Most burglaries in Harris County happen between 10am and 3pm. Your house is empty. Your kids are at school. Your valuables are sitting there.
A security alarm system changes that math completely. The moment someone tries your door or breaks a window, you get an alert on your phone. So does our monitoring team. And if you can't respond, we contact authorities immediately.
You're not just buying equipment. You're buying time, response, and the kind of peace of mind that lets you focus on work instead of wondering if everything's okay at home. That's what actually matters when you're comparing systems.
The right setup also cuts your homeowners insurance. Most carriers in Texas drop your premium 5-10% when you install a professionally monitored system. That's real money back every year, and it adds up faster than you'd think.
Choose the security solution that fits your needs. All plans include 24/7 professional monitoring and local Houston-area support.
We've been installing customizable security systems in the Houston area since 2009. We've protected over 700 homes and businesses, and we're fully licensed and insured in Texas.
We're not a national chain with call centers in another state. We're a family-owned company that lives and works in the same neighborhoods we serve. When you call, you talk to someone who knows Northside, Northline, and the specific concerns homeowners face here.
We've earned recognition because we show up, do the work right, and treat your home the way we'd treat our own. Angie's List gave us their Super Service Award in 2018. Home Advisor named us Best of 2019. Those aren't marketing claims—they're based on what actual customers said about working with us.
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You start with a consultation. We walk through your home, talk about your concerns, and figure out where sensors, cameras, and keypads make the most sense. Every house is different, so we don't use cookie-cutter packages.
Once you approve the plan, we schedule installation. Our technicians are licensed, background-checked, and experienced. They mount equipment, run wiring if needed, connect everything to your WiFi, and test the full system before they leave. You'll get a walkthrough so you know exactly how to arm, disarm, and control everything from your phone.
After installation, your system connects to 24/7 professional monitoring. If an alarm goes off and you don't respond within seconds, our team calls you. If we can't reach you or you confirm an emergency, we dispatch police or fire. You also get the installation certificate most insurance companies require to process your discount.
We don't disappear after setup. If you have questions, need adjustments, or want to add cameras later, we're a phone call away. You're working with a local company that's been here for over 15 years, not a contractor who installs and vanishes.
Your security system includes door and window sensors, motion detectors, a control panel, and at least one keypad. Most setups also include a video doorbell, smart locks, and indoor or outdoor cameras depending on what you need.
Everything connects to an app on your phone. You can arm or disarm remotely, check live camera feeds, get instant alerts, and even unlock your door for a contractor while you're at work. It's the same technology the big national brands use, but you're getting it from a local installer who actually answers the phone.
Houston's crime rate is higher than the national average. Harris County sees over 18,000 burglaries a year, and most happen during the day when homes look empty. A visible security system is one of the strongest deterrents you can install. Criminals move to easier targets.
The monitoring piece matters more than people realize. DIY systems save money upfront, but if your phone dies or you're in a meeting when the alarm goes off, nobody's calling the police. Professional monitoring means someone's always paying attention, even when you can't.
Most systems run between $500 and $1,500 for equipment and installation, depending on the size of your home and how many entry points you're covering. Monthly monitoring typically costs $30 to $50. That's less than most people spend on streaming services, and it includes 24/7 professional response.
We don't lock you into long-term contracts with early termination fees. You're paying for the service as long as it makes sense for you. If you move or your situation changes, you're not stuck fighting a national company's billing department.
The upfront cost also pays for itself faster than you'd expect. Insurance discounts alone recover a chunk of it every year. More importantly, you're protecting everything inside your home—valuables, documents, family heirlooms—that would cost far more to replace than the system itself.
Yes. Every system we install connects to an app that works on iPhone and Android. You can arm or disarm from anywhere, check camera feeds in real time, get instant alerts when doors open, and control smart locks or lights if you add those features.
The app also keeps a log of every event. You'll see when your kids got home from school, when the garage door opened, or if a motion sensor triggered while you were gone. It's useful for more than just security—it gives you visibility into what's happening at home even when you're traveling or at the office.
If your internet goes down, the system still works. It switches to cellular backup so monitoring stays active and alerts still go through. You won't lose protection just because your WiFi router needs a reset.
Wireless systems use battery-powered sensors that communicate with the control panel over WiFi or a dedicated radio frequency. They're faster to install, easier to expand, and don't require drilling through walls to run cables. Most modern systems are wireless because the technology is reliable and the batteries last years before needing replacement.
Wired systems run physical cables from every sensor back to the control panel. They're more common in new construction where wiring can be installed before drywall goes up. Wired setups don't rely on batteries, but they're harder to modify later if you want to add more coverage.
For most homes in Northside and Northline, wireless makes more sense. It's flexible, less invasive to install, and just as secure as a wired system. We'll recommend what fits your home's layout and your long-term plans, but wireless is usually the smarter choice unless you're building from scratch.
Most insurance carriers in Texas offer discounts between 5% and 10% when you install a professionally monitored security alarm system. The discount applies as long as monitoring stays active, and you'll need to provide your insurer with an installation certificate to process it.
The savings vary by company and policy, but the average homeowner in Houston saves around $60 per year. Over a decade, that's $600 back in your pocket—enough to cover a significant portion of your equipment cost. Some insurers offer bigger discounts if you add fire or carbon monoxide monitoring.
Call your insurance agent before you install anything. They'll tell you exactly what qualifies for a discount and what documentation they need. We provide certificates for every installation, so you'll have what you need to submit your claim.
Most residential installations take four to six hours depending on the size of your home and how many devices you're adding. A small house with basic coverage might be done in three hours. A larger property with multiple cameras, smart locks, and glass break sensors could take a full day.
We schedule installations at times that work for you, and our technicians show up on time. They'll mount sensors, connect the control panel, sync everything to your WiFi, and walk you through how to use the system before they leave. You'll be fully operational the same day.
If you're adding to an existing system later—maybe you want more cameras or coverage for a new garage—that's usually a quick appointment. We don't make you wait weeks for service calls. You're working with a local team that can get to your home fast.
False alarms happen. You forget to disarm before opening the door, or a pet sets off a motion sensor. When the alarm triggers, you have about 30 seconds to enter your code and cancel it before our monitoring team gets the alert.
If you don't cancel in time, we'll call you immediately using the phone number on file. If you answer and provide your passcode, we'll mark it as a false alarm and no one gets dispatched. If you don't answer or can't provide the passcode, we'll assume it's a real emergency and contact authorities.
Most cities in the Houston area allow a few false alarms per year before issuing fines. After that, you might get charged $50 to $100 per false dispatch. We help you avoid that by setting up the system correctly from the start—adjusting motion sensitivity, placing sensors strategically, and teaching you how to use the app so accidental triggers are rare.
