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Why Homeowners Use HomesAce For Home Security
Picking the wrong security system can lock you into 3 years of high monitoring fees with weak coverage. The right pro and the right plan matters more than the brand on the panel. We do the vetting so you can compare honest, contract-flexible quotes from licensed local pros — no high-pressure sales.
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Get matched with up to 4 vetted security pros in under 2 minutes so you can compare equipment, monitoring fees, and contract terms side by side.
Brand Comparison
Quotes typically cover the major brands like ADT, Vivint, SimpliSafe, Ring, and Brinks so you see real differences in price, contract length, and features.
Licensed And Insured
Every contractor in our network carries active state licensing and liability insurance, with installers background-checked through industry standards.
No Long-Term Contracts
Many network providers offer no-contract or month-to-month plans, so you are not locked into 36 months of monitoring fees if you move or change your mind.
No Pushy Sales
You set the pace. Quotes are non-binding and you owe nothing if you decide to wait or go with DIY equipment instead.
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Home Security Pays You Back
Lower Insurance Premiums
Most US homeowners insurers offer 5% to 20% discounts for monitored security systems, often saving $100 to $300 per year that offsets the monitoring fee.
Real Crime Deterrent
Homes without security systems are 300% more likely to be burglarized per FBI and University of North Carolina research. Visible cameras and signs deter most opportunistic break-ins.
Faster Police Response
Monitored alarm systems get police dispatched within 2 to 5 minutes of confirmed activation, versus 10 plus minutes for unmonitored systems requiring a neighbor to call 911.
Resale Value Boost
Smart security systems including doorbell cameras and smart locks add about 3% to 5% to home resale value per Coldwell Banker and NAR Smart Home surveys.
Want deeper home security pricing?
Our full home security cost guide breaks down costs by system type, monitoring tier, brand, and region — with real numbers from installations completed this year.
Typical Range
$200 – $3,000
National Avg.
$1,200
Home Security Cost By System
Prices below cover hardware plus standard install. See the full cost guide for monthly monitoring and add-on equipment.
Costs depend on size, materials, local labor rates, and complexity. Get free quotes for accurate pricing in your area.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Professional 24/7 monitoring runs $20 to $60 per month for most US providers. Self-monitoring with phone alerts runs free to $10 per month. Many providers bundle equipment into a 36-month contract at $30 to $50 monthly with no upfront equipment cost. Newer no-contract providers like SimpliSafe and Ring Alarm charge $10 to $30 per month with you owning the equipment outright.
DIY systems like SimpliSafe, Ring Alarm, and Wyze cost $300 to $800 in equipment and 1 to 3 hours to install. Pro-installed systems like ADT and Vivint cost $0 to $1,500 upfront with 36-month contracts at $30 to $60 per month. DIY wins on price and contract flexibility. Pro install wins on signal reliability, professional cellular backup, and faster claim handling for insurance discounts.
Wireless cameras at $50 to $200 each install in 30 minutes with no drilling, but need battery charging every 1 to 6 months. Wired POE cameras at $100 to $400 each plus install run on Ethernet for power and video, never need charging, and record 24/7. For 1 to 4 cameras, wireless usually wins. For 6 plus cameras or 24/7 recording, wired POE is the better long-term call.
Most US insurers offer 5% to 20% homeowners premium discounts for monitored security systems. The discount is usually tiered: 5% for fire monitoring only, 10% for burglary monitoring, and 15% to 20% for full smart home systems with water and CO sensors. Ask your agent for the discount certificate that the provider needs to file. The annual savings often cover 6 to 8 months of monitoring fees.
Cellular monitoring uses a built-in cell radio to contact the monitoring center, which works even if your power, internet, or phone line is cut. WiFi-only monitoring fails the moment a burglar cuts power or internet. Most reputable systems use cellular as the primary path with WiFi as backup. Cellular monitoring usually costs $5 to $15 per month more but is the standard for any system protecting more than $20,000 of contents.
A standard alarm system with 5 to 8 sensors and 1 keypad installs in 2 to 4 hours. Adding 4 cameras takes another 3 to 6 hours depending on wire runs. Whole-home smart systems with 15 plus devices take 1 to 2 days. Most installers schedule within 1 to 2 weeks of the signed contract. A 1-hour walkthrough at the end teaches you how to arm, disarm, and use the mobile app.
Yes, in many cases. A $1,500 system with $30 per month monitoring costs roughly $2,580 in the first 3 years. Most insurers discount premiums $100 to $300 per year, so $300 to $900 of that comes back. Homes with monitored systems are 3 times less likely to be burglarized per FBI data, and the average burglary loss is $2,800 per FBI Uniform Crime Reports. The math usually clears positive within 5 years.
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