You're not looking for a sales pitch. You want to know your home is protected when you're at work, on vacation, or asleep upstairs. That's it.
A proper alarm system does more than beep when someone opens a door. It catches movement before entry happens, records everything in high resolution, and alerts monitoring professionals who can verify a real threat and get police dispatched in minutes. Not hours. Not "we'll call you back." Minutes.
You also want a system that doesn't go off every time your dog walks past a sensor or the wind blows. The difference between a cheap setup and a professional one is in the details: adaptive motion detection, properly placed cameras that cover blind spots, and equipment that actually works when you need it. No false alarms eating up your three annual freebies under Houston's alarm ordinance. No wondering if the thing is even on.
When it's installed right, you stop thinking about it. That's the point.
Choose the security solution that fits your needs. All plans include 24/7 professional monitoring and local Houston-area support.
We've been installing and monitoring alarm systems across the Houston area since 2008. We're not a franchise. We're not a national chain with rotating technicians who don't know your neighborhood.
We've secured over 700 homes and businesses in Fifth Street and surrounding areas. We know which streets see more package theft, which properties need extra camera coverage because of poor street lighting, and how to design a system that fits your actual layout instead of a cookie-cutter package.
We're fully licensed and insured in Texas. We've earned the Angie's List Super Service Award and Best of Home Advisor recognition because we show up on time, explain what we're doing, and don't disappear after installation. You get a local phone number that reaches people who installed your system and can walk you through any question without transferring you four times.
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We start with a property assessment, either in person or over the phone if you already know what you need. We'll ask about your entry points, whether you have pets, if you've had any security issues before, and what you're most concerned about protecting. This isn't a sales call. It's a conversation to figure out what actually makes sense for your property.
Once we agree on a system, we schedule installation. Most jobs happen within 24 to 48 hours. Our technicians show up with everything needed: cameras, sensors, control panels, and any smart home integrations you want. We mount cameras where they'll actually capture faces and license plates, not just record the top of someone's head. We place motion sensors to cover entry points without triggering every time you walk to the kitchen.
After installation, we walk you through how everything works. How to arm and disarm. How to check camera feeds from your phone. What happens if the alarm goes off. We register your system with the city of Houston so you're covered under the alarm ordinance and won't get fined for false alarms you didn't cause.
Then monitoring starts. Our 24/7 service watches your system around the clock. If something triggers, trained operators verify whether it's a real threat before dispatching emergency services. You're not paying for monitoring that just sends automated alerts to your phone. You're paying for people who actually respond.
Your alarm system includes door and window sensors on every entry point you want monitored, motion detectors with pet-immune technology so your animals don't set it off, and a control panel you can manage from your phone or keypad. If you want cameras, we install high-resolution systems that record 24/7 and store footage you can access remotely.
We also integrate smart home features if you want them: video doorbells that let you see and talk to whoever's at your door, smart locks you can control remotely, and lighting systems that make it look like you're home even when you're not. Everything connects through one app. You're not juggling five different logins to check your security.
Fifth Street properties face the same challenges most Houston neighborhoods do: property crime rates that put residents at a one in 86 chance of becoming a victim, package theft during the day when people are at work, and break-ins that target homes without visible security. A security camera system alone can deter most opportunistic criminals. Add professional monitoring, and you've got a response plan if deterrence isn't enough.
We don't lock you into long-term contracts. Monitoring starts at $17 per month if you already have compatible equipment. New installations come with transparent pricing and no hidden fees. You're not signing a three-year agreement you can't get out of if you move or aren't satisfied.
Most installations happen within 24 to 48 hours of your approval. If you call Monday morning, we can usually have a technician at your property by Tuesday or Wednesday, depending on scheduling.
The actual installation takes anywhere from two to six hours, depending on how many cameras, sensors, and smart devices you're adding. A basic alarm system with door sensors and a control panel is faster. A full setup with eight cameras, motion detectors, smart locks, and video doorbells takes longer.
We don't rush it. You're paying for a system that works correctly, and that means taking time to mount cameras at the right angles, test every sensor, and make sure your phone app connects properly before we leave. If something doesn't work right during installation, we fix it then, not after you've already paid and we're gone.
Yes. Professional alarm systems use cellular backup connections that keep monitoring active even if your internet or power goes out. The system switches to cellular automatically. You won't even notice unless you're trying to check your cameras remotely.
Your cameras won't stream live footage without internet, but the alarm sensors and monitoring still function. If someone breaks in during an outage, the alarm still triggers and our monitoring center still gets the alert through the cellular connection. Police still get dispatched.
This is one of the main differences between a professionally monitored system and a DIY setup that relies entirely on your Wi-Fi. If someone cuts your internet line before breaking in, a Wi-Fi-only system is useless. A cellular backup system keeps working. It's worth the extra cost if you're serious about security.
Yes. Houston requires all alarm systems to be registered with the city. The fee is $50 per year. We handle the registration process for you during installation so you don't have to deal with the paperwork.
Registration matters because it gives you three free false alarms per year. If your system isn't registered and you have a false alarm, the city can fine you starting with the first one. Registered systems get three freebies before any penalties kick in, which is important because even the best systems occasionally have false alarms from user error or equipment glitches.
The registration also helps police prioritize responses. Registered alarms get faster dispatch because the city knows the system is legitimate and maintained. Unregistered alarms sometimes get lower priority because there's a higher chance they're abandoned systems or faulty equipment that keeps triggering.
Our 24/7 monitoring center gets an immediate alert showing which sensor triggered and what type of alarm it is: intrusion, fire, carbon monoxide, or panic. An operator pulls up your account, checks your camera feeds if you have them, and tries to verify whether it's a real emergency.
They'll call you first using the contact numbers you provided. If you answer and confirm it's a false alarm, they'll ask for your verbal passcode and cancel the dispatch. If you don't answer, or if you answer and can't provide the passcode, they assume it's a real threat and dispatch police or fire services immediately.
You also get alerts on your phone through the app. You can see what triggered the alarm and disarm it remotely if it's a false alarm. But the monitoring center doesn't wait for you to respond through the app. They're already making calls and verifying the situation while you're checking your phone. That's why professional monitoring matters. You're not the only person responsible for responding.
Usually, yes. If you already have an alarm system from a previous provider and you're just looking for monitoring, we can often connect your existing equipment to our monitoring service. It depends on the brand and whether it's compatible with our platform.
We'll need to know what equipment you have: the control panel model, how old it is, and whether it has cellular communication built in. Some older systems only work with landlines, which most people don't have anymore. Those need a cellular module added, which we can install.
If your existing equipment is outdated or incompatible, we'll recommend replacing it. But if it's relatively new and works properly, there's no reason to rip it out and start over. You can switch to our monitoring service for as low as $17 per month and keep the equipment you already paid for. We're not trying to sell you a new system if you don't need one.
It depends on what you need. A basic alarm system with door sensors, motion detectors, and a control panel starts around $500 to $800 for equipment and installation. Add cameras, and you're looking at $1,200 to $2,500 depending on how many cameras and what resolution you want.
Monthly monitoring runs $17 to $50 depending on whether you're using existing equipment or getting a new system with smart home integration and video storage. We don't hide fees. What we quote is what you pay.
Most Fifth Street homeowners end up somewhere in the middle: a solid alarm system with four to six cameras covering the front door, back door, driveway, and any side gates. That usually runs $1,500 to $2,000 total with professional installation and setup. You can finance it, pay upfront, or start with a basic system and add cameras later. We're not pushing the most expensive package. We're making sure you get what actually protects your property without paying for features you won't use.
