If you have ever asked a security company how much mobile patrol costs and been told "it depends," this article is for you. Below is a clear, BC-specific breakdown of what drives mobile patrol pricing in 2026 — and what you should actually expect to pay for a typical Metro Vancouver site.
The short answer
For most Metro Vancouver properties, randomised mobile patrols typically run between $95 and $180 per visit, depending on:
- The number of patrols per night
- The size and complexity of the site
- Required response SLA for alarm activations
- Whether you need keyholder service
- Whether reporting is verbal, written, or photo-verified
A typical strata building in Burnaby with two randomised lock-up patrols per night will fall on the lower end. An active construction site in Surrey with four patrols, perimeter sweeps and tool-storage checks will sit higher.
What drives the price up
- Patrol frequency. More visits per night = more vehicle hours.
- Site size and gates. A 10-acre site with multiple access points takes longer than a single building.
- Response SLA. Guaranteeing under 20 minutes anywhere in Surrey costs more than a 30-minute SLA.
- Reporting depth. Photo-verified, GPS-tagged reports cost slightly more than basic visit logs.
- Keyholder responsibilities. Holding keys and resetting alarms after-hours is a separate scope.
What you should always insist on
Regardless of who you hire, every patrol invoice should be backed by a report that includes:
- Officer name and badge number
- GPS-verified arrival and departure times
- Notes on observations
- Photos of any issues found
- Response time on any alarm-triggered visit
If your current provider can't show you that, you're paying too much.
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