You're not just getting an alarm that beeps. You're getting a system that alerts trained professionals the second something's wrong—whether that's a break-in, fire, flood, or even a medical emergency.
When your alarm goes off at 2 a.m., you don't want to be the one fumbling with your phone trying to figure out if it's real or if you accidentally tripped a sensor. Professional security monitoring means someone else handles that decision and contacts authorities immediately if needed.
Houston sees over 20,000 burglaries a year. Greater Third Ward deals with property crime rates well above the national average. Your home security system is only as good as what happens after it detects a threat. That's where monitoring makes the difference between a close call and an actual loss.
With smart home integration, you also get real-time alerts on your phone. Check your cameras from anywhere. Lock doors remotely. Arm or disarm your system without being home. It's control and peace of mind, even when you're across town or out of state.
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 since 2009. We've installed and monitored systems for over 700 properties across Greater Third Ward, Harris County, and surrounding neighborhoods.
We're not a national chain with a call center in another state. Our technicians live here, work here, and understand what Houston homeowners face—from hurricane season power outages to the reality of living in a high-crime metro area.
We're 100% licensed and insured. We've won the Angie's List Super Service Award and Best of Home Advisor recognition. But what matters more than awards is how we treat people. Our reviews consistently mention the same things: we show up when we say we will, we explain things clearly, and we don't disappear after the install.
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First, we come to your property and assess what you actually need. Not every home requires the same setup. We look at entry points, layout, lighting, existing smart devices, and any specific concerns you have.
Then we install your system—motion detectors, door and window sensors, cameras, smart locks, video doorbells, whatever fits your situation. Everything connects to a central hub that communicates with our monitoring center and your phone.
Once it's live, our monitoring team watches your property around the clock. If your alarm triggers, they receive an instant alert. They'll attempt to contact you first using your preferred method—call, text, app notification. If you don't respond or confirm it's a false alarm, they dispatch authorities immediately.
You also get full control through a mobile app. Arm or disarm remotely. View live camera feeds. Get alerts when doors open or motion is detected. Adjust smart lighting or lock doors from anywhere. The system works for you, not the other way around.
If you ever have issues—a sensor acting up, connectivity problems, questions about a feature—you call us directly. Same team that installed it. We typically respond same-day, often within hours.
Your system includes 24/7 professional monitoring with immediate emergency response coordination. That means fire, medical, and police dispatch when needed—not just burglary protection.
You get smart home integration with devices you probably already own or are planning to buy. Video doorbells, smart locks, cameras, lighting—everything works together through one app. No juggling five different platforms.
Installation is handled by licensed technicians, not subcontractors. We run wiring cleanly, test every sensor, and make sure you understand how to use everything before we leave. You're not reading a manual alone at 9 p.m. trying to figure out why something won't connect.
Greater Third Ward faces unique challenges. Severe weather is a constant threat—100% of properties here are at extreme risk of wind damage over the next 30 years, and nearly three-quarters face flood risk. Your system includes cellular backup so it keeps working even when power or internet goes out during storms.
You also get ongoing support. Monitoring isn't a "set it and forget it" thing. Technology updates, batteries need replacing, sensors occasionally need adjusting. We handle that. You're not on your own after the sale.
Pricing is transparent. No hidden fees, no surprise charges six months in. We offer discounts for military personnel and seniors because we think that's the right thing to do.
Our monitoring center gets an instant alert the second your alarm triggers. We'll try to reach you immediately using whatever contact method you've set as priority—usually a phone call, but it can be text or app notification.
If you answer and confirm everything's fine (maybe you gave a friend your code and forgot to tell us), we'll log it as a false alarm and you're done. If you don't answer, or if you indicate there's a real problem, we dispatch the appropriate authorities right away—police for break-ins, fire department for smoke or heat detection, medical for panic button alerts.
You'll get notifications on your phone throughout the process. You can also view live camera feeds through the app to see what's happening in real-time. The whole point of professional monitoring is that you don't have to be the one making judgment calls in a stressful moment. We handle the response while you stay informed.
Monthly monitoring typically ranges from $30 to $60 depending on what level of service you choose and how many features your system includes. Basic monitoring—intrusion detection with police dispatch—sits at the lower end. Comprehensive monitoring that includes fire, medical, environmental sensors, and video storage runs higher.
