Your home should feel secure whether you're there or not. A properly installed security alarm system gives you eyes on your property, instant alerts when something's wrong, and professional monitoring that contacts authorities if you can't respond.
That means no more wondering if you locked the door. No more worrying about what's happening while you're at work or on vacation. You check your phone, see your home, and know everything's fine.
The right system also lowers your insurance premiums and makes your property more attractive if you ever sell. But the real value is simpler: you stop second-guessing and start living without that low-grade anxiety that comes from not knowing what's going on at home.
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 serving the Houston area for over 15 years. We've installed and monitored systems for more than 700 homes and businesses, and we're fully licensed and insured.
We're local, which means we understand what Edgebrook residents deal with. This area has weathered floods, Hurricane Harvey, and the 2018 freeze. Homes here need systems that work when infrastructure fails, and homeowners want a company that actually shows up when called.
We've earned the Angie's List Super Service Award and Best of Home Advisor recognition because we treat your property like it's ours. You're not getting a national call center or a contractor who disappears after install. You're working with a Houston team that answers the phone and knows your neighborhood.
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First, we come to your property and walk through it with you. We're looking at entry points, blind spots, and areas where you want coverage. We also ask about your routine—when you're home, when you're not, and what you're most concerned about.
From there, we design a customizable security system that fits your layout and budget. That might include door and window sensors, motion detectors, cameras, smart locks, video doorbells, or smart lighting. Everything integrates with an app so you can monitor and control your system remotely.
Once you approve the plan, we schedule installation. Our team handles all the wiring, mounting, and setup. We test every sensor and camera to make sure it's working correctly, then walk you through how to use the system and app.
After install, your system connects to our 24/7 monitoring service. If an alarm goes off and you don't respond, we contact you immediately and dispatch authorities if needed. You also get ongoing support—if something stops working or you have questions, you call us directly.
Every security alarm installation includes a full property assessment, professional installation, and system testing before we leave. You're not handed a box of equipment and a manual. We mount cameras, run wiring if needed, sync sensors, and make sure everything communicates properly.
Your system comes with 24/7 professional monitoring. That means someone is always watching for alerts, even when you're asleep or unreachable. If your alarm triggers, we verify the threat and contact emergency services on your behalf. This is especially important in Edgebrook, where police response times can be slow.
We also integrate your security alarms with smart home devices. You can lock doors, turn on lights, check cameras, and arm your system from your phone. If you already have smart devices, we'll connect them. If not, we'll recommend what makes sense for your setup.
Edgebrook homeowners face unique risks—flooding, power outages, and property crime are all concerns here. That's why we offer battery backup systems and cellular communication so your security stays active even when the power or internet goes out. You're covered during the exact moments when most systems fail.
Installation costs depend on the size of your property and what equipment you need. A basic system with door sensors, a control panel, and monitoring typically starts around $500 to $1,000 for equipment, plus a monthly monitoring fee between $30 and $60.
If you want cameras, smart locks, video doorbells, or more sensors, the upfront cost goes up. A fully integrated system for a larger home can run $2,000 to $4,000. But you're also looking at insurance discounts that can offset $100 to $300 per year, and you avoid the cost of replacing stolen property or repairing damage from break-ins.
We don't lock you into long-term contracts or charge hidden fees. You get a clear quote upfront, and we work with your budget to prioritize what matters most. If you can't afford everything at once, we'll install the essentials first and add on later.
Wireless systems are faster to install, easier to expand, and work well for most homes. They use battery-powered sensors that communicate with your control panel over radio frequency or Wi-Fi. The downside is you need to replace batteries every few years, and signal interference can occasionally cause issues.
Wired systems are more reliable because they're hardwired into your home's electrical system. They don't depend on batteries or wireless signals, which makes them ideal if you're building new construction or doing a major renovation. The tradeoff is higher installation cost and less flexibility if you want to move sensors later.
For Edgebrook homes, wireless usually makes more sense unless you're already opening walls for other work. Wireless systems also handle power outages better if you add cellular backup, which is critical here given the area's history with storms and flooding. We'll assess your property and recommend what fits your situation.
Yes, most insurance companies offer discounts for homes with monitored security systems. The discount typically ranges from 5% to 20% depending on your insurer and what equipment you have installed. Monitored systems with professional response get bigger discounts than unmonitored DIY setups.
To qualify, your system usually needs to include 24/7 monitoring, door and window sensors, and sometimes smoke or water detectors. Some insurers also require certification from your alarm company proving the system is active and maintained.
We provide all the documentation your insurance company needs, and we can walk you through what specific features they're looking for. Even a 10% discount can save you $150 to $300 per year, which covers a big chunk of your monthly monitoring fee. Over time, the system pays for itself just in insurance savings, not counting the protection value.
When your alarm triggers, the signal goes immediately to our monitoring center. An operator sees which sensor was activated, checks your account details, and tries to contact you using the phone numbers you provided. If you answer and give your passcode, we know it's a false alarm and no action is needed.
If you don't answer, or if you indicate there's a real emergency, we contact local authorities and dispatch them to your address. We stay on the line and provide any additional information they need. This whole process happens in under two minutes.
For Edgebrook residents, professional monitoring is especially valuable because police response can be slow in this area. Having a monitoring service that immediately verifies and escalates threats means authorities get accurate information faster, which improves response times. You also have a record of every event, which helps if you ever need to file an insurance claim or police report.
Yes, every system we install includes a mobile app that lets you arm or disarm your system, check sensor status, view camera feeds, and receive instant alerts. You can also control connected devices like smart locks, lights, and thermostats from the same app.
The app works anywhere you have cell service or Wi-Fi, so you can monitor your home from work, vacation, or across town. If someone opens a door or a motion sensor triggers, you get a push notification immediately. You can pull up the camera feed, see what's happening, and decide whether to call authorities or ignore it.
This is particularly useful in Edgebrook where many families have kids coming home from school before parents get off work. You can see when they arrive, unlock the door remotely if needed, and get alerts if they disarm the system. It's real-time visibility without needing to be physically present.
If you have a battery backup, your system stays active during power outages. Most control panels include a built-in battery that lasts 24 to 48 hours without power. Wireless sensors run on their own batteries, so they're unaffected. The main risk is your internet going down, which can disable app access and cloud recording.
That's why we recommend cellular backup for Edgebrook homes. Cellular communication uses the same network as your phone, so even if your power and internet are out, your system still sends alerts and communicates with our monitoring center. This was critical during the 2018 freeze and Hurricane Harvey when entire neighborhoods lost power for days.
If you don't have backup and the power goes out, your system goes offline until power is restored. That's a vulnerability you don't want, especially during storms when break-ins are more common. We'll make sure your system has the right backup options so you're covered when infrastructure fails.
