Basic home security tips can go a long way in preventing burglary, but sometimes that just isn’t enough. For an extra layer of protection, an increasing about of homes, businesses and offices are turning to professional home security companies. Home alarm systems have been proven to help protect people and possessions from intruders. Home security companies can not only add a sense of security when you are away from your home, but they can also help you feel protected when you are home – be it alone or with your family.
You’ve already taken the first step towards better home security, which is to research your options. Now it’s time to take a look at the home security companies that might work best for you. After you’ve learned about the types of home security systems available, you are ready to search for a home security company that offers you the level of protection that you need.
How to Choose a Home Security Company
Any number of home security companies exists in your city or region. So how do you choose which home security company is best for you? When you research home security companies, what you are really looking at is the cost of the system and installation, and the cost of the monthly monitoring. You want to make sure that the home security company you choose offers quality in BOTH its equipment as well as its monitoring centers.
Here are a few questions to ask when researching home security companies near you.
- Is there a money-back service guarantee?
- Do you offer a warranty on my home alarm system?
- How do you handle service requests?
- What happens when I move? What are the relocation offers?
- Do you serve both homes and businesses?
- How many years have you been in business?
- What equipment options do you have?
- What service contracts are available
- How many monitoring centers do you have?
- Do you supply homeowner’s Insurance Certificates?
- Do you use UL-Approved equipment?
What to Expect From Your Home Security Company
- In order to get started, you’ll want to call and speak with a security specialist over the phone. If you have a very large home or unique circumstances, you may require an in-person consultation to assess your home security needs. Many companies will be able to assess your needs over the phone and schedule an installation appointment immediately.
- Some questions you may be asked:
- Are you a homeowner or a renter? Some companies will not cover renters. Others require longer-term agreements along with written permission from your landlord.
- Do you have an existing security system? Whether your home is prewired for security can make a big difference in your installation process. Let them know if you have a system (whether it is currently in use or not), or know that your home is prewired for security.
- How many windows/doors do you have? Alarm companies will pinpoint ‘vulnerable’ points where sensors will be placed, including all ground-floor entry points and windows.
- Do you have pets or children? Additional precautions can be taken for homes with children or pets who may inadvertently trigger the alarm.
- On the day of your installation, a professional installer will arrive with all of the necessary equipment to install your security system.
- Your alarm will be activated after a brief tutorial.
It’s that easy! Contact your security company any time you have a problem with your system, change the authorized users, or have questions regarding your monthly monitoring bill.
Home Security Companies Across the USA
ADT Security Services Inc.
Acadiana Security Plus
Ackerman Security Systems
A-Com Protection Services Inc.
ADS Security
Advent Security Corp.
AFA Protective Systems Inc.
Alarm Capital Alliance II LLC
Alarm Detection Systems Inc.
Alarmco Inc.
Alert Alarm of Hawaii
All-Guard Alarm Systems Inc.
American Alarm and Communications Inc.
American Security Systems Inc.
Amherst Alarm Inc.
APX Alarm Security Solutions Inc.
ASG Security
Bay Alarm Company
Blue Ridge Security Systems Inc.
Bonds Alarm Co. Inc.
Broadview Security
Central Security Group
Century Tel Security Systems Inc.
CIA Security
CPI Security Systems Inc.
Crime Prevention Security Systems LLC
Custom Alarm
Custom Security Systems Inc.
Devcon Security Services Corp.
Doyle Security Systems Inc.
Electronix Systems Central Station Alarms Inc.
EMC Security
EPS Security
F.E. Moran Inc. Alarm and Monitoring Services
Fire Protection Inc.
First Alarm
General Security
Gillmore Security Systems Inc.
Global Fire & Safety Inc.
Guardian Alarm Company
Guardian Protection Services
Habitec Security Inc.
Haig Service Corp.
Icon Security
Interface Security Systems & The Greater Alarm Company
JMG Security Systems Inc.
Kimberlite Corp.
Koorsen Fire & Security
Matson Alarm Co. Inc.
Mijac Alarm
Monitronics International Inc.
Mountain Alarm
New York Merchants Protective Co. Inc.
NorthStar Alarm Services, LLC
Pacific Alarm Systems Inc.
Peak Alarm Co. Inc.
Per Mar Security Services
Post Alarm Systems
Power Home Technologies Inc.
Protect America Inc.
Protect Your Home
Protection One
Richmond Alarm Co.
Safe Home Security
SAFE Security Companies
Safe Systems, Inc.
Safeguard Security and Communications Inc.
Scarsdale Security Systems Inc.
Secure US
SecureNet Alarm Systems Inc.
Security Equipment Inc.
Security Networks
Security Systems of America
Select Security
Sentry Alarm Systems
Sentry Security
Slomin’s Inc.
Sonitrol
Pacific
Stanley CSS
Texana
San Angelo Security Service
Supreme Security Service
The Protection Bureau
Valley Alarm
Vector Security Inc.
Washington Alarm Inc.
Westec Intelligent Surveillance
World Wide Security & GC Alarm Inc.
Yarnell Security Systems
