Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design
CPTED Security Assessments & Improvements in Miami-Dade
Assessment and fix, one team. We evaluate your property's lighting, sightlines and access control, then our own licensed crews implement the fix, so you don't need a second contractor.
What is CPTED?
Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) is a set of physical design principles that make a property harder to commit crime on and easier to see, access and maintain safely. It rests on four principles.
Natural Surveillance
Keeping sightlines open with trimmed landscaping, adequate lighting and windows facing common areas, so people and activity are easy to see.
Natural Access Control
Clearly defined entry and exit points, fencing, gates and signage that guide visitors and discourage unauthorized access.
Territorial Reinforcement
Physical cues such as signage, landscaping and clearly marked property lines that signal a space is cared for and monitored.
Maintenance
A well-maintained property, with working lights, repaired fencing and clean common areas, signals that issues get addressed quickly.
Who it's for
Florida HB 837 & F.S. 768.0706
Florida's F.S. 768.0706, created by HB 837, gives multifamily residential property owners a legal presumption against negligence liability for third-party criminal acts when the property implements a defined set of security measures and keeps records of a periodic security assessment.
Measures the statute references
- • Surveillance cameras at entry and exit points, with 30-day recording retention
- • Parking-lot lighting
- • Dusk-to-dawn lighting in common areas
- • Deadbolt locks on dwelling unit doors
- • Locks on windows and sliding doors
- • Locked gates on pool enclosures
- • Peepholes or viewers on dwelling unit doors
- • Crime-deterrence and safety training for employees
Keeping the presumption
The statute calls for a security assessment to be performed, documented, and repeated at least every 3 years. We build that reassessment date into your report and send a reminder ahead of the deadline.
Check Your PropertyThis is not legal advice. Consult your attorney to confirm how F.S. 768.0706 applies to your property.
Our process
Five steps from your first call to a reminder ahead of your three-year reassessment.
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Step 1
Consultation
A short call to understand your property and what prompted the assessment.
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Step 2
Day & Night Site Survey
On-site walkthrough in daylight and after dark, with a calibrated light meter.
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Step 3
Written Report
Photos and prioritized recommendations, organized by what matters most first.
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Step 4
Fixed-Price Proposal
A clear, fixed-price proposal to implement the recommended improvements.
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Step 5
Reassessment Reminder
We track your 3-year reassessment date and reach out ahead of it.
What we fix
Lighting upgrades
Camera coverage
Landscaping & sightlines
Doors, locks & deadbolts
Fencing & gates
Windows
Signage
Service tiers
Readiness Check
A focused walkthrough against the F.S. 768.0706 checklist. Credited toward Full Assessment or Implementation if you move forward.
Request a Quote →Full CPTED Assessment & Report
The complete day-and-night survey and written report with prioritized, photographed recommendations.
Request a Quote →Turnkey Implementation
Our licensed crews complete the recommended improvements under one fixed-price proposal.
Request a Quote →Reassessment & Maintenance Plan
Scheduled reassessment ahead of your 3-year deadline, plus ongoing upkeep of installed measures.
Request a Quote →Frequently asked questions
What factors affect the cost of a CPTED assessment or implementation?
Cost depends on property size, number of buildings and units, the current condition of lighting, locks and fencing, and the scope of repairs recommended after the site survey. We provide a fixed-price proposal after the assessment. Request a quote for details specific to your property.
How long does the process take?
Timelines vary with property size and the scope of recommended work. We'll give you a specific schedule for your property after the initial consultation.
Is my property eligible for the HB 837 / F.S. 768.0706 liability presumption?
F.S. 768.0706 applies to multifamily residential properties that meet the statute's criteria. We review your property against those requirements during the assessment. This is not legal advice. Confirm eligibility with your attorney.
Why do you survey the property both during the day and at night?
Many CPTED issues, including lighting gaps, blind spots and sightline obstructions, are only visible after dark. Our night survey uses a calibrated light meter to measure actual foot-candle levels against the lighting standards referenced in F.S. 768.0706.
Can Black Reef also complete the recommended repairs?
Yes. Assessment and fix, one team: our licensed contracting crews implement the lighting, camera, fencing, locking hardware and landscaping improvements identified in your report, so you don't have to coordinate separate vendors.
How often should a property be reassessed?
F.S. 768.0706 calls for reassessment at least every 3 years to maintain the liability presumption. We send a reassessment reminder ahead of that deadline.
Ready to see where your property stands?
Request an assessment and we'll follow up to schedule your consultation and site survey.