Security Help Guide is a free service that connects homeowners with local security companies and installers. We are not a security company, alarm dealer, or monitoring provider, and we do not sell, install, or monitor security systems.
Home security has three cost pieces. Equipment or a starter kit commonly runs a few hundred dollars. Professional monitoring, when you choose it, averages about $20 to $60 a month. Professional camera installation adds labor of roughly $80 to $200 per camera. A self-installed, self-monitored system can keep ongoing cost near zero; monitored, professionally installed systems cost more.
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| Piece | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Starter equipment / kit | ~$200-$600 (varies by components) |
| Professional monitoring | ~$20-$60 / month (avg ~$30) |
| Self-monitoring | $0 to a few $/mo for cloud video |
| Professional camera install (labor) | ~$80-$200 per camera |
No. We are a free matching service. We are not a security company, alarm dealer, or monitoring provider, we connect you with vetted local companies and installers who do that work.
Nothing. Our service is free for homeowners and renters. The companies in our network pay us when we refer you, so you are never charged for the connection.
No. There is no obligation. You can compare options, talk to a company, and walk away. Whether you buy equipment or sign up for monitoring is entirely your choice.
Not necessarily. Many systems are self-monitored, you get the alerts yourself, at little or no monthly cost. Professional monitoring, commonly about $20 to $60 a month, adds a center that can dispatch help. We explain both so you can choose.
Yes. Whether you want a video doorbell, an outdoor camera system, a full alarm, or a mix, we connect you with local companies that handle your kind of job, for a home or a business.
Tell us what you need, we will match you with a vetted local company, free and with no obligation.
