Landscaping & Contractor Businesses: This Is Exactly the Type of Theft That Impacts You

A recent Polk County arrest involved a repeat offender accused of stealing thousands of dollars in lawn equipment from commercial properties after cutting through perimeter fencing.

For landscaping and contractor companies, this hits close to home.

Backpack blowers. Hedge trimmers. Edgers. Commercial mowers.
These aren’t just tools — they are your revenue.

When equipment is stolen, the impact goes beyond the replacement cost:

• Crews can’t complete scheduled jobs

• Deadlines are missed

• Revenue is delayed

• Insurance premiums increase

• Your reputation takes a hit

And most of these crimes happen after hours, when equipment is stored in fenced yards or lots with little to no active monitoring.

A fence alone is not security — it is only a delay.

How Sonitrol of Polk County Protects Landscaping & Contractor Yards

At Sonitrol of Polk County, we provide verified, live-monitored security systems designed specifically for businesses that store valuable equipment outdoors.

Perimeter & Yard Protection

We secure:

• Equipment storage yards

• Contractor laydown areas

• Fleet parking lots

• Tool storage facilities

If someone cuts a fence or enters after hours, our monitoring team reviews the activity immediately.

Real-Time Video Verification

Unlike traditional systems that simply record footage, our trained monitoring specialists verify threats in real time and dispatch law enforcement with confirmed information.

Verified alarms receive priority response.

Audio Intervention That Stops Theft in Progress

With live audio capabilities, our monitoring team can issue an immediate warning:

“You are being recorded. Law enforcement has been notified.”

In many cases, suspects leave before they can load a single piece of equipment.

Secure Cloud Video Storage

If a DVR or NVR is stolen during a burglary, your footage is gone.

Our cloud video storage:

• Is often more cost-effective than traditional NVR systems

• Stores video securely in the cloud instead of on a local computer

• Protects your evidence even if on-site equipment is damaged or removed

Protect the Tools That Power Your Business

Landscaping and contractor companies operate on tight schedules and margins. Losing thousands in equipment — plus days of downtime — is far more expensive than investing in proactive protection.

Sonitrol of Polk County works with local landscaping and contractor businesses to design security solutions that help prevent theft before it impacts operations.

If you store equipment outdoors or in fenced yards, now is the time to evaluate whether your current system is truly protecting you.