Property managers don’t search for security out of curiosity — they search because something already went wrong, or because they can see it coming. A break-in in the parkade, a trespasser sleeping in the stairwell, a noise complaint that turned into a 2 a.m. confrontation, a string of package thefts in the lobby. PDAV Security provides licensed apartment security services and multi-family property security across Surrey, Vancouver, Langley, and the wider Lower Mainland, giving property managers, landlords, and management companies a security partner who understands how rental buildings actually run — not a generic guard contract.
Whether you manage a single low-rise walk-up or a multi-building portfolio for a property management company, our apartment building security guards are trained for the realities of multi-family housing: shared common areas, rotating tenants, visitor traffic, and the liability that comes with all of it.
Why Apartment & Multi-Family Properties Need Security
Break-ins and theft. Parkades, storage lockers, and unsecured stairwells are common targets, and package theft from lobbies and mailrooms has become a near-constant issue for larger buildings.
Trespassing and loitering. Unauthorized individuals using stairwells, laundry rooms, or parkades as a place to stay creates safety risk for tenants and liability exposure for the property manager if it isn’t addressed quickly.
Noise complaints and tenant disputes. Disturbances between units or in common areas are one of the most frequent calls property managers get, and most on-site staff aren’t equipped to de-escalate them safely.
Vandalism and property damage. Elevators, mailrooms, parkades, and amenity spaces are frequent targets for vandalism, particularly in larger or higher-turnover buildings.
Visitor and access control gaps. Tailgating through fob-controlled entrances and unmonitored buzzer access are two of the most common ways unauthorized people end up inside a building.
Liability for property managers. A safety incident that wasn’t documented, or wasn’t responded to quickly, creates real exposure for the management company — not just the building owner.
Apartment Security Services We Provide
Uniformed Apartment Security Guards. A visible, professional presence at lobbies, parkades, and amenity areas deters trespassing and break-ins, and gives tenants a point of contact for safety concerns instead of escalating issues themselves.
Mobile Patrol for Apartment Complexes. For low-rise and garden-style properties where a full-time guard isn’t cost-effective, scheduled and randomized mobile patrols cover parkades, common areas, and the building perimeter with documented patrol logs for every visit.
Overnight and After-Hours Security. Most apartment-related incidents — break-ins, disturbances, trespassing — happen overnight. We provide dedicated overnight coverage for buildings that need a security presence specifically during higher-risk hours.
Access Control and Visitor Screening. Our guards manage fob and key access, screen visitors at entry points, and help close the tailgating gaps that buzzer-only systems can’t catch on their own.
Parkade and Parking Lot Patrols. Dedicated patrols of parkades and surface lots reduce vehicle break-ins and give tenants a safer walk to and from their vehicles, especially at night.
Noise and Disturbance Response. Guards are trained to respond to noise complaints and tenant disputes professionally, de-escalating situations before they require a police call.
Trespass and No-Trespass Enforcement. We help identify and remove unauthorized individuals from common areas, and support property managers in enforcing existing no-trespass notices.
CCTV Monitoring Support. Guards work alongside your existing camera systems for active monitoring, rather than treating footage as something only reviewed after an incident.
Emergency Response and Fire Watch. Our guards respond to fire alarms, medical emergencies, and other on-site incidents, acting as a first point of contact until emergency services arrive.
Incident Reporting for Property Managers and Strata Councils. Every shift includes detailed incident reports and patrol logs, giving property managers and strata councils a clear record for insurance, tenant disputes, and board meetings.
Multi-Family Property Security for Portfolios
If you manage more than one building, we coordinate multi-family property security across your entire portfolio rather than treating each address as a separate contract. That means one point of contact, consistent guard training and reporting standards across every property, and staffing that can flex between buildings during higher-risk periods — without you having to manage multiple vendors or compare inconsistent incident reports across sites. This approach is built for property management companies, REITs, and landlords with several buildings across Surrey, Vancouver, and Langley.
Property Types We Serve
- High-rise apartment towers
- Low-rise and garden-style apartment complexes
- Townhome and multiplex rental communities
- Purpose-built rental and student housing
- Affordable and non-market housing
- Strata-managed apartment buildings
- Newly built or recently leased-up properties
Why Property Managers Choose PDAV Security
Licensed and trained guards. All personnel are licensed under BC’s Security Services Act and trained specifically for multi-family residential environments, including tenant-facing conflict de-escalation and trespass enforcement procedures.
Local Lower Mainland coverage. We provide apartment security services throughout Surrey, Vancouver, Langley, and surrounding communities, with guards who understand the risk patterns specific to each area.
Portfolio-friendly structure. One contract, one reporting standard, and flexible staffing across multiple buildings if you manage more than one property.
Flexible scheduling. From overnight-only coverage to full-time, multi-guard staffing, our coverage scales with your building’s actual risk and budget.
Transparent reporting. Detailed shift reports and incident logs keep property managers and strata councils informed, and provide documentation when it’s needed for insurance or tenant matters.
Service Areas
PDAV Security provides apartment building security guards and multi-family property security throughout Surrey, Vancouver, Langley, Delta, Burnaby, Richmond, Abbotsford, and surrounding communities. If your portfolio spans multiple cities, we can coordinate consistent coverage and reporting across all of them.
Looking for Single-Family Residential Security?
If you also manage standalone homes, townhomes, or smaller residential properties alongside your apartment buildings, our residential security services cover patrols, access control, and incident reporting for that property type as well — built for property managers who don’t want to run two separate vendors for one portfolio.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does apartment building security cost in BC?
Cost depends on coverage hours, the number of guards, and whether you need a stationed guard, mobile patrol, or overnight-only coverage. Most property managers get an exact quote after a free site assessment, since pricing a building sight-unseen rarely reflects its actual layout and risk level.
Do you provide 24/7 security for apartment complexes?
Yes. We offer coverage ranging from a few overnight hours a week up to full 24/7 staffed coverage, depending on the size and risk profile of the property.
Can security guards remove trespassers from a BC apartment building?
Our guards are trained on the legal limits around trespass enforcement under BC law and work alongside existing no-trespass notices issued by the property. Tenant and guard safety always come first, with documentation and, where needed, police coordination as the next step.
Do you work directly with strata councils and property management companies?
Yes. We regularly work directly with strata councils, building managers, and property management companies, including reporting structures built around board meetings and AGM documentation needs.
Can you cover multiple apartment buildings under one contract?
Yes. Multi-family property security across a portfolio is one of our most common requests — we coordinate consistent guard standards and reporting across every building under one point of contact.
Do you provide overnight-only security for apartment buildings?
Yes. Since most apartment-related incidents happen overnight, dedicated overnight-only coverage is a common and cost-effective option for buildings that don’t need daytime staffing.
How quickly can you start service at a new property?
In most cases, we can deploy guards within a short timeframe of an initial site assessment, especially for buildings dealing with an active or urgent security issue.
Protect your tenants, your common areas, and your liability exposure with apartment security built around how your building actually operates. Contact PDAV Security today for a free site assessment and a custom quote for your Surrey, Vancouver, or Langley property.