You lock the door. You drive to work. And somewhere in the back of your mind, there's that question: is everything okay at home?
A good alarm system doesn't just sound when something's wrong. It tells you what's happening in real time. Motion at the front door while you're in a meeting. A window sensor triggered while you're picking up the kids. You see it. You respond. You stay in control.
The Houston area sees thousands of burglaries every year, and most of them happen during the day when homes look empty. Shoreacres is quieter than most of Harris County, but that doesn't mean you're immune. It means you're often the only one home on your street during work hours—and that makes you either a target or a hard pass, depending on what's visible from the curb.
An alarm system makes your home the hard pass. Cameras, motion detectors, and monitoring that works whether you're in the driveway or on vacation. That's the difference between wondering and knowing.
Choose the security solution that fits your needs. All plans include 24/7 professional monitoring and local Houston-area support.
We're a family-owned security company that's been installing and monitoring alarm systems across the Houston area since before 2009. We've worked in over 700 homes and businesses, and we're still small enough to know our customers by name.
We're not a national franchise with a call center in another state. We're local, licensed, insured, and we show up when you call. Our team has won the Angie's List Super Service Award and Best of Home Advisor, but what matters more is that we answer the phone and we do the work right the first time.
Shoreacres sits right on the water, which means you deal with humidity, storms, and the occasional hurricane threat. We install systems built for Gulf Coast weather—backup batteries, cellular connectivity, and equipment that doesn't quit when the power does. You're not getting a cookie-cutter setup. You're getting a system designed around how you actually live.
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You call or fill out a form. We set up a time to come out and walk through your home. No pressure, no upselling—just a real conversation about what you need and what makes sense for your layout and your budget.
We look at entry points: front door, back door, garage, windows on the first floor. We talk about whether you want cameras, where they'd go, and whether you want smart locks or video doorbells. If you've already got smart home devices, we make sure everything integrates. If you don't, we keep it simple.
Once you approve the plan, we schedule the install. Most systems go in the same day. We mount the sensors, set up the panel, connect everything to monitoring, and walk you through how it all works before we leave. You'll have our number. If something doesn't make sense or stops working right, you call us—not a 1-800 line.
After install, your system is live and monitored around the clock. If an alarm goes off, our monitoring center gets the alert and contacts you immediately. If you don't respond or there's confirmed activity, they dispatch. That's how it works. That's how it should work.
A complete home security system includes door and window sensors, motion detectors, a control panel, and 24/7 professional monitoring. You can add cameras—indoor, outdoor, doorbell—and integrate smart locks, lighting, and thermostats if you want full control from your phone.
In Shoreacres, most homes are single-family and owner-occupied, which means people care about long-term protection, not just a quick deterrent. You're not renting. You're not moving in a year. You want a system that lasts and a company that's still around when you need service.
We install wired and wireless systems depending on your home's age and layout. Wireless is faster and less invasive. Wired is more reliable in larger homes or if you're doing a remodel. Either way, you get equipment that works with your phone, sends real-time alerts, and connects to professional monitoring that doesn't drop off when your Wi-Fi does.
Houston's weather is unpredictable. We've all lived through power outages, flooding, and storm damage. Every system we install has battery backup and cellular communication, so even if your internet and electricity go out, your alarm system stays online. That's not an upgrade—it's standard. Because what's the point of a security system that only works when conditions are perfect?
Installation costs depend on the size of your home and what you want covered. A basic system with door sensors, motion detectors, and a control panel usually starts around $500 to $800 for equipment and install. If you add cameras, smart locks, or more sensors, that number goes up.
Monthly monitoring typically runs between $30 and $50, depending on whether you want video storage, smartphone access, and smart home integration. We don't lock you into multi-year contracts or charge hidden fees. You pay for the equipment, you pay for monitoring, and that's it.
During your consultation, we give you a flat quote based on what your home actually needs. No surprises, no pressure to add things you won't use. If your budget's tight, we'll tell you what to prioritize now and what can wait.
Cameras are great for checking in and recording footage, but they don't call the police. If someone breaks in while you're at work or asleep, you might get an alert on your phone—but then what? You're watching it happen in real time with no way to respond.
Professional monitoring means a trained operator sees the alert, tries to contact you, and dispatches authorities if needed. It's the difference between hoping you notice a notification and knowing someone's already handling it. Most people want both: cameras to see what's happening and monitoring to make sure help is on the way.
In Texas, more cities are moving toward verified response policies, meaning police won't dispatch for an unverified alarm. Video confirmation or a monitoring center's call usually satisfies that requirement. If you're self-monitoring, you're on your own to verify and call it in. That adds time, and time matters during a break-in.
False alarms happen. You forget to disarm before opening the door, or someone in your house doesn't know the code yet. When the alarm triggers, the monitoring center contacts you right away—usually within 30 seconds. If you answer and give your passcode, they cancel the dispatch. No harm, no fine.
If you don't answer or can't provide the passcode, they'll try your backup contacts. If no one responds and there's no way to verify it's false, they send authorities. Some cities charge fees for repeated false alarms, which is why we spend time during installation making sure everyone in your household knows how to arm and disarm the system properly.
Modern systems also have features that reduce false alarms—like entry delay timers and smartphone notifications before the siren goes off. You can also integrate video verification, so the monitoring center can visually confirm whether there's an actual threat before dispatching. It's not foolproof, but it's a lot smarter than systems from ten years ago.
Yes. Every system we install has a backup battery that keeps it running when the power goes out. Depending on the system, that battery usually lasts 24 to 48 hours. The panel, sensors, and monitoring connection stay active the entire time.
We also use cellular communication as a backup to your internet connection. If your Wi-Fi goes down or your modem loses power, the system automatically switches to cellular and keeps transmitting to the monitoring center. You won't even notice the switch—it happens in seconds.
Living near the Gulf Coast means you've probably dealt with outages during storms. Your alarm system is one of the few things in your home designed to keep working when everything else shuts down. That's especially important during hurricanes or severe weather, when break-ins and looting can spike in affected areas.
Yes. Most modern systems come with a smartphone app that lets you arm and disarm remotely, check sensor status, view live camera feeds, and get instant alerts. If you forgot to set the alarm before leaving for work, you can do it from your car. If a sensor trips while you're out, you'll know immediately.
The app also works with smart home devices. You can lock doors, turn on lights, adjust the thermostat, and even let someone in remotely if you've got a smart lock installed. Everything runs through the same platform, so you're not juggling five different apps to control your home.
Remote access isn't just convenient—it gives you real control. You're not guessing whether you locked the back door or wondering if that motion alert was your dog or something else. You check, you see, and you respond. That's the point of a smart security system.
Most installs take between three and six hours, depending on the size of your home and how many devices you're adding. A basic system with a few sensors and a control panel is faster. A full setup with multiple cameras, smart locks, and integrated lighting takes longer.
We do the install in one visit. We're not coming back three times to finish the job. Our techs mount the equipment, run any necessary wiring, connect everything to your network and the monitoring center, and test the whole system before they leave. You'll get a walkthrough on how to use everything, and we'll make sure you're comfortable with the app and the control panel.
If you need it done quickly, we offer same-day installation depending on availability. But we're not rushing through it. The goal is to get it done right so you don't have issues later. A system that's installed correctly works better, lasts longer, and causes fewer headaches down the road.