We don't believe in locking people into contracts they can't get out of, but we do offer discounts for longer commitments because it helps us keep costs down. We're also upfront about what's included and what costs extra. Camera cloud storage, for example, usually adds to the monthly fee if you want continuous recording versus motion-triggered clips.
Installation costs vary based on the size of your property and how many devices you need. A basic system for a small home might run $500 to $800. Larger properties with multiple cameras, smart locks, and extensive sensor coverage can reach $2,000 or more. We give you an exact quote after assessing your property—no ballpark estimates that magically double when we show up.
Military and senior discounts are available. We'd rather work with your budget than lose you to a DIY system that won't actually protect you when it matters.
Yes, in most cases. If you already have smart locks, video doorbells, cameras, or lighting from major brands, we can usually integrate them into your security system so everything works through one app.
The key is making sure your devices use compatible protocols—Z-Wave, Zigbee, or Wi-Fi-based systems that our hubs support. Brands like Ring, Nest, Arlo, August, and Philips Hue typically integrate smoothly. Some proprietary systems that only work within their own ecosystem might not play well with others, but we'll tell you that upfront during the assessment.
Integration means you're not opening four different apps to check your front door camera, lock the back door, turn on exterior lights, and arm your alarm. You do it all from one place. It also means your security system can trigger other actions—like automatically turning on lights when motion is detected at night, or unlocking the door when you disarm the system as you arrive home.
If you don't have smart devices yet, we'll recommend ones that work seamlessly with your monitoring system. You're not locked into buying everything from us—we'll tell you what to get and where to find good deals.
Your system includes cellular backup and battery power, so it keeps working even when electricity and internet go out. That's critical in Greater Third Ward where severe weather is a regular threat and power outages can last for days after hurricanes.
The backup battery typically provides 24 to 48 hours of power depending on how much your system is being used. If you're opening doors frequently and triggering sensors, it drains faster than if everything stays quiet. The system will alert you when battery power is getting low so you know to either restore power or reduce usage.
Cellular backup means your system communicates with our monitoring center through cell networks instead of your home internet. Even if your Wi-Fi router is dead, we're still watching your property. This is especially important during storms when internet service often fails before power does.
After major weather events, we prioritize service calls for customers with system issues. If a sensor got damaged or your backup battery died during an extended outage, we'll get someone out to fix it as quickly as possible. Houston homeowners deal with enough stress after storms—your security system shouldn't add to it.
We typically schedule installations within a few days of your initial consultation, sometimes same-week if our calendar allows. The actual installation takes anywhere from three to eight hours depending on the size of your property and complexity of the system.
A basic setup for a small home—door and window sensors, one or two cameras, a control panel, and motion detector—usually takes three to four hours. Larger properties with multiple entry points, extensive camera coverage, smart lock integration, and additional features like glass break sensors or environmental monitoring can take a full day.
We don't rush installations. Taking time to run wiring cleanly, test every sensor multiple times, and walk you through how everything works is more important than finishing fast. You're going to rely on this system for years—it needs to be done right the first time.
If you're dealing with an urgent situation—recent break-in, immediate safety concern, or you're leaving town soon and need protection in place—tell us. We'll do everything possible to prioritize your install and get you protected quickly. We've done same-day emergency installations when circumstances required it.
DIY systems work fine if you're always near your phone, comfortable making emergency decisions under pressure, and willing to be your own monitoring center. For some people, that's realistic. For most, it's not.
The difference comes down to response time and reliability. When your DIY system alerts you at 2 a.m., you have to wake up, check your phone, view cameras, decide if it's real, and then call 911 yourself if needed. That's several minutes of delay. Professional monitoring cuts that to seconds—our team sees the alert and dispatches help immediately if you don't respond.
DIY also means you're responsible for maintenance, troubleshooting, and making sure everything stays connected. Sensor battery dies? You have to notice and replace it. System goes offline? You have to figure out why. With professional monitoring, we handle that. You get alerts when something needs attention, and we fix it.
Houston's crime rates make response time critical. With over 20,000 burglaries a year in this metro area, the difference between a two-minute response and a ten-minute response can be the difference between scaring off an intruder and coming home to a ransacked house.
If budget is the concern, talk to us. We'd rather work out affordable monitoring than see you go unprotected or rely on a system that won't actually help when you need it most.
