.

  • Gate control and delivery logging
  • Night and weekend guards
  • Mobile patrols at varied times
  • Monitored CCTV for compounds
  • Hoarding and fence checks
  • Shutdown and holiday cover
Shamrock Security graphic: Construction Site Security in Dublin

Where we work in Dublin

We cover all of Dublin city and county. These pages describe the work in each area in more detail.

Licensed, Insured, Answerable

Three things worth checking about any security company before you sign. Here are our answers.

PSA Licensed

The company and every officer we place are licensed by the Private Security Authority, the State regulator for the industry.

Fully Insured

Public liability and employer's liability insurance, with certificates available on request.

Answered 24/7

Our control room takes calls and sends officers at any hour, every day of the year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you secure building sites anywhere in Dublin?
Yes. We cover construction sites across Dublin city and county, and in Kildare, Meath, Wicklow and Louth.
Can security start quickly after a theft on site?
Often, yes. Phone us and we will tell you how quickly we can have an officer or patrols in place.
Do we need a guard all night?
Not always. It depends on what is exposed. We will recommend a guard, patrols, monitored CCTV or a mix for each phase of the project.
Can you cover the Christmas shutdown?
Yes. Shutdowns are when sites are most at risk, and we can provide guards, patrols or monitored cameras for the full period. Book early, as December is busy.
Are your site security officers licensed?
Yes. Every officer holds a current PSA licence, which is required by law for guarding a construction site.

Need security cover? Talk to our team today.

Tell us about your site and what you want protected. We will come back with a recommendation and a written price.