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Electrical Services Copper Wire Theft Prevention

Copper Wire Theft Prevention & Repair Services

Theft of copper wire is a serious problem for construction worksites, energy companies, and telecommunications sites. Copper wire theft prevention is a wise investment. At Highlights Electrical, we’re experts in prevention, security, and deterrent systems for copper theft. Our services span the full range of protections that businesses need to safeguard against copper theft, from installation and copper wire repair services to security measures and 24/7 monitoring solutions.

The Need for Copper Wire Theft Prevention

Global copper prices continue to rise, hitting a record high in early 2024. These high prices make copper wires a tempting target for thieves. To get it, criminals attempt to steal bulk copper wire from commercial construction sites, home building and remodeling projects, telecom towers, and power line grounding wires.

Considering how important copper wires are for buildings and construction tools, theft can cause massive projects to grind to a halt until replacement wire arrives. For telecoms and utility companies, theft of grounding wires can leave systems dangerously unstable, risking injuries, fires, system damage, and huge repair costs.

Copper Wire Theft Deterrent Solutions

There are several ways to approach the problem of copper wire theft, and the right solution depends on your industry and worksite conditions.

Physical Security and Access Controls

Construction worksites benefit from heavy-duty cages and secure lockboxes for copper wire storage. Access controls are also a must, including auto-locking gates and site barriers. 

Identification

Labeling copper materials with serial numbers can also help catch or deter thieves. These numbers are tied to specific worksites to prove theft.

Security Monitoring

Security cameras can monitor copper wire storage areas and the building access points. Unmanned telecom towers and power relays can also benefit from well-positioned cameras. This should be paired with security guard services or on-call monitoring to contact police if suspicious activity is detected.

Theft Deterrents

Some deterrent measures for the energy and telecom industries include composite steel-copper cables that are harder to steal and don’t look attractive to thieves. Running copper wires through heavy-gauge steel pipe is another cost-effective preventative measure that wastes thieves’ time.

Complete Solutions for Copper Wire Theft Prevention

At Highlights Electrical, we stand out because our team provides a complete range of copper wire theft prevention services:

  • Automated lighting
  • Automated access control (e.g. locking gates) and security systems
  • Central monitoring services
  • Video surveillance
  • Emergency copper wire delivery
  • Copper wire repair services
  • Cage and barrier installation

Instead of your team needing to coordinate with security providers, contractors, and installers, we handle everything. We take the weight of copper wire theft deterrent responsibilities off your shoulders, letting you focus on project completion. We offer solutions for every worksite, from residential construction projects to telecom towers.

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