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.
There is no single price. Starter equipment 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.
Estimate your own numbers with the camera cost calculator and the coverage planner.
| 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 |
Tell us what you need, we will match you with a vetted local company, free and with no obligation.
