PRIVATE PROPERTY IMPOUND — WAKE COUNTY, NC
Professional Private Property Impound for Wake County and Beyond
Unauthorized vehicles cost you money, frustrate your tenants, and create liability. Lizard Lick delivers fully documented private property impound services backed by body cameras, 24/7 digital portal access, and 25+ years of professional experience.
24/7 Service
On Rotation with 8+ Police Depts
Body Cameras on Every Call
Digital Access Portal
Serving Wake County Since 2000
THE CHALLENGE
Unauthorized Vehicles Are More Than a Nuisance
An unregistered car in a reserved spot generates complaints. A vehicle blocking a fire lane creates liability. An abandoned vehicle lowers curb appeal and raises questions from prospective tenants. When enforcement is inconsistent or undocumented, disputes and legal exposure follow.
Lizard Lick Towing & Recovery provides private property impound services backed by technology, documentation, and 25+ years of professional experience. Every impound is photographed. Every interaction is recorded. Every property manager gets real-time digital access — 24 hours a day.
THE LIZARD LICK PPI DIFFERENCE
Why Property Managers Choose Lizard Lick
There are other towing companies in Wake County. Here is what sets Lizard Lick apart — and why it matters to you.
Body Cameras on Every Driver
Every driver wears a body camera on every call — no exceptions. From arrival to loading, everything is on record. Irrefutable documentation for every dispute.
Interior & Exterior Truck Cameras
Every truck has front-facing, interior, and rear-view cameras recording every impound. Full chain-of-custody documentation protects against false damage claims.
24/7 Digital Access Portal
See every impound, photo, and violation reason in real time from any device. No waiting until business hours for answers.
Documented Office Interactions
Every vehicle release is recorded. We verify proper ID and ownership before release — protecting your property from liability.
No Size Restrictions
Mopeds to tractor-trailers, boats, ATVs, containers — if unauthorized on your property, we remove it. No exceptions, no referrals.
Real People Answer 24/7
A real Lizard Lick team member answers every call — not an answering service, not an automated system. Person-to-person, 24/7.
WHO WE SERVE
Serving Every Type of Property
No two properties have identical parking challenges. We customize every program to fit your rules, layout, and community standards.
HOA Communities
Resident vs. guest parking, expired registration enforcement, overnight rules, RV and boat violations. Learn more about HOA PPI services.
Apartment Complexes & Townhomes
Reserved spot violations, visitor abuse, abandoned vehicles, fire lane blocking, unauthorized area parking. Learn more about apartment & townhome PPI services.
Shopping Centers
Monitor abandoned vehicles, loitering, handicap parking, fire lanes, unauthorized tractor trailers, and overnight parking. Learn more about shopping center PPI services.
Mobile / Modular Home Communities
Monitor street parking, paid parking, yard parking and license plate compliance. Learn more about mobile home community PPI services.
Gas Stations
Monitor abandoned vehicles, break-downs, arrests, unauthorized tractor trailers, and overnight parking. Learn more about gas station PPI services.
Office Parks / Construction Sites
Reserved parking enforcement, visitor overflow, unauthorized vehicle storage, tenant compliance.
Medical Facilities
Handicap spot enforcement, fire lane compliance, patient and staff parking management.
Religious Institutions
Lot management during services, unauthorized daily parking, visitor enforcement programs.
Educational Campuses
Student and visitor compliance, fire lane access enforcement, permit zone management.
Rental & Residential Properties
Protect your property from unauthorized, abandoned, and inoperable vehicles. Learn more about rental and residential PPI services.
Hotels / Extended Stay
Keep your parking open for paying guests — and protect the guest experience. Learn more about hotel PPI services.
TECHNOLOGY SPOTLIGHT
The Most Transparent Impound System in Wake County
Our 24/7 Digital Access Portal gives property managers instant visibility into every enforcement action — photos, violation reason, date and time — from any device, at any hour.
- 24/7 access from any device — desktop, tablet, or mobile
- Full-color photos taken at the time of enforcement
- Specific violation reason logged for every removal
- Date and time stamps on every enforcement action
- Request full video footage of any impound
We take security seriously.
Fully Compliant With NC Private Property Towing Law
Lizard Lick operates in full compliance with NC General Statute 20-219.2. We handle compliant signage (bilingual available), notification, and retrieval procedures so your enforcement program is always legally sound.
Frequently Asked Questions
Got Questions? We've Got Answers.
Quick answers to the questions we hear most. Don't see what you need? Call us anytime at (919) 365-4388.
What services does Lizard Lick Towing offer?
Lizard Lick offers private property impound (PPI) for HOAs, apartment complexes & townhomes, shopping centers, mobile and modular home communities, gas stations, office parks & construction sites, medial facilities, educational & religious institutions, rental and residential properties, hotels and extended stays.
Is Lizard Lick Towing available 24 hours a day?
Yes. Towing, roadside assistance, and dispatch are available 24/7/365 — including holidays. A real person answers every call — no automated system. Office hours are Mon–Fri, 9:00 AM–5:30 PM for vehicle releases.
Do you buy junk or non-running vehicles?
Yes — buying non-running, junk, wrecked, and unwanted vehicles is a large part of our business. Call us with your vehicle’s year, make, model, and condition for a fast, honest quote. We come to you, pay on the spot, and haul it away.
What areas does Lizard Lick Towing serve?
24/7 towing covers Wendell, Knightdale, Zebulon, Rolesville, Bunn, and Archers Lodge along US-64, NC-97, I-540, and I-87. PPI services extend across most of Wake County and eastern portions of Nash, Johnston, and Franklin counties.
How do I get my vehicle released from impound?
Visit our office at 2605 NC Highway 97, Wendell, NC 27591 (Mon–Fri, 9 AM–5:30 PM). Bring valid photo ID, proof of ownership (registration or title), and certified payment (cash, certified money order, certified local bank check). Call (919) 365-4388 with questions about fees.
Is Lizard Lick Towing the same company as the reality show?
Yes — Lizard Lick Towing & Recovery, LLC is the actual towing company featured on the truTV series (2011–2014). We are a fully operational business headquartered in Wendell, NC, founded in 2000. You may have also seen us on Fired Up, All Worked Up, and Ronnie’s Redneck Roadtrip. Ron and Amy Shirley remain active in the business today. Visit the Show page for more details.
Ready to Protect Your Property?
Request a free, no-obligation PPI consultation. We'll assess your property, review your enforcement needs, and build a customized program — at no cost to you.
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